Hi chaps!
On monday I havd the engine-check light come on and it went into limp mode. Dropped the car over to the local Honda dealer who came back to me with "It's the Intake Shutter Valve, it's non-repairable and the part is £1,950 plus fitting, and it will take a minimum of 2 weeks to get one". Obviously I'd prefer not to spend £2k unless I have no options.
Questions:
1. What is an "intake shutter valve"? The dealer described it as being involved in DPF regeneration, but he wasn't overly clear and so I'm still no wiser.
2. Is replacement with a Honda part the only option? Are there OEM or reconditioned alternatives?
3. Does the car really need it or can it be removed?
4. Anything 3else that's relevant that I haven't thought of.
All advice appreciated!
PDR
On monday I havd the engine-check light come on and it went into limp mode. Dropped the car over to the local Honda dealer who came back to me with "It's the Intake Shutter Valve, it's non-repairable and the part is £1,950 plus fitting, and it will take a minimum of 2 weeks to get one". Obviously I'd prefer not to spend £2k unless I have no options.
Questions:
1. What is an "intake shutter valve"? The dealer described it as being involved in DPF regeneration, but he wasn't overly clear and so I'm still no wiser.
2. Is replacement with a Honda part the only option? Are there OEM or reconditioned alternatives?
3. Does the car really need it or can it be removed?
4. Anything 3else that's relevant that I haven't thought of.
All advice appreciated!
PDR