[dannymack]

I had a Renault traffic for 5 years from new many years ago and gotta say was a great van. It all connects to electrical system where you can lose power, it happened to me driving I lost power then the engine went off, started it up again was ok then lost power had to get rac tow it to Renault garage. They had it for 2 weeks as don't have them in stock had to order from the main company in France. Stick with Ford as I have transit custom parts same day if needed

Just for you Smudger

[Smudger]

Thx for the info Danny - food for thought as most sources of info point towards MAF sensor or ERG valve

Darran

[Small but perfectley formed]

Watchdog thursday Renault Vauxhall Nissan vans

[LWC]

It sounds to me like the pedal sensor...

[DaveG]

Thanks for the replies chaps

Hopefully find out tomorrow what the problem is..

[DaveG]

It sounds to me like the pedal sensor...

The AA bloke checked the pedal sensor, apparently it's the first thing they check...

[DaveG]

Is engine management light on if so plug it in and you will know for sure, sound like the car is in limp mode map sensor would normally throw a light up as would eve valve, if there's no light and it feals like its being starved of fuel it could very well be a clogged fuel filter, if you haven't serviced it in a while you should do this anyways,

Thanks Michael. The engine management light was on constant (not flashing) but when the AA bloke plugged his fault reader in it didn't come up with any faults?? 

[dannymack]

No probs Darren ( smudger ) your welcome,
Dave keeps us all informed how the van gets on, fingers crossed its nothing to serious and not to costly

[DaveG]

Cheers Danny (and everyone else) will do

[LWC]

Can you drive it just on the clutch? Does it move, i know you cant rev but could you get it moving?

[DaveG]

Can you drive it just on the clutch? Does it move, i know you cant rev but could you get it moving?

I tried to drive it to the garage (with the AA guy behind) but as soon as I came to even the slightest incline the engine died.

Why do you ask?

[LWC]

Different van but my combo has done it and it is the pedal sensor...however i can get it up to about 35-40mph

[DaveG]

Thanks Matt, but the AA bloke checked the sensor and said it was ok. 

[LWC]

All these sensors really do my head in. An electric accelerator is the craziest thing ive heard of...what was wrong with a cable!

[DaveG]

Tell me about it!! 

Good to job we've got the trusty Partner to keep us working, bit cramped for 2 men tho!!

[DaveG]

They think it's the cam sensor. Changing it tomorrow/Monday. Fuel pump and injectors have been tested and they're ok (phew)

[Smudger]

Mines been in vauxhall dealership, yep got the dreaded design fault...

Awaiting decision from head office..

Darran

[AJ]

An old trafic of ours did this a while back. Low revs and wouldnt go over 35. It turned out needing a new turbo.

[Marc Whitbread]

There was a thing on watchdog about vivara traffic and primastar injectors fusing to engine dont know if its worth taking a look at links on watchdog page

[Smudger]

Done this, awaiting vauxhall head office response unfortunately the van is 7 yrs and 8 months old, vauxhall will only do something for under 7 yrs even tho it's a design fault.

The local dealership will change all the injectors for "a discounted price" of £1700 plus vat but if they crack the head (50/50 chance) due to injectors being corroded ( due to design fault ) I'll have to pay another £1200 plus vat on top 

Happy days .... 

Darran