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04-22-2017 10:56 AM |
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Originally Posted by Badsmerf
(Post 1107607)
So, from the temp being 20 C lower than it is supposed to, I'm assuming that could be why the SCR was ruined so quickly. Amazing that this egregious value wasn't detected while being worked on. Planning to purchase Thermostat 11517805811 from ECS for 60 dollars. I've read conflicting information regarding a thermostat for the EGR. More on the EGR in a minute.
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Theremostat failures are very common on this car. Along with boost hose, vibration damper, vacuum lines, emissions, glow plugs/module, engine mounts, cbu, etc. The best place to find info on these engine problems is e90post. N57 / M57 Turbo Diesel Discussions - 335d - E90Post - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
So there are three major components that fail in the SCR system commonly. The SCR catalyst, which can plug up because of soot or urea crystals, or the catalyst wears out. The SCR urea injector which plug from cystlized urea. Finally the DEF tank, which has a common temperature/heater module failure (which can be fixed by using the VW toureg module).
The SCR's don't fail from low engine temperature (or at least not that I've seen). Low engine temp causes the glow plugs, glow plug module and often the DPF to fail. As when the engine fails to go over roughly 80C it keeps the glow plugs on which wears them out faster. Also with low engine temps the DPF will not do a normal regen and can plug up with soot. Causing a failed DPF and the infamous reduced power warning.
The NOx sensors fail frequently on this car and can give the false indication that the SCR is not working. The typical test is to either replace both NOx sensors or swap sensors. There is also a sensor test that can be activated.
I've had all of my emissions equipment replaced at least 1x, tuning and deleting has its downsides too like more noise, diesel stink, smoking (potentially), not resalable in emissions states, and its not cheap.
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