Dacia Dokker 2012: Engine Start Issues and Light Flickering Possibly Linked to Battery Sensor Error

Hey, sounds like you're in a pickle! My 2009 Dacia Duster ran into a similar issue about a year back - same annoying symptoms, flickering lights, cranking engine, the works. Turns out the issue was actually the battery sensor microprocessor. You're right on the money about it being a pesky sensor error. Now, while it can be irksome, don't sweat it too much - it's definitely not the end of the world. It's a fundamental part of the battery management system, yes, and the car might act a bit wonky, but it's nowhere near a catastrophic, sell-the-car-right-now type of deal. At the garage, they just needed to replace the defective sensor, and while it was a bit of a job (since these sensors are often located in tricky spots), they sorted it in about half a day. So all in all, I got my Duster back, purring like a kitten in no time. Just make sure your garage diagnosis it properly before they start working on it. Hope this helps - and best of luck!

Hey, your issue hit close to home! I had the exact same troubles with my 2011 Dacia Dokker last year. Turns out, it was the battery sensor microprocessor acting up, just like you and the guy above mentioned. A quick replacement and my car was back to its old self too. By the way, dude above, do you recall how much it cost you to fix that sensor? Also, did you face any more issues of this kind afterwards? Or has everything been smooth sailing since the fix?

Hey, what's up? So stoked to see I guessed your issue right! It did hurt my wallet a bit though; let me tell you. The little bugger of a battery sensor microprocessor cost me around €315.0 to fix. Sure, it wasn't pocket change, but think about it this way - it was worth every penny to get my ride up and running smoothly again. And to answer the other part of your question, once that sensor got replaced, my 2009 Duster was good as gold! Haven't faced any of those annoying symptoms since and it's been a smooth ride. No more flickering lights or weak morning starts! So in short, get that sensor checked and replaced if necessary. Let your mechanic do his thing and you should be right as rain. Hope it all works out for you - keep us posted!

Alright thanks heaps for the advice and sharing your experiences. This sure does sound like the same battery sensor microprocessor issue you guys had. €315 doesn't sound too bad for getting my old wagon back in shape! I'll get onto this, find a reputable mechanic this time and get that sensor checked out. I'll update here once it's sorted as well. Hope to get my Dacia Dokker bouncing back to life soon! Appreciate your help, guys! This chat has been absolute gold.