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Why does the exhaust smoke warning light come on?
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The warning light relating to exhaust fumes turns on when the FAP filter does not work properly because it is broken or simply clogged. The problem is often solved with a forced regeneration and replacement is not always necessary.
Posted on: 16 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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