Renault Laguna preheating warning light/water in the diesel filter or electronic fault warning light constantly comes on when engine warms up to running temperature; loss of performance, low revs.

Car: Renault Laguna
Variant: 1.9Dci
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Recently purchased this vehicle. Dealer replaced the inter-cooler,turbo-charger pipes, and completed a full MOT/service on sale of vehicle. Have had the car for three weeks and Yesterday, the Preheating Warning/Electronic fault or water in diesel filter comes on when engine come up to normal running temperature and stays on constantly, stopping and turning off the engine for fifteen minutes buys me five minutes of the engine running normally, however, light comes on and engine loss of performance is significant and it seems the engine goes into 'Limp Mode'. Took car back to dealer and put on diagnostic machine was told that no fault codes came up. I've read that this is a common problem with the 1.9 DCi engine and that it could be a faulty EGR valve or FAP sensor?
Dealer is staring to get unhappy with my number of returns after the purchase of the car...as my warranty returns with the dealer has cost him all of his profit.
Posted: Apr 21, 2013 (11 years ago)
If it's covered by warranty , get it back to him to solve and fix .Seems to have been very fair with you in regard to the things he has repaired or replaced so far , especially with a car of that age . Tough he is losing out on deal , wish I had a pound for every time I've heard that in the motor trade !!
Posted Apr 21, 2013 (11 years ago)

This problem is archived

If you're having a similar problem please click below to re-post this problem, you can then customise it to suit your situation.

Join the community
Got a question? Can you answer other questions here? If so please...
More problems with the 2002 model year Renault Laguna

We have 88 problems and solutions in our database for this model year of the car.

View all Renault Laguna Problems