Renault Twingo (III) 1.0 SCe (H4D): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.0 SCe (H4D) in the Renault Twingo (III)

Period mentioned

2014–2024

Symptoms

[1.0 SCe] Vibration, knocking and jerking while driving (up to 12/03/2016); Loss of power (up to 26/06/2015); Noise while driving (up to 12/03/2016); Water pump noise (up to March 2018); Will not start or unstable engine speed (from 01/01/2015 to 26/02/2016); Injection light on, with or without unstable engine speed (up to 03/05/2017); Timing chain noise from chain stretch (from 01/09/2014 to 12/04/2018); Various engine faults (from 19/10/2016 to 01/09/2020)

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) [1.0 SCe] Vibration, knocking and jerking while driving (up to 12/03/2016): Reposition the engine mounts. 2) Loss of power (up to 26/06/2015): Top dead centre sensor. 3) Noise while driving (up to 12/03/2016): Engine mounts to be rectified. 4) Water pump noise (up to March 2018): Pump to be replaced. 5) Will not start or unstable engine speed (from 01/01/2015 to 26/02/2016): Camshaft phaser solenoid valve. 6) Injection light on, with or without unstable engine speed (up to 03/05/2017): Injection control unit reprogramming. 7) Timing chain noise from chain stretch (from 01/09/2014 to 12/04/2018): Timing kit, guides, tensioner and cover. 8) Various engine faults (from 19/10/2016 to 01/09/2020): Downstream oxygen sensor.

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