EGR light in VW Bora

ant25 · 03-01-2014 9:34pm #1

Hey
Looking for some advice on an egr valve please.
engine light is on in my 01 VW Bora and is reading egr valve fault.
Thing is I got a new one about two years ago, do I really need to do it again or can I clean it out or something?
I think it cost me €240 to replace before.
thanks

88manta · 04-01-2014 3:45pm

What engine is in the car?

What code/codes are actually recorded?

What diagnostic equipment was used to diagnose fault?

Are there any symptoms?

ant25 · 04-01-2014 6:12pm

Hey
Its a volkswagen bora 1.4 litre engine 2001. The diagnostics was a friends I think the brand is a daper/ diaper cant really remember the name.
Sorry info not great.
No symptoms other than light is on

88manta · 10-01-2014 3:07pm

Draper.

Id advise go to someone with professional diagnostic equipment. It should give more information.

Post your location, someone here might be able to look after you!

colmmck · 10-01-2014 7:18pm

Hi,
if it does turn out to be the EGR valve,and its still in working order, they can be removed and cleaned, with carb/ brake cleaner.
2 years is a short time for it to become blocked up though, unless your doing a lot of short distance driving and no motorways.

shamanpriest · 16-01-2014 9:39pm

The EGR can be cleaned here is a general link to cleaning the valve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB1E9opb87Y

Hope it helps

EGR light in VW Bora

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