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    CLutch gone?

    Started the 1.4 Expression up yesterday morning, it wouldnt go into gear. started rolling down the street to see if it would go in and nothing, it does however go into 5th. Now i drove the car fine the night before, no signs of failure or anything. Would this be a clutch, gearbox fault etc? and...
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    Brake Problem

    Hi guys, recently having a problem with my brakes, was driving on the motorway today and the car suddenly lost power, foot to floor on a slight hill and i was dropping speed, had to pull over, tapped brake pedal and it was solid, the brakes hardly pressed in, pumped it a few times and they freed...
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    Airbag/Seat Wiring (PIC)

    My SERV and Airbag light used to randomly pop on and off. But has recently stayed on, Now after checking under the seat noticed this. Are these wired correctly, i will also get them soldered properly
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    Missfire on Cylinder 4

    Plugged the car into a cheapo ebay diagnostics thingy. and its come up with a Cylinder 4 Missfire. Now i knew i had a Faulty Pencil Coil which i have now replaced (Replaced two as they were the original grey ones) Now the engine is running better than what it was, Now tried to clear the code but...
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    Top Mount

    I have noticed that my Drivers Side top mount is loose. Tightened it by hand as didnt have the correct Spanner, it tightened but didnt look like it screwed down on the bolt as no more thread shown, I have noticed again it is loose, will borrow a spanner to do it correctly, but could this be...
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    Low Revs When Starting Up

    Guys, Wondering where i should start as a bit of a novice, but when i first start the car up the revs shoot to around 3000 then dropped down low and the car almost stalls and is juddering like mad, then after a few seconds sorts itself out to around 500 - 750. When i start the car up again when...
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    Getting Pee'd off now, starter motor?

    Okay so drove to work this morn and parked up. Managed to stall it, tried to restart, bit off a chug then dead, tried again and nothing, nada, zilch. So left it and came back this evening, still nothing, so had to bump it. Drove it home a good 15 miles, switched it off then on again and nothing...
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    Creaking and more creaking

    Ok i have 1.4 16V Expression and over uneven ground and bumps there is horrendous creaking in the car, when i open the window it also sounds like outside the car, it is annoying more than anything so any help would be aprreciated. Also when i go over bumps there is what sounds like a clicking...
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    New Clio 1.4 16V Expression but has problems

    Hi all, just recently bought a clio 16v 1.4 expression on a 04 plate, now it has done 74,000 miles and without any SH i am wanting to get the Timing Belt and waterpump done, what price should i be looking at, had a quote or around 260 for full kit and waterpump and labour. Also the car is very...
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    Oil Leak and brown stuff

    I just changed the oil and filter on my 1.2 1999 Clio RT. I noticed i have an oil leak but not very car savvy so dont know exactly where its coming from. Also there was brown sludge sprayed over the sump and other stuff, what could it be, sorry for the poor pic quality.
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    Washer Jet Problems

    Weird problem were my new washer pump only sprays the rear screen when the front is pressed and when the rear is pressed. Worked fine for the first 2 times it was installed then only rear from either stalk presses, anyone able to help on this please Thanks Matt
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    Battery Light On dash

    Hi was driving home 2 days ago from the girlfriends house when the battery light popped up on dash bored. got home and said to myself il deal with it the day after, however i forgot all about it, i went to get in the car 2 days after the battery light came on and the batter was completely dead...
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    Auxilary Belt Problem

    HIya, i was driving home yesterday when i noticed a rattling sound which i originally thought it was the exhaust but notice was in the engine. when i opened the bonnet i noticed the belt was spinning on the cogs but was shredding, so turned engine off and as the belt was still on the pulleys i...
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    VERY Weird Problem

    Just come to my attention today that if i keep the brake pedal pressed and turn the key and take it out the engine stays on and i can still rev the car. soon as i release the brake the engine cuts out. And when i press the brakes when the engine is off all the electrics start. Weird but what...
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    Cheap Ebay Alarm Installation Guide

    Ok it doesnt have pics but i figured out how to install one of the cheap ebay alarms into my 1999 Clio RT, however only the alarm and central locking but not the immobilizer, hopefully this should help other people, PLEASE NOTE: this is for the central locking button mounted on the lower centre...
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    Indicator and lighs problem

    wondering if you could help me, i have a strange problem in which my right indicator doesnt work when i have headlights on, it works when there are no lights or only the sidelights are on. My right hand light is also duller than the left and the right indicator arrows is on dull on the dash when...
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    ARRRGGGHH Bonnet wont open

    Got a clio that was accident damaged and couldnt get the bonnet open, eventually a friend who was fixing the car managed to by taking the bonnet off as there was no wing on, so i trailed to scrapyard got another catch and cable, fitted it and closed the bonnet, and no it wont open again, Triied...
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    What is this for?

    http://www.savefile.com/files/1708233 Found it in back of the salvage clio i bought. Thanks
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    Tailgate for 5dr

    Can any confirm if the tailgate for a Clio 1999 (bubble Shape) 5dr is the same as a 3dr? Mine is the 5dr and am after buying a tailgate of ebay from a 3dr but want to be sure itl fit Also is my clio the MK2 or MK3? Thanks MAtt
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    Clio Alarm Installation

    Hi, a bit of help here please. I have just purchased a cheap alarm off ebay so i can use it a Remote Central Locking Kit as the car didnt come with the remote key Now my problem is i dont know where all the wiring looms are located especially the central locking ones. I have already...
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    Newbie Help

    Hi, i am needing help on a Clio 1.2 1999 RT that was involved in a crash but i am repairing or getting repaired what i can't do. 1. Firstly does this model have Central Locking? I only got one key with it and when i lock th drivers door none of the others lock but they all do when i use the...
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