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Same issues here and i'm sure urs doesn't have a lamda sensor on....
Even Renault tried telling me it was mine muppets:nono:
I have lost all trust in garages as so many have tried rip me off,i find this forum knows more than the idiots who built the flaming cars grrrrr
Ahhhh been having same trouble with my 53pl 172 except the engine management light came on and without using my ECU reader n code wiper it went off :dapprove:
As for ringing Renault well pointless don't even think they know a thing about these cars so rather stuck at this point so any ideas...
Hi Oliver i am also from Stoke,i had my cambelt done at GT Motorsport in Smallthorne i payed 120 for kit n 160 labour but i`ve had nothin but hassle since can u pls let me know how u go on.
My 172 is 53plate if u get a other issues feel free 2 mail me..
A yearly prob with the 172`s grrrr,what the garage does where i have mine tested is confirm it with VOSA they do this for the cover note.
I suggest u take it to back the garage tell them to ring VOSA to confirm its how the car is built or tell em u`ll take it else where,there are plenty of...
Hi i also got 172 cup had this prob try lookin under nearside and u will see a twisted lower stabilising bar.....the rubbers on each end tend 2 wear with harsh acceleration.
Up rated versions on offer at Ktec racing or fat washer either end tightened alittle more than usual,it may work its just...
Having the same prob with my 172 its been happenin since had cambelt changed,i certainly wouldn`t n won`t take it to Renault,had prob with rear brakes wouldn`t pass its MOT n Renault told me it could be the master cylinder wen they new very well wat it was...W*****s
I have same issue every god damn year with mine,i got in touch with VOSA last year they confirmed that this is how the car is made,the garage then rung them 2 confirm it which they did but i`m in the same fuckin situation again grrrr.
Renault want blowing up tossers they will not give any info...
This is for anyone who`s 172 Cup keeps failing it`s MOT,this is how the car was designed to be rear brakes that r doin nowt:mad:.
Anyway get in touch with VOSA give them ur chassis num and they`ll do the rest:rasp:.
Happy sportin:D