- Engine / equipment
- 2.0 dCi (M9R) diesel with timing chain
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2005–2023
- Symptoms
- Chain noise at high mileage; loss of power and emissions warnings in town use; injectors that will not come out when removed.
- Possible cause described
- The chain can stretch at high mileage, the injectors can seize in the cylinder head and, with short trips, the particulate filter and EGR clog.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to the chain from cold, check injection and emissions codes, and before removing injectors have extraction tools ready. Keep oil changes up to date.
- 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.
Seized injectors and stretched chain on the 2.0 dCi (M9R)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Listen to the chain from cold, check injection and emissions codes, and before removing injectors have extraction tools ready. Keep oil changes up to date.
What are the symptoms?
Chain noise at high mileage; loss of power and emissions warnings in town use; injectors that will not come out when removed.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Renault, Fiat
- Engine / equipment
- 2.0 dCi (M9R) diesel with timing chain
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2005–2023
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Fiat Talento2016–2021
- Renault Mégane (II)2002–2009
- Renault Mégane (III)2008–2016
- Renault Scénic (II) / Grand Scénic (II)2003–2009
- Renault Scénic (III) / Grand Scénic (III)2009–2016
- Renault Koleos (I)2008–2016
- Renault Koleos (II)2016–2023
- Renault Laguna (III)2007–2015
- Renault Talisman2015–2022
- Renault Espace (IV)2002–2014
- Renault Espace (V)2015–2023
- Renault Trafic (II)2001–2014
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