Laguna engine choked

michman62 · Unread post by **michman62** » 24 Sep 2008, 09:52

2002 Laguna 1.9 dci.. Pulling a caravan when had complete loss of power, engine stopped. ( some smoke from exhaust, glow plug light on ). Car was taken to garage where diagnostic m/c showed faulty MAF meter. This was changed and car started... until i tried to move it.. then stopped !.. Now when attempting to start, engine will struggle and cut out after approx 10 sec, as if starved of fuel. Timing has been checked along with other small valves and meters.... but no luck. The engine is not exhausting through exhaust, but coming back through the air intake manifold, and therefore not drawing in any air !!! Any ideas ???

uncle buck · Unread post by **uncle buck** » 24 Sep 2008, 10:09

I would guess that it's a problem with the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. These are prone to problems on this engine.

You will find a lot more detailed advice on this engine & the problems it suffers from at the Renault forum.

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=218

Cheers.