182 limiter

[edspencer]

hi, i bought a clio 182 about six weeks ago. When i got it i could rev it all the way up to bout 7000rpm if not abit more. Driving home yesterday i noticed it was limiting at 6600rpm. I thought it might of been because i had the heating on full or somthing so i turned everything off including the radio. but it is still doing it. what should a 182 limit at? and has anyone else had this problem?

 

[Bazzon]

Let the car warm up, If the engine is not fully warm it will hit the limiter earlier.

I can not remember the original limiters because mine have been changed by RStuner remap.

 

[clio_luke]

let the car warm up properly with a good 15mins of driving before you rag it. you engine will appreciate it.

 

[Bash]

your car's water temp was not over 80 degrees so it will not allow you to rev higher.

 

[clio_luke]

another peterborough 182 owner.
will keep an eye out.

 

[Tom@JMS]

your car's water temp was not over 80 degrees so it will not allow you to rev higher.

que bash's advice about boiling water

 

[Bash]

que bash's advice about boiling water

Tempeted!

 

[edspencer]

thanks i will make sure its warm in future. i guess its to protect the engine then? ive just had the timing belt and major service done by renault so i didnt know if it was something they have done

 

[clio_luke]

yep, its to protect the engine. some people think its a shift light... its not, its a limiter.
definatly not something renault have done.

 

[edspencer]

yep black/gold 182 with both cup packs generaly around hampton area

 

[clio_luke]

i have a very simelar car. b/g, full cup packs, milltek exhaust, graphite ultraleggeras, tow eye and sticker, sportlines

 

[mark123]

From the manual

Max. engine speeds for a coolant temperature < 75°C 6,700 rpm
for a coolant temperature > 75°C in 1st or 2nd gear 7,200 rpm
for a coolant temperature > 75°C in 3rd, 4th or 5th speed 7,000 rpm

 

[172cupwizard]

thanks i will make sure its warm in future. i guess its to protect the engine then? ive just had the timing belt and major service done by renault so i didnt know if it was something they have done

Why rev the bollox off a car before its warm? :nono:

 

[gaz44]

Why rev the bollox off a car before its warm? :nono:

When you are being chased?

 

[edspencer]

i dont ever thrash my car when its cold! this still happens 20-30 after ive started the car.

 

[Bash]

where is the temperature needle after 20-30minutes (i assume?)

 

[Brett]

Maybe you have an issue with your thermostat. As above check the temperature guage.