Operating Faults - Renault Clio Owner's Manual

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
There is no response, the indicator
lights fail to light up and the starter
does not turn.
Warning light bulbs go 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
terminals oxidised.
Discharged battery.
Battery unserviceable.
Battery terminals not
tightened.
Battery terminals corroded.
Discharged battery.
Incorrect ignition, ignition system
damp.
Faulty carburation (bubbles
vaporised fuel in the circuit).
Poor compression.
REMEDIAL ACTION
or Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Replace battery.
properly Check battery terminals: scrape and
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.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
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