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Captur EGR Valve Issue

I have a 2021 Renault Captur with a gasoline engine and 41338 km on the clock. I suspect a defective EGR valve. Symptoms include reduced engine power, check engine light, smoke when accelerating, rough running, higher fuel consumption, jerking, and a hissing noise. Any thoughts?

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Sounds familiar. I had similar issues with my Captur, though it's not the 2021 model. Check engine light kept coming on, and the car felt like it was struggling to breathe, especially uphill. Is the hissing sound constant, or only when the engine is under load? Almost like an air leak.

The hissing is noticeable mainly during acceleration or when the engine is working harder. Did you confirm it was the EGR valve in your case?

Yep, EGR valve was the culprit. It was jammed open, causing all sorts of havoc. Think of it like trying to run with a blocked nose – the engine just can't perform. I'd suggest getting it checked out by a workshop. In the end, the cost to have it sorted was 355€.

Thanks for the insight. Turns out it was indeed the EGR valve. Replaced it, and the car is running smoothly again. The cost was exactly as you said 355€.

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