D4 VEA EGR Problems

[Ninja59]

Hi All,

Just out of interest how many of the D4 V40 owners have suffered with EGR valve or EGR related problems?

Interestingly our D4 started with just over 14K on the clock going into limp mode, EGR related issues where the cooler had failed all pipework and valve replaced.

I know we have had the XC60 owners but I am uncertain as to how many we have seen in the V40?

[cheshired5]

If it's the same engine, it'll have the same inherent fault regardless of what model it's fitted to.

[Panther22]

Mine had the EGR replacement on the last service. My post is a few down from this one. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=236158

However since its been done the engine maintanance warning notification comes on in the sencus display panel, which im sure is related to another EGR problem. The car is booked in for some other work (upgrades i have ordered) so i will get them to check the EGR then and will post the outcome on these forums.

Car was fine for a few weeks after the EGR replacemnt and tbh I cant tell there is a problem other than the warnining notification im now gettting. No limp mode has showed up.

[Brodick]

Just over 6 months in. Just over 5500miles and no issues
Long may it continue.

[volvo for ever]

if youve had egr and cooler renewed no doubt you will be back in for same job s this isnt a cure not yet ,temp fix only ,,the new cooler being fitted are blocking up aswell....this is happening on all models

[Clan]

Originally Posted by volvo for ever

if youve had egr and cooler renewed no doubt you will be back in for same job s this isnt a cure not yet ,temp fix only ,,the new cooler being fitted are blocking up aswell....this is happening on all models

It's not a hardware problem , there are cars out there which have been fine .. Renault use a very similar U shaped cooler . It is vital the software is kept up to date , it seems to be updated at least once a month at the moment ! The EGR is being used about 70% more of the time than the euro 5 models to comply with euro 6 . There is a flap which can by pass the cooler so maybe they are trying to use this function more . The EGR valve has been improved which has helped a lot .

[ACSU]

My V40 was new Sept 14 on a 64 plate, problem came after 6-7000 miles, warning light then limp mode. EGR/Cooler/Software all replaced. EGR & Cooler replaced a further two times to the point I was driving around with a Data recorder that filled the back seat. Problem got so bad that Volvo purchased the car back in April 2015. Interesting point is that we have another one at work on a 15 plate that has gone to 10'000 miles before the problem has shown, so it isn't fixed as yet !!!

[Chris77loud]

Hi folks,

I'm working on a v40 r design D5. I've replaced egr and air flow meter. Engine management light is back on again with diagnostic showing...egr..no flow detected. Any ideas? Also just had a dpf regen done. Thanks

[Sazelle]

Hi

In the last month I seem to be driving more with the EML on than off! It came on in December, I took it to Garage told me EGR flow too low but fault not currently active and switched it off. 50 miles later back on again, diagnosed faulty EGR replaced it. 50 miles later back on again, took it back and said not coded correctly, 50 miles later it’s back on again!!! Any ideas anyone before intake it back to the garage again.

Thank you

Sarah

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Sazelle

Hi

In the last month I seem to be driving more with the EML on than off! It came on in December, I took it to Garage told me EGR flow too low but fault not currently active and switched it off. 50 miles later back on again, diagnosed faulty EGR replaced it. 50 miles later back on again, took it back and said not coded correctly, 50 miles later it’s back on again!!! Any ideas anyone before intake it back to the garage again.

Thank you

Sarah

I hope you are taking it to a volvo dealer , they have been dealing with this problem for 6 years now and know exactly what to do , They have offered free repairs but each case is different of course.. The fault is likely the EGR Cooler NOT the EGR valve