Renault Espace 2.2DCi Poor Performance

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Thu 1 Jul 2004 09:56
Renault Espace 2.2DCi Poor Performance - Equilibrium
Honest John,

I run a January 2001 X plate Renault Espace 2.2DCi. The vehicle covers approx 15,000 miles per annum and is used on a combination of 4, 14 & 150 mile round trips regularly. Since about 15 months old it has suffered from a recurring starting problem. This basically arises when you go to start the engine
and although the ignition is firing it point blankly refuses to start the engine. It has been to my local Renault dealer numerous times and has had various remedies eg. new immobiliser, new ignition computer, new injectors. The end result is we get a working car back but the fault re-occurs on average every 8 months and results in a few days back at the dealership. Most recently the car now suffers from a lack of 'pull' in the lower gears 1st, 2nd and 3rd but appears fine at 50mph upwards.
Any thoughts? Can you recommend a independent Renault specialist local to Reading?

Many thanks

Equilibrium

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Thu 1 Jul 2004 14:06
Renault Espace 2.2DCi Poor Performance - Malcolm_L
I don't understand the references to ignition.
2.2 DCI is a diesel or at least I thought it was.

I'd suggest a diesel injection specialist, they understand what the sensors are telling them and replace the part that's faulty.
Most main dealers just replace the most common failures until the fault disappears (or so it appears).

Plenty of specialists out there but I couldn't find any in the Reading area.
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Mon 12 Jul 2004 18:16
Renault Espace 2.2DCi Poor Performance - volvos60T5SE
Hi,

I had a similar problem with my 02 Reg 2.2 dci espace. Try replacing the injectors to cure the starting problem. My espace pulled like a metro in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I took it to a Specialist they said it was a bad case of turbo lag ( the time it takes befor the turbo increases the power output), A new turbo is about £1,500, I didn't bother, I just bought a performance chip for £150.

Hope this has helped!
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