diagnostic

  1. X

    Amber engine light on dash board

    Hi all, I was cursing along at 50mph when all of a sudden an engine light came on the dash, i haved checked the oil and coolant and ran the OSD on the cars display and no faults were present just - - - - , has anyone else ran into this before?
  2. C

    New Trophy Owner! Help!

    Hi all, I've just purchased a 182 Trophy (No.382) today, rather a nice upgrade from my Fiat Seicento Sporting! It needs some work doing to make it perfect but it's brilliant to drive all the same :D However the battery light is on, as is the STOP light. At high revs this goes out so I believe...
  3. D

    Engine noise

    I got hold of a trophy at a reasonable price. I knew it needed work. One of the things it came to my attention is the sound the engine is making. Here is a quick video. 182 trophy engine grind: http://youtu.be/Sh0a8OIifEI I got a receipt for the dephaser and Pully. If the engines gubbed I...
  4. clioalbania

    Clio misfire

    I have a clio 2002 16 v 1,4 Since yesterday the engine works bad, seems like misfire, maybe a sensor or something that cause to not work 4 cylinders. with 800 rpm it has a small vibration and with 2-3000 rpm it has a bad noise and doest has power any idea ??!!
  5. Mikeyjp

    Fuel Gauge

    mines a bit like a yoyo, it does not move massively but i look 1 min and i have 1/2 a tank, then i look again ang its a bit under, then i look again and its a bit over, is this normal?
  6. J

    Which RS Tuner?

    Hi all Looking at getting an RS Tuner but a bit boggled by which one to go for given all the options that are available! I think I’d only need the 98 RON map, the diagnostic/code clearer function and possibly the ability to purchase a couple of future maps in the future. Could anyone steer...
  7. T

    Renault specialist in Essex

    Hi guys, looking for someone around the area who knows there stuff, rather than letting my old grease monkey play with my car. It will only be for future maintenance not tuning, but I would rather let a specialist do it. Any recommendations? Be grateful if you could help. Thanks, Luke.
  8. R

    Trophy Problem

    Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the problems I'm having with my T atm Filled up full yesterday and drove 110 miles motorway no stopping and a constant 56mph the whole way and some how managed to get through half a tank ! Also it feels to be lacking power and engine...
  9. FISHER

    Help with my daily driver please

    hi, its a 51 plate clio 1.4 privilege. When ideling it seems to 'judder' and has very low revs. The gear stick also seems to vibrate abnormally. The car seems slower than normal ( if possible )lol, and now the engine shaped light is on full time. Its been fine an developed this after not being...
  10. S

    Idle Problem

    Hi, wondering if anyone can give me a definate answer to this please; Engine OFF - Battery at 12.5v Battery is fine. Engine ON - Battery at 14.4v Alternator fine. Electrics on (lights etc) or cold start - Revs drop and stalls, or drops to 300rpm lights dimm and battery crashes to 11v but if I...
  11. MarcB

    Trophy Trouble - HELP ASAP

    Yet Again another problem with the Trophy. After going through all the oil level stuff and me buying a oil level sensor (getting fitted on tues) This light now comes up on the car when i start it in the morning. After about 3/4 mins it goes off and does not come back on untill the next again...
  12. S

    Anyone experienced with the steering angle sensor?

    Took my car into a local garage today to try and get my brakes working properly and he hooked it up to the diag. machine that come up with a steering angle sensor fault. Which explains why i have an ABS, Traction and SERV light on the dash. This has occured because i disconnected the steering...
  13. S

    Help Me! Shocking brakes after refit

    Hi chaps, wonder if anyone can help with my issue. I've been doing quite some work to my T the last month: Front sachs refurb, fitted Ktec solid top mounts, Poly bushes fitted to lower wishbones and anti roll bar, new track rod ends, lower balljoints, koni adjustable rear dampers, mark fish...
  14. 1

    182 ABS (suspected) problem.

    So I only just bought my 182 on saturday, it has just passed its MOT earlier this month and the problem that I am encountering is when im going round a corner at around 25 to 30 mph and I turn the wheel quite sharply it seems that the ABS turns on and slows the car right down untill I turn out...
  15. G

    Constant revving on idle & whilst driving??

    Hi Guys, Looking for some help... Last night I was driving my T and when changing gears it sounded like I was slipping the clutch (when I wasn’t) so I put it into neutral and the car revs didn’t drop they stayed at 2000rpm. I pulled into my drive way and it was still revving constantly at...
  16. I

    Ash Tray Removal to Access Diagnostic Port

    Hi folks Is this fairly straightforward? Any tips to reduce risk of breaking it?! Thanks.
  17. trophy427

    106 quicsilver problem

    Bit of a random one but i have just but a heater matrix and radiator in my gf car and now it wont start i have checked all the wiring and its all plugged in correctly. But belive the imobaliser has cut in cause i have no spark or fuel to the cylinders i have tired coding the key in but i ent got...
  18. A

    oil light STOP NOW!

    hi folks something strange happened whilest driving the trophy tonight, basicly was just driving normally along around 40mph when the oil light on the dash flashed up with the words STOP NOW, anyways i stopped and thought no way has the oil ran out as i had checked it a week or so ago, i checked...
  19. R

    Serv & Traction Control Light

    Well when i start her up all her lights go off. After driving her a few minuites the Serv &Traction Control Lights come on and stay on.... Anyone able to help me shed some light on this? Thanks
  20. M

    CLIMATE CONTROL PROBLEM!

    HI iv got a 182 cup 2004, just reasently its started blowing out hot air at what ever temp selected sometimes it works correctly but rarely, the air con works because i can hear it click in when the air con button is pressed, can anybody help please!!??
  21. rickywilly

    Service light??

    Hi people, Just wondered if anyone else has had the same problem with their trophies, sometimes from cold, the service light and air bag light come on, once i put my foot down they go away, and then a few minutes later they come on again. This happens on-off till the car is...
  22. S

    Exhaust gas monitor - advice req

    Fitted a BTB zorst a few months ago and noticed it was blowing from the cat join a few weeks ago and put it on list of things to do. Yesterday the gas monitor warning light came on. So today i covered the joint in zorst sealent for joins, clamped it back up and ran it for 20mins to harden it...
  23. W

    T-fault on diagnostic test

    Hi folks, I periodically do the trip-button diagnostic test to make sure 007 is running ok and of the four ---- the first one has come up with a t, which I think is an injection fault? Has anyone had this or got any more information to shed on the matter? Got no idea if it's serious or not...
  24. T

    For Sale Trophy No 084

    The time has come for me to part company with my Trophy, No 084. It has been great fun owning it and it's certainly an absorbing car to drive. However a shiny black 350z has seduced me into the world of rwd. :D Here are the details: 2005/05 29500 miles Full service history Just had Full...
  25. SharkyUK

    SharkyUK's Trophy - #165

    SharkyUK's RenaultSport Clio 182 Trophy My RenaultSport Clio 182 Trophy is a limited editon model (with only 500 having been made) and the following images and narrative depict my ownership and experiences with this fantastic hot-hatch. Service History and Maintenance A few details of the...
  26. Johnnytheboy

    Trophy #383 (T3 PHY) for sale

    With the imminent arrival of my new car the time has come to sell my beloved Trophy. :( Will "officially" go on sale next weekend, but I'm putting it up here first. Decent pics will follow then, for now these are from the day before the Gaydon meet a fortnight ago, since when I've used it...
  27. B

    Trophy looks uneven when parked......

    ...........unsure if it is my imagination but my Trophy appears to be lower on the front than the back when parked and thinking the worst about front dampers. Had recent MOT and no problems whatsoever, no leaks from the dampers and the 'gap' on both sides feel ok. Is it just my paranoya (sorry...
  28. S

    Diagnostic plug in port

    Can anyone tell me where this is please? I had a go at the dashboard fault finding trick yesterday and it came up with a 't' and 'h'. I'm assuming the oil level sensor won't be too difficult to replace but an injection problem?! The car goes like the proverbial so maybe it's another sensor?.
  29. T

    RS192 Problem...

    Hi all Ive just recently fitted a cat-back RS192 and ever since the engine doesnt run properly when cold. At 1000-2000 revs when gently accelerating i.e. 10-20% throttle it pops and farts and doesnt want to go at all, but when the revs get up to 3ishk and above it springs back into life. this...
  30. quik5i1ver

    Engine Management Light.. Which OBD reader

    Got into my car excited about heading to Bedford this evening and as I drove down my road, my excitement died.. The Exhaust emissions light was on and unlike before, it was static, not flashing.. Restarting the car did not clear it so I left it on the driveway and I shall be borrowing my fair...
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