Adam you are a top man for posting this video. My 2015 BiTurbo had this fault at 20,000 miles and was fixed under warranty. Its happened again at 45,000 miles. My fault is exactly what you describe, and I have whipped off tge sensor, shoved a long piece of wire down the pipe and pulled out loads of black crud. I also pushed a bicycle brake cable down it aswell. I reconnected it all and went for a blast. Initially, the error was still there, but after a few miles it cleared. Doing videos like this is what helps others with similar problems, so well done. Cheers.
Oh man.... Thanks for the detailed steps. I've got the same issue at only 43k. They said that is the EGR and all together will be around £1k to fix. I'll check this sensor today.
This is what's good when it comes to UA-cam. Thanks for taking your time to put the video up, I even got a great tip about using a bikes brake cable to get the stubborn blockages clear from the pipe. Many thanks.
You’re a legend mate. I had the same issue at 45k. Put it in for warranty work in and it seemed fine until 75k. Lights came on etc. Just did the fix you did and it’s now back to normal with no dash lights. I hope you read this so you can accept my thank you!!
@@jimmydraper9209 probably too late now but I actually used a flat head screw drive to unclip it. However, didn’t have the correct tool to re fit it so bought a new hose and hose clipped it. Hope that helps. PS, fix is still going strong with nothing else coming up. What a result
I had the same messages on the dash. Local garages wouldn’t touch it. Main dealer wanted £100 to diagnose the problem. I gave them the DTC codes but they wouldn’t give out the information 😡 I bought the sensor as recommended here and cleaned the pipe, which was blocked and the check messages have gone. Brilliant! Thanks for the video. Saved me £400
Fab, just took my sensor off and the bottom bit that sits in the rubber hose had corroded into a mush and blocked the rubber joint hose & top of the metal pipe.... new sensor from eBay and carb cleaner down the metal pipe, and used a cable from a bike brake inner to clean the inside bore.... put back together replaced original clips with stainless jubilee ones 12mm - 9.5mm got rid of fault after clearing codes - took it for a 10-mile blast to regen, which can now happen as orange engine light has gone... sorted!!! cheers Adam :)
Great video. Thanks for putting it out. My blockage was further down the pipe. Beyond my skills to replace the pipe. Persevered with brake cable in a drill. Found that running drill at high speed cleared it. Took a while though. Pipe appears to be about 9-10” in length so that’s how far you need to be able to get a cable in.
Same problem with my 2016 Renault Trafic on 42000 miles. I had Check Injection System , Check Cruise Control, Check Anti Pollution System and code 0470, Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit on my £14 Ebay code reader. I was a bit doubtful about this fix so went the cheapo route of buying an £11 Chinese copy of the sensor off Ebay. Surprise surprise! Code and warning messages all gone! Absolutely delighted. Keep on making the 'boring ' videos. Many thanks for going to the trouble of posting this.
Thanks for the video! It saved me from a trip to the garage. I had the same errors, but luckily enough my sensor whas still good. I cleaned out the pipes and replaced the little rubber hose and now it runs perfect.
Thanks mate, I had the same fault yesterday, I just took it off, cleaned it and sprayed carb cleaner down the pipe and it fault went off. I may have to re visit but at least I know where to look. Thanks Dai
Cheers fella.. had this problem with my 2014 vivaro.. garage couldn't work out the code to sort it was going to take it to vaxhall before I found this video.. got a senior on order 🤞 thanks again 👍
I’ve had this exact problem for over 18 months, countless garages and different solutions to which none have worked. I’ll be trying this first thing tomorrow morning. 🙏
Hi mate, Great video, I removed mine today but the sensor was surpisingly clean & intact & hardly any gunk came out the hose, I ordered a new sensor last night & will fit anyway to see if my warnings go away, keep up the good work.
another good clue to our fault on our van. the check anti-pollution system failure and a check engine light. the car does go short runs often so it can also be a blocked dpf(atleast i think so, but hey im just a carpenter :D).
Tried this out on my 2015 Vivaro with this problem, the pipe was full of crap and so was the sensor. Cleaned the pipe and sensor still no joy so ordered the new sensor and all was good. Thanks a lot for this video saved so much money not going to the main dealers.
I’ve had three of these vans, two of them have said the same thing, they seem to be a common fault, thanks for sharing this as the Vauxhall garage I went to in Chislehurst was changing all different parts, telling me that it’s because someone is using cheap adblue (they didn’t have a clue). It was an expense to the company I worked for at the time but now I I have my own van so will give this a try 👍🏽
Awesome mate. Common recurring problem. The trouble is, most garages haven't a clue and will try to diagnose by replacing various different parts. I've heard of bills over £1k!
Thanks Adam the pipe was totally blocked on my vivaro van the pipe was too long and bendy for a drill but used a piece of pushbike cable with end slightly splayed attached to a drill and carb cleaner to clear carbon worked a treat. Now waiting for new sensor so fingers crossed has done the trick. Thanks for your advice
Top man The pipe was blocked solid,used a small drill bit to start with then a length of wire to clean,no parts needed and warning lights all off many thanks💯👍
Came here after i have been told its injector fault ! Surprisingly it was the anti pollution system . I lost trust in all the garages.. thank you for posting this Adam .
Just sorted my 2016 renault trafic thanks to this video. I was getting the same message on display , took the sensor off which seemed in good condition , cleaned the pipe with a drill bit and reassembled , hey presto no more lights or messages. Thanks for the help 🙂
Awesome It works a treat saveed me some money there pal Didn't change the sensor just cleaned the pipe. Bit awkward to get a drill bit it as the angle it tight . I used some 2.5mm earth cable . .
@@adamcooper7677 did you test it having just cleared the pipe? Did you drive any sort of distance? My work van is doing the same and it's driving me insane as it almost starts rolling backwards on the tiniest of hills!!!! My work won't spend any money on it so I need a cheap fix Cheers
Renualt Trafic 2016 sport crew 75k on clock. So, I tried a cheap sensor of Amazon (£25ish) and cleaned the pipe with a bike brake cable and rev the balls of it. Nothing really came out. Warning lights where intermittent for a month or so, then stayed on permanently. Took it to a Renualt specialist back street garage who agreed after speaking to someone at main dealer that pipe and sensor needed replacing. But he didn’t want to do it as it was ‘a pig of a job’ to get to and remove the pipe. In the end, I had to bite the bullet and take it to main stealer! Part number Sensor £142 Pipe £103 Total was £321 plus VAT Took half a day to do. (Along with some other work I had done) So far, 1 week later, no lights returning. Thanks again for the video, I guess I was unlucky but I thought I’d share my story just in case it helps someone.
Thanks for telling us that... i guess sometimes the pipe might be a little to blocked... my light has started flashing again so I'm guessing mine might need some more work very soon!
Great post...dealer replaced sensor and pipe 18 months ago under warranty...failed again this week... I removed the sensor and cleaned out the pipe with a bicycle brake cable....works a treat...I have replaced the hose clips with spring hose clips to speed up the process as this seems to be a common fault as I have only done 14k miles since the last repair.
Update....blocked again.... couldn't clear it with the bicycle brake cable so added a length of tube to the metal pipe and filled it with DPF cleaner...left it to soak over night then attached the brake cable to a cordless drill and slowly drilled through the soot ... emptied a load of DPF cleaner down the pipe and it's cured again...what a crap design .
@@eddbanks1215 what model u got? Ive just acquired a renault master 2013 build...believe i have the same issue..getting emmisions and injection reading on dash....but the sensor is in a prick of a place...not as exposed as on this vid..good luck any tips appreciated
I've seen that people are asking if you have any inclinations that the pipe may be blocked before you get the warning messages on the dash?.. In my experience the van develops a shudder when accelerating (as if the engine is slightly imbalanced) and within a few days the dash messages appear.
I had those problem since van was 6 months old and had ot ever since. The pipe gets clothed every 6 months and so have to clean ot through. Nothing wrong with the sensor. I bet Vauxhall have made a fortune out of this. If the pipe was a bigger diameter I don't think thos would be an issue. No need to change the pipe, just get some sturdy, flexible wire and push ot down the pipe. Don't lose it though!! Your van will throw loads of fault codes once it gets blocked and even go into limp mode. You have been warned.
Just wanted to drop in and say thank you for your video, I stumbled across it while searching for the same fault codes. Removed sensor from my Trafic 3 which has only done 22000 miles and it looked exactly like yours! After ordering one off eBay and cleaning the pipes/changing sensor all fault codes cleared and everything back to normal, if anyone else has problems cleaning the pipe that goes down to the exhaust manifold I found an old bicycle brake cable was perfect, after clearing around 30mm of hard carbon with a drill bit I found it went soft and gooey and the brake cable removed to gooey stuff right down to the exhaust. Thanks again fella! Saved me more than a few bob! I owe you a pint 👍🍺
@@gavalarbellz5019 hi Gavalar, yes any crap will blow into the exhaust, there is still some pressure there but you should be able to blow at least some air into it, the carbon deposits do go very hard and take some clearing, just keep spinning a wire brake cable in there and removing it often to give it a clean, you’ll get there eventually 👍 since I did mine I’ve used 6in1 diesel additive with every fill and tried to avoid supermarket fuel, not had any problems since 👍
I change the sense and then got it regenerated and then it worked perfectly and it was coming up check injections and stop start and anit pollution filler 67 reg vauxhall vivaro 1.6 eco bio 45000 miles
Brilliant video. just cleared the pipe on my 2018 vivaro, it was blocked solid. I was getting check injection and check anti pollution system on the display. re fitted the old sensor which was a bit damaged on the tip but still works ok as warning lights have gone now👍
Good man, I managed to sort the same issue with your advice. The garage couldn’t sort it after 3 days. The clips were a nightmare to get off but apart from that it was straight forward fix. Very much appreciated mate, thanks
@@craigroberts9644 basically had to bend and break them off with a pair of long nose pliers and flat head screwdriver, absolute pain. I replaced them with 2 fuel line jubilee type clips
The same problem in my case sensor replaced but still same issue on the end after this video I've cleaned the tube and looks like it's OK now thanks buddy very helpful video 😃
Great video pal! I got £200 bill last year new sensor and cleaned out the pipe(they wanted 230 for new pipe lol) . Lasted about a year came back on 2 weeks ago I'll give the clean pipe myself now you showed me where it is 👍
@@adamcooper7677 bitch getting that bottom metal clip thing off lol, used 3mm drill bit and some brake cleaner got some shit out twice then 4inc down the pipe and sprayed cleaner again ran the engine 4000 revs put back together still got lights on, I'll give it a drive tomorrow see if it moves it. Update ya then👍👍👍
@@dalemoore11 mine was clogged with soot right near where the pipe is mounted to the manifold. It's way after the little rubber pipe. Whem I ran the engine with no sensor there wasn't even any smoke coming out. I took the whole pipe out (a real bugger to get to, and mine is a dci130 single turbo, not the twin like you) and cleaned it. I then had to erase the fault with diagnosis tool or the fault would stay.
@@gunnermike76 sounds like mine is clogged further down 2 mate, where does the pipe go to? Not sure where I can buy 2nd hand pipe and get garage to fit.
@@gunnermike76 just looking on amazon 3mmx400mm aluminium wire, do you think that could go down pipe bend and move the shit down with some brake cleaner?
Mine was a faulty EGR. Replaced under warranty then the EGR cooler went shortly after it. The tell tale sign of the EGR cooler failing is a whoosing sound under acceleration, like the boy racer cars dump valve. It is a real expensive job.
Thanks for your video,had this problem twice now but been to garage to get it solved ,over £100 each time ,but it's a big but !,how do you no when the engine is regenerating ?
i have the renault version of this van, and its at renault to see if they can find the fault, under warranty, when mine did that the revs died with the engine nearly cutting out, with no power in the engine, then when i turned it off and on it ran as normal, mine has only done 26k miles, i am hoping they sort it this time, good to see the possible cause though.
Just had the same problem today with Renault Trafic 2018 (33,000 miles). I'm going to have a look at the sensor tomorrow, hopefully it's the same easy fix.
renault trafic 2.0 115 2012 i had the same problems, emission fault and eventually check injectors, it would cut out at 2500 rpm and struggle up even gentle inclines, i simply took it for a 10 mile run on dual carriageway, normal revs not revving the tits of it, and eventually it cleared, just lucky i guess. Thanks for the vid, i was getting geared up for this repair and just thought i would try the easy way out.
@@adamcooper7677 Done the pipe clean out today and it was full of black gunk. I didn't change the sensor just clean and reset malfunction light, so far so good. Thanks for putting this up.
Thanks a lot for this upload. Same problem with my Vivaro, though it has only done 20k miles ! The block was so bad i had to use a flexible drill bit adapter and drill out the blockage, absolute nightmare getting it all out. I wonder why this happens and can only assume it is going to get blocked up again. Might be worth while taking the pipe off at service intervals and give it a quick clean to keep it clear. Thanks again.
Hi Glad my little video is of help to you. That is a very good point. I'm not to sure why they block up or how easy it is to even take the pipe off. Main dealers quotes quite a bit to fit the new one
@@adamcooper7677 Yeah the pipe connects to the exhaust manifold, would leave that where it is and just take the rubber pipe at the top off and give it a quick clean with a small pipe brush. I guess if the block was bad enough the whole thing would need to come out. Hope this never happens.
I did mine.. it’s a piece of piss.. I used a brake cable on the end of a drill to clean my pipe out.. didn’t need to change the sensor either. Only cost £4 for the brake cable 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Hi Adam was the symptoms loss of power on slight hill incline, and then all of a sudden you get power back some times more than you expected, because that's happing to my 16 plate bi turbo vivaro 140 brake horse only just started to go like this a few months ago 140.000 on the clock it's doing my head in lol
Hey man nice video ....I'm into this right now .....how did you remove the exhauste pressure sensor? My one does not have a clip do I need to twist? Many thanks in advance
Hi all, I have the same warning lamp showing up but furthermore I have the issue that when speeding up in different gears, there are some interruptions like missing air or missing fuel inbetween (kind of small pushings). The warning sign did actually appear right after these interruptions. These interruptions are continuing and the sign "check anti pollution system" is lighting up every time. Did one of you guys had the same exprience? Just to be sure that I am not having another problem as the one you explain in your video as you only mention the warning sign. Anyway, I am going to try that sensor exchange and hope the warning sign and "pushing" will dissappear.
Great Video, Same problem on my 15 plate Bi Turbo. Will have a go at doing this myself. Does anyone know where I could order some spare rubber pipe so that I can replace that too please?
Hi just wondering, how is this fix holding? Any further warning messages or did this completely fix it? Many thanks for this video, Ive not done much van or car fixing in the past, but Im going to try this I think.
Does the exhaust sensor connect to the dpf? I have a dpf cleaner that you pump through tubes but don’t know which sensor to take off 😂 thanks man good video 🤙🏼
How do you actually take off the valve from the bracket. I've tried with adjustable spanner but don't want to break anything. There is slight play on the bracket, not sure if you just knock it out. Thanks
Great video thanks, i'm out in Europe currently had the fault come on a few days ago😢, is this something that needs sorting ASAP or can it be something i can sort once i get back next week, approximately a 1000miles to drive until home😕
I have same problem on my 2018 vauxhall vivaro diagnos come up with cylinder 3 injector control circuit-open been advice to change the injector should I change it or try this first any suggestion please
Hi adam what was the van running like? I have a similar problem with check injectors message with spanner light that pops up. I had someone look at it they are saying it could be the turbos?
How do you actually remove the sensor? Can’t find any guidance on how this is done and this video doesn’t show either. #update - the pinch clamps on mine are "use once", so had to snip them off. I have replaced the sensor and refitted everything and have used different clamps to reattach the hose to the sensor. Interesting to note that the old sensor had next to no crud inside it (after using a tiny drill bit) and nothing down the pipe in the engine bay. Anyways, the new sensor is in however both the engine management light and spanner light are still lit on the dashboard. do I need to take the van for a run and then it will go out, or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks for posting this. Do you know what code came up from obd? I have 'Check Anti Pollution System' warning and engine light is on - getting code p0470 on obd reader which corresponds to 'Exhaust Pressure Sensor A' so seems like the same thing
Hi Adam having similar problem with my van the pipe you cleared with drill bit should i be able to blow down it? Isit open the other end? I tryed put a small pipe over top off it an blow down it but wasnt able to blow down it was to hard. Is there valve other end or something?
Hi adam very informative video and simple to understand, I've got same lights coming on ,will that sensor do for a 19 plate vivaro? Thanks for posting 👏
Well done Adam! Did you have a link to eBay For me to buy a sensor. Couldn't see it. I have a Renault Trafic 2016 , with all the lockdowns and short journeys, it was suggested that the sensor fault was coming up. Especially if I used supermarket diesel Eventually getting a long run, 100miles. It cleared. Just last week, I changed the pollen filter The spanner and engine light came on with check filter, or injector's. Weird. Removed new filter, and put back in thinking I had installed it incorrectly. Lights still on. Look forwards to hearing from you. Regards 🐼🐼🏴🏴
Hi I have a 2015 Vivaro and it’s just come up on the dash , “ check injection system “ would this be the same sort of thing I’d be looking for , although it’s not BiTurbo ? Cheers Dean
We've had countless problems with the upstream turbo pressure sensors. Mainly the pipes to the manifold. Causing the DPF to block up and fail to re generate. I've just removed and sent off for cleaning a dpf off a 2.0 single turbo traffic. Replaced he turbo also. Horrible job!
Adam you are a top man for posting this video. My 2015 BiTurbo had this fault at 20,000 miles and was fixed under warranty. Its happened again at 45,000 miles. My fault is exactly what you describe, and I have whipped off tge sensor, shoved a long piece of wire down the pipe and pulled out loads of black crud. I also pushed a bicycle brake cable down it aswell. I reconnected it all and went for a blast. Initially, the error was still there, but after a few miles it cleared. Doing videos like this is what helps others with similar problems, so well done. Cheers.
No problem at all. It definitely appears a common problem
It's hard to take the pipe out it's fitted to the manifold need to dismantle few things from the bottom to get eccess to the pipe
Oh man.... Thanks for the detailed steps. I've got the same issue at only 43k. They said that is the EGR and all together will be around £1k to fix. I'll check this sensor today.
Great video, I've got a vivaro got the same problem, need to get one
This is what's good when it comes to UA-cam. Thanks for taking your time to put the video up, I even got a great tip about using a bikes brake cable to get the stubborn blockages clear from the pipe. Many thanks.
You’re a legend mate. I had the same issue at 45k. Put it in for warranty work in and it seemed fine until 75k. Lights came on etc. Just did the fix you did and it’s now back to normal with no dash lights. I hope you read this so you can accept my thank you!!
I'm glad this video was of help to you and so many other people. Common problem for sure!
How did you remove the metal clip from the black rubber pipe connected to the metal tube
@@jimmydraper9209 probably too late now but I actually used a flat head screw drive to unclip it. However, didn’t have the correct tool to re fit it so bought a new hose and hose clipped it. Hope that helps.
PS, fix is still going strong with nothing else coming up. What a result
I had the same messages on the dash. Local garages wouldn’t touch it. Main dealer wanted £100 to diagnose the problem. I gave them the DTC codes but they wouldn’t give out the information 😡
I bought the sensor as recommended here and cleaned the pipe, which was blocked and the check messages have gone. Brilliant! Thanks for the video. Saved me £400
Glad it helped 😀
@@adamcooper7677 was your van down on power when faults were showing?
Fab, just took my sensor off and the bottom bit that sits in the rubber hose had corroded into a mush and blocked the rubber joint hose & top of the metal pipe.... new sensor from eBay and carb cleaner down the metal pipe, and used a cable from a bike brake inner to clean the inside bore.... put back together replaced original clips with stainless jubilee ones 12mm - 9.5mm got rid of fault after clearing codes - took it for a 10-mile blast to regen, which can now happen as orange engine light has gone... sorted!!! cheers Adam :)
Great video. Thanks for putting it out. My blockage was further down the pipe. Beyond my skills to replace the pipe. Persevered with brake cable in a drill. Found that running drill at high speed cleared it. Took a while though. Pipe appears to be about 9-10” in length so that’s how far you need to be able to get a cable in.
Same problem with my 2016 Renault Trafic on 42000 miles. I had Check Injection System , Check Cruise Control, Check Anti Pollution System and code 0470, Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Circuit on my £14 Ebay code reader. I was a bit doubtful about this fix so went the cheapo route of buying an £11 Chinese copy of the sensor off Ebay. Surprise surprise! Code and warning messages all gone! Absolutely delighted. Keep on making the 'boring ' videos. Many thanks for going to the trouble of posting this.
So happy this has helped you to. Maybe you could add an ebay link to the sensor to help other people out. I lost the the link to the one i purchased 😫
Thanks for the video!
It saved me from a trip to the garage. I had the same errors, but luckily enough my sensor whas still good. I cleaned out the pipes and replaced the little rubber hose and now it runs perfect.
Had same message! 2 dpf cleans 4 re gens new dpf sensor still same message, watched this video bought the air vacuum sensor £30 sorted!! Thanks Adam
Thanks mate, I had the same fault yesterday, I just took it off, cleaned it and sprayed carb cleaner down the pipe and it fault went off. I may have to re visit but at least I know where to look. Thanks Dai
is it ok to spray carb cleaner down the pipe I can't seem to move the blockage
Cheers fella.. had this problem with my 2014 vivaro.. garage couldn't work out the code to sort it was going to take it to vaxhall before I found this video.. got a senior on order 🤞 thanks again 👍
Why are garages so useless with diagnostics??
I’ve had this exact problem for over 18 months, countless garages and different solutions to which none have worked. I’ll be trying this first thing tomorrow morning. 🙏
Let me know how you get on 👍
Hi mate,
Great video, I removed mine today but the sensor was surpisingly clean & intact & hardly any gunk came out the hose, I ordered a new sensor last night & will fit anyway to see if my warnings go away, keep up the good work.
going to look at mine tomorrow as having the same issue, looking at the comments you have saved thousands of pounds for people, nice one
Think i might open a just giving account 🤣
@@adamcooper7677 😀
@@adamcooper7677 is there much of a vacuum or blow off from that metal hose
@@johnob1824 it should blow if you rev the engine
I don’t usually take my time to comment on videos, but I do have to thank you for helping me figuring out this exact problem!
Thanks for the help found the small rubber pipe had split on mine happy days a++++ on the video
another good clue to our fault on our van. the check anti-pollution system failure and a check engine light. the car does go short runs often so it can also be a blocked dpf(atleast i think so, but hey im just a carpenter :D).
Tried this out on my 2015 Vivaro with this problem, the pipe was full of crap and so was the sensor. Cleaned the pipe and sensor still no joy so ordered the new sensor and all was good.
Thanks a lot for this video saved so much money not going to the main dealers.
I’ve had three of these vans, two of them have said the same thing, they seem to be a common fault, thanks for sharing this as the Vauxhall garage I went to in Chislehurst was changing all different parts, telling me that it’s because someone is using cheap adblue (they didn’t have a clue). It was an expense to the company I worked for at the time but now I I have my own van so will give this a try 👍🏽
Cheap add blue 😂😂😂
Awesome mate. Common recurring problem. The trouble is, most garages haven't a clue and will try to diagnose by replacing various different parts.
I've heard of bills over £1k!
Thanks Adam the pipe was totally blocked on my vivaro van the pipe was too long and bendy for a drill but used a piece of pushbike cable with end slightly splayed attached to a drill and carb cleaner to clear carbon worked a treat. Now waiting for new sensor so fingers crossed has done the trick. Thanks for your advice
No problem.. might try that myself next time!
Top man
The pipe was blocked solid,used a small drill bit to start with then a length of wire to clean,no parts needed and warning lights all off many thanks💯👍
And average mpg gone up by 10 👍
Came here after i have been told its injector fault ! Surprisingly it was the anti pollution system . I lost trust in all the garages.. thank you for posting this Adam .
Hi. No problem at all. Always good to help others... i know how frustrating it can be!
Just sorted my 2016 renault trafic thanks to this video. I was getting the same message on display , took the sensor off which seemed in good condition , cleaned the pipe with a drill bit and reassembled , hey presto no more lights or messages. Thanks for the help 🙂
Brilliant. This video has helped far more people than i ever expected it to. Must be a common problem for sure!
@@adamcooper7677 I cleared loads out of mine and all I used was a drill bit , carburettor cleaner and a metal kebab skewer 😂
@@neilcarter3621 have to remember that! Ill use that on mine next time 😂
Awesome
It works a treat saveed me some money there pal
Didn't change the sensor just cleaned the pipe. Bit awkward to get a drill bit it as the angle it tight . I used some 2.5mm earth cable .
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Awesome! Glad you sorted it
My 2015 has exactly the samre problem, thanks very much for this video. Saved me a few quid
Thumbs up :) I had a fault on my 1.6dci on a Scenic. The tube was blocked with soot :o Cleared it and all OK now. I also had a quote for 500 euros !!
Yes they don't mind robbing you for what is essentially a simple job
@@adamcooper7677 did you test it having just cleared the pipe? Did you drive any sort of distance? My work van is doing the same and it's driving me insane as it almost starts rolling backwards on the tiniest of hills!!!! My work won't spend any money on it so I need a cheap fix
Cheers
Renualt Trafic 2016 sport crew 75k on clock.
So, I tried a cheap sensor of Amazon (£25ish) and cleaned the pipe with a bike brake cable and rev the balls of it. Nothing really came out. Warning lights where intermittent for a month or so, then stayed on permanently.
Took it to a Renualt specialist back street garage who agreed after speaking to someone at main dealer that pipe and sensor needed replacing. But he didn’t want to do it as it was ‘a pig of a job’ to get to and remove the pipe.
In the end, I had to bite the bullet and take it to main stealer!
Part number Sensor £142
Pipe £103
Total was £321 plus VAT
Took half a day to do. (Along with some other work I had done)
So far, 1 week later, no lights returning.
Thanks again for the video, I guess I was unlucky but I thought I’d share my story just in case it helps someone.
Thanks for telling us that... i guess sometimes the pipe might be a little to blocked... my light has started flashing again so I'm guessing mine might need some more work very soon!
@@adamcooper7677 makes you wonder if in another 50k we’ll be back in the same situation!
Great post...dealer replaced sensor and pipe 18 months ago under warranty...failed again this week... I removed the sensor and cleaned out the pipe with a bicycle brake cable....works a treat...I have replaced the hose clips with spring hose clips to speed up the process as this seems to be a common fault as I have only done 14k miles since the last repair.
Update....blocked again.... couldn't clear it with the bicycle brake cable so added a length of tube to the metal pipe and filled it with DPF cleaner...left it to soak over night then attached the brake cable to a cordless drill and slowly drilled through the soot ... emptied a load of DPF cleaner down the pipe and it's cured again...what a crap design .
@@eddbanks1215 what model u got? Ive just acquired a renault master 2013 build...believe i have the same issue..getting emmisions and injection reading on dash....but the sensor is in a prick of a place...not as exposed as on this vid..good luck any tips appreciated
@@daltropical5236 sorry I'm not familiar with the Master , but if it has the same 1.6l twin turbo engine I imagine this will work
I've seen that people are asking if you have any inclinations that the pipe may be blocked before you get the warning messages on the dash?.. In my experience the van develops a shudder when accelerating (as if the engine is slightly imbalanced) and within a few days the dash messages appear.
I had those problem since van was 6 months old and had ot ever since. The pipe gets clothed every 6 months and so have to clean ot through. Nothing wrong with the sensor. I bet Vauxhall have made a fortune out of this. If the pipe was a bigger diameter I don't think thos would be an issue. No need to change the pipe, just get some sturdy, flexible wire and push ot down the pipe. Don't lose it though!! Your van will throw loads of fault codes once it gets blocked and even go into limp mode. You have been warned.
Just wanted to drop in and say thank you for your video, I stumbled across it while searching for the same fault codes. Removed sensor from my Trafic 3 which has only done 22000 miles and it looked exactly like yours! After ordering one off eBay and cleaning the pipes/changing sensor all fault codes cleared and everything back to normal, if anyone else has problems cleaning the pipe that goes down to the exhaust manifold I found an old bicycle brake cable was perfect, after clearing around 30mm of hard carbon with a drill bit I found it went soft and gooey and the brake cable removed to gooey stuff right down to the exhaust. Thanks again fella! Saved me more than a few bob! I owe you a pint 👍🍺
My pleasure. Really glad this has helped you.
Very satisfying when it all comes together 😀
Invoice will be in the post 😂
Hi jason if you blow down this pipe would it blow clear in to exhaust ? And what sort pressure comes out of it? Think mines blocked
Solid
@@gavalarbellz5019 hi Gavalar, yes any crap will blow into the exhaust, there is still some pressure there but you should be able to blow at least some air into it, the carbon deposits do go very hard and take some clearing, just keep spinning a wire brake cable in there and removing it often to give it a clean, you’ll get there eventually 👍 since I did mine I’ve used 6in1 diesel additive with every fill and tried to avoid supermarket fuel, not had any problems since 👍
How far down isit to the exhaust rougly so ino if the cable going far enough gna try this tomro morning
Cheers for solving this, 15 plate here same issue. Avoid the stealersships at all costs. 👍
My 2016 Trafic has exactly the same problem, Sorted thanks very much for this video. Saved me a few quid
Really glad this was of help
I change the sense and then got it regenerated and then it worked perfectly and it was coming up check injections and stop start and anit pollution filler 67 reg vauxhall vivaro 1.6 eco bio 45000 miles
Could anyone tell me where to get this part from please
Brilliant video. just cleared the pipe on my 2018 vivaro, it was blocked solid. I was getting check injection and check anti pollution system on the display. re fitted the old sensor which was a bit damaged on the tip but still works ok as warning lights have gone now👍
Were you down on power when fault was showing?
@@andywilkie1986 I didn't notice any loss of power
@@TD-if3dr mine is like the turbo has not kicked in and when I'm driving it won't pick up speed as it should like a strange limp mode
@@andywilkie1986 that’s what mines just done , have you had any joy ?
@@jordangiles9401 yes mate split in intercooler pipe
Adam your a life saver thank you very much dude 👍😉😁
Well done Mate for posting this up because i had exactly the same problem with my Bi turbo and you saved me a fortune . . THANK YOU
Was yours down on power when fault?
Good man, I managed to sort the same issue with your advice. The garage couldn’t sort it after 3 days. The clips were a nightmare to get off but apart from that it was straight forward fix. Very much appreciated mate, thanks
How did you get the clips off mate want some advice before I give it a go
@@craigroberts9644 basically had to bend and break them off with a pair of long nose pliers and flat head screwdriver, absolute pain. I replaced them with 2 fuel line jubilee type clips
@@Utdmanutd1 cheers mate
The same problem in my case sensor replaced but still same issue on the end after this video I've cleaned the tube and looks like it's OK now thanks buddy very helpful video 😃
Great video pal! I got £200 bill last year new sensor and cleaned out the pipe(they wanted 230 for new pipe lol) . Lasted about a year came back on 2 weeks ago I'll give the clean pipe myself now you showed me where it is 👍
Excellent news. Let me know how you get on
@@adamcooper7677 bitch getting that bottom metal clip thing off lol, used 3mm drill bit and some brake cleaner got some shit out twice then 4inc down the pipe and sprayed cleaner again ran the engine 4000 revs put back together still got lights on, I'll give it a drive tomorrow see if it moves it. Update ya then👍👍👍
@@dalemoore11 mine was clogged with soot right near where the pipe is mounted to the manifold. It's way after the little rubber pipe. Whem I ran the engine with no sensor there wasn't even any smoke coming out. I took the whole pipe out (a real bugger to get to, and mine is a dci130 single turbo, not the twin like you) and cleaned it. I then had to erase the fault with diagnosis tool or the fault would stay.
@@gunnermike76 sounds like mine is clogged further down 2 mate, where does the pipe go to? Not sure where I can buy 2nd hand pipe and get garage to fit.
@@gunnermike76 just looking on amazon 3mmx400mm aluminium wire, do you think that could go down pipe bend and move the shit down with some brake cleaner?
Mine was a faulty EGR. Replaced under warranty then the EGR cooler went shortly after it. The tell tale sign of the EGR cooler failing is a whoosing sound under acceleration, like the boy racer cars dump valve. It is a real expensive job.
Thanks for this man, just ordered the part will hopefully sort the issue x
Thanks for your video,had this problem twice now but been to garage to get it solved ,over £100 each time ,but it's a big but !,how do you no when the engine is regenerating ?
Nice vid you can poke bowden cable down the pipe to unblock it
i have the renault version of this van, and its at renault to see if they can find the fault, under warranty, when mine did that the revs died with the engine nearly cutting out, with no power in the engine, then when i turned it off and on it ran as normal, mine has only done 26k miles, i am hoping they sort it this time, good to see the possible cause though.
Just had the same problem today with Renault Trafic 2018 (33,000 miles). I'm going to have a look at the sensor tomorrow, hopefully it's the same easy fix.
Hopefully. Let us know how you get on 👍
removed the sensor, cleaned it, (black dirt came off from inside ) but it's the same. I ordered a new one from eBay.
renault trafic 2.0 115 2012 i had the same problems, emission fault and eventually check injectors, it would cut out at 2500 rpm and struggle up even gentle inclines, i simply took it for a 10 mile run on dual carriageway, normal revs not revving the tits of it, and eventually it cleared, just lucky i guess.
Thanks for the vid, i was getting geared up for this repair and just thought i would try the easy way out.
same problem back again 8 mths later, time for spanners
thanks keep posting
Not boring. A lesson in how to save vast amounts of dough !?
Just found your post . Just had the same this morning . Thank you
Cheers for the information, I have a 2014 vivaro and I've just had the same faults come up on the dash. I'll let you know how I get on cheers again
Thanks. Be good to know if it works for you
Thanks for the video. My Gfs Trafic is fault code free again thanks to you. Robert from Sweden
Really happy to help.
@@adamcooper7677 I thought they came with a 4-year warranty, we've had renaults for over 15 years, never had Vauxhall,
I've just found this video as I'm having the same fault message. I'll have a look at that tomorrow.
Let us know how you get on.
@@adamcooper7677
Done the pipe clean out today and it was full of black gunk. I didn't change the sensor just clean and reset malfunction light, so far so good. Thanks for putting this up.
@@marjoboost hi how you clear this pipe?
@@marjoboost how you cleared the pipe?? Mine is blocked at the bottom..
cheers Adam, i just had the same problem, my neighbour gave me a bike brake cable to clear out the pipe.
No problem at all. Did it fix the problem? Thanks.
Adam
@@adamcooper7677 ATM, it seems so only did it today
i didn't change the sensor, just cleared the blockage
@@gregcase1815 ohh good. Lets hope that has done the job then!
I have the same problem so will try tomorrow thanks for the video regardless 👍
Hi there. What's the sensor number so i can finding in internet? Thanks for your video 👍👍👍
Thanks man,
You saved me hundereds of pounds by making this video
Thanks a lot for this upload. Same problem with my Vivaro, though it has only done 20k miles ! The block was so bad i had to use a flexible drill bit adapter and drill out the blockage, absolute nightmare getting it all out. I wonder why this happens and can only assume it is going to get blocked up again. Might be worth while taking the pipe off at service intervals and give it a quick clean to keep it clear. Thanks again.
Hi Glad my little video is of help to you. That is a very good point. I'm not to sure why they block up or how easy it is to even take the pipe off. Main dealers quotes quite a bit to fit the new one
@@adamcooper7677 Yeah the pipe connects to the exhaust manifold, would leave that where it is and just take the rubber pipe at the top off and give it a quick clean with a small pipe brush. I guess if the block was bad enough the whole thing would need to come out. Hope this never happens.
Also the van is driving perfect
Top man I just did what you said and fault light clear straight away cheers buddy 👍👍
Running 2 vivaro nothing but trouble money pits on going with seized injectors at moment living the dream honest good vid though m8
I feel your pain. Had new gearboxes.. new injectors you name it!
Not on this van.. my old vivaro and trafic
I did mine.. it’s a piece of piss.. I used a brake cable on the end of a drill to clean my pipe out.. didn’t need to change the sensor either. Only cost £4 for the brake cable 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thank you so much for this I'm trying it tomorrow..
Thanks for this Adam. Saved me a big bill.
No problem. Glad this was of help
Cleaned mine out and it worked, thanks Adam
i have same issue with check lights. i just ordered the new sensor. I will replaced tomorrow. hopefully it will be fixed. fingers cross
Hi alin did it sort it ?
Could you put up part numbers of the sensor and pipe please amazing video thank you top man
Hi Adam was the symptoms loss of power on slight hill incline, and then all of a sudden you get power back some times more than you expected, because that's happing to my 16 plate bi turbo vivaro 140 brake horse only just started to go like this a few months ago 140.000 on the clock it's doing my head in lol
Definitely giving this a go mate, thanks
Excellent thank you for your video
Hey man nice video ....I'm into this right now .....how did you remove the exhauste pressure sensor? My one does not have a clip do I need to twist? Many thanks in advance
Thanks for this saved me a fortune
Main dealership are a rip off i had the same problem it cost me not even half of what u git quoted glad you kept your money in your pocket
Hi all, I have the same warning lamp showing up but furthermore I have the issue that when speeding up in different gears, there are some interruptions like missing air or missing fuel inbetween (kind of small pushings). The warning sign did actually appear right after these interruptions. These interruptions are continuing and the sign "check anti pollution system" is lighting up every time. Did one of you guys had the same exprience? Just to be sure that I am not having another problem as the one you explain in your video as you only mention the warning sign. Anyway, I am going to try that sensor exchange and hope the warning sign and "pushing" will dissappear.
Hi I am having the same problem did it solve your problem changing the sensor 👍🏼
Does this fault also limit power intermittently?
I have also the emissions fault and an intermittent injection fault … I am wondering if it is same problem !
i have a same problem before, and i used the injection clearer , also can fix it😊
hi adam ,i have vivaro 2015 and i got same sign ,show check injection system , it's does effect the power ?bcz van not getting enough power .
Great Video, Same problem on my 15 plate Bi Turbo. Will have a go at doing this myself. Does anyone know where I could order some spare rubber pipe so that I can replace that too please?
Hi just wondering, how is this fix holding? Any further warning messages or did this completely fix it? Many thanks for this video, Ive not done much van or car fixing in the past, but Im going to try this I think.
I have the same issue, “multi clip comes off easy”? I didn’t find that to be the case 😀
Nice one, thanks for that 👍👍
Does the exhaust sensor connect to the dpf? I have a dpf cleaner that you pump through tubes but don’t know which sensor to take off 😂 thanks man good video 🤙🏼
Thanks for the video and explanation
How do you actually take off the valve from the bracket. I've tried with adjustable spanner but don't want to break anything. There is slight play on the bracket, not sure if you just knock it out. Thanks
Anyone know how to get the clamps off without damaging the pipe?
Thanks.
Great video thanks, i'm out in Europe currently had the fault come on a few days ago😢, is this something that needs sorting ASAP or can it be something i can sort once i get back next week, approximately a 1000miles to drive until home😕
As long as the van isn't going into limp mode im sure it will be fine 👍
I have same problem on my 2018 vauxhall vivaro diagnos come up with cylinder 3 injector control circuit-open been advice to change the injector should I change it or try this first any suggestion please
Hi adam what was the van running like?
I have a similar problem with check injectors message with spanner light that pops up.
I had someone look at it they are saying it could be the turbos?
Does the rubber bit on the bottom need to be removed from the sensor when fitting it?
How do you actually remove the sensor? Can’t find any guidance on how this is done and this video doesn’t show either.
#update - the pinch clamps on mine are "use once", so had to snip them off. I have replaced the sensor and refitted everything and have used different clamps to reattach the hose to the sensor.
Interesting to note that the old sensor had next to no crud inside it (after using a tiny drill bit) and nothing down the pipe in the engine bay.
Anyways, the new sensor is in however both the engine management light and spanner light are still lit on the dashboard. do I need to take the van for a run and then it will go out, or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks for posting this. Do you know what code came up from obd? I have 'Check Anti Pollution System' warning and engine light is on - getting code p0470 on obd reader which corresponds to 'Exhaust Pressure Sensor A' so seems like the same thing
Hi. Honestly I can't remember as this was quite a few years ago now but sounds like the same thing to me
DF002 .. flow regulation adaptive .. Vivaro B 2015 Anyone know which sensor that would be ?
Hi Adam having similar problem with my van the pipe you cleared with drill bit should i be able to blow down it? Isit open the other end? I tryed put a small pipe over top off it an blow down it but wasnt able to blow down it was to hard. Is there valve other end or something?
brilliant stuff thank you
Hi adam very informative video and simple to understand, I've got same lights coming on ,will that sensor do for a 19 plate vivaro? Thanks for posting 👏
Thanks. Not really sure but its worth a go
Well done Adam! Did you have a link to eBay
For me to buy a sensor.
Couldn't see it.
I have a Renault Trafic 2016 , with all the lockdowns and short journeys, it was suggested that the sensor fault was coming up.
Especially if I used supermarket diesel
Eventually getting a long run, 100miles.
It cleared.
Just last week, I changed the pollen filter
The spanner and engine light came on with check filter, or injector's.
Weird.
Removed new filter, and put back in thinking I had installed it incorrectly.
Lights still on.
Look forwards to hearing from you.
Regards
🐼🐼🏴🏴
Hi I have a 2015 Vivaro and it’s just come up on the dash , “ check injection system “ would this be the same sort of thing I’d be looking for , although it’s not BiTurbo ? Cheers Dean
We've had countless problems with the upstream turbo pressure sensors. Mainly the pipes to the manifold. Causing the DPF to block up and fail to re generate. I've just removed and sent off for cleaning a dpf off a 2.0 single turbo traffic. Replaced he turbo also. Horrible job!