27th Feb 2007, 08:28

I was looking for any topics regarding how to fix a problem with non working front fog lights and non working horn on a Clio Extreme 16V 2002 model.

I haven't found anything. If anyone knows of any issues regarding these please help.

However, all the memories came back after reading these comments above. So I thought I would share, in order to put the story straight.

I have owned the Clio from new May 2002 - Renault West London dealership. The car went in for warranty repairs over 25 times in the 3 year period. I'm not entirely sure what components were changed if any.

The problems it encountered were engine cutting out at traffic lights or while driving, shaking badly at idle, driver side electric window failing, gear nob falling off, not starting from cold, rear light bulbs constantly blowing, and now horn and fogs not working.

To say that Renault are unaware of these issues would be lying. One time I was in the dealership with several other customers and we all had the same problems. There is a common fault with Clio's if not all Renaults.

I had a friend who worked as a mechanic for Renault France who was brought to the UK to help out with the West London service centre for a few weeks. He said all the faults are known faults, but this is how Renault make their money. They do not fix the issues, but make you try this and that, and finally they hope that you sell the car and move on.

With regard to my car having problems starting, switching off, and so forth he mentioned it was only to do with the spark plugs not the coil. They needed to be a particular type (I don't know which sorry) and had to be fitted in a certain way (I didn't know what he meant by that either). But whatever he did fixed the problem. I am still driving the car, 5 years on, and those issues seem to have been resolved.

I have not taken the car to Renault since he tampered with it a couple years ago. Instead only to my local mechanic to change the oil and brakes.

I believe if one person had the time to approach every person who has posted a negative comment about Renault and their product, something could be done to bring about mass coverage to Renault's failure to provide goods of quality. They are literally selling more faulty goods than working goods.

7th Mar 2007, 13:41

Hi,

I bought my Clio 1.2 16v 51 plate in sept 06. In Feb my Clio would not start. It fired up, but would not run. I had RAC come out, they tested it and said it was a throttle problem, then they towed it to the Renault garage where I bought it.

Renault said they had to do a computer test on it and charged me, even though RAC gave them their report.

Renault said it was the spark plugs so I agreed to go ahead with the work. Then they called me again to say that it was the throttle body that needed changing and would cost me 750pound + vat. I was not very happy as I had paid extra for a 2year warranty on this car which apparently does not cover any of this!!

After an argument with renault for charging me for the spark plugs which was originally the problem (obviously not!!), I towed my car to my local garage to have the throttle body changed. It did end up costing the same as Renault were going to charge me, but this has actually not made any difference!!! So Renault have failed in testing is its own product for problems.

My car is still in the garage as the computer cannot locate the problem, and my Clio still will not start.

I will keep you posted on this.

I will be making an official complaint to Renault, for the service, the wrong diagnosis (twice),and the warranty thing (considering I have only had the car 5 months!)

Also, I cannot wait for the finance to be paid off on this car, I will not be buying another Renault as I also had problems with my previous car-a Megane!

9th Mar 2007, 13:57

Last June I had all the problems of juddering and stalling in my 51 plate Clio Expression 1.2 16v. I called out the AA who diagnosed a faulty MAP sensor. Went to renault, who diagnosed this along with a faulty wiring loom. This solved the problem and the car was running well until today. Again the warning light came on and this time I had no throttle whatsoever. This came back, but the car is now as bad as it was before. Am I covered by a guarantee for the work they did last year, or more likely will they say it is something else and charge me a small fortune.

15th Mar 2007, 00:30

I have a Renault Clio 1.2 16V (2002), and the coil light turns on in irregular time intervals. I have to stop, turn off the car and turn it on again. Even this doesn't solve the problem always. My car was serviced twice. First time they run diagnostics and couldn't find any problems, and second time they cleaned all the wire contacts, in the ecu and all around the engine. Nothing helped. The yellow coil light turns on frequently and the car loses its power.

Does anyone know if the computer stores the error which caused the coil light to turn on? I ask you this because when I go to service, this light is off (Murphy's law).

16th Mar 2007, 15:23

Hi all. Yet another Clio 1.2 16V with electrical problems. 51 Dynamique, 43K miles. Recently the electrical warning light (orange) has started coming on in traffic and the engine cuts out. Turning the ignition off and restarting can clear the problem, but I need to rev the engine for about 20 seconds before the warning light goes out…..otherwise it just cuts out again. Has been into independent garage today (I won’t be using a Renault dealer as past experience has taught me all I need to know.. once bitten etc…) and they diagnosed a faulty “map sensor for inlet airflow”. All–in repair cost £150 and guess what ….it happened again within 20 miles!

Is there a definitive answer to this problem? I have seen comments on TDC sensor, chaffed wiring, chafed vacuum tubes and etc …. Are there any competent Renault mechanics out there with the golden bullet?

22nd Mar 2007, 02:28

Wow its not just me. I purchased a Renault Clio 1.2 16V Expression 02 plate with 34,000 miles on the clock. I quickly began to experience the Clio's electrical problems as the SERV light came on accompanied by the airbag light. I read reviews on the Internet recently and it appears this is another common fault. I took the advice of other comments and looked under my passenger chair and sure enough there were some loose wires. I pushed these back into place and hey presto! My next issue is of more concern. As others have mentioned my coil light regularly lights up and I loose power. In heavy motorway traffic I have broken down 3 times as my immobiliser won't let me re-start my engine for about 2-3 minutes. I took the car to my friend who is a mechanic and he quickly diagnosed the problem as the throttle body. Using the right contacts this should be resolved for about £200.