20 Most Recent 2005 Renault 18I - Page 3 Questions & Answers

you have to go in through the cover in the wheel arch. when you grab the back of the bulb holder only turn 1/4 turn then pull out. also b4 you put it back in clean the two metal contacts on the outside of the bulb holder. ps you have to twist your arm to get at it they can be a pain.

Tool can reset your fault codes,I hope this helps you

Sounds like the solenoid is defective, but the petrol cap can be opened by opening the boot and putting your hand down the side of the back panel (petrol cap side). You should be able to feel the solenoid and on the back there is a lever that can be pulled out which will release the petrol cap latch.

probably leafs in the air box with the fan

that sounds like the relay might be giving you problems, just need to find and replace...
hope this helps

Most common fault is a crack right where the high pressure fuel hose mates the injector, or where the hose mates the injector rail. Look for black stains at those points. should you find a leak, disassemble fuel hoses with care. They remain at a very high pressure even when the engine is turned off.

yes, it's the seatbelt/self test chime

Hi.

Transmission problems of this kind often are not detected at MOT. MOT test will check only security prescriptions.

The first thing to do is replacing the transmission fluid. Metal debris accumulating in transmission fluid can cause similar problems.

The automatic transmission uses throttle position sensor, and throttle pedal sensor to determine position and opening of throttle.
IF throttle position sensor is defective, the car may have problems shifting into one or more gears.

The automatic transmission is controlled by an electronic control module, that is energizing a set of solenoids to shift into gears.
The control module is a rectangular box, often located behind the dash and wired to transmission. The solenoids are attached to valve body, inside transmission.

If a solenoid is defective, or if control module is defective, the car may have problems shifting into one or more gears.

Problems concerning transmission control module, TPS and transmission solenoid are usually detectable reading fault codes stored on the car main control module (ECU/ECM).

Stored codes can be retrieved using an OBD scan reader.
If the car auto transmission is not shifting into gear, talk to the mechanic about the problem.
Only when the car has a really high mileage, or when there is a factory problem there is need to replace the gearbox.

Regards.

it is called the throttle body.

most likely be the wishbone as renault dont normally supply the bush you might be able to get a non market one but dout it

It will be located right above your brake pedal and will be touching the arm of the pedal. This switch may be located on the firewall side, where by pushing the pedal pushes the switch in. Or it could located on the dash side, where by pushing the pedal in allows the switch to pop out.

The brake light switch is on the steering column near the brake pedal.
Its position may need adjustment, or may need to be replaced.

I opened the back pannal and un-bolted the lock base from the body den took lock apart and made a new 1 useing parts i had from my old suit case yes i said suit case i used the locking pin from that 2 replace the broken 1 on the door

It does sound like engine mount , if you open the bonnet and get someone to lift the cluch while the handbrake is on, then whilst looking at the engine it should apear jump up on whatever side the mount is broken on. Try this in reverse and 1st gear try to avoid stalling the car and once you have confermed the fault avoid contiually jumping the engine as it can damage other engine mounts/parts.

its behind the front bumper on the drivers side, remove the plastic wheel arch liner to gain access

Open a door, and you will see where wire connection tube is. Check all the wires in each door. Sometimes red wire is broken. If it is, get a piece of ordinary copper wire and connect together. Hope this helps

Hello

Check your ignition components, spark plugs, wires, if they are in good shape. Check with Ford technical service bulletins. There is a TSB for the upper intake plenum gaskets leaking when engine is cold. The TSB also has a reflash for the Engine Control Module.. I tried just doing the upper intake gaskets and so far so good. The reflash (reprogram your original computer) has to be done at the dealer. Hope this helps..

big problems ,firstly its a renault which means problems with anything electric and factory immobilisor.Secondly encrypted software so i can honestly say that no doubt the fault is with one of the early type of ECU computers and unless you rewired the whole electronic system which i have done on a clio that went like this ,then its dealer only and pay through the nose,or trade the vehicle on plan new for old and get yourself 2000€ for it against a new vehicle

Very common problem mate. Get the TDC crank sensor replaced. Of course it will drive you crazy until replaced. Takes time until it fails completely. Cheers