🐙 Vauxhall Insignia Egr Valve Problems

When the Vauxhall Insignia EGR valve opens, it allows a small amount of exhaust gases to mix with the incoming air-fuel mixture. This dilutes the oxygen content in the combustion chamber, reducing the peak combustion temperature. Lower temperatures result in decreased NOx formation, helping your vehicle comply with emission standards. Hi. It will be easier with it off, however with the bracket bolt off (top) and with the exhaust manifold cover out you can force it (gently) out of the way (to the left as you face the engine) just enough to get to the bolt. This has to be done carefully so that you don't damage it. It will be tight, but possible. [Insignia SE 2.0 CDTI Ecoflex] An open EGR valve allows exhaust gases getting into the engine but at the wrong time. Common warning signs to look for are: Rough idling. The engine does not kick off. Stalling and hesitation of the engine. The check engine light coming on. Increased emission is a warning sign. FULL DESCRIPTION. Egr Cooler (used) to fit following models. Insignia A (2017-ON) - with engine codes B16DTH, B16DTJ diesel engine types. Insignia B (2018-ON) - with engine codes B16DTE, B16DTH, D16DTE, D16DTN, D16DTH diesel engine types. Meriva B (2016-ON) - with engine codes B16DTC, B16DTE, B16DTH, B16DTN, B16DTL diesel engine types. l have fitted a egr blanking plate (£4 on ebay) to my Astra Mk4 W reg 1600cc and car runs prefect now and l have no ECU warning light coming on, to achieve this remove the egr valve and fit your blanking plate (not home made flimsy tin one) now postion the egr valve still connected to elecs nearby and secure, valve will still operate unhindered ok, or you can fit the blank plate and then put It started around November last year, just a very slight rattle on start up. It's got progressively worse. Sometimes, it sounds quick nasty, very metallic and angry. it only lasts for less than a second and then it's as normal as can be. it happens when the engine is warm now too, but not as bad. It's worst when cold. If the EGR cooling system develops a leak, water can escape into the EGR system and pass through the engine, accounting for gradual coolant loss. If that happens, the whole EGR body - which is typically one big stainless steel component - needs to be changed out. Also bear in mind that a leaking EGR installation is good news - comparatively. mokka egr valve needs replaced. I have a regularly serviced mokka with only 29000 miles on the clock. Took it to the garage/dealer who advised that the fault was the egr valve and the cost to clean out and replace it was just short of £2000. (This was reduced to just short of £1500 as I had joined the vauxhall service club) Possible Purge Valve Problem. I am currently experiencing problems with my astra mk4 z16xe engine. I have recently replaced the timing belt and tensioners, it was running fine immediately after this was done, then the idle has got progressively worse, getting quite rough. After about 250 miles the engine conked out when i put the clutch in. 88 posts · Joined 2014. #16 · Dec 31, 2014. I had the same issue with my Insignia where the pipe had split, cost me £250 from Vauxhall to have replaced (Didn't even have any in the UK - had to have it sent from Germany, No car for three days). If it is the pipe then that is a really good price from Ebay. Save Share. The most common problems with the EGR system is a faulty EGR valve and carbon deposits restricting the EGR flow. The EGR valve needs to tested. The EGR cooler and passages need to be checked for carbon buildup and restrictions. It's easy to test an elecrtonically-controlled ERG valve with a scan tool: when the EGR valve is commanded OPEN on a 28705 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Nov 16, 2014. As Igaz says maybe EGR valves could be on a service schedule to be cleaned & checked , however a lot of EGR failures can be down to the piston inside breaking or electrical faults . A lot of cars management systems now perform a check of the EGR valve before each start of engine by moving the 39 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Jul 8, 2014. Hi guys/gals, got a VX Insignia 2.0cdti sri 160, stunning car but Im having a few issues. Got intermittent power loss on load which improves after a few seconds - for a while - then drops again. At the same time there is an audible air hiss exactly as if the fan is put on inside the cab but no signs Thankfully that's all resolved. Whilst exiting a roundabout for the motorway I accelerated and suddenly lost power for about 5 - 10 seconds and the warning "Engine power is reduced" came on the dashboard. This is the first time this has happened. I've also noticed over the last few days the start/stop isn't kicking in where it normally would have. Pecky’s Vauxhall Decoder – Now only £45 (was £80) When working on Opel / Vauxhall cars, there are several reasons why you would need to know the Security Code of the car or just the individual part in front of you. If you don’t have this, you can either turn the job away, or obtain the security code from Vauxhall, which needs the owner .

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