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KNOWN FAULT · Renault

EGR pipes, particulate filter and leaks on the Trafic III 1.6 dCi

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Engine / equipment
Renault Trafic III (1.6 dCi and 2.0 dCi)
Period mentioned
2014 onwards
Symptoms
Loss of power, soot, burning smell and a warning light from cracked EGR pipes; a clogged particulate filter on short trips; oil from the timing-cover seal; rarely, block cracks.
Possible cause described
The 1.6 dCi high-pressure EGR pipes were too thin and crack from vibration and heat (free campaign). There was also a recall to check and tighten the rear-axle bolts on every Trafic III.
Check for the garage
Check the EGR and rear-axle campaigns by VIN; drive long trips to regenerate the filter.
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

CarWiki: known problems of the Renault Trafic

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Check the EGR and rear-axle campaigns by VIN; drive long trips to regenerate the filter.

What are the symptoms?

Loss of power, soot, burning smell and a warning light from cracked EGR pipes; a clogged particulate filter on short trips; oil from the timing-cover seal; rarely, block cracks.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Renault
Engine / equipment
Renault Trafic III (1.6 dCi and 2.0 dCi)
Period mentioned
2014 onwards

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