Hi all.

 

New to Skoda ownership, just bought a 255,000 mile ex-taxi Superb. Pretty good for the money it seemed, it left me with a bit of a slush fund if something goes wrong.

 

Indeed it has; the Engine Workshop message flashed up on the way home, went into limp mode. Turned off and on again, problem goes away. It's happened twice now, both at about 70-75mph on the M4.

 

Ordered an OBD tool, fault code reads: 01027: EGR malfunction.

 

I've searched the forum for relevant info but it tends to apply to newer, lower mileage models. Mine is a 2009, 2.0 tdi, CR170, DSG, so a £1,000 repair is about 50% of the car's value at this mileage.

 

I think EGR software delete seems like a good bet at the minute, perhaps straight after an MOT? Or is it not feasible for a failing unit?

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

Delete would require physical blocking/removal of the EGR assembly plus mapping out. You would want to be sure that the tuner knows what they are doing too as the EGR function is heavily integrated into the engine control unit.

 

Replacement cost is mostly labour due to the location of the EGR assembly at the back of the engine between the engine and DPF. It should be about 6 hours labour - there are probably good independents in your area that won't charge a fortune for labour. Shop around.

@ShaunBillBrown

 

Check if yours been "diesel fixed"? If not then maybe you can do it and then report it for free EGR replacement? 

@jafo - Good idea, thanks. Just checked though and it's already been done :/

 

@chimaera - Avon Tuning near Bristol seem to have lots of positive reviews. They've quoted £200 to blank off and software delete with lifetime guarantee for anything EGR related popping up after. On a £10k car I would be a little more cautious but I'm tempted to roll the dice on this.

@ShaunBillBrown

 

More than 2 years ago? 

11 minutes ago, jafo said:

@ShaunBillBrown

 

More than 2 years ago? 

Not sure, I just put the VIN into the website and it says it the work has been done. Would it still be under warranty if the work was done within 24 months?

Not with that mileage.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/466315-skoda-trust-building-measure-argument

 

Edited 12 May, 20197 yr by Skoffski

You can fit one of these yourself, you just need to remove an air pipe for access down the back of the engine to the EGR electrical plug.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-EGR-AGR-Valve-Emulator-Simulator-for-VW-Audi-Skoda-Seat-2-0-TDI-CR-II-Euro-5/182280237422?epid=1157553368&hash=item2a70bfb16e:g:c8YAAOSwrhBZAurZ

 

Need to check your engine code is on the list.

 

Takes about 1/2 hour to fit.

My superb (which is also a taxi) had its EGR fail back in December  at 200 000 miles.     Replacing it cost me £100  for a new egr valve and about £300  for fitting.   its not too punitive and it definitively fixes the fault.  mines done 23 000 miles since then without a peep of trouble form the egr or DPF,  so   just fix it.   its better than faffing with a workaround. 

On 12/05/2019 at 13:12, ShaunBillBrown said:

Avon Tuning near Bristol seem to have lots of positive reviews. They've quoted £200 to blank off and software delete with lifetime guarantee for anything EGR related popping up after. On a £10k car I would be a little more cautious but I'm tempted to roll the dice on this.

 

Not a good idea, blanking off the EGR will severely shorten the life of the DPF. Reputable tuners won't fit EGR blanking plates to DPF-equipped vehicles.

 

Saying that, at 255,000 miles the DPF, if it is still the original, will already be running on borrowed time!