i haven't heard about EGRs being "bad", but i'm definitely interested to see if anyone knows what's different about the updated parts
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2011 Jetta TDI - towed back to the dealer - installed "Updated EGR"
05-18-2012 11:09 AM
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My TDI only has 30,000 KM (18,000mi) on it and its already left me at the side of the road. Not a good feeling. One day after getting to my destination the car simply would not start.
As it turns out the EGR was completely plugged. Before anyone says bad diesel we only fill up from one of the big 3 companies and never put cut rate diesel in it.
The dealer told me that the "EGR is a problem in these vehicles" and that you have been fitted with an 'updated' model.
Does anyone know what this updated part has changed? Has anyone else had an issue with this and has it happened more than once?
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05-22-2012 08:36 AM
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05-25-2012 11:28 PM
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Can you post up a copy of the slip and maybe the part info they installed? I would be interested in what they are referring too...
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06-10-2012 05:29 AM
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IIRC from what i have seen on TDI Club....Some people have been experiencing failure of the HP EGR Mixing valve that is mounted between the Anti-shudder valve and Intake manifold.
Just checked TDI Club...Several threads on EGR failure in the new CR cars. Most of them involve the p0401 code for "EGR flow insufficient". No details as to which components were replaced.Last edited by 1972SS454; 06-10-2012 at 05:43 AM.
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06-18-2012 11:55 AM
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Yes,
I am trying to figure out which ones the dealer is replacing and what the issues are. The gears in the egr assemblies are plastic so I am betting that could be the issue. Guys in EU have been having these issues for years.
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06-21-2012 01:21 AM
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check engine light went off yesterday. pulled 2 codes involving my EGR as well. parts arriving on friday so hopefully i'll have my car back before the weekend starts.
will keep this thread updated on the details of the repair.
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07-01-2012 12:01 AM
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VW cheaped out with this on the 2.0fsi and intake flaps with plastic rods that break and low torque stepper motors in the actuator that fail in 40k miles.
Originally Posted by shortysclimbin
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Metal rods and uprated motors with bigger brushes/armatures to last longer.
oh and a reflash to prevent sticking codes haha01 GTI 1.8t:> 42DD 3" turboback, BFI full stg1 mount kit, Evoms CAI, Forge boost hoses, Tacotaco sidemount, Ebay TIP, IE 2.0 coil conversion, IE manual tensioner, 20th front brake conversion, IE emissions delete, 42dd catch can, Koni STR.t & WRD sport springs, Samco Coolant hoses, SMF vr6 clutch kit.the car is on an inclined driveway and up on jack stands in the front only
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