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i have a 2005 1.2 Clio (mark II) 124k miles Started noticing a significant loss of engine power, struggle to get the revs up, gear stick shaking violently while stationary at traffic lights now it’s at the point where it can barely even get up a Hill in low gear, hill starts are impossible...

hi guys, i had a crash in april this year which didnt delpoy the airbags. however as a result the service light and airbag light both came on. How do i get these lights to go off? i know i can remove the bulbs which i will do if its a simple job and the bulbs arent a pain in the arse to get out...

So long story short I need to remove the driver's door from my 172 Cup and I've got to the pins and removed the clips but the pins aren't budging. Is this common? Is there a trick to it or a particular tool that makes it easier? Do I just need to find a way to hit the pins harder? So far I've...

Hi all, I've got an issue on my 2003 172 cup where it intermittently wont start, cranks, immobiliser light goes out and I might be imagining it but it might sometimes shake a lot as if it was misfiring, but not really coughing. When it eventually starts it's obvious from the smell that it has...

Looking for someone to cast some light on a problem i've got with my 182, Past few days my headlights have been going on and off, you can hear the relay in the passenger foot-well going crazy, ive changed the relay and no luck with that and now today its started messing with the wipers and...

Hi all I’ve had a 182 offered to me with this engine noise... What do you think it will be? It could be a perfect car to run alongside the 172 track car! So I’m rather interested in knowing what it might be. Apparently it’s had a recent service and started making this noise after the...

I'm a bit of a novice with cars, but it's what I love and I'm still learning so please forgive my idiocy I'm wondering if, on my MK2 Clio, I could replace the rear shock absorber and spring set up with coilovers? I know coilovers can be fitted to the front, but so far all I can see online is of...

Hey guys, so I'm selling my 2004 182. 103,000 miles and has full service history, belts done again at 93,000 Niles there. So a mechanic for bmw came to view it last night and loved it but noticed this sound (see video) and said it was the alternator on its way out. Have a listen please and...

I have a 1.2 campus, its my first car and I've owned her for around a year and a half now. I've had fun 'modifying' her in preparation for the purchase of a 172 (hopefully!) I purchased the campus facelift bumper that I found at a breakers (see example bumper below) but because they never made...

I badly need some new rear discs, https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/104745948?gclid=CjwKCAjwjozPBRAqEiwA6xTOYApo6j_bdXjuywIxIzpSd8UC7MeiGt9mIXgpVJLy2FzELloPOmh5AxoC1oMQAvD_BwE Are these right for a 197?

I've had a 06 1.4 Clio Dynamique since December and I've known for a while the clutch was going. I've been quoted £560 for parts + labour but isn't that too steep? Surely I'm being taken for a ride here, right??

Hello everyone. Has anyone put a manual boost controller on a clio mk3 tce? I just need to ask a question really. I've tried it but when I try to increase the pressure it seems to go into what I think is an overboost scenario. Is there any way to stop this or is it just not possible? Any help...

So I am back after 3 years away from Clios and what a long 3 years it has been. I am currently on the lookout for a PH2 Clio 182 With Low Miles & FSH I have been looking now for around 2 months and I must say there have been a few that looked ok but either they are the otherside of the country...

Hi Guys, The Clios been giving me a bit of a rough time recently, last couple of months i've been considering other cars of similar nature, but i've just replaced the Gearbox, Radiator and a set of injectors this month so i'm in this too deep now to just turf it out. What sorta things can i do...

Hi all. I am in need of a new battery for my 54plate 1.5DCi clio but I have no idea what type I need as they all have different amphour and cca, the battery in the car is of no help as who ever had it before seemed to have taken all the stickers off of it any advice would be appreciated or...

Hi all, ive found the fault on my 172 and its a faulty injector, now if i buy a new one is it easy enough to change myself? as when i spoke to someone they said new ones have to be programmed in? im not to fussed about paying to get it done but i would rather learn how to do it myself...

Hello everyone i have rencenly purchased my first car (renault clio 1.2 16v) When i am parked and turn my steering wheel left or right i get loud clunking sound and also in a particular spot when turning. I have taken my car to a garage so they could have a look and give me a diagnostic on the...

Help?! I have a clio mk3 tce and it did have a fully atmospheric valve. I recently found out that it's the wrong type of valve to have on it. Knowing this I have just taken it off and taken it for a little test drive and it's spinning the fronts like mad (clio power!) But in second gear it hits...

Hey guys need some advice, Yesterday I looked under the bonnet to see oil on the underside of the bonnet it's self. I have a feeling its coming from the blow off but I'm abit concerned about it. In addition to this when I'm on boost there's a hissing noise which I'm guessing is the blow off as...

Want to fit some spacers to the car all around and fill the outer arch gap out a little bit more. 20mm extra on the rear, is that going to be an absolute ball ache with rubbing on the wheel arch, the inner bucket and throw a huge tantrum with my ABS on the rear, or should I go for 15mm in...

Hi guys, so I own a 1.2 16v Extreme 3 clio. I've had the car for 6 months now and i've been getting this problem The thing is, it will only last for a few hours untill I turn on the car next, the light on the right will still be on, but usually the next day there are no lights at all. The light...

Hi all, I'm fitting some sidemounted fixed back seats into my car, looking for advice as I can't seem to find any info on what size or type of fixing to mount the side teams to the subframe that then bolts to the floor. Can I just bolt the two together with a high tensile bolt a lock nut and a...

Alright, I need some help people! Searched al over and can see one thread that is anythin like this, but can't find the answer! I have a 2005 182 ff and had the dephaser and all belts, pulleys etc changed last sept, the car now has 93000 on the clock and has developed at tapping noise! When the...

Hi there, I have a 2008 MK3 Renault Clio 1.2 TCE and am looking for this specific wrap for the interior fans. Does anyone have a link or know where to find it.. thanks.

My girlfriends Clio 1.2 8v won't crank over she went shopping got out pressed the lock button but it didn't lock went and done what she had to came back out turned the key and nothing got the car towed back and noticed the immobiliser light is not on or flashing had a new battery fitted so do...

New to this all... so apologies in advanced if i put anything in the wrong place, no pun intended ;) Looking to colour code the black trim pieces of my Clio, does anyone know what colour it would be? The label has rubbed off. :( Included some pictures to help..

Hi all just drove back from work and while reversing out of a space it let out a very loud rattle, while driving I dipped the clutch and the noise stopped, revved it sharply and it rattles again, slowly revving in neutral and no rattle, but rev a little harder and it rattles like crazy.

Hi Looking for some help so hopefully someone can. My Renaukt Clio Mk3 displayed a Low Battery warning light when I was driving home the other day, I didnt think much of it at the time to be honest, but when I tried to start it later on it wouldn't turn over ( all other electrics were working)...

hello!!! Anyone can give me the codes of the wilwood calipers of k-tec 280mm kit? I have a broken bracket and i want to say if my caliper will fit the k tec bracket Thank you

Hi was wondering if someone else could help me unbaffle my head. Ive got a clio 172 with a knocking engine. It was all working brillantly me and a friend done the dephaser change still working fine done a 5 mile trip after we done the dephaser then the main shell bearings went. So we changed...