sebastianmiller6

Captur uneven running and jerking

My 2013 Renault Captur with a gasoline engine is giving me fits! It's got 143593 km on the clock and the engine is running unevenly. The check engine light is on, there's an error stored in the memory, and it's jerking when accelerating. Could a leak in the exhaust system really be the culprit?

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I have a Captur too. Uneven running and jerking could point to a few things. Have you checked the timing belt, ignition coils, spark plugs, or the fuel pump? An oxygen sensor issue could also cause those symptoms.

Thanks! I'm trying to narrow it down before taking it to a workshop. Did you experience similar symptoms and find a specific problem with one of those components?

Yes, I had almost the same symptoms. In my case, I couldn't pinpoint the exact leak myself, and I wasn't equipped to deal with all the diagnostic options. I'd strongly advise you to take your Captur to a workshop and have them diagnose the problem properly.

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a workshop, and you were right – it was a leak in the exhaust system. They charged me 265€ to fix it. I'm glad that the problem has been resolved!

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