I'm glad this thread got back on track!
By the way don't forget Chigley, Camblewick green, Topcat, Banana bunch
Tiswas. Ifor the engine and the Clangers
I'm glad this thread got back on track!
By the way don't forget Chigley, Camblewick green, Topcat, Banana bunch
Tiswas. Ifor the engine and the Clangers
Just looking at this, does it just plug in then get the app for Android phone and done? I know you can't program off it but it will read the error code and tell you the fault?
Sorry for all the questions but at £22 with cable seems brilliant
You can do some basic programming, but theres a catch.
the APP is free and the OBD2 plug in unit is very cheap.
the basic setup will read fault codes/ basic diagnostics etc. (which is what you want and what were referring to on this thread)
Oh it also works with the TORQUE APP on android too.
The benefits are, its small enough to leave in the van all the time. it works with your phone (which you have all the time). so in a situation just just plug it in - scan for codes - google said codes - decide if its safe/ok to carry on with your journey and worry about it next week . . . . or its a major problem and need VW Assisit or AA recovery.
now heres the catch, if you want to subscribe to the premium service then you get advanced diagnostics and programming (customization) but it will cost you.
Carista OBD2 App | Diagnose, customize and service your car
The App
Free Features
Basic OBD2 Diagnostics
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The Adapter
$19.99
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Advanced Diagnostics
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some vids here >
Now compare that with VCDS
VCDS software download - FREE
VCDS adapter cable is £225 - £480
Ross-Tech: VCDS
Ross-Tech VCDS (VAG-COM) Packages :: Gendan Automotive Products
what ever you decide eveyone should have some sort of access to reading fault codes, and for £15.99 its a no brainer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carista-Bl...e=UTF8&qid=1531643773&sr=8-1&keywords=carista
Thanks for all the information and videos. Great help @Dellmassive
Thankyou very much barry..
It is finally going in tommorow to be assessed!
So fingers and toes crossed
The deep clean is probably some version of Terraclean........or Terraw**k depending on who you speak to. Having had to clean out EGR systems before I can't see how it can effectively get all that cack out (it needs chiselling out in some places!) however a friend with a garage is a Terraclean agent and tells me of miracle stories on vehicles he's used it on.
so Friday at the earliest
we go on holiday next Tuesday 
Let's not forget 'Why don't you' on a Saturday morning.
Great to hear your getting good service from the dealer @Barry Buckley. Would you mind telling us which dealer your using in Scotland?
Carista is a handy wee tool. Remember you get a months free trial with it, which gives you plenty of time to make adjustments to the settings on your van. You simply cancel the subscription on your play store app, if you don't want to be billed at the end of the trial period for continued use. I signed up a couple of times to be a beta tester too which gave free access for a while also.
Great to hear your getting good service from the dealer @Barry Buckley. Would you mind telling us which dealer your using in Scotland?
Carista is a handy wee tool. Remember you get a months free trial with it, which gives you plenty of time to make adjustments to the settings on your van. You simply cancel the subscription on your play store app, if you don't want to be billed at the end of the trial period for continued use. I signed up a couple of times to be a beta tester too which gave free access for a while also.
roy.boy1
Member
Morning guys my T32 has engine warning light on 2nd time in 225 miles had vw assist out first time did static regeneration at 14.825miles now just rolled over 15.000 and its back on again
No loss of power van runs fine afterregen the van did very well on fuel better then ever
And felt more responsive but this regen only lasted 225 miles
Vw assist back out today
I’m fed up of been bullshited byVW had this kombi 1 year codes showing are P0401
I’m ok under warranty but what in 3 years time
I don’t want to be in that situation
I may have to sell my mint black kombi shame but I’m not been stuck with a lemon
And it sounds like there are many T6s suffering same issues
I’m interested in any updates on EGR FAULTS OR are VW ignoreing the issues
thanks Royboy
No loss of power van runs fine afterregen the van did very well on fuel better then ever
And felt more responsive but this regen only lasted 225 miles
Vw assist back out today
I’m fed up of been bullshited byVW had this kombi 1 year codes showing are P0401
I’m ok under warranty but what in 3 years time
I don’t want to be in that situation
I may have to sell my mint black kombi shame but I’m not been stuck with a lemon
And it sounds like there are many T6s suffering same issues
I’m interested in any updates on EGR FAULTS OR are VW ignoreing the issues
thanks Royboy
Whats you style of driving? how many miles a day? whats the driving duration?
If VW Assist done a static regeneration, thats implying that you are not driving enough for the van to complete its own DPF Regen cycle?
anyhow the PO401 may be EGR valve related - or blocked,
There were more issues with the EU5 T5/T5,1 engine than the EU6 T6 engines in regards to EGR valves (i had one done on our EU5 T5.1 180).
maybe check the below about completing the regen, also note the van will normally do two regens per tank of fuel, (1/3 & 2/3 tank mark roughly) and that having a low level in the tank all the time will stop the regen proces so make sure you fill it up.
Maybe take the van in to the dealer for the EGR valve fault and possible replacement.
P0401 possible egr valve fault
How to reset/regenerate/clear your DPF warning light (Diesel Particulate Filter)
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roy.boy1
Member
Same factory tow bar as above, I use a Thule rack, no problem fitting it
Morning all,
So over the last 3 weeks my 2016 T6 150 Euro 6 has been slowly losing coolant and I have had to top it up on a few occasions after the warning light came up on the dash.
I finally got it booked into my local VW dealer and they kept it for 2 days to have a look at. I got a call last night and they said that the EGR looked to be leaking/cracked and they have ordered a new one under warranty.
Would the EGR fault cause the coolant to leak? And is there anything else I should maybe be aware of that the dealer isnt telling me/found?
Cheers,
Steve
So over the last 3 weeks my 2016 T6 150 Euro 6 has been slowly losing coolant and I have had to top it up on a few occasions after the warning light came up on the dash.
I finally got it booked into my local VW dealer and they kept it for 2 days to have a look at. I got a call last night and they said that the EGR looked to be leaking/cracked and they have ordered a new one under warranty.
Would the EGR fault cause the coolant to leak? And is there anything else I should maybe be aware of that the dealer isnt telling me/found?
Cheers,
Steve
My understanding is that the EGR valve is normally cooled by the flow of engine coolant, so the dealer’s diagnosis could well be right.
As an aside, BMW are currently dealing with a massive similar issue on a number of their cars, caused by faulty EGR valves. It’s a serious issue on these cars.
Keep a very close eye on your coolant level until they fix it.
Pete
As an aside, BMW are currently dealing with a massive similar issue on a number of their cars, caused by faulty EGR valves. It’s a serious issue on these cars.
Keep a very close eye on your coolant level until they fix it.
Pete
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Failed EGR/cooler has been known to fail before...
The EGR is water cooled, so yes. If there is a crack in the cooler section the coolant can be sucked into the EGR and then sucked and burnt by the engine its self.
This can sometimes be diagnosed by excessive white smoke/steam from the exhaust and a sweet antifreeze smell from the exhaust..... oh and on the more technical side a coolant system pressure test.
Good job you reacted to the low water alarm and got it looked at..... a overheated engine is never a good thing.
The EGR is water cooled, so yes. If there is a crack in the cooler section the coolant can be sucked into the EGR and then sucked and burnt by the engine its self.
This can sometimes be diagnosed by excessive white smoke/steam from the exhaust and a sweet antifreeze smell from the exhaust..... oh and on the more technical side a coolant system pressure test.
Good job you reacted to the low water alarm and got it looked at..... a overheated engine is never a good thing.
