Renault Problems

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The Latest Renault Problems
Loosing power on eccelerating.

When accelerating 30% of the time i have no power, and then you hear the turbo kick in and away she goes, can someone help me with this problem, Thanks.

2002 Renault Logan 1.9 dci
Posted: Jul 8, 2009
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Car does not start

car does nnot start

2000 Renault Megane 1.6
Posted: Jul 5, 2009
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The temperature, revolution and odometer indicators don't work at all

In this morning, I've just start the engine and all things were fine. After 100 meters, the temperature, revolution and odometer instruments were dead. The strange fact is that: all the other instruments works, also the engine, lights and...

2003 Renault Scenic 1.6, Authentique
Posted: Jul 2, 2009
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Front suspension coil

I have replaced both suspension coils on the front of my megane, however, the drivers side spring keep jumping out of its hold at the top, and cranking against plastic work underneath, passenger side is perfectly fine, bought both springs b...

2003 Renault Megane 1.6 vvt
Posted: Jun 27, 2009
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Key fob not unlocking the car so it won't start

The only way to start the car to my knowledge is by triggering the immobiliser when opening the car with the key fob, for some reason the key fob will not now work even though the light comes on on the fob. Is there any other way of starti...

1997 Renault Megane 1.6 RT classic
Posted: Jun 26, 2009
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Engine loses power

Engine keeps loses power when driving around 60-70mph, like it has run out of petrol. No warning lights come on and evenually it regains power. I've taken it back to the dealer as it's still under warranty, but they are reluctant to do an...

2005 Renault Modus
Posted: Jun 18, 2009
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Oilcan and stop light flickering on and off when idle

this problem only occurs when i have driven the car for 5 plus miles (when it is warmed up) when i come to stop at a junction or lights the oilcan and stop lights are rapidly flickering on the dashboard but they go off when you start drivin...

2001 Renault Clio 1.4 alize
Posted: Jun 15, 2009
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Wont start

Hi i have a Renault grande scenic 2006 year 1.9 dci the car has been parked up for a few weeks an now when I try starting it it jus trys turning over once then stops again it says "check injection" on the dash. Can anyone help plz?

2006 Renault Scenic 1.9 dci
Posted: Jun 15, 2009
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Vibrations when going over humps

hi all, i have just bought a scenic which seems to have been well kept. on smooth rds the car drives fine however when going over speed humps there is a clear vibration and loose feeling (through the pedal and through the body) when the sus...

2001 Renault Scenic 1.9 dci
Posted: Jun 9, 2009
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Timing belt

how difficult is it to change the timing belt on my car.or is it a better idea to trust it to a garage the car has 68000 on it

2004 Renault Laguna 1.8 dyamonique
Posted: Jun 7, 2009
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Intermittent starting

hello every one( NEWBI TO THE SITE ) the problem is sometimes i can get in the car turn the key & it starts firt time then the next time i get in it it turns over but wont fire up then when it does fire up the tick over is very poor so i...

2002 Renault Scenic 2.0 l 16v fidji
Posted: Jun 3, 2009
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Water going some ware.

I have to top the header-tank up every few hundred miles.I put a sealer in the radiator that did work for a while now its useing water again any ideas thanks.

1994 Renault Clio 1.9 diesel
Posted: Jun 1, 2009
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Climate control not working

sudennly my climate control not operating if i turn it on the fan indicator drops to no revolutions. and does not start ( which you can normally feel when engine revs change at start of operation) . upon further examination the a/c does not...

2004 Renault Laguna 1.8 dyamonique
Posted: Jun 1, 2009
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Wheel wobble

mr renualt espace has got alloy wheels,whilst driving it felt like the wheel nuts were loose i changed the wheels and this cured it for a few miles but now its happening again it wobbles for a while then stops then after a couple of miles s...

2000 Renault Espace 2.0 manual
Posted: May 29, 2009
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Have to shake Gear Stick to Start Car

When I press the start button the car more often then not wont start untill I Shake the Gear stick left and right. Is this some sort of sensor sticking.

2002 Renault Laguna 1.6 sport
Posted: May 29, 2009
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Motor loses power/torque (after 10-15 minutes)

The motor loses power after approx. 15 minutes driving, no torque above 3000 rpm. Motor is running fine initially (power & torque ok)then the problem occurs. In idle mode (no gear) the motor revs up normally but when driving the issue retu...

2001 Renault Laguna 1.6
Posted: May 26, 2009
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Fuel Injections Nozzles not working

We currently live in Thessaloniki - GREECE - Sept. 2007 one “Fuel Injection Nozzle” (Beck) has been replaced. - 24th April 2009: Two “Fuel Injection Nozzle” have been replaced. We couldn’t start the engine. - 9th of May 2009:...

1996 Renault Scenic
Posted: May 26, 2009
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Humming noise in 4th gear

im hearing a humming noise when im in 4th gear

2002 Renault Laguna 1.8
Posted: May 25, 2009
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Stopping while running

Hi I have had Renault Clio for 3 years in Turkey. I have a problems for 4 months. My car stops while I am driving. The mechanic changed magnetic captor, made subap balance, changed subap relay,changed fuel filter, dried carburettor; but i...

2004 Renault Clio 1.4 Authentic
Posted: May 24, 2009
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ABS & BREAK LIGHT STAY'S ON

This morning while driving the ABS & Break light came on the dashboard. I read the user manual and it indecated the break fluid may be low. I have checked the fluid and it is on the max but the lights will not go out. Does anyone k...

2002 Renault Clio Expression 1.2 5Dr
Posted: May 21, 2009
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