Hello all.
Had an engine warning (orange) light appear a few months ago on my 2012 FL2 2.2TD4. Took it to the LR dealer, who confirmed the exact code and recommended a replacement EGR cooler. Exact wording: "Found code P245a-77 EGR cooler circuit and water in fuel fault also. Requires new EGR cooler and wiring repair".
However, as the quote for the work was almost the value of the vehicle, and we couldn't find another mechanic willing to do the work here in Tasmania, and there was no coolant loss, loss of power or reduced fuel economy, I decided to drive for a while and see if anything developed. The only issue that developed after a few weeks was an engine judder at around 1500. The judder disappears as soon as I take my foot off of the accelerator, or once the revs increase above 1500.
I've had the wheels balanced and realigned, but the judder remains.
Not sure if its related, but I also had the turbo actuator (new OEM) replaced a couple of months before the warning light appeared.
Really appreciate any suggestions?
Cheers
Matt

Hi

I don’t know what you call almost the cost of the car.

EGR valve use to leak, this engine is form Peugeot and the issue are well documented, You need to flush the coolant, a garage will ask more than 1000 euros for the job.

EGR can leak gaz in the coolant or leak coolant in the engine. Not to mention you can get overheating issue if the EGR stay closed.

For the wires without any details it’s hard to know.

Alteredtech said:

Hi

I don’t know what you call almost the cost of the car.

EGR valve use to leak, this engine is form Peugeot and the issue are well documented, You need to flush the coolant, a garage will ask more than 1000 euros for the job.

EGR can leak gaz in the coolant or leak coolant in the engine. Not to mention you can get overheating issue if the EGR stay closed.

For the wires without any details it’s hard to know.

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Unfortunately these cars don't fetch the same price as they do in the UK, as they're not well sought after, except from ex-pats like myself.
The main dealer have quoted over 4000 Aud.
I believe that the engine is a Ford/Volvo, never heard of any mention of Peugeot from the mechanics that have worked on it though.
I've searched every thread on here that mentions the 'P245a' code, but can't find any mention of similar issues.
Really appreciate any suggestions, as the mechanic who replaced the turbo actuator won't return my calls for this current issue, after I asked if it was related to the work that he carried out. So i'm stuck with myself and my trusty 'Haynes workshop manual'.

Cheers

Matt

Mate, you've become an Aussie, just put a bit more effort in and google a bit further!

It is possibly just a spring that needs replacing that closed (or opens?) the cooler valve. Looks like the spring can't be purchased individually and you either need to spend your $4K or make something up.


From there...


That guy shows replacing the rotary type spring with a compression type one - but I have to say, it doesn't look like it will last long.

So check if the spring is broken....



I think the cooler/spring is a lot less accessible on Freelander. That video is really boring, but I think at the end he recommends adding a spring as in that XF forum thread.

The engine is sometimes known as a Ford Duratorq. Duratorq covers various engines, but it is a PSA unit, not Ford, they used in some of their brands at the time, including Land Rover.