Renault Problems

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The Latest Renault Problems
Flashing Stop & Battery Indication lights when driving

This problem started today. When I am driving the Stop and Battery lights on the dash flash. Will the motor running in idle I have placed a multimeter across the battery terminals and there seems to be a surging happening where the reads ap...

2007 Renault Kangoo
Posted: Oct 24, 2009
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Burning rubber

Intermittently, i.e. not after every journey, but often after 30+ miles, the rear end outside and inside the boot, smells of burning rubber.

2006 Renault Laguna 1.9 tdci
Posted: Oct 24, 2009
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Indicator lights flash too slow

When using the indicators and hazards they flash too slowly

2004 Renault Modus 1.4 dymaneque
Posted: Oct 23, 2009
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engine runs but not starting?

hi my car has been in a crash and it started after the crash...the car is fixed up but wont start the engine runs but not starting and replaced a new petrol pump and pencil coils....and still doesn't start? please any advice? thanks

1997 Renault Scenic 1.6
Posted: Oct 23, 2009
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Starting

my car was running fine then i went out one day and the doors wouldnt unlock with the keyfob after a couple of attempts it worked! then i got in the car and turned the ignition on which was fine then when i turned the key a seconed time to ...

2002 Renault Clio 1.4 16v
Posted: Oct 22, 2009
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No Heating in the Car

I recently had a new heating matrix fitted in my car but its still cold even though the heating is on.Am not sure if i have a problem with the water pump or the heat sensor ?

1999 Renault Megane 1.6
Posted: Oct 22, 2009
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Hand Brake Seizure

When leaving the house this morning I had a lot of trouble getting the car to move. It felt like the hand brake was stuck on, but it wasn't. I eventually got it moving by putting it in reverse and giving it plenty of revs. There was a "p...

2004 Renault Clio 1.2
Posted: Oct 22, 2009
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Noise from turbo

I get a sonic type of hum at full turbo boost, at between 2500 rpm to 3500 rpm. I believe it occurs when the turbo is opening the wastegate to relief excess pressure. Could it be another component that is making this sound when engine is ...

2002 Renault Scenic 1.9 dci
Posted: Oct 20, 2009
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Car won`t start

when trying to start car, engine will turn ok but won`t fire up have changed out plugs and suppressor caps but problem is still there,have had to bump start it to get it going,when engine do`s start it runs ok but when you switch it of and ...

2001 Renault Laguna 1.8 16v dianamic
Posted: Oct 19, 2009
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Losies power

my car has an intermittant problem which is rapidly getting worse.My renault laguna 1.9dci loses power it does not cut out and if you pull over to the roadside the engine is still running and you can drive away with no problem....can anyone...

2003 Renault Laguna 1.9 dci
Posted: Oct 19, 2009
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Battery Not holding charge in cold weather.

Had my N reg laguna (56,000 total miles)for 5 years. In the summer battery OK holding engine running charge. During winter (cold weather) battery does not hold engine running charge. Changed battery twice since buying (first time thought ba...

1995 Renault Laguna 2.0 RS Auto
Posted: Oct 12, 2009
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Speedometer working then not working intermitently

I noticed yesterday that my speedokeeps stoping then working any ideas

2002 Renault Kangoo
Posted: Oct 11, 2009
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Petrol

I have 3 problems that may/may not be related. 1. The fuel gauge doesn't register the correct qty in the tank. 2. When parked on a slope forward/backward sometimes it will not start (normally it starts 1st time everytime), and I have to...

2001 Renault Kangoo 1.4
Posted: Oct 10, 2009
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Car "jumping" when driving

I've never had a problem with the car until now, but when I change gear, the car seems to "jump" or have a shuddering motion when the clutch is released, particularly after moving up into second gear. Obviously I need to take it to a garage...

2004 Renault Clio 1149cc 16V
Posted: Oct 8, 2009
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Headlight vibration

I have a Renault Master van. With the engine running and the vehicle stationary the headlight beam vibrates. It is especialy noticeable when stopped behind another vehicle.The light appears to shake and vibrate.The bulb is corectly fitted a...

2008 Renault 10 Master Van
Posted: Oct 4, 2009
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Electric Window goes up and down but will not longer go all the way up.

Drivers side window goes up and down but started to shuddder as the motor kept going when the window reached the top. Now the window has wound down, when going back up it starts to stick and shudder and will no longer go all the way up.

1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 rti
Posted: Oct 3, 2009
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Heater not blowing hot air

hi my brother in law has a renault laguna r reg it is blowing in cold air but no hot we tried flushing the water system to no avail. we think the controls might be dodgy but not sure and need to know how to change them and. are there bleedi...

1998 Renault Laguna 1.8 rt
Posted: Oct 2, 2009
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Oil leak affecting clutch

Clutch slipes when in top gear and doing only 40mph.

Renault Kangoo 1.9 diesel
Posted: Oct 2, 2009
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Auto gearbox fault

When driving suddenly got a loud clunking noise coming from engine compartment and warning of " check gearbox " on instrument panel immediatley pulled off road and switched off engine. When restarted engine everything appeared o.k ( instrum...

2005 Renault Laguna 2.0 Expression Auto
Posted: Oct 1, 2009
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After changing front off side tyre. it is telling me i have the spare tyre on when i havent

New tyre fitted.then after driving to holiday the computer is now telling me i have the spare on, which i havent. have disconnected the battery to try and re boot it but without success. and now the car steers different

1995 Renault Laguna 1.9dci
Posted: Oct 1, 2009
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