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  1. RipGroove

    Door handle lock button not working?

    The button on my drivers door ('56 197) seems to only work when it's raining?! Used to work fine but is playing up a lot lately so need to get it sorted before I sell the car. So need a little info: 1. Is it just the exterior part that needs replacing? 2. Can I fit any Clio handle or does it...
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    Clio 197 keyless entry playing up?

    My keyless entry has been playing up lately, the car takes several attempts to detect my hand on the handles and sometimes won't let me in at all! Haven't changed the batteries yet but did try my spare key card and that's doing the same thing. Any ideas?
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    Cheap cambelt change Gloucestershire area (ex Renault mechanic)

    Just thought I'd pass on a good deal to anyone in the Gloucestershire area looking for saving some money on a cambelt change. Dephaser Pulley £180 Cam Belt Kit £125 Cam Shaft Plugs £12 Aux Belt + Pulley £15 Labour £93 Total £425 Remember that price includes the dephaser (£180) but that...
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    Playing WAV files from USB?

    I have an Alpine stereo which i'm unable to get to play WAV files from the USB stick (plays mp3's fine), any ideas? Does the drive have to be formatted a certain way or anything? EDIT/ seems it wont support WAV, will have to try another format.
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    Top mounts - What size spanner?

    Need to have a look at mine and want to make sure I got the right size spanner before stripping the wipers and scuttle off etc. So can anyone cofirm what size spanner is needed?
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    Clio is poorly, need some help guys...

    Clio 197 has been holding back and feeling pretty sluggish lately, seems to make a lot of noise but doesn't really go anywhere. So... Got it scanned at a local garage who said it had a couple of Dephaser related codes (won't tell me exactly what the codes were), so those were cleared and now...
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    Spark Plugs?

    Do halfords stock any plugs suitable for the 197? Google says my engine code is F4R 830 and I need NGK PFR7Z-TG but halfords website says my engine code is F4R 730 and that I need Bosch 510 Super 4? Which is right?
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    Random Multiple Missfire Detected?

    Just had this code come up, reset it and it came up again within 5 mins. No engine light and can't feel any missfiring? Car has been sluggish today but then I get that alot (something I'm looking in to)
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    Slight engine whine on start up?

    Getting a slight whine from the engine when first started from cold, it goes away after 30secs then is fine, any idea what this is? Having the cambelt done shortly so could be something i add to the list to get replaced/sorted.
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    Anyone use the TORQUE app for Android?

    Looking at my timing on there as have had a couple of Dephaser related codes in the past. On a straight pull through 1st-4th gear my timing advance ranges from 20° - 58° (with intake temp being 41 - 43°C). Anyone else checked theirs as I have nothing to compare mine to?
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    General engine health check?

    Am looking to have a bit of a health/power check after my cambelt and dephaser are replaced to make sure everything is as it should be, looking for somewhere that knows the car inside out (197) and has the facilities to do a couple of power runs and identify/fix any issues that may arise. Am...
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    197: Best place for belts service? (Gloucestershire)

    Can't decide whether to sell my 197 or not, but if i do keep it i'll probably get the belts done soon, its only done 34k but it's a '56 plate. So does anyone know of any cheap places around Gloucestershire? I guess i'm looking at: Cam belt kit Aux belt kit Dephaser (maybe) Waterpump (maybe)...
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    Loss of power!

    My car lost quite a lot of power on the way home from work last night. Car was warmed up for 5 mins before leaving work as usual. Was fine for the 1st couple of miles then suddenly after stopping at a set of lights it had bugger all power. No engine lights or strange noises, felt and sounded...
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    What to apply SRP & EGP with?

    I'm no detailer but like to keep my car pretty clean, thinking about giving it a go over with Auto Glym SRP and EGP. What should i be applying these with, Halfords polishing pads OK? Also i have a rotator cuff injury that is seriously painful when polishing so was looking at the Halfords...
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    Brakes not 'great'

    My brakes don't feel that good when wanting to stop from 70mph+ They work for a second then they feel like they're glazed over even though their not. Not had the car long so have nothing to compare it to. They seem OK other than that. Pads and discs both look good. Will probably get the fluid...
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    Air box sound reduction trumpet removal (My experience)...

    So got bored today and removed the trumpet and blocked the vac pipe. Engine completely standard otherwise. I can definatley confirm a noise increase lower down the revs (engine sounds very nice now I can actually hear it), can't feel any gain in performance (as expected) but more importantly...
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    Opening pages problems?

    Having issues with this site lately, seems that any pages take ages to open yet if i right click any of the links and open them in a new tab they are much much quicker? Is this just me? Its the same on both IE9 and Google Chrome.
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    Where to buy H&R springs?

    Wheres the best (read is cheapest) place to buy H&R springs for the 197? Also whats the common choice 30/40? Larkspeed seem to be the cheapest ive found, can anyone beat £167.00 posted
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    Forza 4 Clio 197/200 Top Gear Challenge

    Choice of 2 cars (Please state which car you set your times in) Car 2007 Renault Clio RS 197 - No modifications allowed although tyre pressure adjustment is permitted. Car 2010 Renault Clio RS 200 - No modifications allowed although tyre pressure adjustment is permitted. Track...
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    Pic request...

    197 Albi FF with H&R springs. Thinking of getting some so some inspiration would help spur me along :-)