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ottomueller4

Captur diesel injector issue

Hi, I have a 2019 Renault Captur diesel with 221891 km on the clock. Recently, the engine's been running rough, and the check engine light's on. I pulled the codes, and it's showing a 'reset quantity drift compensation' error. I suspect it could be a defective injector. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any ideas on what to check before I start throwing parts at it?

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stefan_silber1

Sounds like a tricky one. I've heard of similar issues with diesels. Before replacing injectors, have you checked the airflow sensors? A faulty sensor can mess with the fuel mixture and cause similar symptoms. It's like a domino effect, one thing goes wrong and the rest follows. Also, is your fuel economy worse than usual?

ottomueller4 (Author)

Thanks for the tip! I haven't checked the airflow sensors yet; I'll add that to my list. Where exactly are they located, and is there a specific way to test them? Also, about fuel economy, how much worse is 'worse'? I haven't really kept a close eye on it lately.

stefan_silber1

Think of your engine as a finely tuned orchestra. If the airflow sensor is off, it's like the conductor is deaf. It throws everything else out of sync. While I can't give you exact locations or testing procedures (every engine is slightly different), I'd suggest taking it to a workshop for a proper diagnostic if the airflow sensor seems okay. The error code suggests the injection system might indeed be the culprit. You don't want to cause further damage by fiddling around without the right tools or knowledge.

ottomueller4 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! I checked the airflow sensors, and they seemed fine. Bit the bullet and took it to a shop. Turns out it was a faulty injector, just like I suspected. Repair cost me 515€, but at least it's running smoothly again.

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