Technical 1.9 jtd - egr valve replacement

[Dave Bendle]

How much of a job is this?

Been advised by the main dealer to get it changed. What do yo guys think?

 

[Argonought]

Lots of threads on this - have you read them all?

 

[Oakley28]

if its a loss of power (and smoke) thing like a lot of people on here have reported, have you considered blocking it first before replacing it? Info can be found here;

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/163320-egr-valve-remove-clean-modify.html

Post #4 may be of interest to you (found using search tool)

Thanks.

 

[VII CKS]

I've heard too that you can blank them off and just get a remap on the ecu.

Alot of people do this to their vectra's and other vaux's for more power, so don't see why it can't be beneficial to a fiat.

 

[Oakley28]

I've heard too that you can blank them off and just get a remap on the ecu.

Alot of people do this to their vectra's and other vaux's for more power, so don't see why it can't be beneficial to a fiat.

He's not after more power because the car hasnt got enough power. His car is losing power due to an issue it has.

 

[VII CKS]

He's not after more power because the car hasnt got enough power. His car is losing power due to an issue it has.

Yeah but if you can blank them off, to avoid paying for a whole new one, then you win two ways, you get a remap for fuel efficiency etc, and whilst it is blanked off the extra power.

 

[john55]

Yeah but if you can blank them off, to avoid paying for a whole new one, then you win two ways, you get a remap for fuel efficiency etc, and whilst it is blanked off the extra power.

The EGR valve does not affect the power of the engine. (unless it is full of soot and stuck in the open position). It is closed when you put your foot down. It improves economy and emissions at low speeds and light acceleration.

The best solution is to have it working correctly.

Usually just taking it out and cleaning it is sufficient to get it working again.

 

[Shaker]

How often should the EGR-Valve be cleaned ? Once a year or so ?

 

[Oakley28]

so whay does blocking it acheive? i was advised to block mine, (which i will be doing soon)

 

[Argonought]

so whay does blocking it acheive? i was advised to block mine, (which i will be doing soon)

John55 has already answered that in post #7

If you want worse fuel economy and higher emissions then block the EGR (which would therefore be illegal).

The main reason for blocking it is purely to prove if it's faulty - and is not a solution in it's own right - but it does save fitting a new part that's not needed

 

[Oakley28]

so tempory blocking it should remove my cars symptoms? then if it does replace it?

 

[Argonought]

so tempory blocking it should remove my cars symptoms? then if it does replace it?

That's the idea

Don't forget there's also a modified gasket you can fit as well.

 

[Oakley28]

should really do it then, sick of the no power up tiny hills lol. The modified gasket can stay on right?

 

[Argonought]

should really do it then, sick of the no power up tiny hills lol. The modified gasket can stay on right?

Sure.

Fit blocking gasket

If problem has gone then strip down EGR (or buy another as very last resort) and fit the special gasket when refitting it.

If problem is still there then refit special gasket when removing the blocking gasket.

You sure it's nothing to do with the VGT (overboost valve) - you normally get an error code if it is.

 

[Oakley28]

no error codes to report ..

 

[T14086]

blanking off a EGR valve (or modifying any other part of the EOBD system) is illegal especially in America where your EOBD light is at back of car so the police can see it! The EGR's primary function is to reduced Nox gases,which causes respiratory problems.

 

[Dave Bendle]

Just an update: I've had this fixed by the main dealer while I had the money to do it.

They cleaned it out for £60 and I could have driven it away then, they recommended a replacement so I did that.

The car is now back with me and working fine. After being off the road for weeks im just happy to have it back.

 

[Oakley28]

how much did they charge you all in for this job?

 

[Dave Bendle]

how much did they charge you all in for this job?

Diagnostics, parts & labour came to £370 all in.

Don't know if if thats a lot, like I said im just happy to have my car working.

 

[kris lee]

Ouch!!!!