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Engine noise, jerks and acceleration failure

Renault Kangoo 2009  100000 miles
Hello! I own a Kangoo 1.9 diesel 2009 and it has started failing. Especially when driving on a highway at 50 mph or so, and reducing the speed, the engine makes a strange noise, the vehicle jerks and the accelerator does not respond. The curl indicator light and the heaters indicator appear on the dashboard. What I do in those cases is to stop the engine and start it immediately after; even though it starts, after a few miles, the failure appears once more. Two days ago I changed the pump, but the problem persists. What might be happening? Thanks.
court from United States 9 years ago  
CO
1 reply 
Maurice from United States 9 years ago
I recommend you to check if the catalytic converter is blocked. Good luck.
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2020 Kangoo engine bay fuse box

Renault Kangoo 2020 1.5 dci van 76000 miles
Looking for a diagram of the fusebox for a Renault Kangoo 2020, as per the attached picture. My passenger side tail light and number plate lights are out. I think water has got to the number plate lights and blown the fuse but struggli g to identify the fuse.
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JID1 from United Kingdom a year ago  
JI
1 report 

Does not start

Renault Kangoo 2005  134000 miles
My car does not start working and the preheating indicator light blinks on the dashboard. I've already changed the spark plugs and the throttle body, but nothing was solved. The computer and the immobilizer were checked, but it is still not starting. What can I do?
mandana67 from United States 8 years ago  
MA
3 reports 
Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Glow plug light can blink to indicate a fuel issue also check your fuel pump is working. Check injectors also check your fuel filter if your not good with servicing and you run the car on cheap
Fuel the filter could be blocked. Also check the fuel hoses for leaks or signs of air getting into the fuel
System. Place a piece of clear pipe on the fuel system to check for air and fuel flow. Also check your ignition and starter motors are working and your imobilisor isn’t kicking in. Maybe worth starting with a decent diagnostic scan to point you in the right direction. Could also be fuel pressure regulator. Hope this helps you.
Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
If no faults are found on the ecu or the device doesn’t communicate with the ecu the it may be your ecu or a compression issue with your engine. A leak down test on the engine would determine a compression issue regards Andy
Xxhihoxx from United Kingdom 10 months ago
Mine has the same problem as above on starting. The only way I can get it started is to pump the gas when turning the ignition on. Have had loads checked,not the immobiliser, have had plugs done as well. Also cuts out in stopping and staring alot through town. What else could be wrong with it?
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Starting failure

Renault Kangoo 2008  100000 miles
I own a Kangoo 2008 and it does not start when warm, and it takes quite a long time to make the engine start when cold. I've already changed spark plugs and iginition coils, but the problem is still there. Might it be the ignition sensor?
stacy from United States 9 years ago  
ST
2 reports 
Amanda10 from United States 9 years ago
I do not think so. If I were you, I would check the distribution condition because they tend to cause the problems you mention when they fail.
jo from United States 9 years ago
Hi, check the Top Dead Center Sensor (TDC), which is at the level of the gearbox in the flywheel zone. This sensor tells the computer that the engine is turning; it is an electromagnet and, as it is at the height of the clutch, it is covered with the dust from the clutch disc, not being able to read the cogs in the flywheel. That is why the vehicle does not start working but, if you push it, it does start immediately. What you need to do is to remove the two screws from the sensor, take it away and clean it properly; then assemble everything back and the problem will be solved.
Roberto1 from United Kingdom 8 months ago
It will more than likely be the crankshaft sensor... iv had same problem with two different cars and changing the tdc or crank sensor cured the problem
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Light on the dashboard

Renault Kangoo 2005  5000 miles
Suddenly, a light appears on the dashboard indicating an ignition preheating. The vehicle starts smoking and it is left without acceleration. I need to turn the engine off and start it again, and the light then disappears.
MAXINE from United States 9 years ago  
MA
1 report 
Tilda from United States 9 years ago
Your Kangoo must have an electric injection pump called Epic, which is the normal failure in these cars. The problem is the injection pump's solenoid, which causes the preheating indicator light to turn on and the vehicle to start failing.
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No spark in the spark plugs

Renault Kangoo 1999  100000 miles
Occasionally, the engine does not start and I need to wait for a couple of hours until I am able to drive my vehicle. I've noticed that there is no spark reaching the spark plugs nor its wiring. I have already checked all the wires and they are properly connected. I do not know if it is the coil that is causing the problem or what else might be.
squat from United States 9 years ago  
SQ
6 reports 
Alliy from South Africa 3 years ago
After i change clush kits then car starts
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Starting failure

Renault Kangoo 2013  30000 miles
Two months ago, I bought a Kangoo with a front left collision, which did not damage the engine. I've changed radiators, mounting and timing belt. It has now started happening that the engine turns but it does not work. Might the computer have blocked with the impact? On the dashboard, a spanner light appears intermittently. What should I do? Thanks for your help.
selma from United States 9 years ago  
SE
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Pleasant from United States 9 years ago
That happens when the vehicle does not detect the signal from the chip in the key. In order to check whether the chip is working properly or not, do the following test: insert and turn the ignition key; a red led on the dashboard should turn on for 3 seconds and then turn off. If it does, the chip is working correctly and there is another failure. If it starts blinking, the chip is failing. You need to make sure that the chip is programmed in the key. Hope my comment helps you, friend.
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Starting failure

Renault Kangoo 2008  110000 miles
I insert the key in the ignition and the key detection light turns off. When turning the key, the heating curl appears and the engine turns and turns, but it does not start.
mossie from United States 9 years ago  
MO
1 report 
Lafayette from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem and it is quite probable that the chip in the key has broken down; check it. I do not recommend you to take it to a Renault agency because they take too long to repair it; search on the Internet for another place that copies keys
mabel from United States 9 years ago
I also had this problem and, if I were you, I would first try with the spare key. If the failure appears as well, it is the anti-theft system. There is no fuel reaching it and you will need to break the iron structure and connect it directly, or else buy a new piece. Good luck.
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Preheating light failure

Renault Kangoo 2007  130000 miles
The preheating light turns off and then appears again when starting. When this happens, the vehicle starts working in an unusual way, because it does not accelerate. I need to turn it off and place the key in the ignition for a second time, wait until the preheating light disappears and only then it starts normally, and the light does not appear again. I always need to start the engine twice.
Corny21 from United States 8 years ago  
CO
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mave from United States 8 years ago
Hi, Corny21, I recently bought a Clio diesel 1.9 and, when a similar failure appeared, I noticed that the preheating spark plugs were all burnt. The solution to my problem was to remove the conection from the timer and send electrical current through a pushbutton. When cold or warm, the engine starts without a problem. Hope it helps you.
jo from United States 8 years ago
Hello, your problem is the rotor from the injection pump. A reparation kit is sold, which consists of a packing ring to supplement the pump needle and a tool to remove the needle. After replacing the packing ring, do not forget to purge the injectors and then start it.
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Heaters indicator and acceleration failures

Renault Kangoo 2008  135000 miles
When starting my car in the morning, once the heaters indicator tuns off, the engine starts failing: it works irregularly and, no matter how hard I press the accelerator, it does not speed up and the heaters indicator turns on again. As soon as this failure started appearing, I replaced the heaters, but everything remained the same way. This happened for the first time two years ago, and I was told it was the electronic pump from the injection pump. I repaired it and the car started working properly. Even though I take a lot of care of my vehicle, the accelerator has started failing again a few days ago. The failure also appears during the day when turning the engine off for a long period of time. Can anyone help me please? Thank you!
elysia from United States 9 years ago  
EL
1 report 
Joshua from United States 9 years ago
Hi, elysia, it is the fuel pump. You need to take it to a mechanic specialized in that topic.
SUE from United States 9 years ago
This happened to me two years ago and it was a relay that was failing. I replaced it myself and the failure has not appeared again. Good luck!
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Intermittant

Renault Kangoo 2004 1.6 16v 95000 miles
After 10 miles driving or after the engine has warmed up the kangoo will splutter to a standstill. I turn the ignition off and ieave for 20 seconds and the enter the starting process and the car will start quite normally for a mile or so then it re enters the stop start proceedure. We then limp home dangerously trying to avoid risky pull in places. I let the car rest and cool down and then back into the same process again. Electrical diognostic checks reveal nothing , I have fitted a new cat on the advice of our Renault main dealer, with no improvement. The ignition lights seem to work as they should so no improvement what so ever. I have taken the car to four different garages...without success. Any thoughts???
Nick the nose from United Kingdom 3 years ago  
NI
2 reports 
roy champion from South Africa 3 years ago
Think you have a coil pack problem
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Engine cut out

Renault Kangoo 2008 1.461 204000 miles
Driving fine then started going sluggish and pulling. Stop light came on and engine management stop light on. Engine cut out. Pulled over. Turns over but doesn't start.
Santa from United Kingdom 2 months ago  
SA
1 report 

Turn key, electricals click, but car won't start

Renault Kangoo 2014 diesel 100000 miles
When I turn the key all the electrical icons blink on the panel and there is clicking. The engine will not turn over. The battery charger indicators that the car battery is low but indicates it is slowly charging. After 24 hours, I disconnect charger and engine will not start.
Janis from other 2 years ago  
JA
23 reports 

My Kangoo Van won't start

Renault Kangoo 2017 KangooVan 120000 miles
I am having trouble starting my Renault Kangoo Van. I turn the key, all dashboard lights flash on but engine won't start.
Erin from Australia 2 years ago  
ER
31 reports 
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