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  1. Ask the Experts
    Hi all, I have just joined the forum as I am using my son's Kangoo for a while and I have had issues with it starting. I have looked at a number of posts on here but nothing quite fits the problem I have. When we bought the car it seemed to turn over fairly slowly (compared to other vehicles...
  2. Electronics
    Had problems starting my 2000 registration Grande Espace. Key would unlock/lock vehicle, but in the ignition lock would not be recognised to allow vehicle to be started. Renault diagnostic session verdict was scrap the vehicle as it needed a new ECU - which Renault could no longer supply because...
  3. Engines
    My Grand Scenic Mk3, (2009, 90K miles) has become reluctant to start first thing on a morning. After a few seconds of cranking, it splutters into life and from then is pretty good. There are no fault codes. I've had a slightly chuffing injector re-seated, the rail pressure sensor replaced and a...
  4. Electronics
    Hi All, The girlfriend's modus has started to take several attempts to start in the morning and when she leaves work. It turns over strongly but won't even splutter until take 5 or so, at which point it catches and then runs perfectly. If not left for very long it starts perfectly all day...
  5. Electronics
    Hi, this has been going on for a while now but am struggling to get to the bottom of it if anybody can help please. Every so often I’ll get in the car and it will turn over very slowly or just click as if the battery is flat, put jumper pack on and it’ll go. Charge voltage 14.2v, normal battery...
  6. Engines
    Good morning, looking for any advice or suggestions please. I have a 2006 mk2 clio 1.2. Origional owner and wanting to cling on to it a little longer! On a cold day or damp day regardless of temp. The first start up of the day is very weak, as if it is just catching and no more (it has never...
  7. Engines
    Hi all. I have a 2001 kangoo 1.9 d which has a starting issue. Essentially it starts 2nd or 3rd time. I wait for the glow plug light to go off, turn the key and it takes a while before jumping to life. Probably 5 - 8 seconds per attempt. What should I check? The car only has 69k on it but is 20...
  8. Electronics
    Hi all I have a 56 plate grand scenic 1.6 petrol. Just today in middle of road it does. Will not start. Has a gentle whirring noise from engine when I get to start. Service light is on but has been for a while. No other lights to suggest problem. Car has fuel has battery power. Any ideas?
  9. Engines
    Hi Guys Car seems to start fine most mornings, however when I stall the car it seems to have difficulty starting again. Even when I put my foot on the accelerator to give it a bit of umph it just sounds like its trying to tick over but cant. Normally after around 30 seconds of trying...
  10. Engines
    i have a 2014 clio 1.2 ive been having starting problems for a while took car to main dealer to be told need new keys £350 but they also said to change the steering lock £700 to be on the safe side has anyone heard of anything like this just done want to pay £700 on a new steering lock if i dont...
  11. Engines
    Had noisy dephaser pulley on start up on Grand Scenic for years. Last week car seemed to be in limp mode (no power). Brought back home. 'Check Ignition' warning light was on I think. Refused to start after a few goes. Changed dephaser pulley, cam belt and associated rollers. The timing...
  12. Engines
    Hi, I have a 2.5cdti movano, been in the garage for 4 weeks originally suspected valve or injector but head off and it had a cracked block, I got a 2nd hand bottom end (garage said it looked recon??) and machined head with recon injectors, they can get it to start on easy start and it drives and...
  13. Electronics
    Hi all, I have a 2010 mk3 Renault megane hatchback 1.5 dci. I have had no trouble and then suddenly today I put the key in the engine checks completed and it came up with "OK" and then when I pressed the "start/stop" button there was a kind of click noise from the engine bay and nothing, tried...
  14. Engines
    Dear All, I bought a 2012 Renault Megane Hatchback in February, 2018. It is a 110bhp model with a 1.6 VVT petrol engine. After 2-3 weeks I bought it, I noticed a weird starting issue with the car. (it was a private seller – no warranty) It is May, 2019 and even though I took the car to 3...
  15. Ask the Experts
    Hello. My 2003 van has a 2.2 DCI G9T engine. I have read many threads about this troublesome engine mine is another one, any helpful suggestions gratefully recieved. My van lost power suddenly, engine preheater light came on and stayed on. I continued for about thirty miles getting slower with...
  16. Engines
    Renault Megane Scenic 2002- Automatic 1.6 petrol. Car has been sitting for 4-5 months. Added 3 litres fuel to the tank, charged the battery, and tried to start. - Engine is turning but not starting. - The immobilizer light is off when key is ON, so probably that is not the problem. - When...
  17. Engines
    Hi wondering if any one can help me i have a Renault Trafic sport 2015 I am having a problem starting it, jumped out van after stopping locked it with fob was away 1-2 mins max opened with fob back in van turned key and nothing checked it was not in gear dipped clutch just in case "still...
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