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Opel Captiva 2010 with power loss, high fuel consumption and abnormal exhaust odor

Hey guys, I have a problem with my 2010 Opel Captiva gasoline engine, now with 145,350 km on the clock. It stutters when accelerating, hardly any power and smells strongly of exhaust fumes. In addition, the engine sometimes cuts out on its own, the indicator light is constantly on and fuel consumption is also very high. Oh yes, and black smoke comes out of my exhaust. I suspect a problem with the fuel mixture. Does anyone have any experience with this and can recommend a mechanic who knows what to do? I've read about a lot of bad experiences and am a bit suspicious. Any help would be great, thanks!

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A 2010 Opel Captiva is experiencing power loss, high fuel consumption, abnormal exhaust odor, and black smoke from the exhaust. The issues may be related to a faulty fuel mixture, possibly due to a cable or plug fault similar to a previous case with an Opel Vectra. The suggested solution is to have the vehicle checked by a mechanic, focusing on the electrical connections related to the fuel sensor. Prompt action is advised to prevent further complications.

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Hey, that sounds a lot like the symptoms I had last year with my 2007 Opel Vectra Diesel. It turned out to be a cable/plug fault. However, it really was a serious issue, not a minor one. Once the electrical problems start, it can be a real mess. In my case, the car also started to stutter and lost power, just like yours. The mechanics had to replace the cable from the fuel sensor and reconnect the plug. That solved all the symptoms. You could have the same problem, the symptoms are really similar. Have it checked out in a workshop. You can contact me again and I can recommend my garage. They fixed my car back then and knew exactly what they were doing. Make sure you take it seriously and act quickly. The electrics are not to be trifled with. All the best!

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Hey, thanks for your reply! Glad to hear you've got this mess behind you. I'll see if I have a similar defect. Do you have any idea how much the repair cost back then? And have you had any other problems since then, or did everything run smoothly? Let me know!

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Hey, you're lucky, I still remember it all pretty well. So, the repair for the defective cable/plug cost exactly €95 back then. It wasn't cheap, but hey, what can you do, right? Since then, the car has really run like a dream. And as for the problem with the fault in the fuel composition, that has also disappeared since the visit to the mechanic. So, in the end, it was worth it. Hope that helps you a bit!

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Hey, thanks for the specific details! I'm relieved to hear that your car has been running well since the repair. 95 doesn't sound cheap at first, but if it solves the problem permanently, it's worth it. I know a garage that I'm going to visit now. I hope they can help with my problem too. Thanks again!

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