check engine RENAULT CLIO 2000 X65 / 2.G Workshop Manual

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OPERATING INCIDENTS
Your vehicle should not be affected by incidents likely to keep it off the road for long periods if you have followed the
Renault Servicing Programme regularly.
The following advice will allow you to get going again quickly, albeit temporarily: for reasons of safety, you should
always consult a Renault Dealer as soon as possible.
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• There is no response. The warning
lights fail to illuminate and the starter
does not turn.Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace the battery.
• Warning lights go dim and starter
turns very slowly.Battery terminals not tight.
Battery terminals oxidised.Check battery terminals: scrape clean
if oxidised and re-tighten.
Battery discharged. Connect another battery to the faulty
battery.
• The engine is difficult to start in
damp conditions or after washing.Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the plug leads and ignition coil.
• The engine is difficult to start when
hot.Poor carburation (bubbles of vaporised
fuel in the circuit).Let the engine cool down.
Lack of compression. Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
When starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The engine fires once or twice then
dies and is difficult to start when cold.Immobiliser active. Refer to the “Engine immobiliser”
section.
Starting procedure incorrect Refer to the “starting the engine”
section.
or
Poor fuel supply or ignition fault. If the vehicle will not start, do not
keeptryingtostartit.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
System for cutting off fuel supply
activated if vehicle has been subject to
severe impact.See a Renault Dealer. (Refer to
information on fuel cut-off system in
section 5.)
• Vibrations. Tyres incorrectly inflated, incorrectly
balanced or damaged.Check the tyre pressures and, if they
are correct, have a Renault Dealer check
the condition of the tyres.
• Coolant boiling in expansion bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, water pump faulty.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check the appropriate fuse, otherwise
consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Abnormal white smoke from the
exhaust.Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown.Stop the engine.
Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop the vehicle, switch off the
ignition, disconnect the battery.
Cooling circuit fault. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• The oil pressure warning light
illuminates
- when cornering or braking. The level is too low. Top up the oil.
- at idle speed. The oil pressure is too low. Consult the nearest Renault Dealer.
- is slow to extinguish or remains
illuminated on acceleration.Loss of oil pressure. Stop and call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine lacks power. Dirty air filter. Replace the cartridge.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
Spark plugs faulty, incorrect gap. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Idle speed unsteady or engine stalls. Lack of compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak)Consult a Renault Dealer.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level (after letting the engine cool
down). Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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Section 6: Technical specifications
Identification plates ............................................................................................................................. 6.02¬6.04
Engine specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6.05
Weights .................................................................................................................................................. 6.06
¬6.12
Towing weights .................................................................................................................................... 6.06
¬6.12
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................ 6.13
Replacement parts ............................................................................................................................................ 6.14

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3
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B
B
B
B 2
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES(continued)
The information on the vehicle
identification plate and the engine
plateBmust be quoted when
writing or ordering parts.
B- Engine plate or engine label
(location differs depending on engine)
1Engine type
2Engine suffix
3Engine number

BB
1
3
B
2
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IDENTIFICATION PLATES(continued)
The information on the vehicle
identification plate and the engine
plateBmust be quoted when
writing or ordering parts.
B- Engine plate or engine label
(location differs depending on
engine)
1Engine type
2Engine suffix
3Engine number

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Versions 1.2 1.4 1.416V1.6 1.616V2.016V1.9 D 1.9 dTi
Vehicle type
(see vehicle
identification plate)B/C/SB0A
B/C/SB0FB/CB0C
B/CB0G
B/CB0SB/CB0L
B/CB0PB/CB0D CB0T
CB0HCB0M
CB1CB/C/SB0E
B/C/SB0J
B/CB0N
SB0RB/C/SB0U
B/CSB0V
Engine type
(see engine
plate)
D7F E7J K4J K7M K4M F4R F8QF9Q Turbo
Bore x Stroke(mm)69×76.8 75.8×77 79.5×70 79.5×80.5 79.5×80.5 82.7×93 80×93 80×93
Capacity(cc) 1 149 1 390 1 390 1 598 1 598 1 998 1 870 1 870
Fuel gradeUnleaded fuel Gazole
Octane rating95 or 98 (1) 98 (2) –
Spark plugsOnly use the type specified
for your vehicle’s engine.
Their type is shown on a label in
the engine compartment,
otherwise consult your Renault Dealer.
Fitting spark plugs which
are not to specification
may damage the engine.—
(1) If unavailable, unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 91 may be used.
(2) If unavailable, unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95 may be used.

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WEIGHTS(continued)
(1)Towed weight
(Towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
- It is important that the towing weights in each country governed by local legislation are respected. Consult your Renault
Dealer for all towing attachments.In all cases, never exceed the maximum permissible total train weight (vehicle +
trailer).
- If your vehicle is already being used fully laden (maximum permitted all up weight); your maximum speed must be
limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressures should be increased by 0.2 bar.
- Engine output and performance on hills are reduced with altitude. We recommend that you reduce the maximum load by
10% at an altitude of 1000 metres, then by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.

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WEIGHTS(continued)
(1)Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
- It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular laid
down in the Road Traffic Regulations. Consult your Renault Dealer about any attachments.Under no circumstances may
the total train weight (= max. permissible all-up weight and weight towed) be exceeded.
- If your vehicle is already used at full load (max. permissible all-up weight), the maximum speed must be limited to
60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
- The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced
by 10% at an altitude of 1000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.