2014 4wd 1.9l diesel, bought 2nd hand from Skoda dealer in 2022, 90k mileage
I checked on the website about the 189 article and it says the car has had the necessary action taken (not sure what that means though!)
Unfortunately a lot of my driving is 30-50mph 30min rural journeys with minimal dual carriageway/motorway - not ideal for a diesel!
Engine Management Light on - Code P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
Sounds like it may be the EGR valve? I'm not able to DIY any mechanical fixes. EGR valve replacement seems potentially extortionate and would mean no hols for a year, so would be good to avoid that, but...
Is there anything I can do, personally? Spray cleaners don't work, do they? So I think anything I can do is a short-term fix or a waste of time?
Given that, I think I have two options:
1 - Remapping to avoid the EGR; is this a viable option? Would I have to inform my car insurer as it's a modification? Anyone know if this bumps the cost up? Is this legal?
2 - Garage for further investigation - if it's the EGR valve is there any point in having the existing one cleaned instead of replacing it, in order to keep costs down? Or is replacement always necessary?
I checked on the website about the 189 article and it says the car has had the necessary action taken (not sure what that means though!)
Unfortunately a lot of my driving is 30-50mph 30min rural journeys with minimal dual carriageway/motorway - not ideal for a diesel!
Engine Management Light on - Code P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
Sounds like it may be the EGR valve? I'm not able to DIY any mechanical fixes. EGR valve replacement seems potentially extortionate and would mean no hols for a year, so would be good to avoid that, but...
Is there anything I can do, personally? Spray cleaners don't work, do they? So I think anything I can do is a short-term fix or a waste of time?
Given that, I think I have two options:
1 - Remapping to avoid the EGR; is this a viable option? Would I have to inform my car insurer as it's a modification? Anyone know if this bumps the cost up? Is this legal?
2 - Garage for further investigation - if it's the EGR valve is there any point in having the existing one cleaned instead of replacing it, in order to keep costs down? Or is replacement always necessary?
