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TROUBLESHOOTING
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When you operate the starter
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
•
The engine “coughs” but does not
start, or is difficult to start when cold.
Engine immobiliser active.
See “Engine immobiliser” section.
Starting procedure incorrect.
See “Starting engine” section.
Or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault.
If the car will not start, do not keep
trying to start it.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated following severe impact to
car.
Consult
a
Renault
Dealer.
(See
information on the fuel cut-off system
in section 5.)
• Vibration
Incorrect tyre pressures, damaged
tyres, wheels incorrectly balanced.
Check tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have the tyres checked by a
Renault Dealer.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle.
Mechanical
fault:
cylinder
head
gasket blown, faulty water pump.
Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Check appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.
