RobSchwarz
Problems with Renault Kangoo 2011: Black smoke, loss of power and high fuel consumption - Is the boost pressure sensor defective?
Poor fuel economy
Jerking on acceleration
Strong exhaust smell
Loud hissing on acceleration
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Check engine light on
Whistling noise
Loss of engine power
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Thanks for your answer. My Kangoo is from 2011 and already has 95327 km on the clock. Last service was about a year ago. Hm, a defective turbocharger sounds really expensive... Does anyone else have any tips? Maybe there's a cheaper solution. I'll go to my garage in the next few days and have it checked.
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Hey, glad I could help. A broken turbocharger is really expensive, but I'm afraid there's no way around it if that really is the problem. As I said, that was the case for me too. Before my mechanic replaced the turbocharger, I had exactly the same symptoms as you. The whistling and hissing are pretty clear signs of a defective turbocharger. The high fuel consumption and black smoke could be due to the engine not getting enough air because of the faulty turbocharger and therefore using more diesel. But that's just a guess, only your mechanic will know for sure. If I were you, I would have taken the car to your garage anyway and had it checked. Because the longer you wait, the more expensive it could become... By the way, given the mileage of your Kangoos, I wouldn't rule out a defective turbocharger, especially if you often drive short distances or drive a lot in the city. Stay tuned and let us know what the mechanic says. Good luck!
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Thank you very much, that was very helpful. Yes, you're right, the symptoms really do point to the turbocharger. Yes, I mainly drive short distances and am often out and about in the city. I will take your advice to heart and go to the garage as soon as possible before it gets even more expensive. I'll definitely keep you posted when the mechanic has found the problem. Thanks again for your help.
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Hi! I have a kangoo -07 that the glow lamp started to light up, difficult to start, the lamp lights up all the time.goes as usual has changed the glow plug and the relay, no difference has also read that the lamp has other functions such as to the spreaders? someone who has control? also has 12v on the glow plugs even though the ignition is off? Hasse
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Hi! I have a kangoo -07 that the glow lamp started to light up, difficult to start, the lamp lights up all the time.goes as usual has changed the glow plug and the relay, no difference has also read that the lamp has other functions such as to the spreaders? someone who has control? also has 12v on the glow plugs even though the ignition is off?
Hasse
Hi Hasse, it seems like you're dealing with a complex issue. The glow plug light can indeed indicate problems beyond the glow plugs themselves, such as issues with the fuel injection system. Since you've already replaced the glow plugs and the relay, and the problem persists, it might be a good idea to have a professional mechanic run a diagnostic check on your vehicle. This could help identify if there's an issue with the fuel injection system or any other component. Please keep us updated on your progress. Do you have any other questions?
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Hi, I'm not a professional, but I do have a bit of experience with cars. I had a similar situation with my 2009 Renault Scenic. It does sound like your turbocharger is faulty. That was the problem for me too. I took my car to my regular garage and told them the problem. They then read out the fault and replaced the defective turbocharger. It cost me a total of around 1070 euros. Without exact details about your car, I can't tell you any more. Can you provide details such as model, mileage, etc.? Then I might be able to help a little more precisely.
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