ESGT (idtec) clutch slip

[G3orge]

Hi guys,

New to the forum so I'll introduce myself first.

I'm George and I'm from Northern Ireland. I've recently purchased an Accord 8th gen esgt 2.2 i-dtec. I have only good things to say about it, certainly the best car I've ever owned.

Here's a piccy:



Unfortunately I've hit my first problem. I recently got the EGR pipe blocked as it was leaking. I then took it to a tuner who sorted the ecu and while I was there I took the plunge and asked him to map it.

Well great job, the car felt amazing. Far smoother power delivery and it really shifts. This was until the dreaded slipping clutch. I had an idea before the map that this would happen due to the car having 92k miles on the original unit.

I'm left with 3 options I guess and I'm seeking wisdom:

1. Take car back to tuner and return to stock
2. Replace clutch
3. Replace clutch with Type S unit

Also, I know the advice is to replace the DMF whilst the clutch is being done. However has anyone left the DMF in (providing it's not a mess) and just fitted a clutch. Is there a certain millage the DMF will fail or as I'm guessing its down to how its been driven.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[F6HAD]

I wouldn't do the EGR OFF without also removing the DPF first of all. Secondly it depends on how hard the tuner has pushed it, but at those miles it's probably not his fault.

I would replace the clutch if it's slipping. If it continues then have the power reduced.

 

[G3orge]

I wouldn't do the EGR OFF without also removing the DPF first of all. Secondly it depends on how hard the tuner has pushed it, but at those miles it's probably not his fault.

I would replace the clutch if it's slipping. If it continues then have the power reduced.

Does deleting the egr without removing the dpf speed up the process of it clogging and failing? I have very limited knowledge of these systems I'm afraid.

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[F6HAD]

Basically yes. We always do the whole job together so save the customer money and time.