Can a Clio be used to jump start a car?
I now have a 9 year old Nissan Micra with a flat battery and am tempted to use the Clio to jump start it. I asked my local mechanic and he thinks it is fine to go ahead and jump start the Micra from the Clio. Does anyone know if there is a reason why my Clio should not be used to jump start another car?
What to do if your Renault Clio wont start?
First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Clio’s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery. Next connect black cable to the negative terminal of donor battery, then to the bare metal in the engine bay of your Clio. Start the donor vehicle and then your Clio. Remove the cables in reverse order. 2.
How is the voltage of the Renault Clio battery measured?
The voltage of the battery on your Renault Clio can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.
Is it safe to jump start another car?
Never jump start a car. The ecu can blow on either car and its gonna be costly to fix. You must use a surge protector to avoid this to be 100% sure no damage is done. I would play the safe route and charge the battery
I now have a 9 year old Nissan Micra with a flat battery and am tempted to use the Clio to jump start it. I asked my local mechanic and he thinks it is fine to go ahead and jump start the Micra from the Clio. Does anyone know if there is a reason why my Clio should not be used to jump start another car?
Is the Renault Clio a high street car?
The Renault Clio has established itself as one of the most stylish small cars around, certainly boasting a bit more high street chic than a Ford Fiesta or a Vauxhall Corsa.
When did the RenaultSport Clio 172 come out?
The Renaultsport Clio 172 was introduced in January 2000, fitted with a 172bhp 2.0-litre engine which, until the SEAT Leon VT was launched. Made it the most powerful hot hatch available. Press reaction was suitably gushing, aided by the car’s attractive price tag of under £16,000.
Never jump start a car. The ecu can blow on either car and its gonna be costly to fix. You must use a surge protector to avoid this to be 100% sure no damage is done. I would play the safe route and charge the battery