BATTERY & STOP dash lights

[SamB123]

these 2 lights have started coming on/off and flickering since I had my brakes changed and decat fitted last week?

they only come on when iv been through 1st and 2nd gear and ONLY illuminate in 3rd 4th 5th when DECELERATING??

any help please

 

[imprezaworks]

Check your brake fluid

 

[SamB123]

really? I had the discs and pads changed last week and he gave me back my brake fluid tin and said it didn't need new fluid?

had my battery checked aswell and its running 14v and also shows it charging when engine running

 

[imprezaworks]

Sorry I ment check its topped up

 

[Mr Plums]

Yup top brake fluid up

 

[SamB123]

cheers guys i checked the brake fluid level and its correct but fluid looks really dark?

the brakes feel really good now though after having them changed. better than what was on it when I bought it lol

 

[SamB123]

can't get these lights to stop flashing and flickering!!!???

brake fluid checked

battery tested (left for 7 days on holiday started 1st time no worries)

alternator tested and shows no signs

checked and replaced corroded earth strap

I will try to post a video of how these lights act up whilst driving around

any help please

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

ABS sensor?

 

[SamB123]

@Sunglasses_Ron I have tested my brakes a fair bit and the ABS works perfect and stops better than ever?

I'm stumped

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

@Sunglasses_Ron I have tested my brakes a fair bit and the ABS works perfect and stops better than ever?

I'm stumped

It could still be a dodgy sensor throwing a fault up. You'll probably need to get it plugged into a decent reader to narrow it down.

 

[SamB123]

thanks I will get it booked it soon and get it checked over

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

The battery light comes on to indicate that the alternator isn't charging.
If it's charging as you say, check the little wire coming from the alternator.


I've had it before where that wire had come lose and caused the battery light to come on even though the alternator was fine. Granted this wasn't on a Clio but it could be the same?

Surely if it was brake/abs sensor related then it'd bring up a brake related light?

 

[SamB123]

the clio has now started to go abit strange for no reason?

STOP & BATTERY started flashing 4 weeks ago and all lights are now permanently on!!

abs - airbag - esp have all illuminated today
my windows no go really slow?
and my auto headlights are working for 1st time ever?

if anyone can help I don't know where to start I would happily pay a member to come have a look and drive tomorrow lol
thanks

 

[imprezaworks]

Alternator or the wire like james said. I had this on the way back on the motorway in the rain from doing Oulton park with four people in the car. It was not fun when the Windows went slow, lights dimmed and eventually cut out. Wasn't the best of days. Get it checked asap

 

[imprezaworks]

Mine turned out the alternator wire had corroded. Got it fixed in work.

 

[SamB123]

too late im stuck on the m42 awaiting the rac haha

even though it's been running ok no different
its just died no headlights. no radio. no air con. Windows slow.

the garage last week tested battery and alternator and said both were fine?

 

[imprezaworks]

It will be the wire or the alternator mate.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ask them to check the wire if they can

 

[SamB123]

these wires @imprezaworks

 

[imprezaworks]

Did you google that pic? But yeah pretty sure that's the one. It was a while ago since mine went

 

[imprezaworks]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/stop-and-battery-light-on.790987/

 

[SamB123]

no that's taken fresh from the hard shoulder of the m42 haha.

I'm trying to get booked in at diamond motors for cambelt water pump and spark plug service etc and now typical this has gone wrong lol

 

[SamB123]

could the internals of the alternator packed up? the big red lead is solid on and no movement in it?

for the last few weeks it has been driving fine and the only things changed have been pads+discs aswell as a blowing decat.

the battery was tested and shows fine even has a green indicator on it.
left for 7days on holiday started 1st time when back

where can I find a good alternator guys please? or would mick be the best person to source then fit?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

You're probably better off getting Mick to sort it when you get it serviced . He'll give your car the once over and let you know about any other problems you might have. He won't give you any Bullshit , just tell you what needs doing . The green indicator on a battery means sod all . It's only showing that once cell is fine . I had a battery that was completely fcuked , I changed it , put the old one in the garage and weeks later the indicator was still showing green.

 

[SamB123]

@MRBILLYUK yeah I want mick to have it but doesn't he have a really long waiting list?
I take it over to him 2months ago to introduce myself and discuss cambelt prices (before this started playing up) and I'm sure he said there was a waiting list.

last week I messaged him on Facebook to get booked in for belts etc but haven't heard anything back? is he best contacted on here or going over in person?
thanks

 

[MRBILLYUK]

@MRBILLYUK yeah I want mick to have it but doesn't he have a really long waiting list?
I take it over to him 2months ago to introduce myself and discuss cambelt prices (before this started playing up) and I'm sure he said there was a waiting list.

last week I messaged him on Facebook to get booked in for belts etc but haven't heard anything back? is he best contacted on here or going over in person?
thanks

The last time I took mine I rang Mick first . He was busy , he said send a message through his website stating what work I required , then he rang me back later that day . Message him first , leave your contact details etc ....... and take it from there . But like you say , he does get very busy. I think I had to wait about 2 weeks but it was worth the wait and 6 hour round trip.

 

[SamB123]

car was fully dead this morning no power at all so i went and brought brand new battery fitted today and started 1st time but still says STOP + BATTERY light solid on.

so i had alternator tested on voltage meter and it's dead! no output from it whilst ticking over but no wires or plugs are loose or corroded? :down:

so i assume the STOP + BATTERY flashing at me for the last 3 weeks ment my battery wasnt being charged properly anymore and slowly draining out?

am I best to go for genuine Renault altenator or a recon?

cheers guys

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep. And price one up from euro car parts.

Think they are quite a lot from Renault