What does it mean when a Renault light comes on while driving?
Consult authorised Renault technician. Light illuminates when ignition is turned on and goes out a few seconds later. IF the light comes on whilst driving, it indicates there is water in the diesel. Contact should be made with an authorised Renault vehicle technician as soon as possible.
Why does my Renault Clio Dashboard Light keep flashing?
If the light remains on or flashes after attempting to start the engine, this indicates a fault with the system. Use the second key or card provided with the vehicle. If this does not resolve the issue, contact an authorised Renault technician.
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.
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.
What does the check engine warning light on a Renault Scenic mean?
For environmental reasons, the Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic has an exhaust gas monitoring system. This warning light, often called the ‘check engine’ warning light comes on when a fault has been detected which impacts safe emissions. If the warning light flashes, it may indicate that the engine is misfiring.
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.
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 does ESC do on a Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is a driving safety feature that helps to maintain vehicle stability. Various sensors around the vehicle calculate speed and direction. If the ESC warning light flashes, it means the system is operating in an attempt to stabilise the vehicle.