KNOWN FAULT · Dacia

Hard starting on the Sandero II and Logan II 1.5 dCi (up to 2015): exhaust flap

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Engine / equipment: Dacia Sandero II (and Logan II, same platform) 1.5 dCi built up to 22/7/2015
Period mentioned: 2012–2015
Symptoms: The engine is hard to start.
Possible cause described: L'argus's Sandero II guide lists hard starting on 1.5 dCi cars up to 22/7/2015, put right at the exhaust flap (valve).
Check for the garage: Have the garage read the codes and test the exhaust flap with the diagnostic tool before replacing glow plugs, the pump or injectors. If it does not start at all, the same guide names the fuel pump on cars up to 11/6/2015.
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

L'argus: Dacia Sandero II, used-car reliability review

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How is it checked?

Have the garage read the codes and test the exhaust flap with the diagnostic tool before replacing glow plugs, the pump or injectors. If it does not start at all, the same guide names the fuel pump on cars up to 11/6/2015.

What are the symptoms?

The engine is hard to start.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Dacia
Engine / equipment: Dacia Sandero II (and Logan II, same platform) 1.5 dCi built up to 22/7/2015
Period mentioned: 2012–2015

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