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Will Renault contribute to a throttle valve repair on my 2006 Grand Scenic?

I have a 56 Renault Grand Scenic 1.9DCi (FAP) with 27,000 miles. This is not about the FAP and regeneration - I've been there and got the T-shirt (and won't be buying a car with an engine such as this again for anything other than high mileage distance). This is about the throttle valve.

Having received the "Check Injection" warning several times and logging their occurrence over a month, I took the car to a recommended independent diagnostics centre. They diagnosed the car with a faulty throttle valve, which they showed me on the diagnostics system, and then talked me through demonstrating an outstanding level of knowledge. The quote seems very reasonable (about £350) for removal, diagnosis of the input/ouput signals, and then replacement (unless further diagnosis proves otherwise). Do I have a legitimate claim against Renault for a car that is just over six months outside its warranty?

Asked on 6 July 2010 by J3B

Answered by Honest John
Not unless you take it to a Renault dealer and have the diagnosis and work done there. If you do, you might be able to get some goodwill towards the repair. Renault will not recognise an independent diagnosis or repair.
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