Hi all,

I have a blanking plate for the 1.4 TDCI which I will look to fit at some point, I have noticed however that the solenoid itself is electronically controlled (from what I can see within the engine bay). On my Clio I simply unplugged it, which every now and then did throw an engine warning light but I knew it was the EGR.

My question is - if I simply unplug the EGR would this cause any other issues?

I know on my Mercedes that if you unplug the EGR the car doesn't allow boost to build (the turbo is ECU controlled), whereas I know that the KP35 turbo has the standard boost operated wastegate.

Just wondering if anyone had simply unplugged the connector to the EGR vs blanking it off yet - the plug seems easier to get to than fitting the blanking plate.

I wouldnt unplug it, that is more likely to leave the light permanently on, as the circuit is now open.

I would fit the blanking plate, and then run the engine with the light on for a little while. Stef123 had this issue on his Mondeo ST MK3 after blanking it, and I believe after a few months, the car realised he was not listening, didnt care what it had to say, so it turned the light off :p

I'd advise blanking it, as by simply unplugging it leaves the risk that the EGRV has been left in the open position as opposed to closed, which is what you want

I'd blank it 🌚👍

I do already have the blanking plate, just need to get the time to fit it. I have also noticed that the pipe that the gases enter the inlet manifold seems to be quite easy to get to. Am I correct to say that it's on the left at the back? Could this be blanked as well?

Is the plate stainless steel ?

Blanking at both ends is possible but unnecessary

It is, I know you can get thinner ones which burn through, could you just block the one at the manifold end?

It is, I know you can get thinner ones which burn through, could you just block the one at the manifold end?

I recommend blanking as close to the manifold as possible if it is an option available to you;

as this prevents gasses flowing to any pressure sensors within the EGR system which can trigger an EML 😧

(Engine Management Light)

If the egr piping was blanked at a location beyond the pressure sensor.

However if blanked post sensor at the manifold it won't feel any pressure atall☺

as anything beyond the blanking plate will be a dead leg in the system👌

Thanks for that, I will look to booking in some time to sort it out, might see if I can sort it this weekend.