HELP Altea Emissions control light = Motorised throttle body kaput

[yakk001]

Driving back from Cornwall the other day (Altea 2.0 Sport TDI), the fuel was running very low so filled up full tank (diesel).
Accelerating to join motoway the Emissions Light came on & stayed on. Pulled over checked engine no visual problems. Car is driving fine no performance related issues. Any advice?

I live in Newport S.Wales, Car will need plugging for dianostics to get fault code.

Can anyone reccommend a friendly Diagnostics Mech.

Cheers Yakk.

 

[Toxic]

try here mate

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=104

 

[yakk001]

Altea emissions light = (motor for intake manifold flap) is kaput

Hi Mate,

just had car checked at local garage £40 for dianostic, the motorised throttle body (motor for intake manifold flap) is kaput.

Cost of part £268.91 + vat

Trying to source new part cheaper on the net fingers crossed.

Total Bill £480.47 labour vat free cup of tea inclusive. ouch

Common problem because local VW had 12 on the shelf what does that tell you.

Off to do some overtime seya for now.

 

[MWG]

Take a look at this thread

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...ap-egr-valve-how-do-i-solve-2.html#post685653

I think the part is around £200 from eurocarparts if memory serves, fitting it yourself is pretty straightforward so you could always do that??

 

[yakk001]

Soon to be skint Altea owner

Thanx for that,

Appreciate your time finding the link.

 

[Toxic]

yep am afriad this is all too familiar. i changed mine recently. then added an oil catch can since the breathing pipe spews oil into the intercooler pipework.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227491

 

[graemeval]

can anyone help? my engine light came on and got it checked intake manifold fan/flap is the problem so i took it off to give it a clean, cleaned it put it back on and now the thing wont start. i have heard the throttle setting will need reset. is this true and if so how much will it cost me?