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Dacia Logan 2014: Solving Issues with Black Smoke, Power Loss and Engine Trouble, Potential Air Mass Sensor Problems
Loss of engine power
Check engine light on
Shaking while idling
Poor fuel economy
Stalling while idling
Unsteady engine
Engine shuts off by itself
Jerking on acceleration
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
4 comment(s)
Hey, appreciate the quick reply and the info. Last time I serviced my Logan was when it hit 94854 KM on the odometer. Didn’t really make any major changes apart from usual maintenance. To be honest, the MAF sensor defect is what I suspected. Looks like a trip to the mechanic is in order. Cheers for your help!
No worries at all, glad to help a fellow Dacia owner! Given your last service and no major changes recently, it truly could be the MAF sensor causing the ruckus. Just a bit more friendly advice - when you take the Logan in, ask the mechanic for a full diagnostic scan, just to rule out any other potential culprits. Also get them to check the spark plugs and the fuel injection system. These along with a faulty MAF sensor can cause quite a bit of the symptoms you described. It may cost you a bit more, but it gives a comprehensive check. Lastly, don't stress too much. Our Dacias are built tough and most of the times it's something relatively simple causing the problem. Good luck and keep us posted!
Cheers I genuinely appreciate your advice! I'll get the mechanic to run a full diagnostic scan and check those other things too, just to be on the safe side. Like you said, our Dacias are indeed tough, so I'm hopeful it's nothing too complicated or costly. I'll definitely keep you updated on how it turns out! Thanks again for your help and for sharing your experience. Have a good one!
Hey there, seems like we've had a similar issue! My 2012 Dacia Duster was struggling with just about the same problems about a year back. I'd say I have some experience with cars, but I'm definitely not a mechanic. Took it to my local workshop. Friendly there. They found the problem to be a Mass Air Flow sensor defect. So, I decided to let them handle it. Cost me about 415 Euro, but the car's been running smoothly ever since. Just like new. Mind sharing some more details about your Logan? Like when you last serviced it and if there've been any recent changes? This could help me clarify things for you. Hope this helps a bit!