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dieterfire61

Renault Master Mixture Preparation Errors

I'm having a real headache with my 2008 Renault Master diesel. It's got about 167,000 km on the clock. The check engine light is on and I'm getting really bad mixture preparation errors! The engine power is way down, it runs really rough, and it jerks like crazy when I try to accelerate. Sometimes, it even stalls when I'm idling! I'm no mechanic, but I've been reading online, and it seems like the fuel injection might be the culprit, maybe a dodgy injector? Any ideas or similar experiences?

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manuelkoehler72

I had a similar issue with my Master – felt like I was driving a tractor! Reduced engine power and the jerking, oh man, I feel your pain. Have you had a look at the throttle body? Could be clogged up, messing with the air-fuel ratio. It's worth a check before you start replacing injectors. What about the mass airflow sensor? A faulty sensor can cause all sorts of weird issues too.

dieterfire61 (Author)

Thanks for the quick response! Throttle body and MAF sensor, huh? I haven't checked those yet. How did you figure out it was related to those things? And how involved was it to check them? Did you need any special tools, or is it something a complete novice like me could handle?

manuelkoehler72

The symptoms were almost identical, and a friend of mine who knows a bit about engines suggested it. To be honest, I wasn't comfortable poking around myself, so I took it to a workshop. They ran diagnostics and confirmed the issue. Best bet is to get it checked out professionally. For me, the problem was indeed an injector. Got it sorted for 515€. Fuel injection problems are tricky, and you don't want to make things worse!

dieterfire61 (Author)

Right, I hear you loud and clear. I'll book it in with a good workshop then, no point in making a bad situation worse. Thanks so much for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it! At least I have some idea of what to expect now.

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