Chevrolet Aveo U-VA - EGR malfunction

prateek99 · 19th September 2012, 22:47

EGR on my U-VA (petrol) is malfunctioning (just 36,000 kms). The 'engine check' sign is glowing.

EGR unit is out of stock and I have already placed an order thru the dealership (Rs 6500). It will take another 7 days to arrive.

At 55 kms a day, I expect to drive another 300 kms before EGR is replaced.

Service centre guys have said that I can drive without any problem.

Seeking experts' advice on whether I should take any precaution?

Thanks!

subratasenn · 19th September 2012, 23:56

What the Service Centre guy said is probably correct. I ran with this 'engine check' sign on my Alto VX 2001 for more than 1000 kms as the EGR unit took more than a month to arrive for my car. The car was showing about 84,000 on the odometre when the problem began. The engine once in a while vibrated more than normal, but that was it.
I think you can safely manage these 300 kms.

Catalyst_delhi · 20th September 2012, 05:19

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Originally Posted by prateek99

EGR on my U-VA (petrol) is malfunctioning (just 36,000 kms). The 'engine check' sign is glowing.

EGR unit is out of stock and I have already placed an order thru the dealership (Rs 6500). It will take another 7 days to arrive.

At 55 kms a day, I expect to drive another 300 kms before EGR is replaced.

Service centre guys have said that I can drive without any problem.

Seeking experts' advice on whether I should take any precaution?

Thanks!

The EGR reduces emissions and cylinder temperatures. You can safely drive those 300 kms.

prateek99 · 8th October 2012, 18:15

Delayed update:

Drove almost 500 kms with 'Engine Check' sign ON.

Fuel Efficiency was down by 10% during these 500 kms.

19th September 2012, 22:47	#1
prateek99 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 113 Thanked: 20 Times	Chevrolet Aveo U-VA - EGR malfunction EGR on my U-VA (petrol) is malfunctioning (just 36,000 kms). The 'engine check' sign is glowing. EGR unit is out of stock and I have already placed an order thru the dealership (Rs 6500). It will take another 7 days to arrive. At 55 kms a day, I expect to drive another 300 kms before EGR is replaced. Service centre guys have said that I can drive without any problem. Seeking experts' advice on whether I should take any precaution? Thanks! Last edited by prateek99 : 19th September 2012 at 22:49.
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19th September 2012, 23:56	#2
subratasenn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Kolkata Posts: 390 Thanked: 322 Times	Re: URGENT HELP: EGR malfunction What the Service Centre guy said is probably correct. I ran with this 'engine check' sign on my Alto VX 2001 for more than 1000 kms as the EGR unit took more than a month to arrive for my car. The car was showing about 84,000 on the odometre when the problem began. The engine once in a while vibrated more than normal, but that was it. I think you can safely manage these 300 kms.
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8th October 2012, 18:15	#4
prateek99 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 113 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Chevrolet Aveo U-VA - EGR malfunction Delayed update: Drove almost 500 kms with 'Engine Check' sign ON. Fuel Efficiency was down by 10% during these 500 kms.
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