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Hi Dave, if the vacuum pump was faulty surely it would affect the brakes? I renewed all the rubber vacuum pipes with the exception of the ones going to the engine mounts. I removed the inlet manifold and cleaned it out, also the EGR valve. I renewed the EGR pressure control solenoid. I then cleared the faults and the EML stayed out for Around 20 miles? Surely I must have done something right? I beginning to think I need help and not the car. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I forgot to mention my car is a late 2008 and is an LCI model. I took the new vacuum pipe of the EGR valve today and cannot detect any suction from it (the rubber pipe I mean) ? Am I right in thinking there should be suction there? The reason I asked is you mentioned I should check the voltage at the plug going to the new pressure solenoid I fitted but unfortunately I had refitted the inlet manifold by then. I have checked all the fuses in the glove box and they are all ok. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, my car is a 3litre. Regarding the diagnostic program, The downloading and installing these things are way over my head, the only words I understand are the plain English ones but the other 90% of the computer jargon might as well be in Chinese. thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, when I first got this car the DPF light was on and I was told it was a pressure sensor on the DPF unit. I replaced it with a new one PT no 13627789219-03 but this made no difference whatsoever. It turned out it was the thermostat which was not allowing the car to run at the proper temperature. once I got the engine temperature up I forced a regeneration and all was well after that. It seems to me you just have to keep throwing expensive sensors at these cars until the fault is cured. Do you think the INPA/ISTA will be more specific in identifying the problem and if so where can I download it . thanks Paneuro

Hi Dave, are these 02 sensors on the exhaust side and how do you go about checking them? The air con works to a degree, I have re gassed it during the hot spell earlier in the year and 2 days ago fitted a used AUC sensor but it is still throwing up a fault 009C54 as before! I have also thought about these more in depth tools like inpa or ista and I do have a spare laptop that is unused but with my limited knowledge of computers I am nervous I might get myself into more trouble! thanks Paneuro.

Hi Greydog. ran a test today and the EML light stayed of for about 6/7 miles, then when I stopped and restarted it came back on within 20yards. I tried several times during the days journey (90miles) and every time it just came back on after a few yards. it just says the same as it did before. Exhaust gas recirculation control, control deviation. The air con again is as it was the first time but I will try cleaning the contact wires tomorrow. thanks Paneuro.

I will check again and let you know, I cleared it yesterday and it has not stored it. cheers Paneuro.

Hi guys, I need to be kept away from sharp objects or a box of matches. The dreaded EML has returned , think this car needs a new owner!!! P-ssed of with a capital P. Paneuro.

Hi Greydog, would these be vertical knurled controls, left one on /off and right one hot/cold ? if that's them I have them. I thought they just controlled the rear temperature! I'm still at loss as to why they are throwing up a fault? thanks Paneuro.

Hi, I was reading one post on here where Greydog mentioned motor stratification rear right and he was describing where it was located, I have been looking for this but can't seem to find it, could he possibly elaborate on this for me please Thanks Paneuro.

Hi guys, dragged the inlet manifold of and emptied a can of oven cleaner into it , then pressure washed it out and had a look, Then I went for the big guns, a kilo of caustic soda flakes followed by a kettle of boiling water and left it overnight, then another pressure wash. It would be interesting to know how much weight I removed but I did not weigh it before i cleaned it. Replaced the vacuum lines other than the ones that go to the engine mounts. Fitted the new turbo boost control solenoid and put it all back together. Erased the fault codes with Carly and all is fine no EML. the only fault I am left with is the air con one and I have a used AUC sensor coming from ebay. Fingers crossed that will cure the last fault code. Thanks to all who offered advice. Paneuro.

Hi, I think I have solved the problem. I removed the vacuum pipe from the egr valve but there was no suction there whatsoever so I traced it back to the egr pressure converter solenoid. I have ordered a new one which I think will cure the problem. I will also clean the manifold and the egr valve while its in bits. I will have a good look at the rubber pipes as well. hopefully that will cure my problem. thanks for everybody's advice and I will post the result when its back together. Paneuro.

Thanks for that advice, I'll have to drag the manifold back of to get at the vacuum pipes. The swirl flap actuator and rod are still there although the flaps have been removed so I will remove them as well when I've got the manifold off. I will let you know how it goes. Paneuro. P.S. can you say how to check the vacuum pump and actuator? and it is a 530d manual.

hi, i have a code coming up on carly 004501 which as far as I can learn is Exhaust gas recirculation control deviation? does anybody know what to do or check to fix this as its bringing up an EML and I need an MOT. I have cleaned the EGR valve , the MAP sensor, and fitted a new modified crank case breather so I don't quite know what to look for next. thanks Paneuro.