vinkodex.1.5 BlueHDi (YH01): the EGR valve cokes up on short journeys
Typically above 100,000 km. It does not show up on every car.
expensive
severity
above 100,000 km
mileage
150–900 EUR
repair cost
2 sources next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
Soot builds up on the EGR valve and in the intake, and the valve starts to bind or sticks. The build-up grows faster on short, urban trips, because the engine does not warm through properly. This is among the five most common faults of this engine. The symptoms are the engine warning light, rough running, a lack of power and black smoke. A stuck valve also loads the particulate filter, because more soot reaches the exhaust, and a blocked filter is a separate, more expensive repair. Cleaning or replacing the EGR and the intake is between 150 and 900 euro. The fault starts from 100,000 km.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Engines and transmissions
Engine
YH01
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1.5 BlueHDi (YH01): the EGR valve cokes up on short journeys
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Sources
How we know
Autoricambi TritellaPSA 1.5 BLUEHDI ENGINE: MOST COMMON PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS AND ADVICE (2025)1.5 BlueHDi Engine: Real Problems, 7→8mm Chain Recall, AdBlue, DPF and FPW9.55535/03 Oil. 2026 Technical Guide by Gianni Tritella, parts dealer for 15 years.
What BreaksUsed Car Weakness Database46,895+ weaknesses models engines
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