Why did my Renault Scenic fail to start?
The latest in a long line of problems with a 2005 Scenic. *edit* In the end this was a fuse problem, the fuse box is behind the battery The latest in a long line of problems with a 2005 Scenic. *edit* In the end this was a fuse problem, the fuse box is behind the battery Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close This video is unavailable.
Why does my Renault Scenic make a whistling noise?
I took the tensioner pulley wheels off so I had them with me to take to Renault and noticed that when you spun the tensioner pulley wheel it made a noise like an old roller skate wheel !. This must have been the cause of the whistling noise. The power steering pump and alternator pulleys spun cleanly without noise so presumably are ok.
What should I do if my pulley fails on my Renault Scenic?
Owners should be very wary of belt, tensioner or pulley failure due to the potential disasterous consequences. Owners should check for signs of wear and cracking, especially across the grooves which run longitudinally, signs of fraying and if there are any noises eminating from the belt area get them checked out.
Why is my fan belt not working on my Renault Scenic?
This was caused by the spring tensioner doing up the belt too tight and the belt vibrating at certain engine speeds due to the spring. The solution was to make an aluminium bracket out of a flat bar to allow the fan belt to be set to a fixed tension.
The latest in a long line of problems with a 2005 Scenic. *edit* In the end this was a fuse problem, the fuse box is behind the battery The latest in a long line of problems with a 2005 Scenic. *edit* In the end this was a fuse problem, the fuse box is behind the battery Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close This video is unavailable.
I took the tensioner pulley wheels off so I had them with me to take to Renault and noticed that when you spun the tensioner pulley wheel it made a noise like an old roller skate wheel !. This must have been the cause of the whistling noise. The power steering pump and alternator pulleys spun cleanly without noise so presumably are ok.
Owners should be very wary of belt, tensioner or pulley failure due to the potential disasterous consequences. Owners should check for signs of wear and cracking, especially across the grooves which run longitudinally, signs of fraying and if there are any noises eminating from the belt area get them checked out.
This was caused by the spring tensioner doing up the belt too tight and the belt vibrating at certain engine speeds due to the spring. The solution was to make an aluminium bracket out of a flat bar to allow the fan belt to be set to a fixed tension.
Why is my check injection light not working on my Renault Scenic?
Alongside the problems with the electric systems, repeated heater plug failure is another commonly occurring fault on the Renault Scénic. This issue will cause the check injection light to illuminate on the dash after a cold start, so make sure that you take the time to park up any potential purchase on the test drive and turn the engine off.
Why does my Renault Scenic have water leak?
A faulty window regulator motor that’s known to be prone to failure on this particular side of the car. Check throughout the car for signs of water damage. Certain Renault Scénics, especially those from the 1990s often have a kink in the drainage channels around the sunroof that can cause water leakage into the car.
Why is my Renault Scenic barking at the stop line?
If it takes multiple tries then walk away. Another one to pay attention to on the test drive is rough idling. If the Scénic you’re looking at buying seems to bark and buck at the stop line or coughs something chronic when you’re at the traffic lights then the mechanic may be diagnosing a faulty ignition coil.
Alongside the problems with the electric systems, repeated heater plug failure is another commonly occurring fault on the Renault Scénic. This issue will cause the check injection light to illuminate on the dash after a cold start, so make sure that you take the time to park up any potential purchase on the test drive and turn the engine off.
A faulty window regulator motor that’s known to be prone to failure on this particular side of the car. Check throughout the car for signs of water damage. Certain Renault Scénics, especially those from the 1990s often have a kink in the drainage channels around the sunroof that can cause water leakage into the car.
If it takes multiple tries then walk away. Another one to pay attention to on the test drive is rough idling. If the Scénic you’re looking at buying seems to bark and buck at the stop line or coughs something chronic when you’re at the traffic lights then the mechanic may be diagnosing a faulty ignition coil.
What kind of car is the Renault Scenic?
1999(T)renault megane scenic 1.6 petrol i was pulling away when engine died, the red light in centre of instrument cluster flashes continuously. AA were not able to start car and towed it to my home.…
When did the Renault Scenic breakerlink come out?
This small French multi-purpose vehicle took the kingdom of the road by storm when it won the 1997 European Car of the Year on its release. And there’s been no stopping it ever since.
Why is my 2005 Renault Scenic not starting?
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Why does my Renault Scenic stall in cold weather?
I took mine into the main dealer because of the rattling noise when starting (intermittent) and they said it was the heat shield knocking against something! Also, the stalling problem (in cold weather)was not fixed as the next day it happened again. I live on a main road and it’s very worrying with the kids in the back when the car suddenly dies!
What can I do to fix my Renault Scenic?
Replaced belt still doing the same. Stripped out belt tensioner, the self lubricating bearings were dirty and binding. Cleaned bearings and shaft with solvent, lubricated with a small amount of silicone grease. Problem solved.