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Thu 13 Feb 2003 21:51

Renault Clio dti Power steering probs - tone1

I've owned the above Clio 1.9dti from new (2001) and do about 20k p.a. In many respects it has done exactly want I wanted, i.e. manage a daily commute of 75 mixed B roads and motorway miles very well, quickly, and still returns 50+ mpg. However, the reliability and build quality problems have begin to irritate.

The latest is power steering failure. About 3K miles ago it failed completely, leaving me to drive a heavy car to the supplying dealer. As you can expect the power returned, they undertook standard circuit tests and they could not detect anything wrong. I picked it up the following day - fine until 13 miles later and it failed again. Called out the AA, he tested the circuits - fine - but after turning the wheel several times it failed again. He applied a hammer to the pump and it kicked into life.

So...back to the dealer where it worked perfectly. Adamant that I didn't want to drive it they agreed to keep it for an extended test - one week later after a daily drive it didn't fail. What can I do but drive if away!!

Here we are 2k miles later and its failed again!!! Welcome any clues.

I also have to say renault dealers are complete pants (the latest being replacing the oil with 10/30 rather than 15/40 as recommended at the last service - if you live in sheffield avoid RV!) and as much as I like french design this is the last...

Tony

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