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KNOWN FAULT · Renault · Dacia

1.5 dCi pump and injectors with Delphi system

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Engine / equipment
1.5 dCi (K9K) with early Delphi injection
Period mentioned
Approx. 2001–2011
Symptoms
Injection warning, jerking, rough idle, loss of power, smoke and sometimes a no-start.
Possible cause described
In the early years, the Delphi high-pressure pump can shed metal filings that contaminate the circuit and damage the injectors one after another.
Check for the garage
Read the codes (e.g. P0087, low rail pressure) and look for filings in the diesel filter. If the circuit is contaminated, replace pump, rail and injectors and clean the tank and lines.
Cost cited in the source
Approx. €1,800–3,500 (pump, four injectors, rail and circuit cleaning)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Approx. €1,800–3,500 (pump, four injectors, rail and circuit cleaning)

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How is it checked?

Read the codes (e.g. P0087, low rail pressure) and look for filings in the diesel filter. If the circuit is contaminated, replace pump, rail and injectors and clean the tank and lines.

What are the symptoms?

Injection warning, jerking, rough idle, loss of power, smoke and sometimes a no-start.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Renault, Dacia
Engine / equipment
1.5 dCi (K9K) with early Delphi injection
Period mentioned
Approx. 2001–2011
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