Cupra (GPF) Remap query

[Jackson]

Hi all

I have had the following work done to my car a couple of weeks ago.

Racingline Stage 1 OEM+
Racingline R600 with
- Turbo muffler delete
- Inlet pipe
- elbow

Since having the work carried out, the car hasn’t been driven much or long distances. Yesterday I went for a drive to the local supermarket, didn’t push the car. By the time I was home the oil temp was up to 99/100deg which is fine however after switching the engine off the fans were running as if I’d been pushing the car and it was still cooling down.

Has anyone experienced this on their Stage 1 cars? Particularly anyone who’s had the OEM+ Stage 1. Just worried somehow the map is putting added strain on the engine without actually driving like I am!

Thanks,
Jackson

 

[70 Plate- Cupra 290]

I am completely stock and this happens to me.. I wouldnt worry about it.. However do take it out for a spin and drive it hard like you usually would and keep your eyes on the temp. If its not going over 120 degrees C i think you have nothing to worry about. Also before you do take it out check your coolant level.

 

[queen]

Hi all

I have had the following work done to my car a couple of weeks ago.

Racingline Stage 1 OEM+
Racingline R600 with
- Turbo muffler delete
- Inlet pipe
- elbow

Since having the work carried out, the car hasn’t been driven much or long distances. Yesterday I went for a drive to the local supermarket, didn’t push the car. By the time I was home the oil temp was up to 99/100deg which is fine however after switching the engine off the fans were running as if I’d been pushing the car and it was still cooling down.

Has anyone experienced this on their Stage 1 cars? Particularly anyone who’s had the OEM+ Stage 1. Just worried somehow the map is putting added strain on the engine without actually driving like I am!

Thanks,
Jackson

I have a Revo stage 1 with exactly the same upgrades as you. I haven't seen my oil ever get above 96 celsius, even with hard driving.
I know that Revo recalibrate the cooling system so the fans/pump ramp up earlier to keep the engine cool. Maybe that's not the case with Racingline.
I'd give them a call and find out. In any case you don't need to worry, 100 celsius isn't that bad.

 

[SRGTD]

Is it possible the GPF could have been in the process of a regen? Any other symptoms?

There‘s been a few owners of the current model GPF-equipped VW Polo GTI (200ps 2.0 EA888 engine) who’ve experienced some or all of the following while the GPF was performing a regen; sluggish/hesitant performance, deeper exhaust note, burning smell, poor fuel consumption, engine fan running. Symptoms disappear once the regen has finished.

 

[rafletcher]

Is it possible the GPF could have been in the process of a regen? Any other symptoms?

There‘s been a few owners of the current model GPF-equipped VW Polo GTI (200ps 2.0 EA888 engine) who’ve experienced some or all of the following while the GPF was performing a regen; sluggish/hesitant performance, deeper exhaust note, burning smell, poor fuel consumption, engine fan running. Symptoms disappear once the regen has finished.

I always thought that GPF regeneration was passive - that it happened in normal driving - so there wasn't an active regeneration cycle as there is in the DPF? The handbook (I think) describes a strategy to "force" regeneration of the GPF is necessary - driving at at set higher speed, then liffting off as regeneration is on the overrun.

 

[matthab]

Never had any issues with the GPF, the GPF has been transparent on both of our cars. The GPF is a passive device as petrols get up to temperature quicker and produces far less soot to filter. No active regen happens on a GPF. Only complain is it muffle the car exhaust note.

My Cupra after a spirited drive will be sitting there with fans going full blast for a couple of mins after.

 

[rafletcher]

My Cupra after a spirited drive will be sitting there with fans going full blast for a couple of mins after.

Mine (Cupra Ateca) does that after every drive, spirited or not.

 

[Jackson]

Thanks for the replies all.

Im not concerned with my oil temp - I stated it more to confirm the engine oil wasn’t running too hot yet the fans we’re still running when the car was off like it’d been pushed hard and I’d not allowed it to cool down before ignition off.

no other symptoms, car feels great to drive so far. I’ll take it for a longer drive with a mixture of driving styles and see what’s what.

interesting to know @rafletcher your Ateca does this. Mine never used to do it and only started to after the upgrades.

I’ll not worry too much!

 

[QTom]

I also sometimes get the fans blowing quite noisily after turning the car off on my 2017 Cupra 300 (which I think doesn't even have the GPF?). Sometimes I haven't even been driving particularly hard which is a bit odd but I've never really worried about it.

 

[rafletcher]

I also sometimes get the fans blowing quite noisily after turning the car off on my 2017 Cupra 300 (which I think doesn't even have the GPF?). Sometimes I haven't even been driving particularly hard which is a bit odd but I've never really worried about it.

Correct, no GPF on that, they came in Sept 2018.

 

[123josh987]

Hi all

I have had the following work done to my car a couple of weeks ago.

Racingline Stage 1 OEM+
Racingline R600 with
- Turbo muffler delete
- Inlet pipe
- elbow

Since having the work carried out, the car hasn’t been driven much or long distances. Yesterday I went for a drive to the local supermarket, didn’t push the car. By the time I was home the oil temp was up to 99/100deg which is fine however after switching the engine off the fans were running as if I’d been pushing the car and it was still cooling down.

Has anyone experienced this on their Stage 1 cars? Particularly anyone who’s had the OEM+ Stage 1. Just worried somehow the map is putting added strain on the engine without actually driving like I am!

Thanks,
Jackson

Hi Mate. Pretty sure this could be to do with the DPF and regen. When I first got my car, it hadn't had its first MOT yet and when I took it for a remap, the guy told me the DPF was 90% blocked. Very close to going into limp mode and causing problems. He put a forced regen onto it and it seemed to clear it. Once a month my fans will do the same as yours if I haven't been hitting high revs for a decent period of time. I just simply go onto the motorway for 10 mins in 4th gear and keep revs 2500+. This stops any symptoms everytime.

 

[rafletcher]

Nothing to do with DPF - which is only foind on diesel engines. GPF's don't regen in the same way - IF you get a warning for them, there's a description in the handboom on how to make sure they regen - basically drive "at speed" , I think 50mph+ then lift off, repeat until the warning goes.

I have a Cupra Ateca. It doesn't matter how hard, or otherwise, I drive it, when I get out the fans always keep running. IT's perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

 

[black_sheep]

Nothing to do with DPF - which is only foind on diesel engines. GPF's don't regen in the same way - IF you get a warning for them, there's a description in the handboom on how to make sure they regen - basically drive "at speed" , I think 50mph+ then lift off, repeat until the warning goes.

I have a Cupra Ateca. It doesn't matter how hard, or otherwise, I drive it, when I get out the fans always keep running. IT's perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

This ^^^. I was given my car back from the dealers with the GPF warning illuminated - I assume that it had been sat around idling. Couldn’t force regen with software, and the 2018 owners manual is incorrect. Correct procedure in 2019+ manual, as described by @rafletcher

And in response to the OP in both standard and with TT elbow/pipe, oil temps are c.103-105 deg C and more often than not fans on when arriving home.