Renault Captur (I) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.2 TCe (H5Ft) in the Renault Captur (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

[1.2 TCe] Excessive oil consumption or even engine failure (up to 11/05/2016), or burnt valves (until the end of production); [1.2 TCe] Injection light on; [1.2 TCe] Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017); Engine faults and loss of power (up to 20/06/2015); Oil leak at the timing cover (up to 10/10/2016); Oil in the cooling system (up to 09/01/2018); Timing chain noise (up to 12/04/2018); [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015); Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019); Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017); Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [1.2 TCe] Excessive oil consumption or even engine failure (up to 11/05/2016), or burnt valves (until the end of production): Reprogramming or even engine replacement. 2) [1.2 TCe] Injection light on: Turbo air inlet pipe. 3) [1.2 TCe] Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017): Radiator or even the engine. 4) Engine faults and loss of power (up to 20/06/2015): Top dead centre sensor. 5) Oil leak at the timing cover (up to 10/10/2016): Reseal. 6) Oil in the cooling system (up to 09/01/2018): Water/oil heat exchanger. 7) Timing chain noise (up to 12/04/2018): Timing kit and timing cover. 8) [0.9 TCe-1.2 TCe-1.5 dCi] Loss of power (up to 23/10/2015): Engine wiring. 9) Knocking in the engine bay (up to 06/06/2019): Air filter box inlet duct. 10) Brake fluid leaks from the cap when the car is on a slope (up to 11/05/2017): Brake fluid reservoir. 11) Overheating or even engine failure (up to 14/09/2017): Radiator or even engine to be replaced.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database