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Got these wires which don't plug into anything. Not sure what they are, does anyone know? They were unplugged when the car was initially stripped. Which ones are recommended to remove and how would I do this? 1) Under passenger seat. Also the same on the driver's side 2) Same as 1 but driver's...

I have seen posts about a blanking plate for the Ph2 stereo stalk, but is there one for the Ph1? If not, does a Ph2 steering wheel cowling fit a Ph1 with the Ph1 dash so I can then get a blank for it?

Found the source of the sloshing noise after heavy rain. The drivers sill was full of water. This is how much I removed Where is is getting in? And is there a drain point for it as I think it could be blocked. This isn't linked to the blocked wiper scuttle drain issue I had a while back...

This: Not sure what this connects too, seems to go all around the car. Is it the rear lights and that? Just want to know so I can keep it in.

Put an LED bulb in the two interior lights (big one and map reading one) and the main one looks like it is constantly on. It is like a dull blue glow, but then you turn the light on there is a difference and it properly lights up Is this true? As a low resistance bulb still drawing power, or am...

Had a quick look on the forum, but after some advice on fitting them. Also going to do a full system drain and bleed. So after advice/tips when replacing them? What order to bleed them in? Have a Gunsun EazyBleed kit, so that should help. And what is likely to break when unding things so I know...

Because race car innit! I have some canards I am fitting, these ones from eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-172-182-Canards-Aero-/281821806951?hash=item419de38167 Was going to copy the picture in them for placement, but what angle roughly? 45deg? Also drill the bumper for the rivets...

I need to get a wifi extender as I am currently using a wired connection for my PC but would like the wifi for my phone and other stuff. The set up I currently have is: A wired connection direct from the router as wfi doesn't reach my flat. The router is in my land lords house, I live in a...

.....leaving the 500 Abarth standing! I was going to join in the humiliation of the 500 but then realised I wasn't in my 172 and in the daily 1.4 :weary: Looking smart though! Made me realise how much I miss driving mine daily and I need to get it back on the road sooner than next summer

Updated iTunes yesterday, all fine. Then today my CPU was being dominated by photostream.exe (or something similar) and I couldn't access the Internet, despite being connected. Solved the CPU issue with a simple google search. But I still can't get onto the Internet, although I am connected! It...

I have just SORN'd my Clio, and I haven't done it before. It is SORN'd until I tax it or sell it isn't it? And I have paid of 6 months tax, about 4 months left on it, how will I get my refund? Is it a cheque int he post or is it a bank transfer/refund thing? I was paying the 6month Direct...

Didn't use my car this weekend as I was away. It rained, foot well full of water (again) - now think this is a blocked drain plug in the wiper scutter as first thought I left my winder open. Then the car sounded like it was on 3 cylinders and then struggled and the engine management light was...

I have a few nearly empty bottles of oil from serving the car (damn 4.5ltr capacity and having to buy 5ltrs!!!!). They are all 5w40 fully synthetic, different brands but one is the same brand but a different "grade", well the label is different. I want to put them all into one bottle to save...

I have just bought a second car which will be the daily drive, the 172 is then goign to be SORN'd when its insurance runs out at the end of September as I want to drive it to Castle Combe in September so I need it insuring. If I get a new policy with the new car I wont be able to use any of my...

Service is due next week so just getting the parts together. Last time I did the oil the sump plug thread was a bit worn and I don't want to risk having a nakard plug so want to get a new one. Not sure if GSF/Andrew Page/ECP will have one in stock, so what dealer on here can I get one from...

Doing a bit of searching and can't really find an answer to what I want to know, unless I am after something that isn't possible. Basically I want to paint the door strips black satin to give them a new lease of life. They currently have that fine texture to them, I want to keep that if...

Have about an inch of play in the pedal before the throttle does anything. Can't seem to find where this is coming from. It is as if it is taking up the slack of the cable. Is this normal? Or has anyone solved this issue?

Found two small pools of water in the back of the car this morning; highlighted in the picture. Rest of the car is bone dry. All windows were shut last night and eveything (unlike last time!). Not sure where it has come from as it is not in the lowest point of the car, plus right in the...

Drove the car this morning for about 20mins to and fromt he shops so this would have got rid of any "corrosion" from the rain the night before. Given the car a clean this morning I noticed that not all of the disc has cleaned up - there seems to be some orange rain marks (usual after it rains)...

As the title says, after some advice on refitting the lower mounting points of the strut to the hub. Have done this a few times before and it is a pig of a job! Want to know if there are any tips that people have to make it easier. Somehow it is a two person job fighting with it, and the "brute...

Need a front driver's side hub for the Clio. It is a Ph1 172. Am I right in saying that the Ph2 1*2 non cup ones are the same?? If anyone has one for sale with the ABS sensor and a good bearing let me know

Need to change the front wheel bearing. I can get hold of a new kit tomorrow and access to a press too, but will have to be tomorrow otherwise I will have to borrow mother's car for the week! What I am after what needs to be removed from the car so I can take it to my step dads work to use the...

My track rod ends are...ummm.....beyond useable condition (without using any faul language!). The end bit circled on both sides have the play in, can move the wheel a good inch without moving the steering wheels. I am hoping this is the cause of the grumbling noise otherwise it is the wheel...

I have got a bit of a knocking noise coming from the rear left corner. I know I have a rattling exhasut but this is a little different, or could it be an exhaust still? Started the other weelk when I changed the rear discs and pads. I have put the anti-rattling retaining springs to the pads...

Swapping my inlet manifold over for the one I painted up last month (finally!) this weekend when I go back to my parents. Need to change the gasket too as I am unsure of what state the current one is in and might as well when it is off. Is this the right one? Just want to have all the parts...

Struggled to lock the car on the remote button on the key. The little red light on the fob was flashing when I was pressing the button but the car wasn't responding and not locking possibly suggesting I still had life int he battery. Then I put the key in the ignition, turned on and then tried...

Going to sound like a simpleton here.....how do I adjust my lights! Just fitted an original set of headlight units and the drivers side basically points at about 2" in front of the car, not ideal. I know there are adjust screws (the White screw things behind the unit), but aren't these for...

I've read the "how to restore headlights" posts, and decided to get the 3M stuff. Watched videos and that and now know what to do. But the lights I am restoring are currently not on the car but will be come tomorrow. Is it best to do the restore when the lights are on or off the car? I am...

Just before the 50mph speed limit RB 182, did wave! Then infront of that a black 182 with just the "sport" bit of the Renault Sport badge where the Clio badge is on the boot. No Cliosport stickers on it though so may not be from here Three Clio's in a row did look quite cool!

Had Recaro Tendlines and was driving like a granny on the A329(M)