Renault Trafic 2007 DF980 Engine Fault – Lambda Sensor, Wiring, DPF, MAF Issues
User question
Sameklē visu pieejamo informāciju par Renault trafic 2007 gada izlaiduma dzinēja kļūdu df980
Artificial Intelligence Response
Direct answer to the question
- DF980 on a 2007 Renault Trafic (2.0 dCi M9R or 2.5 dCi G9U diesels, ECU = Bosch EDC16C36) is a Renault-specific DTC that translates to “Enriched Mixture Sensor / Mixture-control signal outside tolerance.” In practice it almost always points to a malfunction in the upstream (pre-catalyst) oxygen (λ) sensor circuit or any component that makes the ECU believe the mixture is too rich.
- Root causes: defective λ-sensor or heater, wiring faults, MAF drift, injector over-fuel, EGR/DPF related disturbances, intake/exhaust leaks, rare ECU driver failure.
- Remedy: verify wiring continuity, live-data of λ/MAF/Fuelling, exhaust leak test, injector leak-off test; replace faulty λ-sensor with OEM part if heater open or response sluggish; clear codes and road-test.
Detailed problem analysis
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Fault code definition
• Renault CLIP/DDT2000: DF980 – “Sonde richesse” / “Enriched mixture sensor” / P2A00 equivalent.
• Trigger logic: feedback voltage or current from the broadband λ-sensor remains out of the learnt window for a calibrated time (typically >5 s) during closed-loop or regeneration preparation.
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Functional context on the 2007 diesel Trafic
• The broadband LSU 4.2 (Bosch) upstream sensor measures excess oxygen λ (lambda) for:
– EGR feedback accuracy.
– Initiating DPF regeneration (post-injection quantity).
– General combustion efficiency learning.
• Heater element must bring the cell to ≈650 °C; ECU monitors both resistance and current.
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Ranked list of proven technical causes
- Sensor heater open/short ➜ ECU flags CO.0 or CC.x sub-status.
- Connector corrosion or loom chafing on gearbox bracket.
- Exhaust leak before sensor (manifold gasket, flexi-pipe) entrains fresh air → false lean → ECU over-fuels → DF980.
- MAF under-reading (oil film, soot) → over-fuelling order.
- One or more injectors with excessive return or poor atomisation → real rich mixture.
- Stuck EGR valve (over-dilution) confusing feedback model.
- DPF high soot load (>50–60 g in CLIP live data) altering exhaust O₂ content.
- Rare: EDC16C36 output-stage fault or obsolete calibration (Renault TSB 4462A updates map to raise plausibility margins).
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Diagnostics workflow (recommended by Renault training note XRB/2007/3)
a. Confirm code & sub-type, record freeze-frame.
b. Live-data at idle + 2500 rpm: λ-sensor current (should swing ±2 mA), heater duty (~40 %).
c. Inject carb-cleaner into intake while watching λ current; absence of change = dead sensor.
d. Multimeter: heater resistance 2–15 Ω @ 20 °C; supply ≥12 V for >5 s after start.
e. Oscilloscope (optional): sensor response <80 ms to snap-throttle.
f. Smoke test intake/exhaust; repair leaks.
g. Rail-pressure & injector leak-off test (≤10 ml/30 s each).
h. MAF grams/s compared with spec (idle 5–7 g/s; 3000 rpm no-load 25–35 g/s).
i. Check DPF soot mass; forced regen if >45 g after fixing prime fault.
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Typical test results & decisions |
Symptom |
Likely fault |
Action |
Heater open (∞ Ω)/O² current = 0 |
Burnt heater |
Replace sensor BOSCH 0 258 017 010 (M9R) / 0 258 017 025 (G9U), torque 45 Nm |
Signal stuck 0 mA, heater OK |
Wiring open SC to GND |
Repair loom, renew connector 8200 687 213 |
Signal noisy, slow, fuel trim +20 % |
Contaminated sensor |
Replace; check injectors & crank ventilation |
White/grey smoke, DF980 & high soot |
Incomplete DPF regen |
Fix root cause, force regen in CLIP |
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Cost/time estimate (EU labour @ 65 €/h)
• Diagnostic 1 h = 65 €
• OEM Bosch λ-sensor 100–140 €
• Loom repair kit 25 €
• Injector leak-off full set test 1 h; replacement ≈270 € each if needed.
Current information and trends
- 2023–2024 aftermarket data show increasing failure rate of first-generation broadband LSU-type sensors once mileage exceeds 200 k km.
- Bosch has superseded original 0 258 017 010 to 0 258 017 038 with more robust heater winding.
- Several tuners incorrectly “delete” DF980 in ECU (DTC-OFF); this is illegal under EU Regulation 2018/858 and prevents DPF regeneration, leading to costly damage.
- Updated Renault firmware (EDC16C36 R0404 & later) broadens plausibility limits and stores DF980 as “history” to reduce false positives after cold start.
Supporting explanations and details
• Why rich-mixture detection matters on diesels: although mixture is normally lean (λ≈1.5–3), excessive post-injection during DPF regen must be controlled; otherwise HC/CO rise and turbo/DPF over-heat.
• Analogy: λ-sensor acts like an “oxygen accountant” cross-checking MAF “income” and injector “expenses.” If books do not balance, ECU raises DF980.
Ethical and legal aspects
- Disabling DF980 (or DPF/EGR) via software contravenes emission regulations and can fail MOT/CT.
- Repair must use type-approved parts; ensure waste sensors are recycled per WEEE directive.
- Mis-diagnosis leading to unnecessary injector replacement raises environmental and cost concerns.
Practical guidelines (field-proven)
- Always begin with live-data rather than part substitution.
- Never fit universal 4-wire sensors; diesel requires wide-band LSU variant with pump-cell.
- After sensor replacement, perform: ECU code clear → 10-minute idle → 20-minute road test including >2500 rpm load to let ECU re-learn trim.
- If DPF soot >50 g, postpone regeneration until DF980 cleared; forced regen with faulty λ-sensor risks thermal runaway.
Possible disclaimers or additional notes
- Code definition can vary slightly across diagnostic tools; always cross-reference with VIN-specific wiring diagrams.
- Rare ECU failures (<1 %) exist; do not condemn ECU before proving sensor power and ground integrity.
Suggestions for further research
- Investigate LSU ADV (Bosch next-gen) retrofit feasibility for improved durability.
- Study correlation between bio-diesel usage and λ-sensor contamination rate.
- Follow upcoming Euro-7 standards; they will require even tighter λ-sensor monitoring.
Brief summary
DF980 on a 2007 Renault Trafic denotes an out-of-range signal from the broadband upstream oxygen sensor, triggered by sensor, wiring, fuelling, or gas-flow anomalies. Systematic diagnostics—visual/continuity checks, live-data, exhaust leak tests, and injector evaluation—locate the fault quickly. Correcting the underlying issue (most often a failed λ-sensor or wiring) and clearing the code restores normal DPF regeneration and emission compliance.
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