Transporter Catalytic converter problems.

[peg]

I have a 4 year old transporter 132 kw that has only done 45,000kms. The Catalytic Con light came on, took it to the dealer who checked it and yes there is a problem and now I have to take it back for further testing. No matter which part is the problem the labour cost is 6 to 8 hrs and if it is just the cheaper part it is $800 for that part. All up $2000 plus. Anyone heard of this before.

[h100vw]

What were the details on the invoice for the troubleshooting? There must be more to it?

Gavin

[IN2VWS]

What is "that" part? Need more details....

[peg]

Can't have it properly tested till monday, but they computer tested it and said it was either the cooler or the ECG ? valve . The ECG valve was the cheap part at $800.

[Sunny43.5]

Are you sure its an ECG and not and EGR ??? apparently EGR's are all the rage in Europe and I mean customer rage . This may enlighten you to its place in the engine and what it does EGR system FAQ for VW and Audi TDI | VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze diesel forum
. In the UK there are heaps of stories about blanking off the EGR you may need someone to do some code changes as it triggers a fault light . From reports on the net better economy better turbo spooling .These can be bought for $15 Also has the DPF regened from reports here in Aus this can be a problem if the van only does short trips . What you could try is to drive for 20 minutes in 3rd gear at around 80kmh this apparently will force the DPF to regen .

[peg]

You are right it is the EGR valve. Thanks for your advice.

[Sunny43.5]

here is an alternative one to VW part check application to see if it suits VW Transporter T5 Multivan 2009 EGR Valve Exhaust Gas Recirculation 2 0L TDI | eBay

[peg]

Will check, thank you.

[Umai Naa!!]

132kw motor with an EGR failure is a big-ish job.

Front needs to be partially detached from the van to gain access to the EGR for removal.

I would be persuing some sort of goodwill assistance from Volkswagen, given the low kilometers and commonality of the failure.

[big dave]

I'm fairly sure I had this problem when my MY11 132kw was only 1yr old, luckily still under warranty, as it was a big job apparently.