- 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.
EGR pipes, particulate filter and leaks on the Trafic III 1.6 dCi
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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?
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, Fiat, Opel
- Engine / equipment
- Renault Trafic III (1.6 dCi and 2.0 dCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2014 onwards
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Opel Vivaro2001–2019
- Fiat Talento2016–2021
- Renault Trafic (III)2014–2026
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