Arkana exhaust flap issue

I own a 2023 Renault Arkana, gasoline engine, with 185761 km. I am experiencing issues with the exhaust flaps. Symptoms include an error stored in memory, louder than usual exhaust noise, and a noisy engine run after cold start. It seems likely the exhaust flap is defective. Any insights?

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I had a similar issue with my 2016 Opel Astra. The error codes pointed towards the exhaust flap actuator. Was there any impact on the engine performance?

The engine performance seems slightly reduced, though it's difficult to quantify. Is this consistent with your experience on the Opel?

Yes, the engine felt somewhat sluggish at lower RPMs. Given the stored error and symptoms, a defective flap is highly probable. I would advise a workshop visit; the repair for my Opel was around 180€.

Thank you for the information. I will proceed with a workshop appointment. The repair ended up costing 190€, as predicted.

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