BMW EGR Valve problem, identification and solution - solved

This is quite common problem with modern Diesel vehicles these days and that's EGR valve. In this case it's BMW X1 18XD with only 25K miles but the EGR valve has already played faulty. In most cases it's only a question of cleaning the valve as the debris from exhaust gases accumulate around the piston that is part of the valve causing issues when EGR valve needs to close or open. EGR valve is non-serviceable part and you should buy a new one, but in this video I am showing you that you can actually service it or clean it to bring it back to life.

Demounting is fairly easy, but for installation you need to use diagnostic device and re-tract the valve by -20%. If you will leave it open and will force it to install with help of the 2 screws on the side, you are in risk of bending the piston and creating damage that will result into purchasing new valve. Therefore I highly recommend to use diagnostic unit when installing this type of EGR valve.