Seat Ibiza check engine light comes on Engine jerks, probably defective EGR valve

Hello, I had a similar problem with my 2014 Seat Leon, also a diesel. The symptoms were almost the same: check engine light on, rough engine running, strong exhaust smell and loss of power. It turned out that the EGR valve was defective and partially jammed. During my visit to the workshop, the defective EGR valve had to be removed and replaced with a new one. In addition, the intake system was cleaned to ensure that no residue remained that could lead to further problems. The problem was quite serious, as a faulty EGR valve can cause significant engine damage if not fixed in time. So, I would recommend you to get it checked and repaired as soon as possible. Hope this helps you! Best regards.

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Hey, that sounds really similar! Thanks for your answer. Do you remember how much you had to pay for the repair? And has anything happened again since then? Best regards!

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Hey, yes, I can give you the costs. In my case, the repair of the EGR valve cost a total of €355. The valve had to be replaced and the intake system cleaned. Since then, my Seat Leon has been running again without any problems. All symptoms have disappeared and the engine now runs smoothly again without any loss of power. If you have similar problems, I would strongly recommend that you go straight to a mechanic and have the EGR valve checked. This will save you a lot of trouble and possible major damage to the engine in the long term. Best regards!

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Hey, thanks for the info! That sounds exactly like what's going on with me. The price of €355 isn't exactly cheap, but if it really solves the problem and the engine runs smoothly again afterwards, it's probably worth it. I'd rather act immediately before any major damage occurs. I made an appointment with my garage straight away and hope they can get it sorted quickly. Keep your fingers crossed! Best regards!

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