Thank you for the bit at end explaining how EGR works. Very interesting. I would imagine it would be very difficult to not get a stiff neck doing this job on the ground. I can tell you are person, once you put your mind to something nothing can stop you. I admire you.
Hi, this is very late in 2024 and I don't know if anyone is still watching this. But I want to say that changing the gears may not fix an EGR fault. I just asked a mechanic to do exactly this video for an old skoda superb with EGR fault. And while the gears were stripped and the new ones fitted, the EGR valve movements were still being stuck at a certain position. The mechanic thinks some kind of internal blockage or build up or something else that is not visible when you take it out that is stopping the full range of movements. And he thinks the stripped gears in my EGR was not the root cause of the fault, but a symptom as it became harder and harder to move the valves. The motor checks out. So while your video was informative and I thank you for it. I just want to add that there is a chance that sadly replacing the gears won't solve the problem and you just won't know until you take it out..
Thanks for the video, it really helped me out to do this job on my Seat Ibiza which was very similar. I'm just a DIY mechanic and used to consider myself quite compitent. I have swapped engines, gearboxes, clutches, brakes, suspension and all the usual stuff. Hovever this is the most aukward job I have ever attempted. It took me all of Saturday to get it out and all Sunday to get the new one back in. Every single bolt was tricky. I agree removing the drive shaft makes it much easier. I also had to remove the air box and pipe from the other side of the turbo to get access to the last bolts from above as I couldn't even feel them from below. One of the studs from the exaust manifold snapped but luckily I managed to get a nut to grip the small piece that was left. The most frustrating part was whenever I dropped a torx bit or a bolt it landed in the hollow of the subframe and took me around 30 minutes each time to fish them back out with a magnet. Thanks again for your clear videos and great explitations.
Thanks mate I really appreciate it... I just did livestream and someone asked me the most difficult job I ever done and my answer was this VAG EGR, you find yourself in all sort of positions very awkward indeed ... good job doing it tho definitely not a job for the fainted hearted ... cheers mate
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Bloody hell man, a big thank you to you for this vid, fun fact for ya, I brought my car the day you uploaded this vid (28th sep 18) and now two years later I need it, once again a big thank you
I have the same issue with the same noise although it only happened once before going into limp home mode. Car's going into the garage tomorrow. Incredible to see all this is down to a £1 plastic toothed cog.
This was a great video mate well done. I had no clue until I watched this, most videos I still have no clue after watching them lol but not yours, extremely well explained. Thanks for taking the time.
Designers don't consider the poor buggers who have to fix things ! Why could it not be fitted in a more accessible place ?. Anyway you did well getting the job done and thanks for the video.
Chris Sabin thanks Chris Yeap in this case the cogs were worn out and some of the after markets units electronics like to pack up quite quickly 👍👍👍 cheers
Badgertronix Thx mate... Room !!! flippy neck 🤣🤣🤣 removing the driveshaft was the right decision not a lot of room to work with, probably not the wisest to leave those bits in the there Thinking about it now I don’t know if anyone can get anything from it but anyway... Delphi DS150 is a great scan tool up to 2013 vehicles not that dearer, perfect for a guy like me... cheers mate 😁👍👍👍
Excellent vid highly appreciate it. Would it be possible to remove the valve/solenoid side of the egr while leaving the cooler side attached to the engine?
Hay, great video i can watch these video all day this was a great watch can ia sk did you exchange the motor and di it work ok and would you say maybe change the motor first instead of taking the whole of the EGR out.
Great that someone takes the time to put out videos like this :) I hade the same problem with the valve but without the noice from it, just the error code. Watch this video and thought to myself this not so bad.... But when I took a closer look I realised this is a front wheel drive skoda superb while I have 4x4. In the 4x4 they have put the the drivshaft for the rear drive in the way of egr valve, With thoughts how much job it is to take the drive and the drishaft away I dicited to go in from the top and take away the exaust manifold and turbine. Its trulely the road to insanity. Afterward Im still thinking would it be simplier to in from downunder.!! would appreciate a comment from someone who has also done this
You are the MAN. Great Job. As a TDI owner Its very hard to find these type of videos from American channels. Keep up the great work. Where are you located?
Thanks for a great video. I have to replace the EGR on my Octavia Scout with same engine. Don't look forward to it but this video show me at least that my own conclusion of how to make it, remove the stuff around looks seems to align with what you did (and I learned a lot). So knock of wood, let's see if I make it :-)
Had P0405, it's EGR and had the check engine light. I've put an EGR Emulator but the car doesn't have very smooth/slow accelaration to shakes a bit so unless I press the throttle hard, it goes back and forth a bit but for a driver it's super annoying. Wish I could clean or replace it myself but spend too much money on it? well I guess I'll have to stick with th3 85 Euros EGR emulator :(
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What a superb video mate, thank you . I have a problem with my egr in the Audi and I was dreading the thought of swapping it, but this is such a big help to guide the process. subbed
EXCELLENT VIDEO. My Octavia glow plug light started flashing and revs were restricted to 2000rpm. After getting home I checked the manual and the flashing symbol indicated engine fault. After restarting the car all was ok and has been for >500 miles. No fault codes. Took it to Bristol Street Motors Skoda. Told them what happened. Charged £60 and said it needed a new EGR valve and a set of glow plugs. Parts over £600 and over £1000 for labour. I didn't get it done. All seems ok now. Engine runs smoothly. 138000 miles, 2013. Do you think they were trying to rip me off?
@@chris1152 After a while, stuck in traffic idling was bad but driving was ok. My diagnostic unit then showed EGR Erratic and one glow plug faulty. Eventually I got the work done. This has been the worst car that I have ever owned for maintenance costs. All springs have been replaced twice, front wheel bearings, EGR valve, Glow plugs., front suspension leg, Suspension ball joints, the list goes on. Anyone buying one of these needs to get rid after warranty, never buy a second hand one. I have always kept my cars at least ten years and over 200K miles. Not sure if this one will make it. It is now getting reluctant to change down gears (automatic). My diagnostic unit says Transmission Fault
@@billhall1983 had mine just over 4 years now I use mine as a taxi been ok but the last 12 month has been a nightmare How much did it cost you to replace the egr valve and glow plugs thanks
@@chris1152 Mine will be nine years old in February, 145K miles now. Always had it serviced (twice a year, every 10K) and anything it needed at the main dealer where I bought it new. I had the EGR valve, Glow plugs, a big service, Suspension bits, came to £2700 all together. Most of the time there is only me in it, I don't carry anything heavy, I stop at speed bumps and still have spring problems. My previous car, Toyota Corolla did over ten years 200K+ miles. Only needed normal services and a brake master cylinder. Previous to that, a Rover 416. Again over ten years, 200K+ miles with just services and an alternator so you can see why I am fed up with the Skoda. I see lots of them as taxis. I wonder if mine is just a bad one
Where you are based please 4 garage’s check my car end all them say different issue ? I got Audi a3 the same engine. So i am going mad with it Can you help please?
thanks for sharing this video. i've the same problem and i'm planning to do remplace egr myself. My skills in mechanics are very very basics. Do you think it's risky to do it without this knowledge?
Great Job , is it the same process on Passat cc 2012? , and same amount of time. I don't hear any noise but the engine light on and DTC is showing for egr Value and I use the egr cleaning spray on the front ?
Unfortunately I put it in my work bag without the protective casing then when I went to get it again surprise surprise the screen got smashed somehow 🤨Ouch 👍
Hello, And thanks for your nice video, I would like to ask you a question, after replacing the EGR valve of my 2012 Sharan VW 2L TDI, do I have to make the adjustment for the new valve? Because after installing the new valve vcds indicate p0403. Many thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi I’m getting my EGR valve changed tomorrow exactly the same as the one you’ve just taken out perhaps you can answer me a question with a faulty EGR valve will that cause vehicle to use more fuel thank you
Chip King absolutely for example a sticky EGR can allow gases into the combustion chamber affecting the mpg, the EGR is not supposed to operate when the engine is cold, at idle and wide open throttle 👍
Great video and nice info. Why do they make these so hard to get to? Not a cheap fix that’s for sure. Mine went a few months ago, I did not even attempt to have a go fixing it myself. Fair play doing it on the ground.
WOW,Great Video matey, thanks for sharing. Not an easy Job that one at all. I like the way you dissected the EGR at the end also to find out the cause. Just a question, If you didn`t have to take the driveshaft out for the CV boot, could you not just take the turbo out and have top access the EGR ???
G-Ride thanks mate... removing the driveshaft is the way to go in my opinion, even if you remove the turbo which I think it’s a lot more work you wouldn’t be able to see and access the EGR bolts very well 👍👍👍
I can never understand why a sacrificle part ie egr valve was put in such a unserviceable place we have known for over 20 years egr valves fail vw showing how poor German engineering has become bmw the same
Hey man. Nice job here. On my Skoda Superb 2013 cffb I received the P0403 egr error. The car has 70 k kilometers right now. I removed the error via Obd. If it comes back what do you recommend? Thanks in advance mate.
P0403 is a EGR short or open circuit code, I would probably check the wiring and connectors to the ecu checking for any short or continuity and resistance if it’s all good, the EGR needs to be replaced the short or open will be internally... cheers
Cars Exposed Hi again. I am coming back after 1 year. Last year I removed the error via OBD and there were no issues. One month ago it appeared again, but I did not remove it. It was after a period of two months in the winter, with short trips in the city and no long roads at all. After a 30-50 km road with high RPM, the Check Engine sign disappeared. So the EGR might be fine in the end, however this is how the car signals that long trips are needed and EGR module might have an issue. Keep it up!
Very nice video, I have the same problem with my egr, but in need the electronic part, the green part with ship. My egr ship is dead, I hop to buy it if you can to do it. Best regards
A B Nad thanks mate, I’ve tried to find the electronic part before without success, I had to buy the whole thing in the end... please let me know if you find it cheers 👍👍👍
Wondering if you can help me I have just purchased a project car from auction as a project. It’s a cr170 Octavia vrs. It’s got over 250k. But I believe it’s had an engine replacement as it’s VERY quiet and mint either that or it’s been well looked after. However! It’s got blue smoke when you tap the accelerator it isn’t always smoking just on start up or when you drive it a little hard. It goes after it’s fully warmed up. Engine management light is on I haven’t plugged it in on Delphi yet. But just would like to know roughly what it could be thanks.
Winston Wolf if you are talking about the turbo oil outlet, not bad at all, 1/4 10mm socket and extension probably the best tool to remove it ... cheers
Another thing removing the drive shaft made the job a lot easier I would definitely recommend that, and the most difficult bit was the metal pipe at 9:47 👍
все это перебирается ,меняются шестерни,подшипник,даже сам потенциометр ,но после переборки нужно его калибравать,что б на командном проводе было не менее 1 вольта
I see your part is not an original replacement but instead it's an aftermarket part. I have been advised by garage that it has to be an original part and that after market would go bad within 24 hours. Please can you advise whether you've had any issues with your new after market part?
It’s an aftermarket Bought from Eurocarparts still going alright but the garage is right they don’t seem to last like the OEM ones, you are probably ok for a couple years ... I would go OEM if possible 👍👍
@@CarsExposed ive bought mine for £75 brand new and it has 2 years warranty. It looks exactly like the one sold from europarts (doesnt have the vw stamp) I'm just worried that I'll spend money 9n labour fees..its roughly £300 labour and then it goes bad the next day.. if it lasts 2 years then I would be happy
hi mate great video. i have a similar issue on my 2012 tdi superb 2.0 cffb, engine light was on a few days . if i reset on obd, it goes off for 1/2 journeys and comes back on. code reading first was p0121. throttle position sensor. i continued to drive it, and today the glow plug light came on and it went into limp mode. now its also showing p0403 code. so is this do you think due to the p0121 code, car is not regenerating or both issues?. my egr doesnt make any noise like your one. the throttle position sensor is next to the oil dip stick..much easier to do. part number a2c31762900. do you think the p0403 code is as a result of the throttle position sensor ? how many miles were on this car and total time taken for you to do it? .
Mo Shazza I’ve seen the P0121 quite few times generally because the throttle body gets stuck with soot... you can see it here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-68pFKbhA47s.html ... Most likely the P0403 is a result of the P0121 👍
This EGR looks very similar to the one fitted to our 2011 Polo TDI (CFWA engine). The engine management light is on with a P0405 reported by the code reader. I took the valve motor off and the geared arm in the main body was free enough. I replaced the motor and the light went out but came back on after a few days. Has anyone had success cleaning on of these EGRs out? I've been advised on a VW forum to replace it with a genuine VW one which is around £300 on an exchange basis.
I would guess that the board inside the EGR packed up quite common problem... Also the aftermarket EGR is notorious for premature failure I would strongly suggest a genuine one 👍👍👍
ahhaah Fuck Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI CFWA Engine too! P0405 too! ...I "solve" this by fitting an EGR emulator although slow acceleration is a bit "shaky" passengers don't feel it but I do. Changing this plus labour work it costs a fortune :(
From my experience the after market EGR lasts about 70-80.000 miles with lots of stop and start around town whilst the VAG one lasts about 100.000 in the same conditions
Would u recommend this job to be done by someone who only have worked on a handful of other OLD cars? I have A 2011 Superb, and have issues with my EGR valve, and im getting the "workshop" message. It would cost me about £2000 on a workshop, but can get parts for £300. (Norway) And would the job have been easier if u had access to a carlift so you dont have to lay down all the time? It looks like a "easy" job if u have the time. What could go wrong, anything particular that is easy to break or is it just a part that is hard to get to, and thats why it takes time? Hope for any answer to this, because im not keen to let VAG get to my money after EA189 scandal and the scam of the customers after... PS: do you have to do anything to the software after you replaced the EGR? Edit: i have been recommended to clean the EGR unless its dirt inside the electronics. What would u have dont? Michael
MikeFubar81 it’s definitely possible to get the job done if you are good with the wrenches but be prepared it’s not as easy as it looks, there is a top left hand side pipe in particular which is super difficult unless getting from the top removing air box and turbo pipe , not really anything that can go wrong, no need to calibrate anything afterwards just let the car idle for a good 15 min it should be ok ... but be prepared messy and tedious job, I would say an average of 7 hours job for someone with experience 👍👍👍
Thanks for a quick answer. So i guess i will aim for a decent 2 days of work for me. With some help from my dad who is an old car mechanic(from older cars). Somewhat weird that a workshop said average 1 1/2h work. But guess they have proper carlift and tools for it. Anything faster than that is a bonus. £2000 saved is worth a lot of bad language, sweat and tears. :p
MikeFubar81 I would mate, give yourself a couple days and it should be fine... I spoke with professionals with lift and everything and they all say 8 hours labour ... an hour and a half is very unrealistic 👍
Yeah i guess the shop i asked didnt exactly know how big of a job it is. But if i get my dad with me on this job i guess we will get it done. AND it will feel awesome to have overcome a job like that. Thanks again for the answers, i have subscribed for ur channel and i will forward ur videos to my friends with VAG products. They will come to this part in their life too, and it will be their time to do it! lol
Watch "Kennedy" garage, he has a simplier way of removing it (2 hour job) , turbo oil pipes untouched. Pity skoda designed egr in such an awkard position
Anybody knows whereas there is any difference when doing that on an EA189 CFGB or CFGC engine? That's just the 170 and 177 hp versions of the engine shown here.
I replaced one today.Damn it's tough.And then surprise surprise-yesterday i was at p0403 fault(actuator) and when i replaced it with new one i am at p0408(position sensor)7h of work for nothing.I am gonna kill my self so good bye💣.Great video thou.
When had mine done were only available from the states but I’ve had a quick look and it seems like this would be the ones : www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA-1-6-2-0-TDI-EGR-VALVE-COOLER-REPAIR-KIT-GEARS-COG-03L131512/132902033288?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180816085401%26meid%3D5e74429563764aaa874655ffc7bd0db9%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D132902033288%26itm%3D132902033288%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100970.m5481&_trkparms=pageci%3A30e86709-1fda-11ea-9cde-74dbd180f1a0%7Cparentrq%3A0db97b3f16f0a9cca7e24185ffb237c6%7Ciid%3A1
I have the same engine (CFFB) but in a golf. How difficult is this job for someone with little experience on engines/cars. It looks like a nightmare from the video
Not easy, all the screws and bolts are very fiddly you find yourself in all thoughts of awkward positions... I’m actually half way through another EGR, the rain didn’t help me much today but I managed to remove the old one and fit the new one and all the turbo pipes in 4 and 1/2 hour 👍👍👍
I had the same problem with my Tiguan. I removed the electric motor and found out that the problem was elsewhere: My problem was identical with this one - please start from 10:20 minute: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-feDWdpwtO_8.html This whole thing is pretty shitty. I only noticed that the pinion wheel on the shaft of the electric motor is made of steel. So it seems they got rid of the problem like you had, but there is another one (see the video above). If you are interested the electric motor and the other stuff (wheels, case and whole EGR) are available.
A friend of mine did a video which show the connectors and explains how it works check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9_VTF3iva9U.html
