Thanks for signposting this. Appreciate it. Do you think I’m looking at the EGR pipe in my pictures? My apologies I’m a complete novice so know NOTHING about engines!
...hasn't always been a good experience) however recently there was a terrible, diesel smell coming from the engine which turned out to be a split EGR pipe. I'm sure the fumes were giving me headaches every-time I drove it, so I decided to get it fixed asap. On top of that it was due a Cambelt...
Here is a good write up from another forum about completely removing the old CFCA egr system and replacing it with the 03l 115 389 c part.
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/319956-VW-T5-1-EGR-Blank-via-ECU
I see there are new completely aluminium coolers available now..that...
I have pressure tested and smoke tested all the pipe work from the air box to turbo and turbo to inlet manifold. I’ll run an egr test and video it now.
Hi ya. Hope you don't mind me giving you a nudge on this old thread. Got a similar issue. Intermittent P0401. Can do a few 100 miles till it pops on again. Did you replacement EGR solve the issue?
My van is in limp mode, no dash warning lights. Diagnostics said needed new EGR. I had an aftermarket, non VW, EGR fitted however the diagnostics have stated the EGR still needs replacing, and it is still in limp mode. Again no warning lights. Different garage did second diagnostics. The second...
Check EGR rear and front pipes for splits or leaks, very common. Here’s a search on forum regarding the pipes: Search results for query: egr pipe
Could be a clogged EGR or something else as well but pipes are easiest to rule out.
...3 weeks after we got back from 1500 mile trip to the alpes. Jumped it, and ran it about for a bit. Then next day engine coil light and limp mode.
Got turbo and egr faults. Had it diagnosed today and egr mapped out just to see if the turbo fault kept re occurring.
No other faults or issues...
I was definitely advised new D model EGR, but should have asked for more details. Was just so pleased when they changed it. They did send me photos though
Got a quote from another dealer for an EGR flush of £408.00 they also quoted £1709.00 to replace EGR, I am going to ask the first dealer to quote to replace EGR.
I'm afraid the Santa doesn't understand the issue because in his sledge the EGR cooler is bypassed during the season.
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/t6_measured-01-engine-built-in-test-for-egr.42060/post-567572
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/t6_measured-winter-specialities.46804/post-620366
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