Operating Incidents - Renault Megane 1.4 l 16V Manual

OPERATING INCIDENTS

Your car should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long if you have followed the Renault
Servicing Programme regularly.
The following hints 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 illuminate 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.
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CAUSES
Battery lead disconnected
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
or 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.