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KNOWN FAULT · Renault

1.2 TCe chain, R-Link, EDC and campaigns on the Kadjar

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Engine / equipment
Renault Kadjar (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned
2015–2022
Symptoms
A 1.2 TCe chain that can jump and oil consumption; direct-injection carbon; R-Link losing GPS or freezing; an EDC that jerks on pull-away; headlamps, oil leaks and exhaust at the roadworthiness test; on diesels, injectors and turbo at high mileage.
Possible cause described
The 1.3 and 1.6 TCe are far less troublesome than the 1.2 TCe. Recalls: fuel filler neck (up to 4/6/2015), curtain airbags (2016) and the NOx-catalyst desulphurisation calibration on every diesel built up to 2/7/2015.
Check for the garage
Listen to the chain when cold and measure consumption (1.2 TCe); check the campaigns by VIN; test the EDC.
Cost cited in the source
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How is it checked?

Listen to the chain when cold and measure consumption (1.2 TCe); check the campaigns by VIN; test the EDC.

What are the symptoms?

A 1.2 TCe chain that can jump and oil consumption; direct-injection carbon; R-Link losing GPS or freezing; an EDC that jerks on pull-away; headlamps, oil leaks and exhaust at the roadworthiness test; on diesels, injectors and turbo at high mileage.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Renault
Engine / equipment
Renault Kadjar (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned
2015–2022

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