SchwarzDaniel
Crossland X Poor Fuel Economy
Summary of the thread
A 2018 Vauxhall Crossland X diesel was experiencing poor fuel economy, sluggish engine performance, stalling at idle, and smoke during acceleration. The suspected cause was a faulty injection system, possibly due to a dodgy cable or plug connection. After checking the connections and consulting a workshop, it was confirmed that a defective cable connection to one of the injectors was the issue. Repairing this connection resolved the problem, restoring the vehicle's performance.
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SchwarzDaniel (community.author)
I've had a quick look at the connections, but didn't see anything obvious. The engine light is on, but I don't have a code reader. Where exactly were you looking on your Peugeot? Any specific injector I should focus on?
kevin_fox5
On my Peugeot, it was the injector furthest from the timing belt. Honestly, even if you find a loose connection, it might be worth getting it checked professionally. With those symptoms, there could be underlying damage. For me, it felt like the engine was choking. A proper diagnostic check might save you a bigger headache down the road.
SchwarzDaniel (community.author)
Okay, thanks for the advice! I took it to the workshop today, and you were spot on! It was a defective cable connection to one of the injectors. They charged me 95€ to fix it. Now she is running as smooth as new again!
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kevin_fox5
Sounds rough! I had similar issues with my old Peugeot 308, though it wasn't quite the same engine. Symptoms were almost identical: poor fuel economy, loss of power. Have you checked all the connections to the injectors? It ended up being a loose plug on one of the injectors. Made a world of difference once I found it. Are you getting any error codes?