P0087 on Renault
Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
P0087 on Renault vehicles indicates fuel rail/system pressure - too low. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Renault model — most commonly on Clio. This code means the fuel rail or fuel system pressure has dropped below the level the engine's computer expects. The computer monitors a fuel pressure sensor and has seen pressure fall too low, meaning the engine isn't getting enough fuel — especially noticeable under acceleration or load. This is most common on direct-injection and diesel systems that run very high pressures. Symptoms include hard starting, stalling, hesitation, lack of power, and possible limp mode. Typical repair costs on Renault range from $350 to $4,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0087
- •Clogged or dirty fuel filter
- •Weak or failing fuel pump (lift pump or high-pressure pump)
- •Faulty fuel pressure regulator or control valve
- •Restricted or leaking fuel lines
- •Faulty fuel pressure sensor
- •Air in the fuel system or running low on fuel
- •Worn high-pressure pump (direct injection/diesel)
P0087 on Renault by Model
Renault Clio(1 issue)
- 1.5 dCi (K9K) Fuel Injector and Injection Pump Failure2005-2012
The 1.5 dCi K9K diesel suffers well-documented fuel injector failures, often triggered by injection pump wear or fuel contamination that sends metal debris through the common-rail system into the injectors. Honest John documented a 2007 Clio 1.5 dCi whose injection pump broke up and sent shards into the injectors, with a repair quote of over £3,600 plus VAT. Owners report sequential injector failures, 'injection fault' dash warnings, power loss, and no-start conditions; once the rail is contaminated, the pump, rail, and all four injectors typically need replacing together.
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What does P0087 mean on Renault?▼
P0087 stands for "Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low." This code means the fuel rail or fuel system pressure has dropped below the level the engine's computer expects. The computer monitors a fuel pressure sensor and has seen pressure fall too low, meaning the engine isn't getting enough fuel — especially noticeable under acceleration or load. This is most common on direct-injection and diesel systems that run very high pressures. Symptoms include hard starting, stalling, hesitation, lack of power, and possible limp mode. On Renault specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0087 on Renault vehicles?▼
Common causes on Renault: Clogged or dirty fuel filter, Weak or failing fuel pump (lift pump or high-pressure pump), Faulty fuel pressure regulator or control valve, Restricted or leaking fuel lines, Faulty fuel pressure sensor. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0087 on a Renault?▼
Repair costs on Renault range from $350 to $4,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Renault models have P0087 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0087 on 1 Renault model: Clio.