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    Clio 197 - Horn blows the fuse

    The horn gets it's earth (negative) from the engine bay so the steering wheel control interrupts the live feed only so if you get 12Volts at the steering wheel you are getting a ground signal from a short in the wiring. Your options are this: 1. Short in the horn itself. 2. Short in the wiring...
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    Dimensions

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    The High Mileage Track car

    Yea I would like to see what a normal LS diff is like, I would not be really interested on doing track days as such but I would still be able to take advantage of it, the heat shield was altered for the 832 engines in the 200 models. I took a run to the last tack day 2025 at Kirkstown as they...
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    The High Mileage Track car

    I was all set to head down to Mondello for that first track day, but the weather was so bad with heavy rain that it wouldn’t have been any fun standing around hoping most people showed up. For the car, get a Clio 200 heat shield—it has a leg that bolts to the engine to keep it from slipping. In...
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    The Farrow's Nimbus F1 #472 and Ultra Red 197 *pic heavy*

    I don't have facebook, tiktok or any of that stuff but I have seen this person otto retrims that has a video of a 197 steering wheel retrim with the zigzag stitch and the steering wheel does not look fatter that the original. I don't know anything about them or what they charge but if someone in...
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    Toyo manifold removal

    I agree with that, having done it twice before. Be sure to disconnect the battery first, as you might touch the starter heat shield during the process and short the always-live terminal on the solenoid, blowing the fuse and leaving the car unable to start. The subframe doesn’t need to be...
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    Clio 200 Yellow Dials in 197?

    You can fit Clio 200 clocks into a 197, which gives you the colored dial and the gear change beep near the rev limiter. However, I personally found the speed harder to read with the 200 dials. Also, the silver color in the center is anthracite, not the brighter silver of the 197 dash, strips and...
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    Wiper issues

    I have added more info to the link on post #3 you need to check the linkage for free movement that will stop the car going into protection mode and killing power to the wipers most likely as you said there was a delay in the wipers operating in the first place, there is a second fuse in the UPC...
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    Wiper issues

    The how to wiper dismantle
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    Wiper issues

    I think I put something in the how to section on taking apart the wiper linkage removing the two E-clips that are very hard to see.
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    Mk3 197 / 200 PDFs (Workshop Manual)

    online manual has a download button in the bottom right corner
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    Xtreme Motorsport Aluminum (inium) Radiator

    I don’t see why you’d need such a radiator unless you’re rallying or full-on racing. I get that you live in a hot climate, but fitting the air conditioner radiator would be tricky. The car is built to run in places like the south of France and Spain, so if you’re having temperature issues, check...
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    Dead 197 - Electrical Issue…

    So how are you getting along with the problem.
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    Unresponsive throttle - Slow 197

    I went for Valeo 255400 we are now beyond genuine parts these days Renault has stopped a lot of parts and is deleting part numbers they don't supply the rear brake lines anymore. I cleaned the mounting point and the original sensor and refitted. I bought the sensor after but it's in the box next...
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    Dead 197 - Electrical Issue…

    Run your fuel pump test PM you the details
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    Dead 197 - Electrical Issue…

    I have one with a fault of driver headlight coming on when locking up but was fine for running the car the only result was a flat battery after time but should be good to see if your car will start and run. configured manual heating, Xenon headlights, auto lights/washers but I have the Renault...
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    Unresponsive throttle - Slow 197

    I had a similar experience so I replaced the plugs, both Lambdas, coils, MAP sensor, manifold temperature sensor, and CAM position sensor, also switched full-time to super unleaded (97), the highest fuel available in Northern Ireland. I got an RS Tuner with a cold start map, which improved...
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    Aerial connections

    I do not understand what car you are working on if it is a Clio or Meg the green spade (Clio) connector is for amplified aerial it should go live with radio or ignition on.
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    Gordini Seat Plug - Help!

    I used the eBay one and was fine you need to stay aware of the steering wheel position that the wheels are straight and the wheel is the right way up when you remove it so when it all goes back together everything is in the zero position when you pull the locking tab. The airbag tool was a 6mm...