Will EGR delete pass MOT?
A clogged EGR valve will become stuck in an open or closed position and this can lead to irreversible turbo and engine damage. Due to this, many motorists choose to have EGR valve removal. This is perfectly legal. A car will not fail its MOT because it has had an EGR valve removal.
Are EGR delete kits legal?
An EGR delete is ILLEGAL in ALL 50 STATES. All vehicles are required to meet federal emissions standards. The penalty for an emissions component alteration can be in the thousands of dollars.
What does EGR stand for in Volkswagen Touareg?
Volkswagen Touareg P0401: EGR – Insufficient Flow Diagnosis. P0401 is a common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Volkswagen Touareg. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for: The EGR system on a vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicles emissions output.
Is there a fix for the VW EGR?
The Volkswagen Group has unknowingly acknowledged that their fix is the root cause for these failures. We’ve been contacted by three owners (so far) who suffered the same EGR failure post “fix”. They advised us that the costly EGR replacement has been provided as a free / heavily discounted “good will” gesture by the manufacturer.
What causes the p0401 code on a Volkswagen Touareg?
It’ll sound almost like piston slap. Diagnosing what is causing the P0401 code in the Touareg is typically not very tricky. Here are the most common causes: Blocked EGR Tube – The tube that carries the exhaust gases back to the motor may clog up over time. Alternatively, it can become bent or kinked.
What are the three parts of the EGR system?
There are three main parts of the Touareg’s EGR system. They are the EGR Valve, Differential Pressure Sensor, and the Actuator Solenoid. P0401is a general code, which means that regardless of the year (1996+ anyway) and the model, it’ll have the same meaning regardless of which manufacturer built the vehicle (Volkswagen Touareg or not).