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FAULTS
Your car should not be affected by faults likely to keep it off the road for long if you have followed the Renault Servicing
Programme regularly.
The following troubleshooting tips will enable you to get going again quickly, even if only temporarily. For reasons of
safety you should always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as you can.
When you operate the starter CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response, the indicator
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not operate.
Battery lead disconnected or
terminals oxidised.
Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Change battery.
• Indicator lights dim and starter
turns very slowly.
Battery terminals not tight.
Terminals oxidised.
Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp weather or after washing.
Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.
Faulty carburation (bubbles of
vaporised fuel in circuit).
Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.