Who is the manufacturer of the Renault Espace?
The Renault Espace is a large luxury crossover MPV vehicle manufactured by Renault for five generations. The first three generations of the Espace were amongst the first contemporary minivans or MPVs, and were manufactured by Matra for Renault. The fourth generation, also an MPV, was manufactured by Renault.
What kind of gearbox does a Renault Espace use?
As with an F1 car, the V10 engine was mid engined (as opposed to the conventional front-engined layout) and the power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a six speed semi automatic gearbox, also used in the Williams FW15C.
How many emergency keys are in Renault Espace?
1.4 Integrated 3or separate 6 emergency key (depending on vehicle) This is only used in exceptional circum- stances.
What was the weight gain of the Renault Espace?
The galvanization process increased torsional rigidity by 60 percent and bending resistance by 20 percent, at a cost of a 30 kg (66 lb) weight gain. Weight distribution was rather front heavy, with 62.9 percent of the weight being over the front wheels (original petrol version). The Espace was eventually launched by Renault in July 1984.
What are the most common problems with Renault cars?
The most common Renault faults are listed below. With over 20 years solving Renault problems and with the latest diagnostic software and trained mechanics we can solve your car’s problem too. For a free chat about the issue your Renault has ask the Car Doctor for some help on Facebook or book a diagnostic.
Why does my Renault Espace not come on?
On models that have an electric handbrake, it is common for the wiring to fail or it could be a software problem. You may notice that it is not coming on when you press the stop button or is not de-activating properly when you pull away.
Do you need to replace oil sump on Renault Espace?
You will need to replace the heater matrix to sort out this problem. You can save money on a used, quality second-hand heater matrix with us. Underneath the oil sump, it is quite common for the oil to be weeping out around the main bolts.
Why does my Renault Grand Espace blow oil out?
Diagnostic/flow return check on injectors. Renault Grand Espace 2.2 dci 2005: it recently blew a lot of its engine oil out, while under heavy load towing my caravan? This could possibly be sump pan pressure caused by flow past on the pistons but before rushing in disconnect the exhaust rear box and see if it does the same.
Why is my heater on my Espace not working?
If you have noticed that the heater on your Espace is not blowing out hot air and/or there is a wet patch on the carpets in the front foot well, you most likely have a faulty heater matrix. You will need to replace the heater matrix to sort out this problem. You can save money on a used, quality second-hand heater matrix with us.