This 2019 Peugeot Partner 2.0D, worked on in Illogan near Redruth, is a textbook example of the AdBlue issues we see week in, week out at Kernowsport. The van arrived with the familiar AdBlue countdown warning and the looming threat of a no-start condition—a situation that quickly turns from an inconvenience into a serious problem when the vehicle is needed for work. Why Peugeot Partner AdBlue Systems Fail Unfortunately, local main dealers are often reluctant to help with these faults and will usually recommend replacing major components such as: It’s not uncommon for quotes to land in the £2,000–£3,000 range, with no real guarantee the issue won’t return. The reality is that AdBlue is an unpleasant, corrosive substance that crystallises easily. Once it starts to build up around sensors and injectors, repeated failures are almost inevitable. The Stellantis platform (Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall) is particularly prone to this, and most will suffer problems at some point in their life. A Proven AdBlue Solution from Kernowsport The good news is that Kernowsport has the experience, specialist tools, and software knowledge to resolve these issues quickly and reliably. In this case, we were able to: Most of the vehicles we see like this

At Kernowsport, we’re often asked to work on vehicles that other tuners simply won’t touch—and the Isuzu Grafter N35 is a perfect example. We were proud to be one of the first specialists in the UK to successfully carry out an AdBlue delete on the Grafter N35 LCV, and it’s fair to say this platform did not give up its secrets easily. Why the Isuzu Grafter N35 Is So Challenging Unlike most light commercial vehicles, the Grafter N35 runs two separate ECUs: Both units must be modified for a successful AdBlue solution—and crucially, both ECUs must be physically removed from the vehicle. The engine ECU is particularly awkward, buried deep beneath the cab and secured with security bolts, making access time-consuming.The AdBlue ECU isn’t quite as bad, but Isuzu didn’t make life easy there either, protecting it with a steel anti-tamper plate. The very first Grafter we completed took nearly two full days, as we had to reverse-engineer the system and develop a reliable solution from scratch. Vehicle Off the Road for a Month This particular Grafter had been off the road for over a month, completely unable to start due to AdBlue system faults. For a working vehicle, especially

The first job this Saturday morning took us to Perranwell Station near Penryn, working on a 2019 Citroën Berlingo 1.6 diesel that had developed the all-too-familiar AdBlue countdown. Jobs like this are very much bread and butter for Kernowsport. We typically carry out several AdBlue solutions each week on Berlingos, Vivaros, Experts, and related Stellantis models—most commonly with the 1.5 diesel, although this example was the earlier 1.6 variant. Specialist Tools for Faster AdBlue Repairs Because these vehicles are so common, we’ve invested in specialist ECU leads that allow us to connect directly to the ECU under the bonnet, without removing it from the vehicle. This significantly reduces labour time and means we can complete the job cleanly, safely, and efficiently on site, whether that’s at home, work, or roadside. It’s one of the many reasons customers across Cornwall choose Kernowsport for mobile ECU and AdBlue solutions. Why the Berlingo Takes a Little Patience The Citroën Berlingo has one small quirk that makes it slightly more frustrating than some other models:it’s fitted with an immobiliser delay. After writing the ECU, we must wait a full 20 minutes before the AdBlue system can be reset and the vehicle restarted. If the

Today’s job was unusual for a couple of reasons. First, our “customer” wasn’t the van’s owner—it was a garage in Liverpool. They had sold a Vauxhall Vivaro Life LWB to a gentleman in Bodmin, and when the vehicle developed an issue under warranty, they contacted Kernowsport to handle the local repair. Within an hour, we were on-site in Bodmin, ready to get the problem sorted. A Rare Vivaro Life – Sourced from Liverpool! The new owner told us he wanted this exact long-wheelbase Vivaro Life model, but couldn’t find one anywhere in the South West.So he travelled all the way to Liverpool to pick it up. Unfortunately, within a week the van began showing an AdBlue countdown—a common problem on this generation of Vivaro, especially around 2019. The base vehicle underneath is actually a 2.0D Vivaro van, which shares many components with the wider Stellantis range. Good News – The 2.0D Can Be Fixed via OBD Most Vivaro AdBlue jobs we see involve the 1.5D engine, which requires ECU removal—a more time-consuming process. But this one was the 2.0D, meaning we could complete the work directly through the OBD port, saving a huge amount of time and avoiding unnecessary dismantling.

Today’s job took us up to Bodmin—right in the middle of storm Bran, which made for an interesting day of mobile tuning. Not the ideal time to work outside, but when a customer’s van is facing a no-start AdBlue countdown, we know time is critical. This Peugeot Partner 1.6D belonged to a tradesman who simply couldn’t afford downtime. With the AdBlue system threatening to immobilise the vehicle completely, we headed out immediately to get him back on the road. Peugeot Partner: Our Most Common AdBlue Delete Request Here at Kernowsport, the Peugeot Partner is probably the number one van we get called out to for AdBlue deletes.Interestingly, the 1.6D version is less common—it’s normally the 1.5D or 2.0D engines that cause the most grief. But regardless of engine size, these vans are vital workhorses for tradespeople across Cornwall, and keeping them running is exactly why our mobile service exists. Stormy Weather, Soaked Vans, and a Surprisingly Smooth OBD Job The weather today was something else—sideways rain, gale-force gusts, and even the inside of our van ended up soaked, which is a rare sight. Usually, it’s warm and dry in there even on the worst Cornish days! Fortunately: Had the battery

We’ll be honest—there was a time when we weren’t big fans of the little 1.5D Stellantis vans (Vauxhall Combo, Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner).But after working on so many variations of them at KernowSport, we’re starting to really enjoy these jobs! This week we were called out to Rock, just outside Wadebridge, to sort out an AdBlue countdown on a Vauxhall Combo 1.5D. These vans are everywhere in Cornwall, and the AdBlue system on this platform is notorious for causing issues. Why These Vans Are Much Faster for Us Now After seeing a huge number of these vans come through our hands, we invested in specialist ECU cables designed specifically for the Stellantis platform. And honestly?It has transformed how we work on them. Before: Now: This makes the process not only quicker, but also safer and far more efficient for the customer. A Faster Fix for the Rock & Wadebridge Area Using our upgraded setup, we quickly resolved the AdBlue countdown and confirmed everything was functioning as it should.This was actually the third Stellantis van we’ve done this week alone, so they’re rapidly moving onto our “favourites” list! If you run a fleet of Combo, Partner, Berlingo or Proace vans in