Freelander 1 TD4 EGR solenoid.

Jonny H · Mar 6, 2023

Hi, hope someone can offer some advice. The metal mounting bracket which holds the EGR solenoid to the side of the block has cracked and broken, I assume the engine vibrations have caused a stress failure.
I can buy a new bracket but can only find a genuine one, in the UK and by the time I pay postage and import duties etc. it's not cheap.
I can try have the bracket welded but all the welders I know locally only arc weld which I don't think would work on such thin steel.
I fitted an EGR delete a number of years ago so the solenoid is redundant but I assume if I remove it, it will cause an error code and illuminate the engine warning light. Is that correct?
Thanks in advance.

Kevm · Mar 6, 2023

Assuming you have a 2004 TD4

EGR solenoid ?

Didn't think it had one just a vacuum operated valve.

There is no warning light.....unless I am much mistaken ( wouldn't be the first time..

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Nodge68 · Mar 6, 2023

Kevm said:
There is no warning light.....unless I am much mistaken ( wouldn't be the first time

The solenoid controls the vacuum supplied to the EGR valve vacuum motor.

Jonny H · Mar 7, 2023

Nodge68 said:
The solenoid controls the vacuum supplied to the EGR valve vacuum motor.

If I remove the solenoid, will it illuminate the MIL?

Nodge68 · Mar 7, 2023

Jonny H said:
If I remove the solenoid, will it illuminate the MIL?

It'll show a code. But as to whether that code will put the MIL on, you'll have to try it.

It doesn't in my FL2, it just gives an open circuit code.

Kevm · Mar 7, 2023

Nodge68 said:
The solenoid controls the vacuum supplied to the EGR valve vacuum motor.

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Where is that little puppy hidden at ?

Nodge68 · Mar 7, 2023

Kevm said:
....

Where is that little puppy hidden at ?

Under the inlet manifold, just above the starter.

mbrokof · Mar 7, 2023

Jonny H said:
Hi, hope someone can offer some advice. The metal mounting bracket which holds the EGR solenoid to the side of the block has cracked and broken, I assume the engine vibrations have caused a stress failure.
I can buy a new bracket but can only find a genuine one, in the UK and by the time I pay postage and import duties etc. it's not cheap.
I can try have the bracket welded but all the welders I know locally only arc weld which I don't think would work on such thin steel.
I fitted an EGR delete a number of years ago so the solenoid is redundant but I assume if I remove it, it will cause an error code and illuminate the engine warning light. Is that correct?
Thanks in advance.

Except for if am totally wrong that part YQU104740L costs like 24£ incl. VAT on Britpart, can't tell about quality, plus shipping shows up as my estimate to Spain with 12.20£. It should be free of import VAT up to 135€ since Brexit, but don't nail me on it.

Kevm · Mar 7, 2023

Nodge68 said:
Under the inlet manifold, just above the starter.

I will investigate ....need to satisfy my curiosity.....eventually I will understand how these things work..

Jonny H · Mar 9, 2023

I'm going to post it to my brother-in-law in the UK, he'll TIG weld it and post it back to me.

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