Operating Faults - Renault TWINGO Manual

OPERATING FAULTS

The following hints will enable you to troubleshoot quickly, albeit temporarily. For reasons of safety you should always
consult a RENAULT Dealer as soon as you can.
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.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery lead disconnected or terminals
corroded.
Discharged battery.
Battery unserviceable.
Battery terminals not correctly 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.
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