D4 VEA 'check engine' light / EGR fault thread

[Ducks]

Thanks for that, previous services were done at Volvo I think.

I got the cambelt replaced at 108k which is the time I was told or found online. My car is the 2wd D4


Im not sure cleaning it will sort it as it's struggling to close unless somthing is trapping it from fully closing the valve.

I'm considering a remap with an EGR delete but don't know if that will cause issues with the DPF. My usual diesel specialist for faults found it to be the EGR and put a piece of metal to block it and it has transformed the way the car drives. It does cause a fault light but the car drives like new

Originally Posted by Zebster

And that's a FWD XC60 with the 4-cylinder VEA engine? If it's an AWD with the 5-cylinder engine then it's outside the scope of this thread.

Has it got full Volvo service history? That's probably the best indicator of loyalty, albeit from the previous owner(s) which may carry over? I'd expect there to be a mileage limit on goodwill claims.

I don't want to add to your concerns, but if it is a VEA engine then the cambelt should have been replaced by now, as the original 144k mile interval was reduced to 90k a while ago.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Ducks

Thanks for that, previous services were done at Volvo I think.

I got the cambelt replaced at 108k which is the time I was told or found online. My car is the 2wd D4


Im not sure cleaning it will sort it as it's struggling to close unless somthing is trapping it from fully closing the valve.

I'm considering a remap with an EGR delete but don't know if that will cause issues with the DPF. My usual diesel specialist for faults found it to be the EGR and put a piece of metal to block it and it has transformed the way the car drives. It does cause a fault light but the car drives like new

The 108k mile cambelt interval is for the 5-cylinder engine. Bit odd that you bought it and immediately had the cambelt replaced... was it working ok before the work was done, or did you buy the car cheap knowing all this work was needed?

Lumps of soot definitely can jam the EGR valve, preventing it from closing properly... that's what happened to mine! But that YT vidclip should help you to clean it and restore it's function, if DIY is your thing.

[Ducks]

Originally Posted by Zebster

The 108k mile cambelt interval is for the 5-cylinder engine. Bit odd that you bought it and immediately had the cambelt replaced... was it working ok before the work was done, or did you buy the car cheap knowing all this work was needed?

Lumps of soot definitely can jam the EGR valve, preventing it from closing properly... that's what happened to mine! But that YT vidclip should help you to clean it and restore it's function, if DIY is your thing.

I knew it would need some work, cambelt was a surprise but had a good mechanic who did the cambelt aux belt water pump and service. Im a sucker for making sure its all right as the wife will be driving it and knew if will be good for the next few years.

I think it might be a summer job for me or will see if my retired neighbour fancies doing it as he loves working on cars. I dont mind getting my hands dirty but struggle to find the time. This video is as detailed as it can get.

[Ducks]

Originally Posted by wj12

Took car back a couple of days ago and the guy doing the remap missed some software in the ecu that should have been deleted. Car is now clear of p04d9 code at last. It cost me £200 all in for remap and egr delete but I am very happy with the end result.

Hi mate, I was wondering how your EGR delete is fairing, considering this myself. ANy issues with the DPF?

[wj12]

Originally Posted by Ducks

Hi mate, I was wondering how your EGR delete is fairing, considering this myself. ANy issues with the DPF?

Hi,
I sold the car about six months after the remap but had no problems with the dpf during that time. My wife’s Volvo s40 diesel was remapped 3 years ago and that has had no problems. As long vehicle is remapped by someone with a good reputation you should be ok.

[Longweekend]

My orange Emissions warning light has come on, it had the full Volvo fix in 2017 but unfortunately has come on again, it's a 2015 D4 with 86K on the clock and full Volvo service history. Its booked into the dealer for a check just hope I don't get hit with a large repair bill...

[Dante86]

Dear Members,

I have bought a VOLVO from year 2015 with D4204T5 (D4 Diesel) engine 3 weeks ago. The car run 192000 km.

I drove the first 1000 km without any problem. I went to a Volvo dealer for a re-call (I was told that a vent pipe must be installed in the cooling system).

After 200-300 km from re-call the message appeared on the dash board: add 0,5 half litre of oil, so I did.
After another 200 km the same message appeared, so I did again, but started to monitor the oil level on the dash board. Every morning and evening when I sat into the car checked, and it always showed the normal amount (only the stripe under max indication was missing).

After 200-250 km, yesterday the "add 0,5 half litre of oil" message appeared again. When I wanted to make the measurement, the dash board wrote "not available"

I went immediately to the Volvo dealer and I was told that they had to calibrate the oil measure on the dashboard with the computer and had to add 1 litre of oil. Now I shall wait, if error message pop up again or not.

TBH, I am a bit concerned, because within 2 weeks and 500 km almost 2 litre of oil had to be added. I see no oil leak on the floor. No black/blue exhaust gas coming, no power loss, nothing. Can the oil consumption be in relation with the this very common EGR issues?

Please, help me. Can anyone had similar problem?

Thank you!

[gillypop]

Originally Posted by Dante86

Dear Members,

I have bought a VOLVO from year 2015 with D4204T5 (D4 Diesel) engine 3 weeks ago. The car run 192000 km.

I drove the first 1000 km without any problem. I went to a Volvo dealer for a re-call (I was told that a vent pipe must be installed in the cooling system).

After 200-300 km from re-call the message appeared on the dash board: add 0,5 half litre of oil, so I did.
After another 200 km the same message appeared, so I did again, but started to monitor the oil level on the dash board. Every morning and evening when I sat into the car checked, and it always showed the normal amount (only the stripe under max indication was missing).

After 200-250 km, yesterday the "add 0,5 half litre of oil" message appeared again. When I wanted to make the measurement, the dash board wrote "not available"

I went immediately to the Volvo dealer and I was told that they had to calibrate the oil measure on the dashboard with the computer and had to add 1 litre of oil. Now I shall wait, if error message pop up again or not.

TBH, I am a bit concerned, because within 2 weeks and 500 km almost 2 litre of oil had to be added. I see no oil leak on the floor. No black/blue exhaust gas coming, no power loss, nothing. Can the oil consumption be in relation with the this very common EGR issues?

Please, help me. Can anyone had similar problem?

Thank you!

Its becoming more and more common with cars between 2014-2016.

1. You could have an oil leak and not know as the undertray is designed to absorb for environmental reasons. The dealer should have checked for leaks. Mine had a leak which cost +£1000 to fix and may not actually have fixed it.

2. Volvo told me 250ml to 500ml oil use over a week is normal. Total rubbish in my opinion.

3. Oil level guage is not fit for purpose. Its basically a switch and has 4 settings oil critical, oil low, max, and overfilled. if you have low warning and then put a small amount in you can get it to read max.

4. Buy an ELM327A from amazon and use carscanner app (android play store). This will give you a live reading in mm. I use this and check the cluster guage together.

5. I suspect Volvo know there are issues but won't admit and think the 2 possibly are related. Mine started losing oil in the build up to EGR failure. Could be seperate issues.

[clark tilling]

I had the same issue with my XC60. A new EGR was fitted under warranty on a recall. Now the vehicle has done 119,500 miles and the same issue's are re-occuring. I have had a new EGR and new cooler and was told to sell the car as it will go again.Hope this helps

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by gillypop

Its becoming more and more common with cars between 2014-2016.

1. You could have an oil leak and not know as the undertray is designed to absorb for environmental reasons. The dealer should have checked for leaks. Mine had a leak which cost +£1000 to fix and may not actually have fixed it.

2. Volvo told me 250ml to 500ml oil use over a week is normal. Total rubbish in my opinion.

3. Oil level guage is not fit for purpose. Its basically a switch and has 4 settings oil critical, oil low, max, and overfilled. if you have low warning and then put a small amount in you can get it to read max.

4. Buy an ELM327A from amazon and use carscanner app (android play store). This will give you a live reading in mm. I use this and check the cluster guage together.

5. I suspect Volvo know there are issues but won't admit and think the 2 possibly are related. Mine started losing oil in the build up to EGR failure. Could be seperate issues.

My 2015 XC60 has the oil level measured by sonar.