Details: Renault Duster DIY repair and maintenance from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Not so long ago, the second generation of the inexpensive urban crossover Renault Duster was released. The rich experience of operating this car made it possible not only to identify all the advantages and disadvantages of this model, but also to identify weaknesses, the most frequent problems of Renault Duster, malfunctions and ways to solve them. It is about them that we will talk today.
Do not be afraid of problems in Renault Duster that arise in the engine associated with the use of low-quality fuel and are often solved by replacing the fuel filter and refueling as soon as possible with high-quality gasoline.
If the Check Engine warning light comes on, you should start looking for the source of the malfunction in the low-quality fuel in the engine. If refueling has already been made, and the light comes on and does not go out, you should pay attention to the filter. This applies equally to both 2.0-liter gasoline engines and diesel engines.
The problem that has arisen is especially dangerous when the indicator lights up on a diesel engine, because the thickened "diesel fuel" can destroy a high-pressure fuel pump, replacing it with a Renault Duster costs a lot of money, and the video shows that this procedure is extremely difficult.
If all the recommended actions to change the filter and fuel have already been performed, and the indicator lights up and still does not go out, you should connect the laptop to the car's diagnostic connector and erase the error. You can fix it yourself by purchasing a special adapter, which is sold in any specialized car dealership.
Often, repairs in Renault Duster are made from the side of the salon. Regardless of whether the gasoline engine is installed on the car, or the power unit is diesel, often in winter or in the rain, as well as during constant operation of the air conditioner without timely maintenance, condensation accumulates under the driver's mat.
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This problem has been resolved for all Renault Duster built after 2013, however not everyone is so lucky. You cannot solve this problem with your own hands: you will have to disassemble the air conditioning system and replace the rubber gasket of the pipe.
However, such work on Renault Duster is inexpensive and will not take much time when servicing in a service.
Due to the use of complex electronics, Renault Duster often fails with an all-wheel drive electrician. When driving in 1st or 2nd gear, both on gasoline engines 1.6 and 2.0, and on a diesel engine, the forced engagement mode of the rear axle is spontaneously disabled.
This behavior is caused by improper operation of the ECU, and the problem is easily solved without serious interference with the operation of the mechanical components. Such a problem is eliminated by doing it yourself, using the same programmer. A video on working with it can be found on the disc included in the kit.
If reprogramming the ECU did not solve this problem, then you should pay attention to the electric oil pump, the sensors of which can also malfunction and prevent the rear axle from turning on at a certain engine operating mode. If the gear oil in the clutch is changed in a timely manner and the machine is protected from excessively harsh operating conditions, the sensor will not stop working. Replacement videos can be easily found on the net.
A certain drawback of Renault Duster is the lack of sensors responsible for the malfunction of the transmission and transfer case. Malfunctions in their work will have to be looked for on their own, by raising the machine on a lift.Here you should pay attention to the transfer case oil seals.
If obvious oil stains are visible on them, this indicates that the oil seals will have to be changed. As practice shows, most often cars equipped with 2.0-liter gasoline engines suffer from such a disease, when, like a diesel engine paired with an all-wheel drive, such breakdowns are less disturbing.
The problem is determined by incorrect operating conditions, therefore, first of all, it is necessary to change the transmission oil in a timely manner and replace the oil seals as soon as even the slightest malfunction in their operation is identified.
Especially often the Renault Duster suspension suffers from "diseases". This is due to the particularly harsh Russian operating conditions: poor roads, frequent changes in humidity and temperature cannot but affect the suspension condition of any car.
Suspension elements that are most susceptible to damage are shock absorber struts, springs, front and rear arm bushings, as well as pivot and wheel bearings. All these parts are easily replaced with your own hands, you just need to study the corresponding videos on work and stock up on the necessary tools.
It is not worth delaying with the repair of the suspension, untimely replacement of the necessary components can lead to breakdowns of other elements, the cost of which can be quite high.
Making a conclusion about how reliable a car like Renault Duster is, one can express just one important thought. If you timely diagnose and repair the suspension and the technical part of the car, carefully follow all the manufacturer's recommendations, then your car will serve faithfully for many years and will never fail at the most crucial moment.
INSTALLATION OF CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSERTS No.2
Parts subject to mandatory replacement: connecting rod cap bolts.
Be sure to replace the 20 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells with 18 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells. If the connecting rod bearing shell set consists of 18 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells only, use only the head of the tool marked "K9K SUP".
Install the head of the tool with the mark “K9K INF” on the threaded socket of the tool. Install the lower connecting rod bearing shell onto the tool.
REMOVAL OF CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSERTS No.2
Clean the lower connecting rod heads with the SURFACE CLEANER. Mark the position of the connecting rod cap in relation to the connecting rod using a non-erasable pencil. Set the crankshaft to TDC.
Necessary equipment:
- safety belt (or belts);
- hydraulic jack;
- non-erasable pencil;
- torque wrench;
- diagnostic device.
Tightening torques Nm:
- connecting rod cover bolts 20 Nm + 45 ° ± 6 °
- oil pump mounting bolts 25 Nm
Renault Duster car modification - K9K
Lower the front axle subframe. 120 mm, gradually loosening the fixture nuts.
STANDARD HEATING SYSTEM
Modification of the car Renault Duster (Renault Duster) - K9K
Necessary tools and special tools for DIY repair.
Threaded rods for work on the subframe.
bolts for fastening the oil pump - 25 Nm
bolts for attaching the oil pan to the cylinder block - 14 Nm
bolts for attaching the engine oil pan to the gearbox - 44 Nm
bolts for securing the oil pan to the multi-function bracket 25 Nm
bolts for fastening the support of the power steering pump to the pallet to the engine artery - 25 Nm
bolts for fastening the bracket - 62 Nm
bolts for fastening the intermediate shaft support - 44 Nm
bolt (or bolts) fastening the flange of the drive shaft of the right front wheel to the intermediate support - 21 Nm
bolts of the upper fastening of the connecting rods of the subframe of the front suspension - 21 Nm
the bolt of fastening of the low pressure pipe of the power steering to the subframe of the front suspension - 25 Nm
Place the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Remove the front bumper.
- bolts for securing the engine undertray,
- protective screen.
Drain engine oil.
- side flaps of wheel arches,
- lower jet thrust.
Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Remove - the steering rack heat shield retaining bolts,
- heat shield of the steering gear,
- bolts of fastening of the steering gear on
front suspension subframe.
Probably, it will not surprise anyone that the Romanian Dacia is directly related to Duster: everyone knows about the relationship between Dacia, Renault and Nissan. But few people know that the first car with the name Duster was produced by the Romanians back in 1980. More precisely, the car was called ARO 10, but under what names did this crossover not be sold abroad! It was known as ARO Ischia, ARO SuperIschia, ARO Enduro x4, Dacia 10 and ACM Enduro x4. But in the UK, the SUV was sold under the name Dacia Duster. True, that ARO 10 has nothing to do with the modern Duster.
Renault Duster was built on Nissan B0 platform, which we have already talked about in detail. Since the niche of compact crossovers by 2009 was already occupied quite tightly, it was necessary not only to build another "pseudo-SUV", but also to distinguish it from the rest. The best way is to make it as accessible as possible. And Renault-Nissan did the best thing possible: Duster, which debuted in 2009, became a bestseller already at the stage of accepting applications.
Much has been done to reduce its price: this is the use of an inexpensive but well-proven platform, and the use of entire ready-made components and assemblies from other vehicles of the alliance, and even the use of some ready-made body elements (for example, front doors from Sandero). It turned out not that completely cheap, but also not too angry.
We have a great craving for crossovers, the price is low - everything turned out as best as possible for a new car. In the first five years, a million Dasters were produced. It would seem, what more could you want - but in 2015, the French still risked restyling an already successful model. Duster has become a little more expensive (not so much because of restyling, but because of surges in currency rates), but no less popular. The changes were not only cosmetic - the crossover motors also changed. The 1.6-liter K4M B 16-valve gasoline engine now has 12 hp. more powerful (from 102 to 114 hp), the two-liter F4R "grew" from 135 to 143 hp, and the diesel 1.5-liter K9K became stronger at once by 19 "horses" - from 90 to 109.
Duster has not become more expensive. This is perhaps the most important result of the update. Prices for all configurations available today have remained the same, and options have risen in price by 400-1000 rubles, no more. So, if you didn't have time to save up for.
In fact, of course, there are more innovations in the restyled Duster than just a slightly modified engine. And although our today's crossover is precisely the second phase (it was produced in 2016 with a range of only 5,400 km), we will sometimes look back in time and compare the car with the pre-styling version. Vladimir Pogudin, a specialist at ROLF Lakhta Renault, will help us with the examination.
Structurally, the two-liter power unit F4R has remained practically unchanged. As in the case of the first generation, there are usually no problems with it. Let's see how much typical motor maintenance work will cost, what you can do yourself, and what you need to pay special attention to. Let's start by changing the oil.
At first glance, everything is simple. We take a new filter (480 rubles, better than the original one), 5.4 liters of 5W40 oil (if taken from a dealer, then 690 rubles per liter), a new washer under the drain plug (130 rubles, although we know something ...) and climb under the hood ...
And this is where problems can begin. However, if you have at least six cubits on at least one arm, then there is no problem. And if he is still alone, then it will be very difficult to unscrew the oil filter. It is better to immediately acquire a puller (it costs 150 rubles for this filter), but it will also be necessary to work with it very carefully.
First, the filter is not screwed to the unit, but to the oil cooler. When unscrewing the filter, you must make sure that it is he who is unscrewed from the oil cooler, and not the cooler from the unit. Otherwise, you can "get" to replace the tubes of the first, and it will cost about 10 thousand. If you managed to unscrew what was needed, and not what was unscrewed, this is already good, because the next part in the risk zone is the power steering sensor. It stands close to the filter and can be taken down inadvertently. It costs 2,500 rubles. Some will say: yes, okay, you can ride without it, with a plug. In principle, some people do this, especially on the Logans of the first phase (there this sensor died regularly), but it is still needed. Its task is to increase the engine speed when the power steering pump is running, and if the sensor does not work, the engine may stall during intensive pump operation.
In short, the filter will have to be twisted very carefully, and all this is in a rather hard-to-reach place. In order to somehow facilitate the work, we remove the air pipe. But if you managed to cope with the filter, then everything will go like clockwork. We unscrew the plug from the bottom (there is a hole in the protection, but a tetrahedron is needed), drain the old oil and fill in the new one. Here, I think, there is nothing to explain. I will only note that it is better to remove the protection whenever possible. If this is not done from time to time, then the bolts will rust tightly, and there will be a lot of fuss with them.
It is much easier to replace the air filter. The original filter is not very cheap - 1,020 rubles, but analogs in bulk, moreover, rubles for 300-350. You can also supply such, but only if the car is no longer under warranty: the French are sensitive to consumables and may refuse warranty repairs due to the use of any unoriginal trifles. We change the filter in a couple of minutes: we snap off the body of the old one, take out the element, put a new one. That's it: they put 210 rubles in their pocket, and if they also managed to change the oil, then an additional 1,260 rubles will go into the pocket. Now let's try to save money on replacing candles.
Duster's candles are quite ordinary (Renault or Champion), replacement according to the regulations - every 30 thousand kilometers. They cost 396 rubles apiece at the dealer - you can, of course, find it cheaper (the main thing is not a fake). Carefully remove the ignition coils (we try not to tear the O-rings), unscrew the old spark plugs and install new ones. Benefit - 600 rubles.
Here we recall the previous generation Duster. On cars before 2012, one could find a characteristic malfunction, which is due to the not very successful design of the washer nozzle. Liquid from the right injector often fell under the hood and gradually accumulated in the area of the third coil (spark plug). Because of this, misfires appeared, and the coil itself could burn out. It costs about 4,000 rubles, although an analogue (for example, Bosch) can be bought for one and a half thousand. In any case, this is an unpleasant thing, and it makes sense for the owners of old Duster to keep an eye on this moment. New machines do not have this problem.
What you shouldn't do on your own is change timing belt and even a service belt.Let's start with the first one.
The timing kit with replacement will cost five and a half thousand. But do not forget to buy a couple more plugs that close the holes in the block head through which the camshafts are fixed during replacement. There are two of them, and these pieces of rubber are indecent: 550 and 337 rubles.
A service belt costs about 1,200 rubles, but its tensioning system is expensive. You can, of course, not change the entire tensioner, but put only a new roller. It will cost less (about 2,000 instead of 7,000), but it is almost impossible to charge the tensioner spring without special tools. In any case, carrying a spare alternator belt in the trunk is a useless exercise; you cannot change it in half an hour on the way. It is better to follow this part and not miss the replacement deadline.
And, of course, do not forget to change antifreeze and brake fluid every three years (or every 90 thousand). If you have experience, you can do it yourself, otherwise you will have to pay five and a half thousand for this work (liquid is included in the price).
Now let's close the hood and take a look at the transmission.
Our car is equipped with a DP8 automatic transmission. Perhaps its most significant drawback is the panic fear of the cold. In winter, before starting the movement, it just needs to be warmed up, and at least 10 minutes. Otherwise, replacing the valve body valves (22 thousand rubles), and this is just the beginning.
Maintenance is reduced to changing the oil in the box. The master does not advise using high pressure for displacement as a replacement - the box also does not like this. Better to do a partial replacement. Of course, a little more oil will be required (at least 4 liters), but the automatic transmission will be more intact. The service will ask for 3,200 rubles for this, automatic transmission fluid will cost 1,500. Usually these "automatic machines" regularly serve at least 150 thousand, although there are also breakdowns. But they are rather an exception and are associated with misuse.
Phase 1 Duster owners can sometimes hear a squeak in the front end when picking up speed, which is synchronized with the rpm of the wheels. Most likely, the matter is in the left oil seal of the handout: it is "squeaky" by nature. It makes sense to try to spray it with silicone grease - it usually helps, and the creak goes away.
But the failure of the right internal oil seal leads to the "death" of the bearing, and such a breakdown costs about 20 thousand rubles. Therefore, we periodically monitor the condition of the oil seals. So far, we have not noticed such faults on new Dasters.
It is difficult for Duster to break the gimbal, almost impossible. But if you succeed (most likely, you can ditch the rear cross), get ready to fork out well. Although the cardan is articulated, it is not officially sold in parts, and assembled it costs 36 thousand. Another 4000 will cost to replace it.
The rear gearbox requires periodic oil changes (you need 900 grams of oil, if done in the service - 2,400 rubles), but it has a weak point, namely, the clutch engagement sensor. Tearing it off is quite simple, and then disassembling the assembly with replacement will cost 12 thousand. Most often, the wires are cut, in this case the four-wheel drive will no longer be available, but repairs will become inevitable. To prevent this, it is better to put additional protection - spend about 6000. Not very cheap, but half the cost of repair.
The rear suspensions of the mono-drive and all-wheel drive versions are different: in the first case, there is a regular beam at the back, in the second, the suspension is independent. And if everything is simple with the first, then in our case everything is not so rosy.
No, I'm not saying that the suspension is unreliable or very expensive. But some moments can make you tense. So let's start with the rear suspension.
Shock absorbers rarely last more than 30 thousand. They cost 3,500 rubles apiece, replacement costs 2,400 per side. After the replacement, you will also have to do the installation of the camber angles (2,200 rubles). According to the regulations, all shock absorbers must be changed every 80 thousand.
However, it is possible to extend the life of the rear shock absorbers: they really do not like overloading. They carry as much as necessary, but if you hammer Duster with bricks, they just ... bend. Therefore, no matter how much you want, you cannot exceed the permissible load.
Moreover, the rear wheel bearings are also not the most durable. On average, they serve 60-70 thousand, but they can hum much earlier, and their replacement is a very unpleasant event, associated with the complete disassembly of the hub and wheel brakes. The bearing itself costs 2,300 rubles, you will also need brake fluid (500 rubles), but the most important thing is that the work will cost as much as 8,300 rubles (and again - the collapse for 2,200).
At the rear, you will have to periodically change the stabilizer struts (1,300-1,400 rubles apiece, 630 - replacement), and do not forget about their 200 rubles nuts (two are needed).
By the way, the rear and front racks are the same.
The front suspension isn't too moody. Only the stabilizer bushings will have to be changed regularly (1,600 for a part and 1,800 for a replacement), but he will not let the rest around the world. Hub bearings serve 150 thousand each, silent blocks and ball bearings - 60-70 thousand each, but it all depends on the operating conditions.
When driving off-road, silent blocks are the first to surrender, but if more often you have to knock the wheels on potholes in the asphalt - ball. Both the one and the other usually do not change separately - only assembled with a lever. But it is not at all expensive - 2,500 rubles, and its replacement costs 2,000. Unlike the situation with expensive aluminum levers, there are not so many who want to rivet and repress ball and silent blocks, more often such savings turn out to be unjustified.
The brakes here are completely ordinary - disc in the front and drum in the back. I will only note that the original rear pads cost 3,700 rubles, the front ones cost 2,800 rubles, the drum costs 13,800 rubles, the disc costs 6,200. (front). Do not forget to service the calipers when replacing.
While the car is on the lift, let's see some more points.
Duster from the factory has very good bottom processing. Even the old cars below usually don't rust or rot. If you are going to buy yourself a Duster and inspect it on a lift, pay attention to the power steering tube, which can be seen immediately above the engine crankcase protection. Often it breaks down at the place of attachment with a clamp, in this case you can even see the drips of the power steering fluid on the protection. It costs 12-13 thousand - a good reason for bargaining and for choosing a particular instance as a whole.
The weak point of all Dusters is the rear fenders. Because of their relief, they protrude strongly, and they get a lot of stones and other solid particles flying out from under the front wheel. To extend their life, it is better to fit wider front mudguards.
On the radiator grill, there are not just large cells, but real holes, so it makes sense to install an additional mesh, otherwise it is easy to break through the radiator, and in the case of a car with automatic transmission - also an additional radiator for cooling the box.
Check out the chrome trim on the fifth door occasionally. The metal around it starts to rust pretty quickly, and if the process has already begun, emergency measures should be taken.
Otherwise, there are no complaints about the body of the new Duster. The pre-styling cars had another place to look at: the seam between the roof and the sidewall above the rear doors. It happened that the sealant cracked there, followed by the paintwork, and water got into the gap formed. If the trunk is wet, check this place.
Have you decided to sell your car and want to do it quickly? The new rules for selling a car now make it possible to sell a vehicle along with existing state license plates without removing the car from the traffic police register, while saving a lot of time for its re-registration.The procedure is as follows: find a buyer, agree on a price, fill out the three copies of the car sale and purchase agreement, enter the new owner of the vehicle into the vehicle title, receive money and give him the car along with the keys and license plates. The person who bought the vehicle is given 10 days to register his ownership in the traffic police.
The car sale and purchase agreement is for the owner.
The contract of purchase and sale of a car by power of attorney - for the representative of the owner of the vehicle.
Vehicle purchase and sale agreement form - for legal entities.
For the correct service of the car for a long time, it is necessary to subject it to periodic maintenance and repair:
timely change oil and filters,
monitor the condition of the battery,
check the brake and coolant level,
check tire pressure,
maintain the condition of the body (interior) in good condition,
check the health of lamps, electrics and electronics,
monitor the wear of the rubber seals of the machine (cuffs, anthers and gaskets).
Maintenance and simple repairs of Renault Duster can be done by hand, for this you need to have a small set of tools, appropriate parts and materials.
Additionally, every 30,000 km or every two years:
1. Service the air conditioning system.
Additionally, every 60,000 km or every four years:
1. Replace the timing belt.
2. Replace the accessory drive rollers.
Additionally, every 90,000 km or every six years:
1. Change the coolant.
2. Change the brake fluid.
Additionally, every 120,000 km or every eight years:
1. Replace the replaceable fuel filter (for petrol cars).
Renault guarantees the normal operation of the car if all the above works are completed on time.
On this page you can download the Renault Duster repair and maintenance manual.
Renault Duster is one of the most popular crossovers on the Russian market. For all those four years that he has been here, Duster has already been tested, his strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages have been identified.
Without a doubt, some car owners have already had some breakdowns and they have already found solutions.
How to properly operate, and possibly, if you have the necessary skill and tools, to repair Renault Duster can be found in the book on repair and operation, which is attached to the Renault Duster 2014 car. Also from the feedback from Renault Duster owners it is clear that some minor breakdowns, for example, changing a wheel or changing fuses can be successfully eliminated with a simple tool.
And the solution of more global ones, such as replacing the wiring or changing the candles, is best entrusted to specially trained people, because the principle here is the same as in medicine: “Do no harm”. Otherwise, minor repairs can cost you a tidy sum.
We offer three of the most useful instructions for Duster: general, navigation guide and audio system guide.
RENAULT DUSTER GUIDANCE CONTROL
INSTALLATION OF CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSERTS No.2
Parts subject to mandatory replacement: connecting rod cap bolts.
Be sure to replace the 20 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells with 18 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells. If the connecting rod bearing shell set consists of 18 mm wide connecting rod bearing shells only, use only the head of the tool marked "K9K SUP".
Install the head of the tool with the mark “K9K INF” on the threaded socket of the tool. Install the lower connecting rod bearing shell onto the tool.
REMOVAL OF CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BEARING INSERTS No.2
Clean the lower connecting rod heads with the SURFACE CLEANER. Mark the position of the connecting rod cap in relation to the connecting rod using a non-erasable pencil. Set the crankshaft to TDC.
Necessary equipment:
- safety belt (or belts);
- hydraulic jack;
- non-erasable pencil;
- torque wrench;
- diagnostic device.
Tightening torques Nm:
- connecting rod cover bolts 20 Nm + 45 ° ± 6 °
- oil pump mounting bolts 25 Nm
Renault Duster car modification - K9K
Lower the front axle subframe. 120 mm, gradually loosening the fixture nuts.
STANDARD HEATING SYSTEM
Modification of the car Renault Duster (Renault Duster) - K9K
Necessary tools and special tools for DIY repair.
Threaded rods for work on the subframe.
bolts for fastening the oil pump - 25 Nm
bolts for attaching the oil pan to the cylinder block - 14 Nm
bolts for attaching the engine oil pan to the gearbox - 44 Nm
bolts for securing the oil pan to the multi-function bracket 25 Nm
bolts for fastening the support of the power steering pump to the pallet to the engine artery - 25 Nm
bolts for fastening the bracket - 62 Nm
bolts for fastening the intermediate shaft support - 44 Nm
bolt (or bolts) fastening the flange of the drive shaft of the right front wheel to the intermediate support - 21 Nm
bolts of the upper fastening of the connecting rods of the subframe of the front suspension - 21 Nm
the bolt of fastening of the low pressure pipe of the power steering to the subframe of the front suspension - 25 Nm
Place the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Remove the front bumper.
- bolts for securing the engine undertray,
- protective screen.
Drain engine oil.
- side flaps of wheel arches,
- lower jet thrust.
Remove the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Remove - the steering rack heat shield retaining bolts,
- heat shield of the steering gear,
- bolts of fastening of the steering gear on
front suspension subframe.
I decided to create a theme for those who need books on the repair and maintenance of Duster.
Several of mine:
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Wiring diagrams for Renault Duster (from March 14, 2011.)
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