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Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:41 am Transporter MOT today, sailed through with one small issue. The EML has been on for a while (last summer!) and my obd says it’s an EGR fault of some kind. I think it was caused by running the fuel tank too low one time and presumably sucking in a load of crap.

I could clear the code, but it always came back. I took it to a VW specialist for a service and asked them to sort it, but they said they didn’t have the kit to sort it and i’d have to take it to a main dealer. So i’ve ignored it instead. It’s “character”.

Anyway, the mot place have cleared it using their kit, so let’s see how long it stays clear. Otherwise, i’ll probably just get EGR deleted.

Marv wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:55 am

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:41 am Transporter MOT today, sailed through with one small issue. The EML has been on for a while (last summer!) and my obd says it’s an EGR fault of some kind. I think it was caused by running the fuel tank too low one time and presumably sucking in a load of crap.

I could clear the code, but it always came back. I took it to a VW specialist for a service and asked them to sort it, but they said they didn’t have the kit to sort it and i’d have to take it to a main dealer. So i’ve ignored it instead. It’s “character”.

Anyway, the mot place have cleared it using their kit, so let’s see how long it stays clear. Otherwise, i’ll probably just get EGR deleted.

Regarding crap getting sucked in by running a fuel tank low... I'm a bit skeptical about that actually being a thing on cars since they introduced fuel filters. If the pickup for fuel is at the lowest point, any crap coming in with new petrol/diesel would make it's way into the fuel system and not sit there. Then before it even reaches the fuel pump, it passes through the fuel filter.

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:15 pm I’m basing that on the timing of when it first came on, just after i’d had an issue where in was rushing and thought i’d eek out a journey with the fumes of what was left in the tank.

mik wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:26 pm

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:15 pm I’m basing that on the timing of when it first came on, just after i’d had an issue where in was rushing and thought i’d eek out a journey with the fumes of what was left in the tank.

You clearly consumed all the crap when you did that, and now it's running on clean stuff. Which it doesn't like. Need to add a bit more crap during your next fillup.

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:41 am Transporter MOT today, sailed through with one small issue. The EML has been on for a while (last summer!) and my obd says it’s an EGR fault of some kind. I think it was caused by running the fuel tank too low one time and presumably sucking in a load of crap.

I could clear the code, but it always came back. I took it to a VW specialist for a service and asked them to sort it, but they said they didn’t have the kit to sort it and i’d have to take it to a main dealer. So i’ve ignored it instead. It’s “character”.

Anyway, the mot place have cleared it using their kit, so let’s see how long it stays clear. Otherwise, i’ll probably just get EGR deleted.

Marv wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:36 pm

mik wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:26 pm

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:15 pm I’m basing that on the timing of when it first came on, just after i’d had an issue where in was rushing and thought i’d eek out a journey with the fumes of what was left in the tank.

You clearly consumed all the crap when you did that, and now it's running on clean stuff. Which it doesn't like. Need to add a bit more crap during your next fillup.

I think the general advice is to not put dirty stuff in your VAG, but each to their own

jamcg wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:48 pm

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:41 am Transporter MOT today, sailed through with one small issue. The EML has been on for a while (last summer!) and my obd says it’s an EGR fault of some kind. I think it was caused by running the fuel tank too low one time and presumably sucking in a load of crap.

I could clear the code, but it always came back. I took it to a VW specialist for a service and asked them to sort it, but they said they didn’t have the kit to sort it and i’d have to take it to a main dealer. So i’ve ignored it instead. It’s “character”.

Anyway, the mot place have cleared it using their kit, so let’s see how long it stays clear. Otherwise, i’ll probably just get EGR deleted.

Is it a twin turbo? If it is they’re known for the egr shitting itself and taking half the engine with it

Marv wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:55 am

Rich B wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 10:41 am Transporter MOT today, sailed through with one small issue. The EML has been on for a while (last summer!) and my obd says it’s an EGR fault of some kind. I think it was caused by running the fuel tank too low one time and presumably sucking in a load of crap.

I could clear the code, but it always came back. I took it to a VW specialist for a service and asked them to sort it, but they said they didn’t have the kit to sort it and i’d have to take it to a main dealer. So i’ve ignored it instead. It’s “character”.

Anyway, the mot place have cleared it using their kit, so let’s see how long it stays clear. Otherwise, i’ll probably just get EGR deleted.

Regarding crap getting sucked in by running a fuel tank low... I'm a bit skeptical about that actually being a thing on cars since they introduced fuel filters. If the pickup for fuel is at the lowest point, any crap coming in with new petrol/diesel would make it's way into the fuel system and not sit there. Then before it even reaches the fuel pump, it passes through the fuel filter.

Jobbo wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 5:55 am

Broccers wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 10:40 pm Bought two new tyres for the old boxster to match the fronts.

Sold mini.

Got a countryman coming who knows when as shortage of something important like wheels.

The new Countryman is a funky thing. I had no idea there was a delay on delivery currently. As BMW’s smaller cars have got uglier the Countryman stands out as a far better choice.

Alex88 wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2026 9:58 am So, following on from the Mini's spate of unreliability, where in just the last 6 months, we've had..

-Failed diaphragm
-Failed PCV valve
-Failed VVT solenoids causing vast amounts of oil loss (suspect the garage fucked this up, TBF)
-Cracked oil filter housing, causing the car to dump all its coolant and overheat

It now needs a new turbo. Two garages said it just needed a new wastegate actuator, but two Mini specialists have said that's nonsense, as the turbo is water cooled, so loss of coolant has caused damage.

Just waiting on a cost for either turbo repair or replacement with a re-con unit.

Will probably look to Japanese for our next car, and partner wants a Jimny, but will have to run the Mini for a bit now I've spent a fortune on it. And these F55/56 B38 cars are supposed to be pretty reliable

Fucking BMW's..

On that note, our actual reliable car - the 20 year old Mustang, has developed its first problem. Air-con stopped working.

Alex88 wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2026 9:58 am So, following on from the Mini's spate of unreliability, where in just the last 6 months, we've had..

-Failed diaphragm
-Failed PCV valve
-Failed VVT solenoids causing vast amounts of oil loss (suspect the garage fucked this up, TBF)
-Cracked oil filter housing, causing the car to dump all its coolant and overheat

It now needs a new turbo. Two garages said it just needed a new wastegate actuator, but two Mini specialists have said that's nonsense, as the turbo is water cooled, so loss of coolant has caused damage.

Just waiting on a cost for either turbo repair or replacement with a re-con unit.

Will probably look to Japanese for our next car, and partner wants a Jimny, but will have to run the Mini for a bit now I've spent a fortune on it. And these F55/56 B38 cars are supposed to be pretty reliable

Fucking BMW's..

On that note, our actual reliable car - the 20 year old Mustang, has developed its first problem. Air-con stopped working.