Renault
Renault is a French company that manufactures vans, cars, autorail vehicles, tractors and trucks. With its alliance with Nissan, Renault is the third biggest automaker in the world with Europe as its major market.
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Most shaft gaiters are available in a two part kit. The two halves are placed around the shaft and then glued together. I was...
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Tape over the splines on the inner end of the driveshaft, then carefully slide the outer gaiter onto the shaft. pack the joints...
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you have to remove the rear lights then with a small screwdriver prise the clip off then just pull strut off
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When engine temperature climbs near to 100C this light turns on. But this is a late response to alert you that your engine can...
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not sure but if not do you want to sell it?
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5w - 40 fully synth is the best oil to use
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set it at o
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If you cant find them, why dont you take the spark plug out and put a screw driver in either the first or forth spark plug hole...
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The additional fuse box is fitted to the near side inner wing panel .There is a large black plastic cover fitted. There are...
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Hi, the grinding noise coming from the rear brakes is either the shoes have worn out & are down to the metal, or the drums...
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AnswerFaulty TDC Sensor, All it will need is cleaning.Take it out clean the tip of the sensor so it is clean and shiny again,...
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on my old 1.2 clio the battery light came on as there was fault with the alternator and it needed replacing. As far as i know the...
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hey it is on the passenger side of the dash if you open the door you will see it, if not on the passenger could be on the drivers...
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Remove filler cap from engine bay under car on sunp of engine there will be a square bolt, this needs to be removed (tool can be...
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to reset the FOB you get in the car, shut the doors. Then hold the cetral locking lock all button down until the doors lock and...
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The flasher unit is a small box that works yr indicators. Usually found under the stering columm.
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with diffuculty and lots of time and money, normally not worth it
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You need a Pog Drift. These are made in France by a small family run business and they all have heart problems. Once they're...
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Remove the strap across the back of the light in the boot. Then unscrew the bolt at the top (with hands as it has a moulded...
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No, the timing belt is under a cover and you'll probably never see it unless you remove a lot of peripheral covers and other...
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Assuming there is 8 wires in existing Renault wiring iso speaker plug at back of radio, the two outer wires at each end of plug...
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Just had to have mine done. Parts are only around £150 (new gasket and restraining bolts) but the book says says 7.5hrs labour -...
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Look inside the boot and lift the carpet right by the back panel, you should see a small round screw which the end of your jack...
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red is positive and black is neutral...if the wires are red and black.
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I could be in error, I know I was once, so it could happen again, but it seems that, way back, when the US of A first began...
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2 possibles: 1:The engine was not timed correctly when the timing belt was replaced 2: An ignition lead left disconnected when...
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AnswerCheck battery connections, i find a lot of corrosion on Renault battery connections. Remove both terminals and prise off...
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the relay should be next to the battery right underneath the windscreen. it is connected to one of the vipers
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when changing the water pump it is also adviseable to change the timing belt as well.
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The red cap should be plastic or rubber and should be able to be removed. The red cap is a plastic screw top, unscrew it...
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Take off the plastic black bit covering the light under the bonnet, remove the cover in the wheel arch, unscrew the cover at the...
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AnswerA few auto dealerships are putting their own drain plug in cars so that people HAVE to take them to the dealer and pay high...
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AnswerYou try eBay or another online auction place? Instead of a spare key can you use a keyless entry....
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Not definitive but; this happened to my wife's 1999 Megane 1.4. It damaged six valves - total repair cost over £500. If you...
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ignition switchThe TDC Sensor is probably dirty, remove it and give the tip a clean, also the connecter.
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this happened on my 1999 clio and found it was the key, i used the spare one and it worked straight away, if not then you have to...
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Because battery was disconnected.Im not an expert but most keys systems work by the car and key in synchronization. The norm to...
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In order to reset the service light you need to have either a stand-alone OBD II or an OBD interface for a PC/laptop and suitable...
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The kangoo has a safety feature built in that locks the n/s sliding door when the petrol cap is removed, otherwise the door...
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AnswerIt will overheat if tere is no water in the cooling system. If there is no water in the cooling system you'll need to find...
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The sequence is 1 3 4 2
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it is not the hazard system, but comes from the speedo cable which is routed behind the dashboard thus making it sound like the...
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you need anti freeze. this also stops the water from boiling over (will not allow water to turn to steam when heated or freeze in...
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loosen the wheel nuts and jack up the car ( use axle stands if available ). remove the wheel, Use a 22mm socket to remove the...
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Wouldnt have thought the track rod end would have done that unless it was WAY out of tracking. It sounds more like a CV joint...
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Answerthe fob may need recoding to the vehicle, if you still have the second fob then point and operate this fob at the receiver...
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remove screw from keyfob near stem, then prise apart. If the fob is not working check the solder joints around the buttons. Hope...
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Possibly Run engine to normal operating temperature - shut off Pull dipstick and let some of the fluid drop on a hot part of...
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You do this by locking the car with the remote, leave it a few seconds then re-open and start the car after the red light has...
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Mine weren't quite seized but locking up when cold and squeaking. This was the brake cylinders sticking and not closing up...
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Renault is a French automaker producing cars and vans. Its headquarters are still located in France. Renault cars and vans are...
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you can see it on fuse box beside the driver door
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The average speed for most residential areas is 60km/h (37mph), in some areas it can be 40km/h (24mph). The average speed on the...
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Sounds similar to the problem on my son's '97 Clio. The garage diagnosed noisy driveshafts at the recent MOT. Surprisingly this...
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According to the garage that foxed mine you have 3 attempts!
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That's a strong possibility. It could also be a plugged radiator or even a faulty water pump or low coolant level.
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Under passenger side dashboard - two thumb turns hold the cover up.
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Did you replace the race? Did you fully pack the wheel bearings with the proper lube? Did you torque them correctly? I suspect...
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brakes create heat when used, this heat is disipated through the metal of the brakes, suspension and wheels
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The key is faulty or the immobilizer will not accept the code. remove the battery for 30 mins to allow the system to reset.
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The recommended tire pressure on the front wheels is 2.2 bar (31 psi) and on the back wheels is 2.0 bar (28 psi).
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This is a common problem with the modern automatics ,they are mostly cable operated . Its a simple thing to adjust the cable...
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AnswerDepends on what Renault it is, there are lots of models with different methods. Scenic has battery under drivers seat(gel...
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Depends on the model - for diesels its every 72000 miles but I'd recommend changing it at 54000 as I've heard some horror stories...
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You can purchase air con aerosols to clean out the air vents in your car. Very easy to do. halfords, motorworld etc etc do them....
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Diconnect the batttery and it wont matter. Car should be started once a month and idled through the gears if it is an automatic...
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A compression test will verify if the head gasket if blown or not, the majority of the time.
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It can strip the bolts, warp the head, cause the bolts to fail when the engine heats up... that's pretty much it.
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I had same problem for nearly a year then looked on internet and the TDC sensor came up on lots of forums. There is a diagram...
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In THIS country (USA) it is illegal to distribute brake or suspension parts that are inferior in quality to the original...
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I've been told by a Renault machanic that this problem is caused by a control unit behind the interior fuse box known among...
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NO.
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yes ! bent valves after market parts will cost about 70pound
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When you turn on the ignition the service indicator lights up, then press the reset button in the instrument until the mileage...
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might beit could be the fuse the bulb or the switch on the door without knowing what is wrong that's all i can help you with.
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Almost definately. I had the radio cassette in my wifes 02 Clio replaced by a Renault CD player and it worked with the steering...
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THIS SYMBOL MEANS THERE IS AN ERROR IN YOUR ENGINE, AND THERE FOR IT IS INDICATING THAT YOU TAKE IT TOO YOUR NEAREST RENAULT...
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Description The key fob splits into 2 parts with a sliding action There may be an arrow embossed on one side of the key fob...
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Yeah, you've definitely broken more than just the belt. Probably bent a few valves at the least.Sorry!
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When the cooling water leaks outside you can somehow survive by refilling it oftem, but when it leaks into motor oil or into the...
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The belt is quite easy to change on the master van, mine is the 2.2 diesel. you are supposed to have a special tool to raise the...
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I have absolutely no idea
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IF YOU LOOK THERE IS A BOLT THAT HOLDS EACH ONE DOWN UNDO THIS
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the new key has to be programed by the dealer
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Tyre pressures for all Renault 5's except the GT turbo are 29psi on the front and 32 on the rear
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Hi, The code you need to enter is a four digit code lets sayfrexample 2222. you enter the code as follows using the numbered...
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Get a long reach plug tool from a good retailer approx £5.00remove ht lead (just pull ) from top of each plug one at a...
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Its eather a head gasket or a cracked head if your doing it yourself when you get the head off to change the head gasket take the...
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