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Remember the days when a handbrake was simple rachet that pulled either pulled 1/2 cables !

OOPPPS nearly forgot some applications of these transmission units have a counter in the software that reaches 32000 miles and then triggers limp mode changing the fluid is ok but if the counter is not reset limp will continue , just so you know !

AH yes Citroen i bought a 2ltr estate with the hydrobolic suspension , it had the unique design of having the handbrake on the front wheels ,anyway i went to an auto paint store to pick up paint their carpark had a slope with the store at the bottom of it while i was waiting there was an almighty crash and the building shook ,i commented that...

Just imagine if the French designed cars, and had the Japanese built them. It'd be amazing.

XMs that had no rot and still worked perfectly at 20 years old. Xantia Activas that worked... The C6 would have been a roaring success if it worked properly..

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Try this put the key in the ign pressing the open door button kepping it pressed in turn to the on possition KEEPING PRESSED TURN TO OFF TAKE KEY AND THEN TRY ,hope it helps !

yip take off the bulkhead trim and the panel its ove rto the left of the bulkhead , the french put that bit in first then built the car around it what can you say
check your front lights works then learn how to take off the front of the car to change a bulb , renaults look cuddly and cute but they are like that little bear in the aussi toilet...

You tube , i did mine but did not have take anything off just opened the passenger door reached down towards the center consolon the front floor and there is a flap just joggled it out !

Its a Renault they designed that way the short one is the bulkhead water drains block up , i took a pair of cutters to the flaps they put on them because they cause the problem , water runs down inside the dash shorting stuff as it goes then runs down the fuse/relay box under the bonnet and shorts that out ,

I checked my fuse /relay unit it was...

this due to the biological lead free and non violent EU rules on things like solder EU solder has a high alloy content great for your health but crap for electrical connections , it does generate millions for PSA france though and all of their dealers , you could do it your self but you have to do every conection or go to someone like ECU testing...

another thing to check is the acual earth for the computer you would surprised at the faults this can trow up intermitantly !

OK i drive a 1.6 Modus automatic the mpg went down to 25mpg around town i did some research and it runs a mapp sensor and the air temp unit they work together with the o2 to give read back to the ecu, but they are in the inlet manifold so i pulled them out and found them covered in oil ,used some electric circuit board cleaner and put them back...

I have an 05 and according to the garage that done mine its paralell !

They are plastic all you need is the paint and a flexible clear primer , of course you need either spray cans or compressor ,
hope it helps !

Don't forget to look at the date of a post you're replying to . . . . a couple of years old!
We've all done it! 8-[

OK the short one is well its not short , I have downloaded 3 differnt PDF files on these all for PSA vehicles unless you know what your doing best to someone who knows what they are doing its not sealed for life at all there is a pan on the front of the unit that comes off , and it has a drain come level plug = it has an insert up inside the drain...

I have the same type i also one left ove rfrom my honda they are not the same one wont unlock the other , i spent the massive sum of £1at the pound shop and bought an ashtray for my car no i dont smoke but it has a flip lid and holds my hub key ,locking wheel nut and the 19mm socket to get the nuts off i keep the telescopic wrench in the door...

OK some little EU frog designed the bulkhead on my Modus and other Renaults but i got in first with a pair snips and cut the flaps off the drains they like to fit flaps onto drains it makes millions for the dealers in new computers and fuse /relay units ,my fuse /relay box is directly under the pasenger side drain so i took the top off to check...

The problem here is one of the EU,s own making EU solder has a high alloy content because they like to have things biodegradable lead free and non violent its a common problem with EU vehicles and there are a few companies that resolder the printed cicuits on a px basis ECU repair being one the high alloy causes dry jointing but does make millions...

Pain is a relative thing but with a Renault it is gauranteed !

Did you think to to check if its charging with a multi meter ? check the battery for a parasicic drain if there is short on the central locking or systems like the rear window /door lock overide ,it will use current was the other battery a good one ? you just need to check out the systems and make sure the fuse/relay box has not any water in it at...

Thanks ferkemall, 2years later she has sold the Captur and moved away from Shetland :-).

I have relatives in Christchurch the just open the windows on their Mazda Famila on a hot day

Dont forget they have to have new ABS rings while your at it !

OH yes my mate had an R4 he was giving me a hand on my car when i saw a pile of smoking junk coming up the road with smoke and steam i said i think thats your car she got out he said look at the state of it did you not know it was over heating she said you cant expect me to keep looking down at the dashboard when im driving , i nearly slid down...

I use a jaw wrench for those little darling !

You need to get that onto a proper diagnostic unit, the steering signal for the electric motor comes off a curcuit board with two pots on it something is spooking the signal to the steering motor dont drive it to far its dangerous !

Did i read it right it appears you said the car is only a year old ?

RE converter drainplug
They dont do them on demestic cars these days they used to use them in the 50s /60s /70s , torque converters have to be ballanced if you drill a hole in one you will ve metalic particals in there ,even if you drill and put an insert in for a plug you will have to have it ballanced ,converters are truly a sealed for life...

No its not normal iv had dozens of automatics and own a Modus automatic it does not make any noises at at all ,without acually hearing it i cant say but the AL4/DPO auto trans is subect to problems caused by not changing the fluid at 30,000 and or using the wrong fluid ,
these units are supposed to run on Renalt fluid only but i can only speak...

I didn't get round to buying one but my research led me to believe that the canclip was necessary for my scenic.
Main reason was to release the e handbrake to change the rear pads. I don't think the delphi can do that.

FYI. Got another MAF yesterday and surprisingly after an OBD reset all lights are now out. Hadn't really appreciated rough running but is better after a cold start

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A bit of info for you about a guy who collects/restores the AMC/Renault models in the USA including your type.

Try contacting Terry Gale n Denver: @ ramblerranch.com

A couple of classics outside the Renault Brothers Factory. The well known Diamond logo didn't appear until 1925ish with the first logo being based on the initials of the Renault freres Louis, Marcel. and Ferdinand.

Car magazine does a bit of a pictoral article on the logo here

Public domain from french Wiki

Regards Neil

PS should you wish...

Is it the early shape or the later shape with the electronic dash?

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If a fuse has blown in a high amp circuit then there normally is a reason.
When you say not kicking in when is should ....does it come on at all or do you think it is taking to long ?

Saw another one today! Custard yellow :-) It was too far away to get a good view but definitely quite nice. It would appear the R4 is alive and kicking in Majorca. :-)

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I think you could lift the rear seats & there should be an access panel to the top of the tank, should be able to hotwire the pump from under there but as said it may be quicker to pop a hole in the tank. (I know why you'd like to use the pump though, easier to stop flow when one can is full!)

If you do end up pulling the pumps out, you may find them full of congealed screenwash if you're lucky & a good rinse out of the washer bottle and clean of the pumps may sort them.

Failing that, I can't imagine them being expensive from a scrapyard and shouldn't be too hard to access. Most of the time you can reach a washer pump from behind the...

Do you have an Aisin Warner box ? ie a proper auto box with epicyclic gears? If you do then Mobil do a fluid for that, or get the Renault part fluid. It may be the same fluid as used in 2012 Lagunas.

Bummer. Is there no solution to solve that limitation? I would imagine an simple android app could make the sound system also play music from BT..

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Well done. :-)

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I think Steelcity on here had similar issues with a rebuilt 1.5dci. I don't think he got to the bottom of it and had full Lexia. Renault Forums are best bet. There really is no Renault love on here from all the usuall contributors.

It certainly is - but what a faff!
It might come handy :-D specially that I looked for it but no-one had instruction on Laguna MK3...
Its quite funny though.. you have to demolish the dashboard to change a filter. The oil filter loaction compared to pollen filter is very confortable to reach :-D

Well, French car..

Switch the wipers on then turn the ignition off when the wipers are in the vertical position. That normally does it for me.

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The keyless entry can be quite awkward at times. Start by putting new batteries into the card, that usually helps even if all the other functions are working. In winter you often have to stand with your pocket right against the car to get it to work. To open you should just need to put your fingers behind the handle in front of the black plastic...

You are best to get a CD workshop manual for it. They are usually floating around on Ebay. I had one for my Vel Satis and it gave detail on about 10 different Renaults, every relay Ecu and trouble shooting. One of the best manuals I had.........all the P/Ns as well. I am sure your Espace has similar set up to Vel Satis.

Thanks for quick response. ;)
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