Recently bought a 2013 Golf TDI and check engine light came on

[alkekengi]

Hello, I'm new here and am looking to know more about problems I'm experiencing with my 2013 VW Golf TDI.

I ran a diagnostic test on it and the codes P0401 and P2002 showed up. I know they have something to do with the emissions. Is there a cheap way to fix this? And will the engine be damaged if I continue to drive?

Also, what kind of oil does the car need during an oil change?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Lightflyer1]

There is no cheap way to fix this. It either has to be fixed correctly by replacing the parts needed which would be the DPF and or the EGR system. Or a total delete. Either way is going to cost a fair amount of money. There are many threads here. You can read about these two codes. The DPF is cracked and is leaking soot around taking out the EGR. Only way to fix it properly is to replace everything needed and or delete everything and tune.

 

[csstevej]

First off welcome !
Did you buy this car privately or from the dealer?
reason I ask is if from dealer it might , I repeat it might still be under warranty for the emissions.
I dont know the web sit ….someone here will list it . You enter your vin number and it will tell you what’s been done and when the warranty expires……otherwise it’s costly to replace or as stated above your looking at a delete with a tune to prevent a CEL.

 

[alkekengi]

First off welcome !
Did you buy this car privately or from the dealer?
reason I ask is if from dealer it might , I repeat it might still be under warranty for the emissions.
I dont know the web sit ….someone here will list it . You enter your vin number and it will tell you what’s been done and when the warranty expires……otherwise it’s costly to replace or as stated above your looking at a delete with a tune to prevent a CEL.

Hi! I bought it from a used car dealer around 2 weeks ago. They did something with it and the light turned off for a short while, but came back on.

 

[alkekengi]

There is no cheap way to fix this. It either has to be fixed correctly by replacing the parts needed which would be the DPF and or the EGR system. Or a total delete. Either way is going to cost a fair amount of money. There are many threads here. You can read about these two codes. The DPF is cracked and is leaking soot around taking out the EGR. Only way to fix it properly is to replace everything needed and or delete everything and tune.

If I were to delete and tune it, would that harm the engine in the long run and would that be the cheaper option? A repair place said the DPF part would cost around $3000 to replace.

 

[pedroYUL]

If I were to delete and tune it, would that harm the engine in the long run and would that be the cheaper option?

It won't harm the engine, but it might not be cheaper right away. It might cost the same as changing the DPF, but you will do it once.

 

[turbodieseldyke]

would that harm the engine

The opposite, actually. It will run better and last longer.

 

[Lightflyer1]

Your bio shows you're from Texas. Whereabouts in Texas? If you delete, it won't harm the engine and as a matter of fact, will probably be better for it. If you were going to keep it for the long-term, delete would probably be the cheaper choice. I am in Round Rock and have the vcds tool if you ever need it.

 

[csstevej]

You might have recourse with the uses car dealership, did they give you any kind of warranty ?
At a minimum I would think for thirty days. If you got that route document it with them on what the issue is , what they did etc…..

 

[oilhammer]

Yep, always check for sooty tailpipes, LOL...

Here:

CBEA/CJAA DPF info | TDIClub Forums

Why I always tell everyone to have a used car looked over by someone who knows what they are looking at. We get these type things in here all the time.

 

[Lightflyer1]

If I were to delete and tune it, would that harm the engine in the long run and would that be the cheaper option? A repair place said the DPF part would cost around $3000 to replace.

If you have any plans on a delete I would get on the ball and get my parts and tune in my hands. Seems places are starting to stop and or close down. Raw tek, one of the suppliers of parts doesn't ship to the US anymore. Just checked their website. Tunes may be going the same way. If you think you may be going this way I would hurry.