EGR Valve Failure

[Griffo]

My car went into limp mode a few days ago and then the warning light came on. I took it to a garage and they scanned it and it has come up as the EGR valve, i tried the spray you can get but no joy

The new Part is £300!!!

Anyone know of anything i can do without changing it?

Many Thanks James

 

[JimS3]

My car went into limp mode a few days ago and then the warning light came on. I took it to a garage and they scanned it and it has come up as the EGR valve, i tried the spray you can get but no joy

The new Part is £300!!!

Anyone know of anything i can do without changing it?

Many Thanks James

What's your engine code / model?

 

[VAG-Slag]

What car/engine mate? . . Either way I'd just blank off the EGR pipe and remove/block the vac line. However this will cause EML to come on on later models

 

[Griffo]

Sorry guys, I have a 2010 Audi A3 Sline 2.0 TDI 140- remapped

 

[JimS3]

Sorry guys, I have a 2010 Audi A3 Sline 2.0 TDI 140- remapped

They you have the wrong forum section bud, this is for the 8L (mk1) A3 / S3.

The EGR on yours is electrically operated, it's possible removing it and cleaning around the piston will help, but it's more likely the electric module / actuator on the top has failed.

A new one is around £200 from Euro Car Parts.