Emmission Control Light / Air Intake Motor

[dcegielski]

Hi,

New to the boards, and know very little about cars! I had the emmission control light come on during Xmas, but due to an impending service I have let it go for a week or so. I had my service yesterday and asked them to investigate (I know about VAG-COM, but it only cost me £25 for diagnostics). Anyways, the result is my air intake motor (something about EPG) has failed and needs replacing. I was quoted at £245 + labour which is quite a lot considering I've just spend the better part of £300 on a service, 2 new front tyres, and a few other bits and bobs, not to mention Xmas!

Would someone be able to give me a simple and concise explanation to its function, and the effects of not replacing it immediately?

Thanks very much!

Deyna

 

[OLDOILER]

Hi,

New to the boards, and know very little about cars! I had the emmission control light come on during Xmas, but due to an impending service I have let it go for a week or so. I had my service yesterday and asked them to investigate (I know about VAG-COM, but it only cost me £25 for diagnostics). Anyways, the result is my air intake motor (something about EPG) has failed and needs replacing. I was quoted at £245 + labour which is quite a lot considering I've just spend the better part of £300 on a service, 2 new front tyres, and a few other bits and bobs, not to mention Xmas!

Would someone be able to give me a simple and concise explanation to its function, and the effects of not replacing it immediately?

Thanks very much!

Deyna

Sure you don't mean EGR Valve, if so try this site - http://www.egrvalve.co.uk/ - it will be cheaper than replacement [ sorry if we have miss read your post!]

 

[dcegielski]

Hey,

He definately said motor, but you're right its EGR not EPG! I really despise acronyms!!!

 

[Pheo]

EGR will have a motor in it to actuate the "flap" which shuts off at low revs I think? Guess it must be that that has gone.