Why is the 1.6 TDI EA189 more susceptible to EGR problems than the 2.0 TDI?

I have been told that the Volkswagen 1.6 TDI EA189 has a common fault with the EGR valves, but the 2.0 TDI EA189 doesn't seem to be as bad. Why does the 1.6 have this problem more frequently than the 2.0?

Buying a used Audi A4 diesel - should I get the EGR valves cleaned?

I'm buying a 2013 Audi A4 diesel with 110,000 miles on clock. I always use Shell V Power diesel and do 30,000 miles driving a year. I intend to keep the car for three years and intend to get my mechanic...

EGR valve failure on Volkswagen Golf

I have just paid £1365 to have a new set of EGR Valves fitted to my 2012 Golf Estate 1.6 TDI. Both the dealer and Volkswagen customer care refused help with the costs. I find this unreasonable given that...

EGR valve failure on Audi A3

We had loss of power on our Audi A3 recently. The coil and DPF warning lights came on at the same time. We called the RAC and they reported "Air mass flow during regeneration too high" and told us to drive...

2009 Ford Mondeo - should I keep or scrap?

I've got a 2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. The turbo failed last month and the repair cost £850. Now the EGR valve needs replacing, this will be close to another £1000 to fix. Is it worth doing or should I...

EGR cooler and emissions in Volkswagens - could this be true?

A few months back I had to replace EGR cooler in my Touran at 38000 miles. Volkswagen agreed to pay for parts but not labour despite me querying this with them. I know now my car is one of those affected...

Why is my Peugeot 206 displaying the engine warning light?

My 2004 Peugeot 206 diesel had its EGR value replaced at its recent service. Since then the engine warning light has been permanently on. Any idea what's wrong?

My Volkswagen has suffered EGR failure

The EGR system has failed on my 2009 MK6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi at 38,900 miles. It has been diagnosed by a Volkswagen dealer (Heritage) and they quoted £1387.80 to fix. The dealer contacted Volkswagen...

Renault Kangoo warning light

My van is a Renault Kangoo (2009) with 80,000 miles on the click. It was last serviced 10 months ago at 75,000 miles. This morning when I started the engine an amber symbol of a car came up pointing to...

Why is my Astra blowing smoke?

My Vauxhall Astra is blowing smoke and the engine management light has come on. I have been told that its the EGR valve. Its been cleaned out properly. But isn still smoking and juddering. Do you think...