When most people decide to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, they expect it to be perfect, at least for a little while. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Even the best cars can have problems that can occur quickly, even if you haven’t yet spent much time behind the wheel. If you’ve recently purchase a Renault Scenic, here are a few common problems you may experience and some information on the Renault parts that must be used to fix them.
When most people decide to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle, they expect it to be perfect, at least for a little while. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Even the best cars can have problems that can occur quickly, even if you haven’t yet spent much time behind the wheel. If you’ve recently purchase a Renault Scenic, here are a few common problems you may experience and some information on the Renault parts that must be used to fix them.
Common Issues With Your Renault Scenic
- Auxiliary Belt Jumps- Have you been experiencing issues with your auxiliary belt? Even if the belt isn’t old, it can still cause problems and jump sideways when the engine stops by slowing the tensioned arm. Most often this is due to dirty and binding bearings. To fix this problem, you don’t have to replace any Renault parts; instead, you simply need to clean the bearings and the shaft with a solvent and lubricate them with a small bit of silicone grease.
- Starting Problems- Has your Renault recently become a pain to start in the mornings, especially if you happen to hit the accelerator pedal before turning the key in the ignition? This is more of a common problem than you think, not for just the Scenic, but many other Renault models. The issue is due to the Top Dead Centre Sensor, or TDC. This sensor is prone to collecting fragments of filings and metals, making it difficult for the car to start. The sensor may need to be replaced to solve this problem; however, try cleaning the sensor with a wire brush and WD40 first.
- Whistling Noises- Whistling noises that are in line with the speed of the engine should be evaluated right away. Often times, alternator belt and pulley failures can lead to snapped belts that get caught up in the crankshaft pulley. This results in cambelt jumping and stretching, which can cause top end failure and a whistling noise from either the alternator pulley, power steering pump, or tensioner pulley. For this reason, it is very important to regularly inspect car parts like belts, pulleys and tensioners. They may not be the most expensive car parts under the bonnet, but they can lead to some costly repairs if you aren’t careful.
- Engine Won’t Turn- Have you noticed that in your ’97, ’98, or ’99 Scenic, you’ve had trouble starting the engine? This may not actually be cause for alarm. Actually, it’s a security feature that is explained in the owner’s manual. In order for the car to run properly, you must turn on the ignition within thirty seconds of unlocking the car door. If it takes longer for you to do this, like when you’re loading in groceries or buckling in the children, you’ll need to lock the car and unlock it again before placing the key in the ignition.
Have you been experiencing issues with Renault car parts? You aren’t alone, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t made the right vehicle choice. All vehicles, at one point or another, have problems. Knowing what to expect and how to fix it puts you two steps ahead of the game.
