karlos the jackal Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 As topic, about 18k miles ago I blanked the EGR on my 1.8 TDCI and it's run fine with no problems until this week when the EML came on. The fault code is P0490 'EGR Control Circuit High'. From what I've read on the forum an engine light on the 1.8 engine after blanking the EGR is unheard of. I've reset it and taken it for a run around the block and it hasn't come back on but should is it likely to come back? Should I remove the blank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Is the blank solid ? i.e. no holes in it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The error code just needs resetting if it pops up, no damage will be caused to the car. There's no point in having a blank with a hole because technically you won't then be blanking the egr, merely reducing the flow which kind of defeats the whole idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ^^ Very true ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 ive run mine with almost 40k now and no EML since. use a solid plate with no holes if you have one with holes in it i havent actually seen the EML on this car since ownership. i know the bulb is there because it lights up in the dash test mode :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Don't remove the blank ( if it's solid ) if it isn't solid, replace with one that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've run my 1.8 with a solid plate for about 9k with no errors either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I completely removed the euro 3 E.G.R.V on my 05 plate Mondeo ST TDCi & never saw the E.M.L. & the car drove like a dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Tbh blanking the egr is a no brainer. An engine needs cold clean air to run properly and some eurotwit designs something that pumps in hot dirty air. Counter-intuitive in my books. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 E.G.R.V.'s are purely E.U. emission control , as are D.P.F.'s - both are diesel engine killers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J87 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have to ask does mine have an egr I presume it does 2.0 tdci if I remove it what will happen will it gain power and fuel efficiency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have to ask does mine have an egr I presume it does 2.0 tdci if I remove it what will happen will it gain power and fuel efficiency? on the 2.0 tdci you will get a EML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes, your diesel will have an E.G.R.V. & I'm not sure you can bypass your version, but you can blank it, which is one of the cheapest, simplest & kindest mod's you can do to your car's engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 E.G.R.V.'s are purely E.U. emission control , as are D.P.F.'s - both are diesel engine killers. Unfortunately un-emission-controlled diesel engines are also human killers. Diesels have always been dirty engines and however much stuff is bolted on they will never be really clean. Even the awful DPF doesn't completely remove particulates which are so small that, once in the lungs, they get into the bloodstream and the EGR doesn't reduce the nitrous oxides that are causing such problems in urban areas. Attempts to clean them up are simply hobbling their performance and adding to both the initial and running costs and so reducing the benefits compared to petrol. Also, of course, deleting these components simply increases these harmful emissions. I know petrol engines are far from perfect but their emissions are less harmful to heath and a lot simpler to control. I've been driving a diesel Focus for the last five years. It's the first I've owned and I will freely admit that I find it a much nicer drive than my newer petrol Focus but I won't be buying another diesel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 A valid observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos the jackal Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 The error code just needs resetting if it pops up, no damage will be caused to the car. There's no point in having a blank with a hole because technically you won't then be blanking the egr, merely reducing the flow which kind of defeats the whole idea. Ok thanks, I drove 40 miles to work and back today and the light hasn't come back on. The plate is stainless steel with no holes so it's still a mystery as to why the light came on. I'll probably have a closer look this weekend and make sure everything is tight and nothing is leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You may get the occasional code flash up but it's perfectly safe to clear it and carry on (unless it becomes a daily thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen2529 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi all. New to all this so please forgive me. I've just got a 2011 focus 2.0 tdci. Can this be done to my car? Will I see any problems in the future with this model? I only ask because I've seen the odd post about an electronic egr and always showing the error. Dose this apply to my model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It will most likely throw up an ELM on the 2.0 tdci, since it is a french engine. The 1.8 has an older system and will not complain about it, since its made by ford. the 1.6 should be alright too, alot of users here have blanked their cars, with no issues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen2529 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's a Shame. I'd quite like to have done that but won't if it means a permanent error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Simply buy a code reader and delete the fault code on a regular basis & enjoy the many benefits of a blanked E.G.R.V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen2529 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yeah may be worth looking into. Thanks for the reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredfox Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It will most likely throw up an ELM on the 2.0 tdci, since it is a french engine. The 1.8 has an older system and will not complain about it, since its made by ford. the 1.6 should be alright too, alot of users here have blanked their cars, with no issues good to know just about to buy blanking plate for 05 c-max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 good to know just about to buy blanking plate for 05 c-max use this guide assuming you have the 1.6 tdci http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/42915-guide-fitting-egr-blanking-plate-16tdci-engine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredfox Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 thanks for link james yes have that engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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