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Problems with engine light and starting difficulties in a Renault VelSatis Diesel 2007: Possible causes and solutions
Car won't start
Check engine light on
Loss of engine power
Unsteady engine
Engine shuts off by itself
Longer cold start time
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Hey, no problem, I'm happy to help. With 41883 km on the clock, your Renault VelSatis is still relatively young. In general, I would say that the crankshaft sensor usually lasts longer. But the sensor on my Espace also gave up the ghost at around 35000 km. I had pretty much the same symptoms as you, so I would recommend having the crankshaft sensor checked. Contact your garage, describe the symptoms and ask for an estimate for replacing the sensor. It will cost a few euros, but before you break down on the highway or the engine breaks down completely. That would be even more expensive. Hope that helps you! Keep your fingers crossed that it's something simple and can be fixed quickly!
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Hi, so I'm definitely not a car mechanic, but have a bit of experience through my own tale of woe. I had a similar problem with my 2005 Renault Espace and it does sound like it could be the crankshaft sensor. In my case, the wiring harness/plug of the crankshaft sensor was defective. The repair cost me 170 euros. I dropped the car off at the garage and the guys fixed it. It was a bit of a hassle and took a bit of time, but luckily they found the problem and fixed it. Could you tell us a bit more about your car, maybe the mileage or any special circumstances? I am not a professional, but I would like to have more information to be able to help you further.
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