2016 T28 Startline SWb EU - Engine : CXG0
I purchased the van new in 2016 when I retired, mainly to carry my dirtbikes, but also as a daily driver when my wife is using the car. It has full VW main dealer service but has only covered 32000 miles to date.
Unfortunately, it has been used for lots of short journeys (but also lots of longer ones as well) and I now have a EML on, flashing coil light and van is in limp mode. I have taken it to a large reputable indy who has run the diagnostics and said the EGR is sooted up and needs replacing at a cost of £1268. They wont do the EGR delete.
There is a smaller, more local garage to me who has said they can do an EGR delete by re-mapping the electronics and then unplugging the connection to the EGR when the valve is in the closed position thus negating the need for blanking plates - cost £180. If I have the cheaper delete option done, will the rest of the exhaust functions still operate as normal ie. regen and dpf cleaning cycle?
I don't know much about how it all works but have a rough idea and I'm thinking that if the EGR is all sooted up, will it close off properly and stop any exhaust gas being recirculated through the engine when unplugged?
If I wanted them to blank it off physically, does it need to be removed to fit the blanking plates or can they be fitted relatively easily?
I believe that it's very difficult to work on the EGR due to its location - two other garages that I've tried wont tackle it so getting someone who knows what they're doing and is actually willing to work on it is a nightmare.
I had a Toyota HiAce prior to this T6 - bought new, had it for 13 years and 160000 miles and had one repair in all that time, a replacement radiator. Everything else was just normal service items. They don't make 'em like they used to.....
Thanks fo any info
I purchased the van new in 2016 when I retired, mainly to carry my dirtbikes, but also as a daily driver when my wife is using the car. It has full VW main dealer service but has only covered 32000 miles to date.
Unfortunately, it has been used for lots of short journeys (but also lots of longer ones as well) and I now have a EML on, flashing coil light and van is in limp mode. I have taken it to a large reputable indy who has run the diagnostics and said the EGR is sooted up and needs replacing at a cost of £1268. They wont do the EGR delete.
There is a smaller, more local garage to me who has said they can do an EGR delete by re-mapping the electronics and then unplugging the connection to the EGR when the valve is in the closed position thus negating the need for blanking plates - cost £180. If I have the cheaper delete option done, will the rest of the exhaust functions still operate as normal ie. regen and dpf cleaning cycle?
I don't know much about how it all works but have a rough idea and I'm thinking that if the EGR is all sooted up, will it close off properly and stop any exhaust gas being recirculated through the engine when unplugged?
If I wanted them to blank it off physically, does it need to be removed to fit the blanking plates or can they be fitted relatively easily?
I believe that it's very difficult to work on the EGR due to its location - two other garages that I've tried wont tackle it so getting someone who knows what they're doing and is actually willing to work on it is a nightmare.
I had a Toyota HiAce prior to this T6 - bought new, had it for 13 years and 160000 miles and had one repair in all that time, a replacement radiator. Everything else was just normal service items. They don't make 'em like they used to.....
Thanks fo any info
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