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DS4 Exhaust Flap Issue

I'm having trouble with the exhaust flaps on my 2015 Citroen DS4 with a gasoline engine. I'm getting an error code, and the exhaust is much louder, especially on cold starts at 114934 km. Sounds like a defective exhaust flap. Has anyone else experienced this?

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jonasschulz1

DS4 owner here. Sounds familiar. Is it a constant loud drone, or does it come and go? I had something similar. Have you checked the flap motor itself? Sometimes they get gunked up and seize.

ralfschulz1 (Author)

Thanks! It's more of a constant drone, especially at lower speeds. Where is the flap motor located? I couldn't find it. And what kind of gunk are we talking about?

jonasschulz1

Constant drone points to a similar issue I had. The motor's usually near the exhaust pipe. Gunk is just road grime, carbon buildup. Honestly, I'd just take it to a workshop. They can diagnose it properly and replace the faulty component.

ralfschulz1 (Author)

Appreciate the advice! My local mechanic found a defective exhaust flap. Repair cost me 190€ parts and labor included, not as bad as I was expecting. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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