Yeah, that's absolutely not right and ridiculous given the mileage.
They replaced all tubes, pipes etc. and the coolant header tank - as it had gel bags in the tank, which could have caused blockages to the EGR/coolant system apparently.... They're a pretty reputable local indy (been around since the 1960's) with all the latest kit, but it feels like it was a lot more expensive than it should have been! Have used before with no issues, so have to trust it for now - have a 12 month warranty on all the parts.
Had the van serviced in March, last service at VW using the service package that came with the van. While it was in they advised of a software update/recall. The invoice has this as “23DV S-EGR Correction recall”. So, less than 500 miles driven since the service and the EML light has been on 4 times now. No apparent problems, not going into limp mode etc. Spoke with the dealer, VW Manchester, and the van is booked in tomorrow morning for them to check. Does anybody have any experience of this update?
Still had nobody respond to my fault - P0402, EGR excessive flow.....
Getting ridiculous now - off to yet another VW specialist for more exploratory checks
Getting ridiculous now - off to yet another VW specialist for more exploratory checks
From tinternet
whitesautomotive.com
cartreatments.com
hope that helps a bit
3 Common Causes of Excessive EGR System Flow - White's Automotive Center
Most cars produced in recent years contain an exhaust gas recirculation system or EGR system for short. This system routes a portion of your exhaust gases back through the engine. Such recirculation eliminates many toxic exhaust substances and also provides vital cooling to your engine...
whitesautomotive.com
P0402 Code: EGR Flow Issue (Symptoms, Cause, and How to Fix)
If your car's ECU throws a P0402 trouble code, you want to fix the issue asap. Here are common symptoms, causes, and how to fix code P0402...
cartreatments.com
hope that helps a bit
Thanks for the response, getting ready to try witchcraft and the ouija board next!From tinternet
3 Common Causes of Excessive EGR System Flow - White's Automotive Center
Most cars produced in recent years contain an exhaust gas recirculation system or EGR system for short. This system routes a portion of your exhaust gases back through the engine. Such recirculation eliminates many toxic exhaust substances and also provides vital cooling to your engine...
P0402 Code: EGR Flow Issue (Symptoms, Cause, and How to Fix)
If your car's ECU throws a P0402 trouble code, you want to fix the issue asap. Here are common symptoms, causes, and how to fix code P0402...
hope that helps a bit
Replaced the EGR valve and associated pipes, all of the pipes have been pressure (and smoke) tested, but the error keeps returning. Van will happily run at 80mph all day long, but seems to have lost the use of the turbo, but only when the error light appears, otherwise runs like a dream. All of the posts I have read on here, plus most of the ones on your links above, seem to be pointing to a blocked (insufficient) flow which is the opposite of my problem...
Will see what the next diagnostic throws up - I am leaving all of the error and code messages on the van as evidence that I'm not going crazy!
And I thought Jags were complicated!
Cheers
