How does the Renault stop and start system work?
While driving, the system stops the engine (standby) when the vehicle is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc). – the speed is zero for around 1 second. The engine remains on standby if position P is selected, or if position N is selected with the handbrake engaged and the brake pedal released.
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.
What does the warning light on a Renault mean?
If the warning light flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released; – the vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (3 km/h). In all vehicles, the warning light on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby. The vehicle equipment remain operational while the engine is stopped.
What’s the problem with my Renault Megane estate?
Renault Megane Estate 1.5 diesel 08 plate: the cam belt shredding. Resulting in loss of compression and bent exhaust valves. Cambelt kit plus water pump and new exhaust valves fitted but after approx 500 miles belt has started to shred again although engine is still running. Any ideas?
How to stop the engine in a Renault?
Before getting out of the vehicle, you must switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop (please see “Starting, stopping the engine”). In certain situations, such as negotiating a crossroads for instance, it is possible to keep the engine running so as to be ready to move off quickly. – the accelerator pedal is pressed.
If the warning light flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released; – the vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (3 km/h). In all vehicles, the warning light on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby. The vehicle equipment remain operational while the engine is stopped.
How to stop diesel from draining out of tank?
CRACK LOOSE THE INJECTION LINES 2 OR 3 OF THEM WILL BEEN ENOUGH. TURN THE ENGINE OVER TILL FUEL STARTS PUMPING A LITTLE BIT. THEN TIGHTEN THE LINES. IF ENGINE STARTS WEHN BLEDING THE LINES SHUT IT OFF. AFTER LINES ARE TIGHT START YOUR ENGINE THE REST OF THE LINES WILL BLEAD AFTER A SHORT RUN TIME.
When did the first Renault engine come out?
Launched in 1981 on the Renault 9 and Renault 11, it has been the mainstay of Renault’s engine lineup through the early 2000s in a succession of increasingly powerful petrol and Diesel variants in overhead camshaft configurations. It was also Renault’s first production four-valve design.