DPF light but no DPF?

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) light is coming on in the dash but there appears to no DPF fitted.
Why is DPF light coming on?

Asked on 19 September 2012 by yeoycg

Answered by Honest John
May be a problem with the oxidising cat converter or with the EGR valve.
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