Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
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Should I blank EGR valves? (MY 07)
Had the following fault codes for the last couple of weeks :
P0489 Exhaust gas recirculation control circuit low
P0196 Engine oil temp sensor circuit range \ performance
Very occasional loss of power for a few seconds usually when cold.
No engine management lights on dash.
No noticeable increase in fuel consumption.
Presume one or both egr valves are on their way out - I propose blanking in the next couple of days (MY 07 so blanking may not be the end of the problem).
Anyone got any other ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
7th Jan 2014 7:15 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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change your oil temp sensor first that can cause all sorts of problems
7th Jan 2014 7:19 pm
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
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Thanks Geoff. Just had oil changed before Christmas - can it be done without swapping all the oil again?
7th Jan 2014 7:22 pm
geoff.
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Location: West kent
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the sensor sits low down in the sump pan but if your quick you can catch what you lose and top it back up
7th Jan 2014 7:27 pm
RBP
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Location: N Yorks
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Will have a go or find someone else to have a go
Should I forget the EGR issue until the oil sensor is changed?
7th Jan 2014 7:40 pm
geoff.
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Location: West kent
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yes change the sensor first
7th Jan 2014 7:43 pm
RBP
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Location: N Yorks
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Thanks Geoff.
Gearbox still smooth after recent flush Preventitive maintenance rules!!
7th Jan 2014 7:46 pm
Disco_Mikey
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Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
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Dave^ wrote:
You need a pair of meety (truck) ramps and get it right over....
Or this...
Click image to enlarge
Think I'll try the ramps or a big jack first!
7th Jan 2014 9:32 pm
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
Update on this : fitted new oil temp sensor as advised by Geoff
Car has been running normally since. Just checked codes & all clear now - egr codes disappeared! Does this sound right? Thought egr codes would remain.
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