Is the Renault Trafic long brake pedal travel good?
I’ve just bought a Renault trafic 2.0dci 2012. The brakes aren’t much good on it at all. The brake pedal travel is a lot before anything happens, and when it does start to brake it’s poor. Almost as if the pedal has been adjusted to sit a couple of inches lower.
Are there any problems with the Renault Trafic?
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Renault Trafic, for which Renault has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.
Why are the brake lights not working but the tail lights are?
The possible reasons for brake lights not working but tail lights are: Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location).
Where are the brake lights on my car?
You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood. The brake light switch is also to be found under the dashboard and check if its plunger touches the brake pedal arm. Any problem with the fuse box and light switch will affect the brake lights.
Where is the brake light switch on a Renault Trafic?
The brake switch is on the LHS. Open the door, squeeze down and you should see a plastic moulding about the size of a shoe, on the bulkhead. That’s where the brake servo comes through. The switch is high up where some complicated rods and linkage hide. Unscrew the housing, use a torch and fiddle with your fingers.
Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
Is it dangerous to drive with brake lights not working?
Driving at night with either brake lights or tail lights not working is dangerous for you and other drivers on the road. It takes a long time to notice when the brake lights not working but tail lights are or vice versa. It is so because you won’t know what is happening in the backside while driving until someone points it out.
Why does my Renault Captur light up when I Am driving?
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it lights up when you are driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system. Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible.