Fault codes on my IS220D

[Colin T]

I just had the engine management light and the traction control light come up and took it to a mechanic who's machine recorded faults  C1201, c1241, C1424

My mechanic reckons it's the EGR valve that need cleaning or replacement and that the car has gone into a 'limp home mode' withy rev's not over 2000 revs. His diagnosis: Claen the valve and all should be ok...

Does this make sense?

In addition, I had a minor accident where someone drove into the front passenger side and caused a few scratches...he was driving out of his driveway and I was in traffic and he thought I had stopped to let him through...he did hit the wheel and the front wing, so I am wondering if the two things are related.

Help please! :)

 

[madasahatter]

I think your mechanic has hit the nail on the head. He is not second quessing as the proof is there. Personally i would take his advise,you are lucky to have

such a guy to hand. Dont think the scrape is any thing other than just that. Im not a diesel expert by any means but have seen many of these valves gummed up.

[ahmedali44]

I would take his advice @ clean egr and see if codes come back on. cleaning process is really easy only takes 30 mins to 1 hr. it's on YouTube step by steps on how to clean it. try cleaning first rather then replacement as it's quite expensive part.good luck

[Colin T]

1 hour ago, madasahatter said:

I think your mechanic has hit the nail on the head. He is not second quessing as the proof is there. Personally i would take his advise,you are lucky to have

such a guy to hand. Dont think the scrape is any thing other than just that. Im not a diesel expert by any means but have seen many of these valves gummed up.

Thank you madasahatter! I appreciate the feedback & advice...I'm liking being on here...

[Colin T]

1 hour ago, ahmedali44 said:

I would take his advice @ clean egr and see if codes come back on. cleaning process is really easy only takes 30 mins to 1 hr. it's on YouTube step by steps on how to clean it. try cleaning first rather then replacement as it's quite expensive part.good luck

Thank you ahmedali44! He has quoted me £30 to clean it which sounds like a fair price...

[ahmedali44]

It's bargain for 30 not worth doing it urself then but if u do it urself u will b satisfied on job well done but  when had is220d done it myself took longer then estimated but was satisfied with job.plus weather was warmer. just by cleaning egr made so much differences power and fuel consumption.hope it sortes issues u having mate.egr must be really clogged up for throwing out codes.another thing u can try after cleaning egr is add wynes dpf cleaner with half tank of fuel drive for 20-30 mins in 4th gear on motorway that way it regenerate dpf of any soot in it.