I do this on an Adblue fill. I have an idea I read it on this forum back in 2019 when I got my van. It could well be a myth, but I will continue to do it as the magic is working so far.
Ad Blue - final help please
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So... its in the VW Centre and they have identified that the ECM software needs updating, also the rear EGR pipe has a split in it, this seems to be a common fault at 70,000 miles which is exactly right for mine. They suggest replacing the EGR pipe, conduct software update and hope that sorts the problem.
Question - they want £750 to conduct this, I'm wondering if it is easy to replace the EGR pipe myself and just pay for the software update - anyone know how easy the EGR is to replace, I looked on youtube and seems a bit fiddly but not a massive job?
Question - they want £750 to conduct this, I'm wondering if it is easy to replace the EGR pipe myself and just pay for the software update - anyone know how easy the EGR is to replace, I looked on youtube and seems a bit fiddly but not a massive job?
Those rear pipes usually fail a lot earlier than 70000 miles and the new one is a different design- they really should change it under a goodwill agreement as it’s a known fault hence the design change. Mine was done under an extended warranty. I’m also amazed but not surprised VW charge for software updates- these are usually to fix issues which shouldn’t exist in the first place. At 70000 miles you’re probably going to need a new EGR unit soon,1k at a good independent. I’d get the software update then spend the extra getting a new EGR unit but not at a VW dealer. I’d also look for some kind of guarantee that the software update fixes the initial adblue issue
