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alfredloewe31

Movano Power Loss and Smoke

I'm experiencing some trouble with my 2001 Renault Movano diesel. It has 216335 km on the clock. Recently, I've noticed a significant reduction in engine power, and the van is producing a lot of smoke when accelerating. I suspect it might be the diesel particulate filter. Has anyone else encountered similar symptoms, and could this indeed be a defective diesel filter?

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lennyweber2

Hey there! I also have a Renault Movano, though not sure about the year, and your symptoms sound eerily familiar to what I experienced a while back. Reduced power and smoke are definitely not good signs. Have you tried any regeneration cycles? Also, could be a sensor fault messing things up.

alfredloewe31 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply! No, I haven't tried any regeneration cycles yet. Where is the sensor located, and how would I check it for faults? I'm concerned about fuel efficiency dropping even further if it is indeed the filter.

lennyweber2

Alright, the sensor can be tricky to locate without proper tools. Honestly, considering the smoke and power loss, and your mileage, it’s probably best to get it checked professionally. I ended up having to replace mine – cost a pretty penny, around 1550€ at the workshop. Could save you a lot of headache compared to trying to fix it yourself!

alfredloewe31 (Author)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I appreciate the advice. I think I'll book a vehicle inspection at the workshop to get a definitive diagnosis and a quote for the repair. It seems like a professional check is the wisest course of action. Hopefully, it will solve the issue. Again, thank you!

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