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Its an electronic speedo driven by a transducer where the original cable type would PLUG into the gearbox. Check the connections to the transducer to make sure they are in good condition. Sometimes just by unplugging/plugging in the connector will cure this problem. Hope that helps. Bob RTE

The air con is passive and does not affect performance or fuel economy until switched on. If you dont use it then whats your problem? Far too expensive to have it removed. This must be the first time ever that I have heard someone requesting the REMOVAL of Air con!!!!! Bob RTE

The oil gauge is electronically controlled, therefore when the ignition is turned off the gauge should return to zero. If the gauge is sticking (mechanical gauge) then I suspect the gauge is the faulty part not the switch. Also, if you BANG the dash and it returns, you have just confirmed your...

Belts rely on grip, so spraying with a lubricant will reduce the noise because its not working! Belts do squeal on occaisions, especially when cold/damp. Not really a problem unless its happening ALL the time. They must also be correctly adjusted when replaced! Hope that helps. Bob RTE

I do understand where you are coming from. Its your pride and joy let into the hands of unknown persons. I cant speak for other Dealers, but we dont condone the thrashng of customers cars. Technicians found ragging cars are disciplined - no question - so they dont! Have you seen me in a bad...

If you manage to beat a bike then all I can say is:- THE RIDER WASNT TRYING OR BOTHERING! And Eightball - the twisties are the best fun - EVER! Anyone can go fast in a straight line! Bob RTE

Hi Paul G If you have to take your car to a Renault dealer to have some sort of diagnosis performed, it is not alway necessary to road test it, but in the main, yes, we will have to perform a road test at some stage. Even after a service the technician may road test the car and it may be road...

As promised I have done some research into what Driveline Ashford would charge for a 12k service on a 172. Labour 1.5 hrs @ 59.95 = £89.92 Parts Sump washer £0.78 Air filter £14.40 Oil filter £6.20 Screen wash £1.12 (250ml not a sachet) Engine oil 5lts...

As I said in an earlier post, you cant have your cake and eat it. You either buy an import at a cheaper rate and therefore your PX value will be less or you buy a UK spec car at full price and get a better risidual PX value. The choice is yours. At the end of the day, they both will probally...

Wouldnt want to race on GB roads anyway! Bob RTE

Dead easy to tell. Does it have a CHOKE lever situated on the dash to the right of the steering wheel? IF SO, NO ECU NO CAT. No choke lever means monopoint injection with cat. Hope that helps. Bob RTE

Nick - go stand in the corner in disgrace! Fancy telling ppl how to break the law. I love it! Never thought of that - but its not true. If you have SMALL plates you could produce a legal set and put them on, possibly without being charged, but if you were to have false plates - you could get...

As a biker riding a Kwak ZX6R, I dont think Im the dogs dangly bits when it comes to riding fast. Yes, I can ride fast and fast through the corners but I have to agree that I can only ride the bike to MY OWN limits of 5/10th, otherwise I wouldnt be sat here now replying to your post! I can blow...

Leigh has almost said what I wanted to say! Dont buy an auto! Did I really just say that? Bob RTE

I went to Sainsburys today and bought a pound of fillet steak. I then went to Tescos and found it was cheaper. I then went to the market and bought 2 pounds of fillet steak for the same price as Tescos but it wasnt that good! Just me being sarcastic and having a bit of fun (:-) OK back...

From a personal view - the manual gearbox versions are the only ones Id buy.

Couldnt have put it better Leigh! Cheers Bob PM me to let me know where you work. Ta

Then if you KNOW they are STITCHING you up - go somewhere else! Free Country (well almost!) Bob RTE

The times for doing any job on any Renault are set by Renault. The prices of the parts (RRP) are set by Renault. However, they have no control over labour rates and its down to the individual dealer to set the labour rate. This is calculated on many factors. Size/location/overheads etc...

Why not just use the pre-drilled holes in the tailgate and front bumper. Then use a pop rivit gun to fix them in place. You can still use the colour coded caps, white,yellow,black to cover the rivits. Simple. Thats what I do. Bob RTE

Surely you cant expect a dealer to give you top dosh for your import! They DO know its an import and that you paid less for it. You cant have your cake and eat it! Sell it privately if you dont get a reasonable offer from your dealer! Sound advice I think! Bob RTE

My wife picks up her new Clio 1.4 priviledge on Friday evening! ready for a drive at midnight. Fully loaded with all the goodies including, climate control, alarm, alloys, abs, electrics pack and Sat Nav. Only just over 10K - but I do work for Renault! Ha ha ha ! I want a new bike...

Well GirlRacer, go to the top of the class! You are one clever lady! No one else has ever offered a correct explanation of the abrieviation before! Some nasty people have said that RTE stands for REALLY TINY ERECTION But I have already killed them! Yes, I am one of the few hundred...

Sorry for the long delay in replying. The hoses that go to the heater are located behind the engine and go through the baulkhead just below the coolant bottle. The lower one should be hotter. Let me know how you get on with it. Bob RTE

T.Ferrino The car really needs to be on a 2 post lift. I would say it is IMPOSSIBLE to do it with a trolley jack on the floor. The Renault time for fitting the rear silencer is 1 hour. How long have you struggled trying to fit it? Bob RTE

All Renault technicians are provided with free teflon/asbestos arm pads when they join Renault, as an aid to removing oil filters that the designers of the cars placed in an awkward place. They also have free transport to the nearest hospital if the pads dont fully protect thier arms! LOL...

Cheers for the offer Leigh! Im doing OK at Driveline though! CLIO14RT, Let me have the emmissions results so I can help you sort it out! Bob RTE

If you have your trusty multimeter, then you should be able to conduct a power drain test. Make sure everything is turned off and the car doors are closed. Set your multimeter to Amps DC, disconnect the battery, place the ampmeter leads in series between the earth lead and the battery earth...

It depends on why it failed the emmisions test. Specifically, what did it fail for? CO too high Lambda too high/low HCs too high. The CO must be less than 0.3% Lambda should read 1.0 or between 0.097 - 1.030 HCs no more than 200 ppm O2 should be less than 0.5% but it will not...

Nice one Tom! Try not to BLOW this one up! LOL Bob RTE