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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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hello every body , i'm new in this forum , i'm owner of ford focus 1.8 tdci (2009) duratorq , i'm experiencing some troublshootings , like engine knocks onacceleration around 2000 rpm with some fume and loss of performance so ,l'm thinking about cleanind the EGR valve ...so if somme one can help me to extract this valave , i'll be very gratful ...many thanks
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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complete manifold off im afraid which is intergrated with exhaust manifold ie turbo too.if its 2009 model why dont u take it into your dealer to have it looked at under warranty
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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hi B19 ,thanks for your message , yes i do have warranty on my cus till december , i've took it to ford service last week , i think they had done only pcu update , but the probleme back after few miles ...
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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In 09 models, the EGR is detachable and does not require manifold removal (real pain as the exhaust has to go first then intake). I don’t have too much experience with this one but the main thing is that it needs a proper cleaning not just spraying with carb cleaner.
More importantly, you have to check whether it’s the EGR that’s causing problems. Did you check fault codes? Frozen EGR is usually shown as EML light on.
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hi , i don't have any code ..but according to ford mecanics ,they have to change the injectors and then the EGR manifold..
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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hi , i don't have any code ..but according to ford mecanics ,they have to change the injectors and then the EGR manifold..
And then DMF... Standard mechanics explanation for their lack of knowledge about 1.8 tdci.
I can help you but you would have to get codes. You can try the dials trick - press the dials reset button while turning ignition on. It should be explained on the forum how to get codes.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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hi ,archibald , i hugely apreciate your help...please where can i find the dials reset button ??? thanks a lot
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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MKI - day trip reset button (next to the mileage display)
MKII - day trip reset button - indicator stalk.

Press it and turn ignition on holding it. Hold it for a 2-3 seconds and release it. There will be a new sign on your mileage display. Keep pressing reset button till you get to one with "DTC" - read codes is you can (4 digit).
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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yes ,i'm from algeria ,...i think i do not have any button ;my focus is 2009...any way i go down to the garage to verify just 5 minutes
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Indicator stalk - check the tip of it. There should be a button there.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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hi ARCHIBALD i've found the test so : " DTC 00 # none " like this
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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So no fault codes - I would suspect it's not an EGR valve, but you can always clean it and check if there's any difference.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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hi ?YES I THINK SO ; i think there is probleme with the injectors because there is a gray smoke at 2000 rpm and somme knocks ???... but how can extreact the EGR i can give you somme pics ok my duratorq 1.8TDCI
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Please send the photos and I will show you how to undo it. It's quite easy on yours.
Injectors on your 09 tdci are made by Siemens and I have not seen them going before.
Knowcking noice can be a DMF which even now is crap...but even more expensive crap than old ones.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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hi archi , but it bit dificult to send photos on this web , it needs url adresse ...to u have email adresse?
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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hi archi , but it bit dificult to send photos on this web , it needs url adresse ...to u have email adresse?
Post it here
www.imageshack.us and paste link for forum
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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http://img440.imageshack.us/i/18092010630.jpg
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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EGR body itself is a part of the intake manifold and as such cannot be completely removed, but as you see on photos, the valve can be removed, by undoing 4 black bolts (there are 3 on the first photo).
Clean the valve and clean the body.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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hi ...yes i think the valve is incorporated in the manifold ...but when you remove the 4 bolts you find only a rotating spare no valve look at this photo:
http://www.forum-auto.com/pole-techn...ujet539087.htm
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by focus111
hi ...yes i think the valve is incorporated in the manifold ...but when you remove the 4 bolts you find only a rotating spare no valve look at this photo:
http://www.forum-auto.com/pole-techn...ujet539087.htm
Try to pull it.
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Hi. Having trouble locating EGR in 2005 focus 1.8 tdci! Disconnected the electrical part and removed 4 bolts to reveal brass cork screw type thing which is reluctant to come out. Should I persist in trying to remove this or is there another way in???
As you can probably tell I'm not too car savvy, so any explanation will have to be blow by blow please.
Car is emitting clouds of white smoke on start up and is reluctant to start on cold days - got someone to check for fault codes and it threw up EGR. After taking things apart and putting together again, fault code has changed to glow plug!! and now have the engine management light on and car is in limp mode. What is going on???? Can anyone out there help??
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Bet you feel whole lot betterer 2day, lol!
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Indeed I do!
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Originally Posted by focus111
hello every body , i'm new in this forum , i'm owner of ford focus 1.8 tdci (2009) duratorq , i'm experiencing some troublshootings , like engine knocks onacceleration around 2000 rpm with some fume and loss of performance so ,l'm thinking about cleanind the EGR valve ...so if somme one can help me to extract this valave , i'll be very gratful ...many thanks
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Does one need to have access to work under the car to complete this job or is it all done from above ?
Is the turbo easily accessible once the manifold is removed or are other parts preventing it from being removed ?

I have a 2006 mk2 ford focus sport 1.8 TDCI, I think it is the same engine you have ?

thanks
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