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VelSatis Intake Hose Leak

My 2003 Renault VelSatis with a gasoline engine has high fuel consumption, the check engine light is on, and there's a hissing sound on acceleration. It has 246298 km on the odometer. I suspect an air intake leak, maybe turbocharger, intake manifold, or throttle body related. Any ideas on leak detection or causes?

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A 2003 Renault VelSatis with high fuel consumption, a check engine light, and a hissing sound on acceleration suggests an air intake leak. Possible causes include issues with the turbocharger, intake manifold, or throttle body. Inspection of all intake hoses is recommended, as a compromised intake hose was identified as the source of the problem. Replacing the faulty hose resolved the issue.

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charlesjones1

I had a similar problem with my 2012 Opel Insignia. High fuel consumption and a hissing noise definitely point to an air leak. Has the car's performance changed noticeably?

marc_vogel1 (community.author)

Yes, I've noticed a slight decrease in performance, especially in acceleration. Could you explain the air leak you had with your Opel Insignia and any diagnostic insights? Any details on symptoms or troubleshooting steps would be great.

charlesjones1

On my Insignia, it was a split in the intake hose after the MAF sensor. Small split, but caused issues. Given the symptoms and age of your VelSatis, inspect all intake hoses thoroughly. A workshop will probably find a leak quickly.

marc_vogel1 (community.author)

Following your recommendation, I took my VelSatis to a workshop. A compromised intake hose was the air leak source, as you suspected. The replacement cost, including labor, was about 100€ . Thanks for the help!

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VELSATIS