How can I tell if my Renault Scenic is having problems?
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. In addition Renault advised me that pulleys on certain alternators fail and can become undone or shear causing similar failures.
What kind of drive belt does a Renault Scenic have?
Noisy tickover, bouncing alternator drive belt From David Crook: Hi, I have a Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI Diesel.
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.
How much does it cost to get a new alternator on a Renault Scenic?
A new pulley alone is around £100 inc vat from a dealer and you then need the special tool to remove and refit it, you can get this off Ebay for around £15, I actually found a new alternator complete with pulley on Ebay for £90.50 delivered next day, saved me £25 and a new alternator as well.
When did the Renault Scenic come out in Europe?
It became the 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in November 1996. The second, third and fourth generations have a model called Grand Scénic, which has seven seats rather than five.
Is the Renault Scenic a 4 wheel drive car?
Renault developed a four-wheel drive derivative of the original Scénic, the Scénic RX4, launched in 2000 in both LHD and RHD format. Featuring a viscous, multi disc central differential designed by Austrian specialists Steyr Daimler Puch, it offered part time four wheel drive.
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. In addition Renault advised me that pulleys on certain alternators fail and can become undone or shear causing similar failures.
Is the Renault Grand Scenic a 5 seater?
Renault also offers the Grand Scénic as a five seater. In 2013, Renault introduced a crossover version of the Scénic, which was called the XMOD. This car has different styling to the normal car. Differences such as plastic cladding, raised suspension and even different wheels to the normal spec Scénic.