Year of Manufacture *: 2006
Engine Size and Code *: 2.0 CRD
( Optional ) Scanner Used: texa
( Optional) Fault Codes: p0409 BMW 4501
This one came in with DPF fault code & glow plug x4 fault codes
The glow plug relay fixed the glow plug codes, thought that may effect regen so did that first
Took it for a run and it attempted to regenerate the DPF, but after about 20 miles logged DPF fault again. When I say attempted, the regen the active message on the scanner cycled on and off and exhaust temperature reflected this.
Took the DPF off and washed it out, this made a notable improvement to exhaust pressure. ( Pre clean peak of 750 m/bars and post clean peak of 209 M/bars). It then completed a regen on road test, this time remaining active and constant exhaust temperature for duration ( about 10 miles)
Thought at this point had won the battle, so changed the oil & gave it another road test, rechecked memory and dam thing now logging a fault code EGR system 4501 and EOBD pending code p0409.
We have cleaned and checked (with myti vac) the EGR valve I have check vac pipes and vacuum supply all appears OK. removed EGR cooler and pipework and cleaned. Still logging low flow fault
I have compared MAF readings with known good one ( readings kindly supplied by TBK member) and to me would indicate MAF ok but EGR flow low.
So I am looking for suggestions as to causes for low EGR flow.
sorry for long post
Cheers Aidan
Message Thread BMW X3 E83 2006 - DPF fault - Fixed # - Aidan Birley January 23, 2013, 6:37 pm
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