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FAULTS (continued)
The starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Difficulty starting the engine in
humid weather or after washing
Poor ignition: moisture in the ignition
system.
Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
• Difficulty starting the engine when
warm
Faulty carburation (vapour bubbles in
the circuit).
Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
On the road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.
Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
• Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.
Check tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by a
RENAULT Dealer.
• Coolant boiling in the expansion
bottle.
Mechanical fault: cylinder head
gasket blown, faulty coolant pump.
Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise
contact a RENAULT Dealer.