D5 (2005 on) - 2013 XC60 D5 EGR issue

xcbarny · Dec 23rd, 2021, 01:23

Hi All

2013 XC60 D5 (Australian version) D5244

So for about 6 months my XC60 had been going into limp mode - usually after shifting from reverse to drive. However this would clear after I pulled over and restarted the engine.

Then a few weeks ago the engine light came on, with a message engine service required, the car going into limp mode again. This time a restart wouldn't clear it (does clear after it has sat for a few hours).

Got it booked into my regular mechanic. Fault codes came up with issues with the EGR, but nothing specific. After doing some looking around, they said that the EGR would need replacing or servicing (was very dirty). Since a new EGR valve was going to cost over $1000 with limited availability, they suggested sending it of to be cleaned.

This happened several weeks later (mechanic is always busy). They got it all back together and tested it - said the fault didn't return. I collected the car and the fault reappeared after a few k's on the motorway.

So the mechanics says to replace the EGR valve - I said I could try to source one from overseas (UK) to reduce the cost, which he agreed with.

I'm not a 100% sure of which valve I'm looking for this model?
Looking around here, the EGR issue seems to be common. I feel that replacing the valve assembly would work, but I also get the impression that replacing / cleaning the stepper motor would solve my issue for a lot less $$$.

Has anyone had any experience doing this? I've looked for videos on youtube, but the UK ones, the engine (euro 4) seems to be a different layout to the Australian version?

Considering the mechanic is closed until the 10th Jan, I'm keen to have a go at servicing the Stepper motor myself. Anyone have any experience doing this? Have a video or diagram to follow?

Also any other advice on fixing this would be appreciated. It seems to be a common enough issue (which the Aus mechanic (not volve specific) had never come across before.

Thanks

5cilinder · Dec 23rd, 2021, 02:02

Get a remap with egr programmed out, then you have to replace nothing.
Better mileage and no future problems with the cancerous egr

Dec 23rd, 2021, 01:23	#1
xcbarny New Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2021 04:26 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Brisbane	2013 XC60 D5 EGR issue Hi All 2013 XC60 D5 (Australian version) D5244 So for about 6 months my XC60 had been going into limp mode - usually after shifting from reverse to drive. However this would clear after I pulled over and restarted the engine. Then a few weeks ago the engine light came on, with a message engine service required, the car going into limp mode again. This time a restart wouldn't clear it (does clear after it has sat for a few hours). Got it booked into my regular mechanic. Fault codes came up with issues with the EGR, but nothing specific. After doing some looking around, they said that the EGR would need replacing or servicing (was very dirty). Since a new EGR valve was going to cost over $1000 with limited availability, they suggested sending it of to be cleaned. This happened several weeks later (mechanic is always busy). They got it all back together and tested it - said the fault didn't return. I collected the car and the fault reappeared after a few k's on the motorway. So the mechanics says to replace the EGR valve - I said I could try to source one from overseas (UK) to reduce the cost, which he agreed with. I'm not a 100% sure of which valve I'm looking for this model? Looking around here, the EGR issue seems to be common. I feel that replacing the valve assembly would work, but I also get the impression that replacing / cleaning the stepper motor would solve my issue for a lot less $$$. Has anyone had any experience doing this? I've looked for videos on youtube, but the UK ones, the engine (euro 4) seems to be a different layout to the Australian version? Considering the mechanic is closed until the 10th Jan, I'm keen to have a go at servicing the Stepper motor myself. Anyone have any experience doing this? Have a video or diagram to follow? Also any other advice on fixing this would be appreciated. It seems to be a common enough issue (which the Aus mechanic (not volve specific) had never come across before. Thanks

Dec 23rd, 2021, 02:02	#2
5cilinder Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Groningen	Get a remap with egr programmed out, then you have to replace nothing. Better mileage and no future problems with the cancerous egr

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