Electrical Gremlins

[J77]

Hi All,

Have just purchased a 04 Clio Sport 172 for a bit of fun, and wow it really is!

I'm having a rather scary electrical fault which is causing the car to loose all electrics....lights, windows, indicators etc etc, not good at night! There are no warning lights on the dash, Ive read numerous people talking of the electric fault light which I have never seen.

When you start the car there is a funny ticking noise from the centre of the dash/passenger side it does this sometimes when you do something electric related also.....turn the wipers on for instance.

My initial thought was that something is shorting out, all fuses are okay so I was thinking it could be caused by the aftermarket head unit which has been fitted (quite badly), or my horn. The horn hasn't worked since I got the car and I've heard people talk of a small wire that can break easily and would require some minor solder.......any thoughts?

My instinct suggests taking it straight to Renault where I know they understand the car.....driving at night and loosing your lights is not fun!

Any help would be great.

Cheers

 

[barnesautos]

Don't take it to the Main Dealer ,
I would say use a specialist in your area .
Let people know where you are and someone will comment on who is recommended and where they are based .

 

[J77]

Great stuff thanks for that.
Bristol ideally but a little further afield if worth while.
cheers

 

[Daniel]

Great stuff thanks for that.
Bristol ideally but a little further afield if worth while.
cheers

Sounds like your UCH is packing up.
lemonnobby1 is in Bristol and will give you all the assistance you need.

 

[lemonnobby]

Thanks dan. Yeah sounds very much like a uch playing up. I had one like this not long back

 

[J77]

Cheers guys, any recommendations where to get it sorted and any idea of cost?
Thanks again.

 

[lemonnobby]

I could have a look and proberly sort it i work for renault cost is around 300 quid

 

[Des]

Hi There , can anyone help me find my radio code? The 4 digit ref no is C966?