Operating Faults - Renault Scenic 2002 Owner's Manual

OPERATING FAULTS

Your car should not be affected by faults likely to keep it off the road for long if you have followed the Renault Servicing
Programme regularly.
The following advice will enable you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily. For reasons of safety you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as you can.
When starter is activated
• There is no response, the warning
lights fail to come on and the starter
does not turn.
• Warning light bulbs dim and starter
turns very slowly.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp weather or after washing.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.
CAUSES
Battery lead disconnected
or terminals oxidised.
Battery discharged.
Battery unserviceable.
Battery terminals not tight.
Terminals oxidised.
Battery discharged.
Poor ignition, ignition system damp.
Faulty carburation (bubbles
vaporised fuel in circuit)
Poor compression.
REMEDIAL ACTION
Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Change battery.
Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Dry spark plug leads and ignition coil.
of Let the engine cool down.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer.
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