# Imported and Archived Boards **URL:** https://turborenault.co.uk/c/imported-and-archived-boards/13.md [Latest](https://turborenault.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://turborenault.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://turborenault.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Imported and Archived Boards category](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/about-the-imported-and-archived-boards-category/15)
**Author:** [@system](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/about-the-imported-and-archived-boards-category/15 "2026-08-21T11:59:27Z")
These boards have been imported and archived for your reference. They are locked so no replies can be made. Please find the relevant new section and post in there --- ## [Technical Documents](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/technical-documents/79790)
**Author:** [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/technical-documents/79790 "2026-03-23T23:22:35Z")
These documents have been imported from the old site. 0241\_A4.PDF (19 KB) 511.pdf (43.1 KB) 4312A.pdf (27.4 KB) 4473A.pdf (28 KB) AIRCON.pdf (341 KB) Alarm.doc (3.45 MB) Audio\_handbook.pdf (1.01 MB) Avantime R… --- ## [End of an era.](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/end-of-an-era/79729)
**Author:** [@Avantime4mike](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Avantime4mike)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/end-of-an-era/79729 "2026-03-18T19:24:27Z")
Since the introduction of social media and it’s increasingly inexplicable (to my mind) popularity, this forum has decreased in favour by an inverse proportion. As many of you know my enthusiasm has waned somewhat over th… --- ## [A little bit of humour](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/a-little-bit-of-humour/79173)
**Author:** [@Avantime4mike](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Avantime4mike)\ **Replies:** 467\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/a-little-bit-of-humour/79173 "2026-03-18T18:37:02Z")
\[ATTACH=full\]231679.\_xfImport\[/ATTACH\] --- ## [Sunroof Pads](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/sunroof-pads/76822)
**Author:** [@richard\_maiden](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/richard_maiden)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/sunroof-pads/76822 "2026-03-12T18:01:55Z")
Hi mike bought 2 pads at gaydon , Have noticed 2 pads already there do i need to take old ones off and replace with new or stick them over the top of the ones which are there . --- ## [Auto gearbox Torque Converter Drive Plate Noise](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/auto-gearbox-torque-converter-drive-plate-noise/79731)
**Author:** [@system](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/auto-gearbox-torque-converter-drive-plate-noise/79731 "2026-03-04T18:52:34Z")
Hi all For quite a while now my 3L Auto has been exhibiting what I thought was an ‘idler rattle’ noise, intermittently at idle revs. Possibly years. I took it to my local garage here in Ealing, London, a place which I… --- ## [How many Steppe 3.0 manuals](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/how-many-steppe-3-0-manuals/79732)
**Author:** [@abme](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/abme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/how-many-steppe-3-0-manuals/79732 "2026-03-03T16:28:25Z")
Hi folks, do you know how many Steppe 3.0 V6 manuals with beige interior are there still on the road? I thought that only 4 came out of the factory in right hand drive - according to the info that was on the forum (in Fr… --- ## [Leaking sump?](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/leaking-sump/79730)
**Author:** [@abme](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/abme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/leaking-sump/79730 "2026-03-02T17:52:11Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed some oil leaking from the front of the car and was wondering if by the looks of it, if it could be from the sump? Does anyone have any ideas? \[ATTACH=full\]231948.\_xfImport\[/ATTACH\] --- ## [Parts](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/parts/77486)
**Author:** [@Last\_of\_the\_few](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Last_of_the_few)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/parts/77486 "2026-02-10T12:17:38Z")
Dose this mean when Avantime 10yrs old Renault stop sell Avi parts ??? 8-X --- ## [Avantimes in print and film](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantimes-in-print-and-film/77836)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Essex1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Johnny_Essex1)\ **Replies:** 643\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantimes-in-print-and-film/77836 "2026-02-10T05:47:49Z")
Flipping through an aerial photography book, ‘Essex from the Air’, I came across this pic with an Avantime in the bottom right corner. I think it is likely to be HX52LVT, as I’ve seen it in the area, and it has a local p… --- ## [Heating control LCD temp control gone dark......now gremlins.](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/heating-control-lcd-temp-control-gone-dark-now-gremlins/79728)
**Author:** [@AviNL](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/AviNL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/heating-control-lcd-temp-control-gone-dark-now-gremlins/79728 "2026-02-10T05:46:58Z")
Hi All, Weird one. Battery died a few weeks ago and needed jumping. Have since replaced but from the last 2 or so times of jumping the LCD display has gone dark to select the temp. Both driver and passenger. Also not … --- ## [Spotted](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/spotted/76524)
**Author:** [@avantinies](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/avantinies)\ **Replies:** 2023\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/spotted/76524 "2026-02-09T22:49:31Z")
Nocturne, reg no HK03ZTS always parked in Hayes Lane Beckenham.its nice to have company. --- ## [Car tax !!](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/car-tax/79174)
**Author:** [@avantime007](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/avantime007)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/car-tax/79174 "2026-02-06T16:40:46Z")
M Over 255 12 m £535 6m £294.25 OMG that’s gone up ! took mine off the road winter 2017 now looking to tax 6m is the price of 12m in 2017. --- ## [Seasons greetings....](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/seasons-greetings/79727)
**Author:** [@bodie](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/bodie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/seasons-greetings/79727 "2026-01-08T07:01:02Z")
Wishing all those who still frequent this forum a very merry christmas and a happy new year, may all your Avantime problems be very small in 2026… \[ATTACH=full\]231947.\_xfImport\[/ATTACH\] --- ## [Seat levers](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/seat-levers/76973)
**Author:** [@AlistairRoss](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/AlistairRoss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/seat-levers/76973 "2025-12-07T19:46:46Z")
Went into SMC Woking today for a price on a front seat lever… £86… I have one missing but may adopt a different strategy to find one! --- ## [15 years and 100k miles](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/15-years-and-100k-miles/79726)
**Author:** [@HarryDwyer](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/HarryDwyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/15-years-and-100k-miles/79726 "2025-11-30T16:01:22Z")
After many happy miles and endless suspension parts, it may be time to pass on the chalice. The end of an era for me, and something I will no doubt regret, but needs must. Would anyone be interested in a usable manual 3l… --- ## [Avantime Owners Register](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantime-owners-register/76609)
**Author:** [@Avantime4mike](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Avantime4mike)\ **Replies:** 910\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantime-owners-register/76609 "2025-11-18T20:27:29Z")
Members may have heard mention of a “database” or register of UK Avantimes on the site. Well it has now been published and can be viewed or downloaded from the “Downloads” section accessible from the tab above. Please p… --- ## [Selling my Avantime!](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/selling-my-avantime/79720)
**Author:** [@avantian](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/avantian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/selling-my-avantime/79720 "2025-10-06T19:47:27Z")
Hi all, I have finally decided to let someone else experience Avantime ownership. I am just preparing an ad to put onto Car and Classic selling my V6 Privilege manual. It has just done 95k miles and is working excellent… --- ## [Avantime for Auction - Ewbanks Surrey](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantime-for-auction-ewbanks-surrey/79725)
**Author:** [@Noyzboy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Noyzboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/avantime-for-auction-ewbanks-surrey/79725 "2025-09-29T22:28:35Z")
--- ## [Why?](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/why/76891)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Essex1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Johnny_Essex1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/why/76891 "2025-09-29T17:21:12Z")
I keep my locking wheel nut box in the recess under the rear passenger seat that’s behind the driver. When putting them back today after a visit to the hub shop, I’ve noticed two ‘why?’ things:- why is the jack a half… --- ## [Key fob/ immobiliser/ car not starting](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/key-fob-immobiliser-car-not-starting/78776)
**Author:** [@Pepe](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Pepe)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/key-fob-immobiliser-car-not-starting/78776 "2025-08-18T14:02:56Z")
I bought my Avantime about six months ago. It had two keys with original fobs but both taped up. One did work at the time, one didn’t. About three months ago I got a key fob replacement guy to look at them and after abo… --- ## [Water Hose](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/water-hose/79724)
**Author:** [@simonh](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/simonh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/water-hose/79724 "2025-08-12T07:55:46Z")
Does anyone know of a supplier of engine hoses? I have a Vel Satis and I am finding getting a replacement very difficult. Now, I know that this is an Avantime site (I have one of those as well!) but the water-hose issue … --- ## [She won't start...](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/she-wont-start/78046)
**Author:** [@capsuleboy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/capsuleboy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/she-wont-start/78046 "2025-07-18T15:25:24Z")
Hi its a 3l V6 Auto which only gets used now and again, which is never good for any car, and had been running all to well! Went to start it a couple of weks ago and it turned over many times before firing, but I then to… --- ## [Video passione AvanTime Italia](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/video-passione-avantime-italia/79721)
**Author:** [@Italo1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Italo1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/video-passione-avantime-italia/79721 "2025-07-13T13:16:45Z")
--- ## [Video avantime Italia 2025](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/video-avantime-italia-2025/79723)
**Author:** [@Italo1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Italo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/video-avantime-italia-2025/79723 "2025-07-13T13:15:09Z")
Tanti like please --- ## [Lichfield Car Show, 5th & 6th July 2025](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/lichfield-car-show-5th-6th-july-2025/79697)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Essex1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Johnny_Essex1)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/lichfield-car-show-5th-6th-july-2025/79697 "2025-07-07T23:37:28Z")
AlanA has suggested we go to the Lichfield Car Show in 2025, where there are 2,000 cars shown across the two days. Nearer the time, we need to decide whether we attend one of the days or both. Looking online, it looks a… --- ## [Meeting avantime Italy](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/meeting-avantime-italy/79722)
**Author:** [@Italo1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Italo1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/meeting-avantime-italy/79722 "2025-07-05T11:57:37Z")
Tanti like mi raccomando --- ## [Manual gearbox oil](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/manual-gearbox-oil/79380)
**Author:** [@govig](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/govig)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/manual-gearbox-oil/79380 "2025-06-07T17:44:21Z")
I am having trouble locating the required fully synthetic GL4 75/80 (Tranself NFP) in these parts. I can find a GL4 semi synthetic or a GL5 fully synthetic but can’t decide which is best. Older gearboxes sometimes don’t … --- ## [Grey Rene Y 8ERN](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/grey-rene-y-8ern/79545)
**Author:** [@berniethebolt](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/berniethebolt)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/grey-rene-y-8ern/79545 "2025-05-06T17:27:41Z")
After the demise of my Nocturne and purchase of the grey EP2 thought I’d start up a thread of works to get it up to a better standard. Whilst it’s now at only 29,000 miles, drives very smoothly not at all a harsh ride a… --- ## [Sought after parts for sale](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/sought-after-parts-for-sale/79719)
**Author:** [@SteveM](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/SteveM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/sought-after-parts-for-sale/79719 "2025-05-05T21:07:04Z")
Hi all. Before I moved to Denmark I created a parts survival kit for my avantime. Many of the parts I will need to sell in Europe e.g. bumpers and a new windscreen. I am however coming back to the UK and could fit a few … [Next page](https://turborenault.co.uk/c/imported-and-archived-boards/13.md?page=1)