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Peugeot 5008 NOx Catalyst Aging and Exhaust Leak

I have a 2021 Peugeot 5008 with a gasoline engine and I'm running into an issue with the NOx storage catalyst. The check engine light is on, and I pulled the error code which indicates catalyst aging. Also, I think there's an exhaust leak somewhere. The car has 204673 km. Any ideas?

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henrystorm82

I had a similar problem with my 5008! Check for exhaust leaks, especially around the flex pipe and joints. A small leak can throw off the whole emissions system and cause that NOx catalyst error. Is your fuel consumption higher than usual too?

paul_eis4 (Author)

Thanks! I'll check the exhaust system more thoroughly. You mentioned the flex pipe and joints, are there any specific areas I should focus on? And yes, fuel consumption has increased a bit lately.

henrystorm82

Yeah, the flex pipe is a common failure point. Also, check the connection between the exhaust manifold and the downpipe. Since your fuel consumption is up, it definitely points to a leak messing with the O2 sensor readings. Honestly, with those symptoms, I'd just take it to a workshop and have them do a smoke test. It will save you a lot of time.

paul_eis4 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! I took it to a local shop, and you were right – it was a small crack in the exhaust manifold. They welded it up, cleared the codes, and everything seems fine now. Cost me 265€. Appreciate the help!

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