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XTrail check engine light and fuel consumption

My 2001 Nissan XTrail, diesel engine, with 204k km is showing a check engine light, and fuel consumption has increased. I suspect the inlet VANOS mechanics are faulty, maybe a defect in one of the camshaft solenoid valves, or a power supply issue. Has anyone seen anything similar?

A 2001 Nissan XTrail with a diesel engine and 204,000 km is experiencing a check engine light and increased fuel consumption. The suspected cause is a fault in the inlet VANOS mechanics, possibly due to a defect in one of the camshaft solenoid valves or a power supply issue. The problem was confirmed to be the VANOS solenoid valve, which was resolved with a repair.

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I have an XTrail, and that sounds familiar. Did you check your timing chain? Low power was another symptom I had.

Timing chain was checked recently, looks ok. Are we talking VANOS solenoid here? I read some information about BMW VANOS and it seems like a similar issue. Was it inlet camshaft-related?

Yes, it was definitely the VANOS solenoid. I'd advise getting it checked out at a workshop; it's likely the culprit.

Thanks for the tip. It was indeed the VANOS solenoid valve. Repair cost me 250€. Sorted now.

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