CEL came on, code P203a. Active tank replaced. **77k mile update, Passive Tank bad!

[blizzard]

Hi,
I think you should all just delete the whole emissions system at the first sign of it having issues (if you are out of warranty). Either drill the DPF or replace with a downpipe and take that DEF out of the equation. It should be a lot less than 1000$ for the job.
The diesel engine is a very good and tried one in Europe, and a diesel engine is way more appropriate for a big heavy SUV/SAV.
Just my 2 cents.

[Hbones11]

Unfortunately that will not pass annual State emission tests in the US

[blizzard]

then bribe the tester... do they really test for all that ?

[Price]

That's unethical, to say the least. I know, a foreign concept...

[blizzard]

but still i see a lot of US people using downpipes, how do they pass the inspection ? or they have no annual inspection in their states ?

[ard]

Originally Posted by blizzard

but still i see a lot of US people using downpipes, how do they pass the inspection ? or they have no annual inspection in their states ?

Typically, yes- no emissions in many states.

Bribing inspectors is a thing of the past- in California they run stings for this. A guy has a shop and is clearing 100k a year.... he wants to take a crappy $100 bribe from a stranger?

Some people will swap parts every two years for inspection, but that means it has to WORK when you reinstall it.

[bawareca]

Originally Posted by Price

That's unethical, to say the least. I know, a foreign concept...

It is very interesting to have been participated in two completely different social systems that share "some" moral values.

[vetaldj]

Well, here in CA emission test for diesel is total rip off.
You come in, they open a hood, check vin number, went for cup of coffee (maybe to keep you in for time needed ), come back, did some paper work, give you a bill for $70 and that's it.
At least it's what happen to me.

For gasser (for $15-20) they rally need to run tests and stuff.

I don't see any issue, personally, to pass it with any modification you want.

[ard]

Originally Posted by vetaldj

Well, here in CA emission test for diesel is total rip off.
You come in, they open a hood, check vin number, went for cup of coffee (maybe to keep you in for time needed ), come back, did some paper work, give you a bill for $70 and that's it.
At least it's what happen to me.

For gasser (for $15-20) they rally need to run tests and stuff.

I don't see any issue, personally, to pass it with any modification you want.

Agree.

And the lobbyists for the BAR/emissions shops made sure to remove the 'new car exemption' that gassers got. Diesel owners have to get emissions tests from day one on new cars....

[Hbones11]

Originally Posted by Hbones11

Been a few months since I posted an update on the DEF sensor codes 203/205. I drove around all winter with the CEL on then when warmer weather came around the CEL and codes disappeared. Definitely something temperature related in the tank. Got about 95k miles on mine now. The price of the tank assembly is ridiculous. Curious if anyone thinks I could get BMW to replace my tank/sensor combo at no cost. I read a few posts/articles mentioning BMW had to replace the tank because of EPA regulations. Thoughts?

Let me refocus this thread. Anyone have experience dealing with a DEF tank replacement related to CEL codes 203/205 and can share their thoughts?