Operating Faults - Renault Clio 2007 Owner's Manual

OPERATING FAULTS

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact
a RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
The starter is activated
– There is no response, the warning
lights fail to light up and the starter
does not operate.
– Warning lights go dim and starter
turns very slowly.
– It is difficult to start the engine in
wet weather or after washing the
vehicle.
– The engine is difficult to start when
hot.
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CAUSES
Battery lead disconnected or terminals cor-
roded.
Discharged battery.
Battery unserviceable.
Battery terminals not properly tightened
Battery terminals corroded.
Discharged battery.
Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Faulty carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).
Poor compression.
WHAT TO DO
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Replace battery.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and retighten.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
Let the engine cool down.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.