Update On Vibration

[von Stock]

Looks like I have a pretty sick old Gal. My last post see here didn't strike a cord with anyone so I went ahead with the gameplan and took her to the main agent. They did a

[seatkid]

You could drive with the MAF sensor disconnected. It'll be as flat as a fart but if the vibration is still there at least you know its not the MAF sensor.

 

Because it doesnt happen until an hour has passed, I inclined to think its the EGR valve. They can be stripped and cleaned, messy job though.

 

Find out if your car is fitted with a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) - these are often the cause of roughness / vibration. However it would be there most of the time.

[Mirez]

Hi Von, can't see your other post? Anyway if they did a diagnositc and then came up with EGR and/or MAF then its likely there were one or more error codes relating to these items - did they give you a copy of the diagnostic report? If yes then post the codes, if not then do you know if they cleared them? You need to really start with a fresh code memory and then go for a drive and see whats been logged.

 

It dosn't really sound like MAF but disconnecting it for a couple of days won't do much harm (although it'll be way down on power) and at least you'll be able to eliminate it then.

[von Stock]

Hi Von, can't see your other post? Anyway if they did a diagnositc and then came up with EGR and/or MAF then its likely there were one or more error codes relating to these items - did they give you a copy of the diagnostic report? If yes then post the codes, if not then do you know if they cleared them? You need to really start with a fresh code memory and then go for a drive and see whats been logged.

 

It dosn't really sound like MAF but disconnecting it for a couple of days won't do much harm (although it'll be way down on power) and at least you'll be able to eliminate it then.

 

Thanks Mirez, I'll give it a try.

[Richard gal]

Pull the small (1cm) rubber pipe off the EGR and block both the pipe and actuator, this will eliminate this issue, dont worry about it, mine run 8 months in this configoration to save fuel and possibly increase power after finding kits to remove the whole system were available!. (long story but it was found choked after turbo failure... which came first???)

 

It will pass the MOT with flying colours also, mine had half the emissions of the first 2 MOT's

Edited February 25, 2010 by Richard gal

[Scorpiorefugee]

I can endorse what RichardGal has said. I took the easy way out and ordered a mod kit (

[Scorpiorefugee]

I've re-read your posts on this and it seems a bit odd.

First, because you had error codes pointing to MAF and EGR or anything else it doesn't mean anything as they could have been there for years. It might be worth having them read again or better still get your own VAG com and save a fortune.

 

As far as the vibration is concerned, I find it difficult to believe that anything to do with engine management could cause anything that violent and, since vibration is usually caused by something out of balance rotating, a clue should be available by trying to establish if it related to engine revs or car speed. For example try pressingthe clutch and revving the engine once the fault is showing, or try it in a different gear.

 

I don't have any experience with this particular problem but I am sure that some simple DIY experimentng could help far more than pinning your hope on some possibly obsolete error codes.

[JDHogg]

You could drive with the MAF sensor disconnected. It'll be as flat as a fart but if the vibration is still there at least you know its not the MAF sensor.

 

Because it doesnt happen until an hour has passed, I inclined to think its the EGR valve. They can be stripped and cleaned, messy job though.

 

Find out if your car is fitted with a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) - these are often the cause of roughness / vibration. However it would be there most of the time.

 

BTW, in relation to the flywheel, there was a recall on those which could affect your model year - mine is an '03 TDI and qualified for it. It was 3 yrs ago now when I had it done but there should be no limit on it as its safety related. .You can check on the government run VOSA (vehicle & operator services agency) website to see if your model may be affected and if so, a call to Ford should tell you if it has been applied to your car.

 

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp?tx=

 

Its nice when you get something new for free - doesn't happen very often !! ;-)

 

Good luck,

JD

[zorgman]

no mod kit needed just blank pipework work off i made a tin plate to blank it 2 years ago and car is no problem passed mot with lower emmisions

[alane]

no mod kit needed just blank pipework work off i made a tin plate to blank it 2 years ago and car is no problem passed mot with lower emmisions

Did you get the problem sorted?

 

I've just had a new clutch and Dual mass flywheel fitted and after about 300 miles the car has developed severe intermittent vibration at around 30-40mph, ie it happens on some journeys but not others. The mechanic at the garage managed to replicate the problem and thought it felt like a driveshaft vibration. He took the driveshaft off and can't find any evidence of anything other than minor wear. After refitting the driveshaft the car now feels ok again. He doesn't think its a faulty DMF as the problem seems more speed related so I've taken it away to see if the problem comes back.

 

Neither of us are hopeful but he's not sure what the cause might be although it seems like a bit of a coincidence that the problem has ocurred just after fitting the new clutch. Does this ring any bells with anyone as to likely cause?

 

Best Regards

 

Alan.

[kojak]

Had my Dual Mass flywheel / clutch replaced. That cured the shaking engine.

[marcw]

Hi von Stock

 

I just bought a Ford Galaxy 1,9 tdi 2003 89000km and efter one week, the whole car began to vibrate. I went to ford, and they sad the same thing what they did to you, and it will cost about 1200 pound. I didn't want to pay that, so I did by myself. I found out that the cable bridge to the injecters, had a loose connection, so i clean it, and now it works perfectly again :) I hope it work for you to.