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2002 Renault Twizy 1.9dci
Pre heater

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geoffg
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12 points
Problem added: Dec 12, 2011 (8 years ago)
when cold and sometimes when been run i turn the key and pre heater light and imobiliser light wont come on .ive got to keep turning key on and off until it lights up, once it has been running for about one minute preheat light comes on for 8 seconds.can anyone help ive put new glow plugs in slightly better but not right.
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Car: Renault Twizy
Variant: 1.9dci
Model Year: 2002
Category: Leaks & Noises
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whittingehame
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15,855 points
Dec 13, 2011 (8 years ago)
Possibly glow plug relay sticking?
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geoffg
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12 points
Dec 15, 2011 (8 years ago)
which is the pre heater relay
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