Multivan T5.1 CEL "Engine Fault Workshop"

[Umai Naa!!]

As previously mentioned, it's a cow of a job.

If they stick to the quote without unreasonably jacking up the price, it seems ok.

[Zaskar]

I'm curious, how did you scan it yourself? And where did you get hold of the parts schematics from - would you be willing to share that?

[stevan]

Hi, I just wondered if this EGR issue has been happening to everybody and has anybody found a cheaper solution for those of us out of warranty? Mine a 2010 2L 103kw has had two replacements already and is now on 95k.Engine light on but running fine so far.Would like to have fixed but surely one shouldnt be spending this sort of $ on a crap part every couple of years!

[Sunny43.5]

Blanking the EGR seems to be a big subject in the UK the main problem seems to be finding one for this model . I have sent an inquire to a company in the UK so I will let you know how it goes .

[stevan]

I have had a look into it as well, came to the conclusion it may be better to stay legal for resale next year.Problem being that with the EGR blank you also need to remove the diesel particulate filter or gut it.I would have blanked the EGR off by now if it was as simple as plates and a remap but by removing the DPF takes things to a new level for resale with black smoke to-boot etc...I had planned on keeping this vehicle until the 200k mark but much as I love to drive it, I sense silly trouble ahead!

[Sunny43.5]

You can buy a complete package e for both from these guys Transporter T5.1 2.0 TDI CR DPF 2.5" Delete Downpipe

As for legality the poms have no problems as it is almost impossible for anyone to know its been done , and they have to do some test on a regular basis . I have never known here in Australia any roadside test that would show up the deletion for that matter I wonder how many catylic converters have been removed here as well with no detection . The only way it could be noticed is if you have to have a full machinery inspection at the Transport Departments test centre here in Qld . Lets face it would take a pretty bad example of a t5 to draw attention from the transport boys .

[dunc4wd]

i may have had a lucky escape here!! Glow plug has been coming on intermittently for a while, then post filling with diesel i get the dreaded EML. Turned it off and started it a couple of times, drove away with it on def in limp mode, got home safe.
did my research on here (feared the worst and thought it must be the EGR) got really annoyed as i have a day off tomorrow to go see the Drifta boys about a small conversion but one last hope pulled the fuse and cleaned it, it was kind of loose as were a few others. Moment of ..... and yes all good,

is it a lucky escape for now? have i put off what will eventually happen? i am off on a fairly long trip tomorrow will it last......

answer tomorrow night

[dunc4wd]

it was fine all day, 1 glo plug light first thing then clear all day, just short of 700k,

lucky

[Foxpuppet]

Seems I have the same drama right now sitting on the side of the road at terrey hills with a tow truck enroute. Driving home from holidays on Saturday , the same error came up about 50 km from home after driving for about 5 hours. So I pulled over turned the van off, then ignition on, and the fault was cleared. Was going to drop by Vw after work today but the van beat me to it. I drove about 5km in limp mode then decided to pull over. Can't risk damaging my only business vehicle! Seems to be similar issue with turbo/no boost. Although that's just me speculating.... Got no idea on TDi's really. Is it safe to drive in limp mode for long?

Well it’s been 9 years and another 150000km but I’ve just had this same warning light and power loss again.
Now that I am well and truly out of warranty, has anyone got a recommendation for who to see in Sydney for a fix?


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[Greg Roles]

I'm just guessing, but the T5 I recently bought at 277kms had its EGR valve 3/4 blocked with oil and blowby, yet everything else was pretty clear. It sure seems to be a crud collection point. Do you clean yours with spray in the least? I'd suggest unbolting it and cleaning it out, depends on the year and exact engine model, but the flap and EGR valve are the two things to play up and put the car into limp, and I feel this will be because the DPF is full and it wants to do a regen but without the EGR and flap working it can't. Could be many things, but this seems the most likely possibility to me with limited diagnosis of your actual car.

[Foxpuppet]

I'm just guessing, but the T5 I recently bought at 277kms had its EGR valve 3/4 blocked with oil and blowby, yet everything else was pretty clear. It sure seems to be a crud collection point. Do you clean yours with spray in the least? I'd suggest unbolting it and cleaning it out, depends on the year and exact engine model, but the flap and EGR valve are the two things to play up and put the car into limp, and I feel this will be because the DPF is full and it wants to do a regen but without the EGR and flap working it can't. Could be many things, but this seems the most likely possibility to me with limited diagnosis of your actual car.

Coil light has gone out and engine light as well.

I’ve only been doing short trips to work of around 15km with a top speed of 80-90kmh for past 18 months.

I’m wondering if I just need to give it a good run on the freeway or something and see if it sorts itself out. Otherwise how does one get to the EGR to give it a clean?


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[Greg Roles]

What engine do you have?

[Foxpuppet]

What engine do you have?

103kw single turbo on a 7spd DSG


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[Greg Roles]

I assume your engine looks like this. If so I've highlighted the flapper valve you should ideally remove and clean, but in the very least use some Liquimoly DIESEL upper intake cleaner, introduced with engine running, warmed up, after the airbox. Car will stall if you do it too quick, so best to have someone rev engine a bit, or to take your time with spurts from the can. The buildup is a mix of oil blowby ( a Provent 200 is ideal for dropping this, simply plumbs into the blowby line ) and EGR gas. A Provent 200 ( genuine not China one ) on the blowby reduces buildup considerably.

[Foxpuppet]

All fixed, got it done at my local Ultratune. $1145 fitted and took 3 days waiting for parts.


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