Why did my Renault Traffic 2008 have problems?

Why did my Renault Traffic 2008 have problems?

Certainly it can be caused by water getting where it shouldn’t , ie, out of the water jacket into he cylinders in the engine / head etc and that will cause what you have had. Its possible there is the same problem with the new engine – but if that is proven, it would be under full warranty and therefore not cost you anything.

What’s the problem with my Renault Trafic IAT?

Fitted another MAF plug, starts and runs fine when cold, however i’m now back to no response from throttle when starting warm. Chased the wires from MAF sensor all the way back to ECU and checked for damage, no issues. Peeled back insulation every 6 inches or so on each wire to see nice clean wires.

Why does my Renault Trafic have no throttle response?

Relates to no throttle response from cold for 10-15 seconds. It was suggested to the owner and they dismissed it as their issue is once warm and the van was built after the software update and injector replacement to remedy it.

What is the exhaust gas recirculation valve on a Renault Trafic?

This is for anyone out there who has a Renault Trafic 1.9dci, Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9dti, or Nissan Primastar 1.9dci van and wants to know how to locate, clean, replace, or bypass the EGR valve. What is an exhaust gas recirculation valve?

Certainly it can be caused by water getting where it shouldn’t , ie, out of the water jacket into he cylinders in the engine / head etc and that will cause what you have had. Its possible there is the same problem with the new engine – but if that is proven, it would be under full warranty and therefore not cost you anything.

Where is the resistor on a Renault Trafic?

In some cases the motor will go onto full speed regardless of what it is set to. To access the resistor means working in the engine bay, the trafic like most modern vans features abysmal engine bay access, although its not too bad once the air filter housing is out of the way.

Fitted another MAF plug, starts and runs fine when cold, however i’m now back to no response from throttle when starting warm. Chased the wires from MAF sensor all the way back to ECU and checked for damage, no issues. Peeled back insulation every 6 inches or so on each wire to see nice clean wires.

Relates to no throttle response from cold for 10-15 seconds. It was suggested to the owner and they dismissed it as their issue is once warm and the van was built after the software update and injector replacement to remedy it.