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As a present for my 40th I got my brother's old car that he's had for about 15 years; a 1969 Renault 16 TL, allegedly with a TS engine. It's been off the road since 2015 and doesn't have a spark. The plan is to have this as a project for me and my 9 year old, with the goal of getting it through its final safety inspection. (I live in Sweden where...

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One year ago i bought a laguna mk1 ph1 with the volvo 2.0 16v engine. Sadly 50km after i rebuild my whole suspension and brakes, the engine broke down.
Im experienced mechanic, so with great luck i found laguna initiale paris and took the engine with the whole equipment. I've just finished the maintenance and im about to put in on the...

The forward, backward motion on my Renault Grand Scenic 3 only sometimes works and when it does is quite sluggish. When the switch is slid backwards or forwards it mostly makes a clicking sound as it tries to but doesn't move.
Any help on finding a solution would be greatly appreciated.
At the moment I keep the seat quite forward to my wife can...

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Renault fluence 2.0L petrol (2011) with 165,000km.
A week ago, shows ABS fault, with OBD scanner check indicating on ABS computer - code U0121. Resetting the code didn’t work, it keep requiring with car startup. All fuses are OK. A mechanic changed the ABS module with exact same part number from another vehicle.
Now the car only shows...

Hi, just joined the forum.
Recently purchased a 2017 Koleos Signature Nav. Going from a convertible to this, still getting used to the size.

The spec level is very decent and quite impressed so far.

Anyway, a couple of minor things

The electric wing mirrors are very slow in folding in and out and sometimes don't make it all the way. Sometimes...

Afternoon, yesterday after using the the rear child lock switch I got the CHECK CHILD SAFETY DEVICE & the spanner light. What's odd is that when I press the button it does what it's supposed to do, the doors won't open from the inside & the windows lock & then if it's pressed again the rear doors & windows work fine. So why am I getting this...

Can anyone help with a wiring problem please.
On a Lucas epic pump I found some bare wires hidden inside the sleeving, would these cause the pump to only supply a low pressure at the injectors or do I have a mechanical problem also. It’s the blue and the brown wires that appear to go to a solenoid between the pump and the engine also.

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Has anyone on here replaced a timing chain on a Renault 1.6 Diesel the R9M engine. I have a few questions regarding timing tools and setting it to TDC.

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As the title says, I can’t find out how to access the motor.

The wipers are blowing fuses as soon as the ignition is turned on and I hope that it might be a corroded contact on the motor.

Also, is there a relay for the wipers in the car or in the engine compartment box? Then maybe this can be a culprit as well or the cause?

Sorry...

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Radio player in my laguna start falling a part and I can't change anything, all bottoms in it, and in remote stopped working, so I bought other radio on ebay, but it is a different model, and all connections seems to be different. I was looking on ebay for adapters but I cant ind, has anyone any advice where to look for it?
Old Radio:...

Thanks for all your previous replies but it still wont start.
2001 kangoo D55 with 1.9 DTI engine lucas epic pump.
new fuel filter.
all relays checked and fuses next to battery
all wiring checked for damage, terminals all clean .
current flow checked with noid tester
stripped pump so i could see the stop plunger moving
bled fuel lines dozens of...

It's actually a Vivaro but let's not get wrapped up in that!

I replaced the starter motor in my daughter's 2.0CDt over the weekend using the remove front end method rather than from underneath as I didn't have a ramp.

As I reached the end of the work I found that there was connector left over. It comes out of the loom going to the left hand...

Would anyone know if the boot catch motor has a fuse, not the boot latch, it is the catch, took it to Manchester Airport left it two weeks came back to it and got a roof warning sign on dash instantly, the latch is working ok, as is the button on the boot lid, but it is not pulling the lid down now and the catch is at its bottom position when the...

Have the fault code P1070 but cant find the MAP sensor. Must be on the inlet manifold before the turbo but where?
TIA

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I am a writer, and I am planning on writing something featuring a Renault Juvaquatre. I just need some information about them to complete my research. I need to know if Juvaquatre's were ever made in right hand drive. If so, what markets would they have been sold in. If there are any resources French or English, I would love to know. I...

RX4 went in for CT the other day (french MOT) and was failed on the 2 rear tyres. Ordered 2 more, and when I went to the garage the mechanic (a proper mechanic not some unbarbered youth that fits tyres) said that it was advisable to replace all 4 tyres at the same time, to avoid potential problems with the gearbox / transmission.
I had never heard...

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I have a bit of a head scratcher. I've got a 2016 Renault Master Ambulance which show Low Battery approx 30 seconds after starting. Both the chassis battery and Aux battery are good and charging from the alternator. The alternator has been tested and replaced (although not a genuine Renault unit, it's a Lucas 180A one).
One thing that...

Hi group! I am a new owner of a 2010 grand scenic 1.9dci and was just wondering if there’s any hardcore DCI owners out there that have come across any known issues with this engine? Mine is specifically a NON DPF version and 130bhp manual gearbox.

I have the airbag of my Dokker which stays constantly on. the Diagnostic tools can't communicate with the box I replaced it last but it's the same. I need your advice

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I'm having trouble with my old Renault Master (1987).
I need to change the inner tie rods.

Problem is, my steering rack needs a female joint like this one :

The official reference has a male end and so, it does not fit.
I have no idea why the steering rack was replaced with this model, neither which model it is exactly.

Either I find...

I have a carminat radio/cd/GPS.
I have been trying to connect with a auxiliary cable. I have followed instructions on YouTube but when it states to go to EXPERT then scroll to Update then aux then on/off. It goes directly back to the radio. Concequently I cannot connect to my phone.

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So my Renault Clio from 2019, 0,9 tce engine, is on its third set of discs and pads. (done 69.000 miles)

When I got my second set of disc and pad on at 33000 miles, this thing started happening where the brakes would ROAR when you applied them

(pressing the brake , it goes WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAARRR)

Mostly with normal, soft braking - if...

My son has a 2005 Twingo 1.2 with a Quickshift gearbox.

Over the past little while I have been trying to diagnose why it has been losing ATF fluid out of the quickshift system.

Today I discovered that what is happening is the pressure in the system is being forced back into the reservoir after the car is turned off.

This is forcing the fluid...

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I have a early MK3 Megane, if you cast your eyes down toward the gear stick you will see a small panel in the lower dash, as it is an early one it only has AV ports in it behind that useless flap, does anyone know of a kit that can be purchased to convert these ports to an SD card reader, the later models have a usb connection in there, mine...

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My wifes Renault scenic 1,9 DCI year 2008 is very slow at low speed, bad acceleration.
After nearly 1800 rpm the turbo kicks in and manifold pressure increases to up to 35 psi.
I have checked the vacum pipes for the waste gate.
I have replaced the MAP sensor and the pressure regulator valve for the wastegate.
The MAF reads 13-50 g/sec at...

The wipers stopped working and maybe the fault is in the UPC, because it does not give power to the wiper motor. I decided to take the UPC out on the table to check it but how do you take the white box out off the black cover without breaking anything?

I need to replace the A/C condenser on our Clio 4 BUT having a quick look it's looking like a HUGE job possibly requiring the front bumper etc being removed.

I have a replacement rad already just need some advice swapping them over please.

I did our previous car(Citroen) and that was easy and straight forward.

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I am faceing this problem on Renault Trafic 1.6 d 2016 92kw .
Alternator charging 14.8V battery ok and keep showing error ''Electric failure DANGER'' on dashboard
Car works fine.Anybody can give me a solution ?Even to make it disapear for good will be ok.Is annoying
Thank you!

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As you can see I’m new to the forum and just about competent with Morris Minor technology. Last year I bought a 2002 Kangoo 1.9D with 250000 kilometres on the clock which ran perfectly for 3 months, then the engine management light, the preheat light, began to appear after the first attempt to start, after starting a few times it disappeared...

Hi guys. I bought this car: VX60KNM last week, but for some reason, Hastings can't find it in their database. They have asked me for the exact model of it, but I don't know the exact model and Google hasn't really helped in my hunt to identify it. So, how can I find the exact model of this Renault Grand Scenic?

Cheers!

Hi all. I've seen the most lovely Renault laguna initiale on a 10 plate. Really nice inside and out. Going at a great price as the electronic handbrake is showing on the dash as faulty. Should I walk away? What costs would o be looking at to fix and would it need to go to a specialist to fix it,? Cheers, Dean

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Just used and worked on our 2013 Clio with Media Nav

For some reason recently everytime I put my foot on the break pedal the rear wiper moves slowly when it is switched of at the control stalk. It then stops if I lift my foot of the brake pedal.The rear wiper works as it should when switch on at the control stalk. Any ideas? Is there a control module for the rear wiper. Maybe it's gone faulty....

Hi guys I've got a 2007 renault megane 1.5 dci the first night I had it the battery went dead there's a buzzing noise coming from the back of the engine bay begone the steering wheel I can see it it looks like it's something to do with the breaks because of the pipes going into it and I've got break fault and abs light on I've plugged it in but...

Hi guys I've got a 2007 renault megane 1.5 dci the first night I had it the battery went dead there's a buzzing noise coming from the back of the engine bay begone the steering wheel I can see it it looks like it's something to do with the breaks because of the pipes going into it and I've got break fault and abs light on I've plugged it in but...

Hi I've just bought a megane 2009 it has a rain sensor that doesn't work (if the stalk is set time auto it does nothing)

I've removed the sensor and I've always been under the impression there should be a gel pad between the sensor and the window but there wasn't.

Am I mistaken in this or should there be a gel pad?

Thanks

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Hey guys I'm stuck with this scenic mk4 2017 1.5 dci edc got several warning lights on car starts but steering won't unlock put in drive flashes gearbox overheating for a split second park brake fault front 2 doors don't lock power steering fault on speedo ,see pics for dtc
Any help wud be appreciated

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I am new to this forum and in the process of buying a 1989 LHD Renault 25 Baccara.

I have had a look on social media for places where I can lay my hands on parts and to no avail and wondered if anyone on here could point me in the direction of someone UK based??

I’ve not got the car as yet...

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Where would I find the correct fuse diagrams for VIN number: VF1**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Something has happened when I changed starter motor - the wiring loom is sooooo short I suspect some wirings has broken inside the loom.
After starting the engine - I first got notice of alternator problem, then shortly parking brake problem and the engine shut off....

I am replacing the seals and piston on the rear brake caliper on my 2004 Renault Laguna MK2 1.8 petrol. My problem is I have removed the small seal that is located inside the piston on the handbrake rod and can't remember which way round it goes !!!!! The seal has a chamfer on it and I'm not sure the direction it fits on the rod.
You used to get...

Hi guys/girls. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a 2011 Renault Grand scenic with a possible gearbox problem. For the past couple of years I’ve had a check anti pollution light come on the dash. Have taken it to a few garages who didn’t know what it meant so just knocked the light out and car drives normally.(would never pick up fault...

Hi, I’ve just traded my old faithfull megane estate (2004) for a slightly younger sport tourer, now I’m trying to figure out what model I’ve got 🤪
It’s a Z/KZIG/KZ1G06 ... 2011. Diesel. Manual.
It’s 1461 cc. Guess that’s 1.5 ? Although there seems to be 1.6 ‘s as well.
Any ideas ??

Whilst jump starting the car with the assistance of a 'Helpful Friend', my attention lapsed for a mo and I didn't notice he'd attached the jump leads the wrong way round!

There was a bit of a nasty smell and we both then went to the pub. Have we killed the car or will it just have blown a fuse? I did a quick check, but they all seemed not to have...

I think I have cocked up and allowed the brake fluid reservoir to empty while bleeding the rear brakes after swapping the rear axle hard lines for flexible lines. (I blame the ridiculous location of the reservoir buried behind the cylinder head!).
After topping up the reservoir, the left rear brake bleeds OK with apparent normal brake pressure....

I have a 2002 renault clio 1.2 with a screaming alternator belt. It should be a simple job but the only problem is that my car has the air con unit that sits on top of the alternator and belt.
How do i get to the belt? will i have to remove the AC unit? or will i have to get acces elsewhere? :-D

Dear all
i am sure this has been on the forums many times. So apologies. i have a 2007 renault megane 1.6 petrol, estate.
When draining the oil, I stupidly first drained the gearbox oil - as i didnt have a manual and aimed for the obvious drain plug.
I now need of course to top up the gearbox oil.
Taking the left side - nearside (its RHD) wheel...

I recently bought this car in Glasgow and drove it around 100 miles home to Belfast, seemingly without issue. Once very briefly I noticed a drop in power but this only lasted a couple of seconds and didn't come back so I thought little of it. I arranged an MOT and when I started the car that morning it behaved exactly as you would expect when...

I have a Renault capture 2016 occasionally when starting up the vehicle I get two beeps when I first had the vehicle it used to display the reason why the problem that has found. But now, when it does it, it flashes on the screen so quick, and no longer stays on there to view. Is there any reason why it’s no longer displays correctly as it should?...

I've just bought a 2010 Laguna Sport Tourer Expression DCI 130, it has manual seats and air bag light on but front seat is loose, when checked underneath it is missing the nuts for rear bolts on driver's seat, firstly what size are these(thread) also noticed extra cables underneath seat hopefully seen in photos, are these for electric seats,...

Afternoon all,
The blowers on my Scenic Mk3 have stopped working. I noticed water in the driver's side footwell so have cleared the scuttle drains. What else do I need to check to try and get it working again.
Nothing is blowing at all from the blowers.

Thanks in advance