Clio 3,304 days ago since I owned a Renault ..

[andybond]

The third brake light didnt work and looking at previous MOT hadnt for some time
I removed the cup spoiler via the 6 torx screws and then measured with the multimeter across the now disconnected connector - 12V.

Must be the light then. Fortunately I had pre-empted this and bought a new LCD strip. I ever so carefully removed the top light and went about changing over the LCD strip. Fairly straightfoward TBH but I took extreme car not to crack the plastic light. These are NLA and I have seen upwards of £100 for them on ebay. Sod that!

Before



During

Some corrosion here but cleaned it up and it made absolutely zero difference


After. It didnt actually take me that long but I went out and forgot to get a pic!



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[andybond]

Took my youngest to football ..

 

[andybond]

Post paint I had to get some new decals.

I appear to have slightly nudged the number 2 when fitting but its nigh on identical to the other side. Both passed Renault QC I am sure ..

 

[andybond]

My wiper pump has stopped working.

First things first I’ll check the fuse. I have grabbed some Renault documentation and …


The fuse box is located in the passenger compartment on the drivers side.

You what now?

 

[andybond]

Ah , it means on the passenger side end of dash!

Just been out and flicked a known working fuse over ( F3 with F7 ) and no joy. Must be a dead pump.

 

[Norwich Nick]

It’s a double pump, does the front and rear wash. The rubber swells and stops it from sliding. You can open it up and cut the swollen part off and it should go again.

It’s a known issue but could just be dead.

Peugeot use the same pump and sell it for 4x cheaper than Renault, plenty of cheap replacements on eBay but they don’t last, best getting one from a reputable supplier

 

[andybond]

It’s a double pump, does the front and rear wash. The rubber swells and stops it from sliding. You can open it up and cut the swollen part off and it should go again.

It’s a known issue but could just be dead.

Peugeot use the same pump and sell it for 4x cheaper than Renault, plenty of cheap replacements on eBay but they don’t last, best getting one from a reputable supplier

Appreciate the input @Norwich Nick

I have a genuine febi item being delivered today. Looking forward to wrestling with the wiper arms tomorrow.

 

[Brigsy]

Appreciate the input @Norwich Nick

I have a genuine febi item being delivered today. Looking forward to wrestling with the wiper arms tomorrow.

No need to remove the wipers, lift end of scuttle and pull out/replace. 5 min job

 

[andybond]

No need to remove the wipers, lift end of scuttle and pull out/replace. 5 min job

Noted.

 

[andybond]

@Brigsy was right! I must admit I did wince a bit at the angle of bend and the force I needed to remove the existing pump but new febi item is in place and working fine!

 

[andybond]

Are the doors on this car super easy to open and appear to have no stopper until its wide open or have mine developed a new characteristic?

What I mean is on most modern cars you push the door open and it pivots a bit , then sort of locks and then you can give it a bit of a shove and it opens wide.

Mine seems easier to open that a barn door in a gale.

 

[Adey]

is it the same on both sides of the car?

 

[andybond]

is it the same on both sides of the car?

Yes.

 

[Spooky]

Sounds like the check strap isn't, um, checking

 

[andybond]

Sounds like the check strap isn't, um, checking

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I shall investigate! I cant seem to see a great deal other than a single torx. I bet the other end is goosed in the door

 

[andybond]

Next up on the to do list - clock / radio cluster.

The one I had was failing. The digits weren't working never mind the backlight.

Paul from Diamond-Performance donated a cluster to the cause and I purchased a pack of 10 bulbs. Of the first 6 , 4 did not fit too well. Awesome quality control there.

So, I took the dash apart and what a simple yet painful in terms of what you are trying to achieve job that is.




Dash back together




Sadly this picture highlights the soft to touch plastic thats now tacky and will be ace in summer to double up as a fly trap.

Lastly , is this a OE radio? I dont get any display on the cluster when powered on if it is ...



Rear wiper blade also changed out

 

[andybond]

Jobs to do list

Validate if radio is OE or not
Checkstraps - replace
Interior clean
Soft touch plastic de fly trap
Touch up the exterior plastics that have gone grey
Bodywork - few dents
Bodywork - few scratches
Near side front wheel has gone milky in places.
Offside driveshaft swap
O2 sensor change but mysteriously car has been running fine.

 

[Brigsy]

Thats a kangoo radio or similar, defo not clio as o.e has no display.

Oem is crap, get a half decent aftermarket one fitted.

 

[andybond]

Thats a kangoo radio or similar, defo not clio as o.e has no display.

Oem is crap, get a half decent aftermarket one fitted.

I am not desperate for the sound quality tbh mate. More the OEM look

 

[Adey]

Pretty sure that's the stock head unit. "Update list" unit