SteffBeck

Renault Kangoo 2017: Difficulties with engine performance and possible camshaft adjustment

RENAULT

Kangoo

| 2017 | | Gasoline

Valve adjustment noise

Unsteady engine

Check engine light on

Loss of engine power

Poor fuel economy

Jerking on acceleration

Weird engine noise

Hi guys, I need your expert opinion. My Renault Kangoo built in 2017 has a whopping 125,414 km on the clock, runs on gasoline and has recently started having some problems. Starting with the "Check Engine" warning light that is constantly illuminated, loss of engine power and fluctuations when the engine is running. It twitches unpleasantly when accelerating and the fuel consumption has also shot up. There is also this strange noise in the engine compartment and the suspicion of a broken valve adjustment. I fear that this could be related to a faulty camshaft adjustment. Have any of you had similar problems? How did it go with your mechanic? I didn't have the best experience last time and would like to do better this time. Thanks in advance for your help!

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4 comment(s)

KathiWeiss

Hi, I'm sorry to hear you're having problems. I had similar symptoms with my 2014 Renault Clio. In the end, it turned out that the camshaft phaser was faulty. The diagnosis was a real headache because the "Check Engine" was flashing and the engine was running quite rough. The actual repair involved replacing the camshaft phaser. There is indeed a noticeable concern regarding the reliability of this part. The work was somewhat complicated due to the location of the cam phaser, and it's definitely not something you should do yourself if you're not a mechanic. For me, the problem was fixed after the repair, but it's not something to take lightly. Hopefully you can get it sorted quickly too. Good luck, buddy!

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SteffBeck (Author)

Hi there, you're really unlucky with your Renault! That sounds pretty similar to what I experienced on my Kangoo. In my case it was actually the camshaft phaser. Can you remember how much the repair cost? And have you had any other problems with your car since then? I hope I don't have to worry about this one thing. Thank you in advance and best regards!

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KathiWeiss

Hello, Oh yes, you can say that about the camshaft phaser! I'll never forget the bill... The whole thing cost me a whopping €1260. It was a hefty sum, but since then my Clio has run like clockwork. There have been no further problems since then. Since the repair, the camshaft adjustment fault has also been rectified and the car purrs happily again when I start it. I also hope for your Kangoo that this remains the only major concern. Keep your fingers crossed that everything runs smoothly! Best regards back!

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SteffBeck (Author)

Hello, Phew, that's a lot of money, but I also think it will be worth it if the Kangoo runs normally again afterwards. In fact, I made an appointment with my mechanic this morning. Let's see what he says and whether he confirms my suspicions. That's definitely reassuring to know that your car has been running problem-free since then. I really hope it will be the same for me. Thank you for your advice and words of encouragement! I'll report back when I know more! Stay healthy and best wishes!

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