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OPERATING FAULTS
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, albeit temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always
contact a RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
The starter is activated
CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response, the indicator
lights fail to light up and the starter
does not turn.
Battery
lead
disconnected
or
terminals oxidised.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable.
Replace battery.
• Warning light bulbs go dim and
starter turns very slowly.
Battery
terminals
not
properly
tightened.
Battery terminals corroded.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp weather or after washing.
Incorrect ignition, ignition system
damp.
Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.
Faulty
carburation
(bubbles
of
vaporised fuel in the circuit).
Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.