KNOWN FAULT · Renault · Dacia

1.5 dCi timing belt or pulley failure

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

Engine / equipment: 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Period mentioned: 2009–2011
Symptoms: Noise or squeal around the belts; if the timing belt breaks, the engine stops suddenly and can be badly damaged.
Possible cause described: On 2009–2011 engines, pulleys and timing or auxiliary belts were reported to break.
Check for the garage: Keep to the timing-belt interval and always replace the full kit (belt, rollers and pulleys); check the auxiliary belt and its pulley.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a timing-kit quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a timing-kit quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Keep to the timing-belt interval and always replace the full kit (belt, rollers and pulleys); check the auxiliary belt and its pulley.

What are the symptoms?

Noise or squeal around the belts; if the timing belt breaks, the engine stops suddenly and can be badly damaged.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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