2014 Dacia Lodgy Displays Engine Light with Performance Issues: Potential Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor Failure

Hey there! Yeah, I've had a similar experience with my 2013 Dacia Duster. Exact same symptoms - engine light, less power, choppy rides, you name it. I get the anxiety, last time I was at the garage it wasn't all fun and games. Turned out, it was indeed the intake manifold pressure sensor acting up. The mechanic found an open circuit in the wiring harness for the sensor. That darn thing was messing up the sensor readings, which caused improper air/fuel mixture, hence the jerky rides and poor fuel economy. If you ask me, this might be a pretty serious issue if left unchecked it could lead to more significant damage. Now, don't worry too much. They just had to fix the wiring harness, no need for a complete sensor replacement in my case. However, every case is different and yours may be slightly different depending on the degree of the fault. Advice? Get it checked ASAP by a reliable mechanic to avoid further complications. It's a fairly common issue and any good mechanic should have no problem sorting it out. Hang in there!

Hey! Thanks a bunch for the heads-up. Sounds like your Duster gave you quite the scare with the same sensor trouble. Nice to hear it didn't need a complete sensor replacement. No fun dealing with grumpy mechanics, eh? Would you mind jogging your memory a bit though? I'm trying to budget for the fix. Can you remember how much you had to part with for the repair work? And has anything similar or related cropped up after this fix? Looking for all the info I can get. Much appreciated!

Hey there! Oh, I remember that repair, let me tell you. I coughed up a somewhat painful sum of €95 smackeroonies to get that intake manifold pressure sensor wiring harness back in order. Sure it stung a bit, but no way around it, right? And to answer your second question, have I had any more trouble after that fix? Nope, not a whiff. My Duster's been running as smooth as a baby's bottom since then, no more problems or jerks. The damn engine light has stayed off, and I've got my power back too. So, once you've had your Lodgy sorted, you should be sailing smooth. Do consider it an investment in your engine's future, aye? Hope this helps you!

Cheers! You've been a huge help. €95 might be steep but as you said, it's an investment for the engine's future. I feel a bit more confident dealing with the mechanic now. Your detail about no further problems is reassuring, I guess once it's fixed properly, the Lodgy will stop throwing fits. Fingers crossed, let's hope my repair goes as smoothly as yours went. Thanks again for all the info!