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richardk
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Hello all! Firstly want to introduce myself. We have recently bought a new to us 2008 T5 California 2.5 174. We came from a T2 but wanted something to go slightly further in with the 2 kids. So far we have done a lot of camping since purchasing around Feb so despite the below I am pleased we made the switch. I have signed up to the forum and I am very grateful for such an amazing resource!
We didn’t pay top top money for our van but I could be described as the worst purchaser in terms of understanding what needed doing before I bought. So far I have: had suspension fixed, new steering rack, replaced both leisure batteries, new tyres and alloys refurbished all in just over £2k.
The van came with a big bill from a repair in February which made me think we were ok, mileage is also relatively low at 87k. The repairs were, EGR cooler, head set, DPF, recon turbo, sensors, filters at a cost of nearly £7k!
Problems I still have: the main one is that the engine workshop sign appears and a flashing EML light is coming on when the van is at high revs or struggling up a hill, this doesn’t go into limp mode but it feels like there is a reduction in power. She doesn’t feel particularly quick anyway. Last night I changed the moo-ing n75 value but this hasn’t fixed the problem. I am going to take her to my new best buddies at the garage to see if they can figure out the issue but would love any advice. I am confused as all the usual culprits for this problem have been fixed (turbo, EGR, dpf, n75)
There is also a slightly diesel smell if vents are on when starting up or standing still in traffic, could be related?
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
Rich
We didn’t pay top top money for our van but I could be described as the worst purchaser in terms of understanding what needed doing before I bought. So far I have: had suspension fixed, new steering rack, replaced both leisure batteries, new tyres and alloys refurbished all in just over £2k.
The van came with a big bill from a repair in February which made me think we were ok, mileage is also relatively low at 87k. The repairs were, EGR cooler, head set, DPF, recon turbo, sensors, filters at a cost of nearly £7k!
Problems I still have: the main one is that the engine workshop sign appears and a flashing EML light is coming on when the van is at high revs or struggling up a hill, this doesn’t go into limp mode but it feels like there is a reduction in power. She doesn’t feel particularly quick anyway. Last night I changed the moo-ing n75 value but this hasn’t fixed the problem. I am going to take her to my new best buddies at the garage to see if they can figure out the issue but would love any advice. I am confused as all the usual culprits for this problem have been fixed (turbo, EGR, dpf, n75)
There is also a slightly diesel smell if vents are on when starting up or standing still in traffic, could be related?
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
Rich
