dirkeagle6
Renault Wind active air flap fault
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A 2013 Renault Wind is experiencing a check engine light and borderline overheating, with a diagnostic scan indicating an active air flap fault. The issue is suspected to be a defective electromechanism in the air flap system. It is advised to have the vehicle checked at a workshop to confirm the diagnosis and avoid further damage. The problem was confirmed to be the active air flap electromechanism, requiring repair.
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dirkeagle6 (community.author)
Air intake seems okay at a glance, but I haven't dug too deep. You think it's definitely the flap motor? Any way to test that without pulling everything apart?
susanpeters43
On my BMW, the flap was visibly stuck, and the motor was making a weird buzzing noise when the car started. Honestly, unless you're really comfortable with diagnostics, it's probably best to get it checked at a workshop. I wouldn't want to risk doing more damage by guessing.
dirkeagle6 (community.author)
Appreciate the insight. Figured as much. Booked it in for a diagnostic. Turns out it's exactly as we suspected - the active air flap electromechanism is shot. Quoted 590€ for the repair. Thanks for the help.
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susanpeters43
Sounds familiar. Had a similar headache with my old BMW 3 series – different car, same sort of problem. Check engine light, overheating... turned out to be a busted flap motor in the cooling system. Is the air intake working properly?