D4 VEA 'check engine' light / EGR fault thread

[Craig S]

Originally Posted by peelaaa

Hi, is this engine the 2 litre or the 2.4 litre ?

This is the 2.0L VEA D4 engine from 2014

[Craig S]

This may or may not have been asked before.

What are the physical differences between the original EGR Cooler and the Revised EGR Cooler? It is possible to look at the two components side by side and see external differences? Or are the differences purely internal?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Craig S

This may or may not have been asked before.

What are the physical differences between the original EGR Cooler and the Revised EGR Cooler? It is possible to look at the two components side by side and see external differences? Or are the differences purely internal?

the finned channels inside are larger to allow the more free passage of soot particles . you would notice if you had the two side by side but not necessarily by just looking at one ..

[Craig S]

The only reason I was asking was the fact that Volvo said my car had a replacement EGR Cooler fitted, but were very sketchy as to whether it was a straight like for like replacement of the original or whether it was indeed a revised EGR Cooler.

I fear I am going to be hit with a sizeable bill for the work that has to be carried out then am going to have to take up a fight with Volvo UK for a contribution.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Craig S

The only reason I was asking was the fact that Volvo said my car had a replacement EGR Cooler fitted, but were very sketchy as to whether it was a straight like for like replacement of the original or whether it was indeed a revised EGR Cooler.

I fear I am going to be hit with a sizeable bill for the work that has to be carried out then am going to have to take up a fight with Volvo UK for a contribution.

The latest coolers have been out for almost a year now … Getting the latest software either whilst being fixed or at the next service is quite important also to get on top of this ...

[Craig S]

Originally Posted by Clan

The latest coolers have been out for almost a year now … Getting the latest software either whilst being fixed or at the next service is quite important also to get on top of this ...

Well, according to the service department at the Volvo Carlisle my car had a revised EGR fitted at point of manufacture..... which was in 2014......

I now have no idea as to whether I am eligible for any contribution for the replacement parts because of the fact that it has not needed a new cooler before now.

[gillypop]

It seems difficult to get info out of Volvo on the status of this. I tried to find out from the dealer that had serviced mine. It had been in for a service at approx 90k in feb but had then had an ECM upgrade (turns out software) at 101k at the end of June. So hoping it has the latest and hopefully final fix.

Become less of a worry now that someone ran into the back of it whilst waiting at a red light.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Craig S

Well, according to the service department at the Volvo Carlisle my car had a revised EGR fitted at point of manufacture..... which was in 2014......

I now have no idea as to whether I am eligible for any contribution for the replacement parts because of the fact that it has not needed a new cooler before now.

They have probably replaced something to do with the EGR system since 2014 , and before 2014 and now ..


I think your best move is to go to a different dealer and establish the facts from the information on the car's file .. , what has been done and when and what is still covered … or not .. And most importantly what actually needs doing ..

[Craig S]

Originally Posted by Clan

They have probably replaced something to do with the EGR system since 2014 , and before 2014 and now ..


I think your best move is to go to a different dealer and establish the facts from the information on the car's file .. , what has been done and when and what is still covered … or not .. And most importantly what actually needs doing ..

Thanks Clan,

I think my course of action will be to contact the dealership that carried out the servicing up to the point of my ownership, however, I am not sure that they will be able to provide any information.... data protection and all that.

The cooler has now been switched out, and the not insignificant bill has been paid.

I will see what Volvo UK say.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Craig S

Thanks Clan,

I think my course of action will be to contact the dealership that carried out the servicing up to the point of my ownership, however, I am not sure that they will be able to provide any information.... data protection and all that.

The cooler has now been switched out, and the not insignificant bill has been paid.

I will see what Volvo UK say.

contact them , a fresh pair of eyes , explain your story and they can look up the history , at least they can explain what should have happened a week or so ago ...