Hi all, I just got my car back from the garage as engine light was on and got fault codes P2002 & P20E8. Technician notes say, after further test, they think the EGR cooler is likely blocked and Ad Blue pump has failed as no signs its engaging when initiated. As I drove away the DPF 650miles light came on, which wasn't on before. Not sure why.
Anyway, they're putting a quote together but the lad on reception reckons at least £2500, which I don't have right now.
I'm looking into other options and notice a lot of people online seem to overwhelmingly steer towards a delete and gut the DPF which they all seem to say saves a ton of money, makes the car run better, is way more fuel efficient with no issues at MOT (if certain parts left in) and no warnings on the dash. After reading I see this technically makes the car not road legal.
My concern is I really don't want to devalue the car. It's the best car I ever owned, has pretty much all the added packs including tech pack, Virtual Cockpit, Bose Sound System, upgraded suspension amongst others. The mileage is only 75k and according to AutoTrader is worth about 11k.
If I delete the EGR, DPF and AdBlue am I risking never being able to sell the car again?
Is there any other option than paying £2.5k or deleting? I've seen someone online say you can try an exhaust system flush and cleaning service. Has anyone tried this and it fixed the fault codes?
I'm not daft but I'm also definitely not mechanically minded so please be kind ha.
It's worth noting that I have never modified the car in anyway, no re mapping or anything. I just use it to get from A - B and want it to be in the best condition possible.
A4 2.0 TDI 190 S Line 66 plate
Cheers