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Turbo charger loses power


Renault Trafic II Bus 1.9 dCI 80



Reference number(s): 4523A

Fault symptoms: Noises or defect of turbo charger, low engine power, engine dies, engine warning light is on and black smoke formation.

Causes: Turbocharger defective.

Remedy: Replace turbo charger.

NOTE: Use only fibre-free cleaning cloths. Close opening(s). Note radio code.

Only remove new parts not until immediately before installation.

Required spare parts

Allocation by spare parts catalogue:

• FLEXONIC-Connection

• Catalytic converter sealing

• Turbocharger sealing kit

• Turbo charger air inlet pipe

• Engine oil filter

• Metal gasket

• Turbocharger oil pressure line

• Turbocharger oil return line

• Turbo charger

Remove:

• Open bonnet.

• Note radio code.

• Disconnect battery.

• Remove engine cover(s) if fitted.

• Remove air filter housing.

• Open radiator compensation container.

• Lift vehicle.

• Demount wheel arch liner, front right.

• Place catchment bath underneath.

• Drain coolant.

• Remove front exhaust pipe.

• Remove middle silencer.

• Tie up the exhaust system.

• Flexible exhaust pipes must not be bent by more than 10°

Parking brake and lack of braking action


Nissan Primastar X83 dCi 90



Reference number(s): PN0B3

Fault symptoms: Lack of brake action or parking brake failure.

Causes: Production defect.

Remedy: Replace handbrake cable(s).

Loss in power and engine not starting


Nissan Primastar X83 dCi 90



Reference number(s): PN2B2

Fault symptoms: Engine does not start, loss in power and engine warning light is on.

Causes: Corrosion on the injection nozzles.

Remedy: Replace injection nozzle(s) and seal plenum chamber cover(s).

Manual gearbox runs hard and jams


Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 DTI



TecRMI-Figure-1Reference number(s): 2884

Fault symptoms: 5th and 6th gear hard to be engaged.

Error code(s): P0068, P0076

Causes: Electric cable(s) damaged.

Remedy: Check and, if necessary, repair the electric cable(s).

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