D4 VEA 'check engine' light / EGR fault thread - Page 103

RoyMacDonald · Mar 28th, 2016, 16:40

It does seem as though there is a difference between the expectations of different marque owners. On this forum owners complain bitterly about Volvo as a company and their engineering. On the Land Rover forums they post about EGR problem and get members tell them how to change it themselves or how much it will cost at the dealers to fix, but no one comments about the design abilities or company as such.

Has always been slightly puzzling the different expectations there are.

I had a Merc of the rust era and when I posted about that the answer was yes you just have to spend a lot of time fighting the rust.

It's Volvo's body engineering that has always bought me back to them at the end of the day and their rectification of problems with components as well of course.

Infrustria · Mar 31st, 2016, 16:55

Had a second replacement EGR valve fitted yesterday. All appears fine - no change to engine response etc. Not seeing the Check Engine light is taking a bit of getting used to though

The turtle did appear twice whilst I was waiting for the appointment (the only times I have ever seen it), but he (?) didn't hang around and there was no apparent power loss despite the warning to the contrary.

Harvey1512 · Apr 4th, 2016, 12:25

Warning low coolant light has just come on, a few weeks after the EGR valve was changed. From memory I think this has happened to others who have had this done. Am I correct?

I don't keep any coolant so I am going to see if I can liberate some from a nearby back street mecanic nearby. I presume if it happens more than once it is a problem. Thoughts?

craigv60 · Apr 4th, 2016, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Warning low coolant light has just come on, a few weeks after the EGR valve was changed. From memory I think this has happened to others who have had this done. Am I correct?

I don't keep any coolant so I am going to see if I can liberate some from a nearby back street mecanic nearby. I presume if it happens more than once it is a problem. Thoughts?

It has happened before, yes - it's because the coolant needs to be part-drained to fit the new cooler. Check the reservoir, if there is still some coolant in there I would just top-up with deionised water, it will not dilute the coolant THAT much ...

And if it happens again after topping up, call Volvo Assist

GJB · Apr 4th, 2016, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Warning low coolant light has just come on, a few weeks after the EGR valve was changed. From memory I think this has happened to others who have had this done. Am I correct?

I don't keep any coolant so I am going to see if I can liberate some from a nearby back street mecanic nearby. I presume if it happens more than once it is a problem. Thoughts?

Make sure it is correct coolant for Volvo

RoyMacDonald · Apr 4th, 2016, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Warning low coolant light has just come on, a few weeks after the EGR valve was changed. From memory I think this has happened to others who have had this done. Am I correct?

I don't keep any coolant so I am going to see if I can liberate some from a nearby back street mecanic nearby. I presume if it happens more than once it is a problem. Thoughts?

Probably some air trapped in the system after the coolant being drained for the EGR change that's worked it's way out.

harvsurrey · Apr 5th, 2016, 18:14

Finally happened to me with 36k and 18 months old

Car has been in new egr and cooler fitted booked in 2 days after i reported it and done in a day

Not different to drive after but did get check coolant flash up for a second today

Rooster · Apr 5th, 2016, 21:24

Tut tut tut,

Guessing some dealers still arn't using the vacuum tool to bleed cooling system then,

Did my first rework on tuesday for a special case, 4th cooler in 25k

Not to bad really takes abit longer but hopefully it will sort the issue

craigv60 · Apr 5th, 2016, 21:43

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Originally Posted by harvsurrey

Finally happened to me with 36k and 18 months old

This does show that the EGR problem will happen even on cars that do regular long drives / high miles.

harvsurrey · Apr 6th, 2016, 07:26

Agree thought my driving style and jorneys meant i had escaped however clearly not

Mar 28th, 2016, 16:40	#1021
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	It does seem as though there is a difference between the expectations of different marque owners. On this forum owners complain bitterly about Volvo as a company and their engineering. On the Land Rover forums they post about EGR problem and get members tell them how to change it themselves or how much it will cost at the dealers to fix, but no one comments about the design abilities or company as such. Has always been slightly puzzling the different expectations there are. I had a Merc of the rust era and when I posted about that the answer was yes you just have to spend a lot of time fighting the rust. It's Volvo's body engineering that has always bought me back to them at the end of the day and their rectification of problems with components as well of course. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

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Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Warning low coolant light has just come on, a few weeks after the EGR valve was changed. From memory I think this has happened to others who have had this done. Am I correct? I don't keep any coolant so I am going to see if I can liberate some from a nearby back street mecanic nearby. I presume if it happens more than once it is a problem. Thoughts? __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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harvsurrey Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 20:54 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: surrey	Finally happened to me with 36k and 18 months old Car has been in new egr and cooler fitted booked in 2 days after i reported it and done in a day Not different to drive after but did get check coolant flash up for a second today __________________ Current fleet V60 D4 Bus Edition , Blonde leather , 17" Pandora,Winter pack and TFT Porsche 911 Sc 1979 Audi S4 4.2 Cab Renault Clio 172 Cup

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Tut tut tut, Guessing some dealers still arn't using the vacuum tool to bleed cooling system then, Did my first rework on tuesday for a special case, 4th cooler in 25k Not to bad really takes abit longer but hopefully it will sort the issue __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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harvsurrey Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 20:54 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: surrey	Agree thought my driving style and jorneys meant i had escaped however clearly not __________________ Current fleet V60 D4 Bus Edition , Blonde leather , 17" Pandora,Winter pack and TFT Porsche 911 Sc 1979 Audi S4 4.2 Cab Renault Clio 172 Cup

Mar 31st, 2016, 16:55	#1022
Infrustria Junior Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 17:36 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manchester	Had a second replacement EGR valve fitted yesterday. All appears fine - no change to engine response etc. Not seeing the Check Engine light is taking a bit of getting used to though The turtle did appear twice whilst I was waiting for the appointment (the only times I have ever seen it), but he (?) didn't hang around and there was no apparent power loss despite the warning to the contrary.

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