EGR removal, Resistor to keep EML off?

Kyle_TDI · Apr 29, 2017

Morning guys,

Going to be removing the EGR & Cooler from my 2.0BKD as im losing coolant. Going to donthis before looking into cylinder head etc.

I cant really afford to Map the car twice so ideally would like to leave the map until ive carried out all the planned mods.

So i recall reading somewhere that on the Mk4 you could install a resistor into the plug for the EGR to prevent the engine management light coming on.. is this still the case for the Mk5?

If so, any ideas what rating of resistor i will need?

Just as a temporary fix!

As always, Cheers guys, any help much appreciated.

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TomasLT · Apr 30, 2017

You could leave it plugged, but put blanking plates so the egr would still operate, but it wouldn't do anything, shouldn't throw a code. I guess, I didn't try on a mk5, I'm 80% sure it won't show a code. Or other way would be to plug the vacuum line to the egr. About 45% on that one.

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Calico · Apr 30, 2017

He said he needs to remove it and the cooler to remove a leak not just to get rid of the egr. I would have it removed via software if its possible.

TomasLT · Apr 30, 2017

And I said what I said. And you can disconnect hoses from cooler and connect them straight. So you bypass it.

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Kyle_TDI · Apr 30, 2017

TomasLT said:
And I said what I said. And you can disconnect hoses from cooler and connect them straight. So you bypass it.

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Ahh ok, so you can still bypass the cooler via the delete pipe but temporarily leave it fitted?

Kyle

Kyle_TDI · Apr 30, 2017

Calico said:
He said he needs to remove it and the cooler to remove a leak not just to get rid of the egr. I would have it removed via software if its possible.

Hi mate, eventually the end game will be to have it removed via software but need a temp fix so i don't have to map twice once further mods have been carried out.

Just being tight really

Kyle

TomasLT · Apr 30, 2017

It's mk4 but same thing, egr cooler coolant hoses connected straight and a blanking plate

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Kyle_TDI · Apr 30, 2017

TomasLT said:
It's mk4 but same thing, egr cooler coolant hoses connected straight and a blanking plate

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That's brilliant, thanks very much mate.

I'll just remove the cooler for now then, obviously i'll need 2 blanking plates won't i.

I'll update with pics and details once ive done it [emoji1303]

Kyle

Calico · Apr 30, 2017

Just one blanking plate between the pipe and block should stop it working

TomasLT · May 1, 2017

It's exhaust manifold, other one should go on egr itself if it's not changed to a straight pipe (which deletes asv too). You can probably get away with one, but better to put them both.
If you are very skint use can of beer/coke/whatever beverage folded. That way everything stays in place, very temporary.

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