Illustrated step-by-step manuals and video tutorials on replacing FORD TRANSIT Custom EGR Valve will tell you how to carry out DIY replacement of parts and maintenance of your car quickly and cheaply Startup Problems. One of the more commonly reported issues with the 2.2 TDCi is related to the engine not wanting to kick in when you turn the key. This problem is mostly caused by the starter motor not getting a consistent connection to the flywheel. It is said that this does happen due to excessive condensation in the starter motor housing If the engine idles at a regular rate, then you know you have clogged EGR passages. Common mistakes when diagnosing the P0488 code. Many will see the phrase “EGR valve” and, believing that the valve is the problem, replace the EGR valve. This is an expensive replacement and most likely this will not solve the issue. The EGR valve is rarely I just bought a 2008 Transit for my job and its idling a bit badly. Ive had it 3 weeks now and the revs drop from 800 to 700rpm when im stopped at he lights. I had a look on here last week to try and diagnose it and thought it might be the EGR Valve but that seems to be giving people problems in 3-6th gear. neillkpm wrote:All of the remarks relating to cleaning EGR valves seem to relate to the mechanical version. I have a 2008 2.4litre TDCi 140 BHP with a dashboard light which Ford tells me relates to a faulty EGR and that it needs replacing. Just a quick bit of advise to anyone thinking of tackling 2.2 rwd egr replacement there self dontI had my mechanic do mine and I helped him it took over seven hours to do..the bolts are so awkward to get any tools on let alone turn them in any direction one of the bolts on my egr was already rounded of so he had to get his really small Mk7 Dpf Problem. Hi! After having the van into the garage with the EML on the problem was diagnosed as a blocked dpf. A forced regeneration was done but the light came back on further down the road. The van was then brought back, dpf was cleaned with dpf cleaning fluid and dpf cleaning spray and a wynn's additive was put in the fuel tank. EGR Valve. by Transit Tam » Tue May 24, 2011 9:45 pm. after having problems with my van making alot of noise and behaving erraticaly when idle, I decided to put it in for a diagnostic check and the EGR Valve has flagged up as being faulty. I have been told that you don't really need this valve and you can cap it off, well my question is what The Ford Transit is known to have issues with its fuel pump, which can result in various problems. One symptom is the engine failing to start or stalling while driving, which can be the result of a malfunctioning fuel pump. Another typical problem is reduced engine power or acceleration, due to a clogged fuel filter or a faulty fuel pump. Ford says the issue has been caused by quality problems with a third party supplier, which provides the injectors fitted in the Transit, Transit Custom and Ranger EcoBlue models. Further to this, we understand that supplier is Continental, and that the failure is related to a surface coating inside the injectors. IcrlYEV.