Recent content by Christian and Beccy

Our 2004 Clio has a tear in the carpet in the drivers footwell. It is roughly where the heel of your shoe might go, but in all honesty, quite a bit further back. I've looked and looked and just can't see how its happened. Is this a Clio trait? Has anyone else had it happen? Not quite sure how...

Oooooooh, this is interesting. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clio-II-III-RSV6-Modus-Megane-II-Scenic-II-Aerial-Base_W0QQitemZ260243289305QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 This is what we have. So, why the difference with EVERY other Clio I have seen?

Our 2004 1.4 16v Dynamique has had an issue with the Aerial since we bought the car 18 months ago. The base doesn't seem to fit well to the body and it looks like it can't possibly be sealing properly. Despite this, there is no evidence of water getting in. However, I've finally got round to...

Am I right in thinking that the stereo sits proud of the dash? The unit is a Pioneer DEH-P7400MP like this.... Oddly, when I just Google'd for a picture of the head unit, there was a pic of one fitted into a Clio dash on page 1 of the search results!! LOL, although it is a rubbish pic...

I see moving it in here really helped it get a reply. LOL.

I have tried searching, but I'll be there all night!! LOL. I'm hoping for a pic of a Mk2 Ph3 Dash with an aftermarket head unit fitted. Ideally a Pioneer head unit in a Climate Control style dash, but pics of any will do. Just want to see how out of place (or not) it will look. I'm taking...

Took the Rheostat out this morning and bridged the 2 outer pins of the plug which made the motor run, so it's fairly safe to assume its the Rheostat thats at fault. After phoning round local factors/Bosch agents/Lucas agents etc, it seems that despite the fact that its a Valeo part, that it...

Is it worth taking this bit out to check it? Or will it just be buggered and thats that? Is there any other way to diagnose? I read that sometimes you get the lower speeds but not the higher speeds when the resistor pack fails is this true?

I think I know which part is the resistor pack and it looks nice and easy to get to. I found this page..... http://renaultsport-clio.blogspot.com/

Just read that it might be the Fan Motor Resistor? Anyone have any more info? Where is this resistor?

2004 Clio with Climate Control. The Climate panel all works as it should, but the fan itself doesn't come on. I've checked the fuses and had the trim off where the motor sits to check for obvious problems, but can't find anything (it's dark so couldn't have a proper look). Any known problems...

Has anyone ever heard of a Clio cambelt being a tooth out (either having been incorrectly fitted at the factory or having actually jumped a tooth?). The car has never had a cambelt change. Also, are the 1.4 16v engines from around 2003-2004 on Hydraulic tappets?

Thanks guys for your help. Since posting, it's had the all-clear on another code-read and the lambda sensor has been checked to make sure its switching correctly and it is doing exactly as it should be apparently. :( The idle has never been absolutely smooth and coupled with the fact that it...

What sort of fuel economy figures do you guys get from your Clio's? Post here even if it's not a 1.4. Our's is very sensibly driven and really struggles to make 30mpg. OK, so its mostly driven around town, but even on a run, 35mpg is extremely rare. My 350bhp RST is almost as economical...

The bolt hole at the larger end of the mount (the one that goes to the chassis) appeared to be keyhole shaped on the 172/182 mount and not big enough to take the bolt that mine has, according to the pics above. I wish I could find a pic of it.