Hi first of all sorry if i have put this in the wrong section! But i'm trying to gauge if my clutch is worn or not, as it seems heavy in operation compared to my last car,the biting point is midway and it does not slip but it can make for a bit of kangarooing when pulling away in first especially when cold. I vaguely recall my 182 having a fairly heavy clutch but before I return to the dealer I would like to get an idea if it is a trait of the 197/200 and I need to ajust or not? the car has covered @55k and has full dealer svc history Thanks ooh and ps dies anyone know the part nos for the two grommits? by the boot release button as I have one missing!
What's everyone's clutch like?
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GrumpyTwig
"the troll hunter" with added boost!
I've driven a couple of 182s both had terrible clutch action, very ON or OFF no slipping or it was difficult to do so and both VERY heavy.
The 200's clutch is still heavy but not as heavy as the mk2's, it's still relatively un-progressive though.
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The 200's clutch is still heavy but not as heavy as the mk2's, it's still relatively un-progressive though.
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Here also.
+ It performs unequally, sometimes it knocks, but it squeeks loudly almost all the time..
I am thinking of changing mine..
Overall very poor performance compared to other cars i've driven..
Chrisgti6
East Midlands Rep.
The kangarooing isn't clutch relates, it's just something the 197 does when cold! Turning the traction control off for a few minutes first thing seems to help, either that or allowing it to warm a bit before setting off.
My clutch sounds similar to yours, however I don't consider it heavy at all. It feels about the same as the 307 I had before and i'd put a new clutch in that.
What was your last car out of interest? Some cars do have very light clutch pedals!
My clutch sounds similar to yours, however I don't consider it heavy at all. It feels about the same as the 307 I had before and i'd put a new clutch in that.
What was your last car out of interest? Some cars do have very light clutch pedals!
RE: Squeeky.
Go ask for it replacing under warranty as there is a revised version to stop the squeak
thats the sensor for the handsfree start - you can use clutch instead of brake pedal...
Antti O
Gold Member
I thought that was for disabling cruise control. Brake and clutch pedals both have this switch.
RE: Squeeky.
Go ask for it replacing under warranty as there is a revised version to stop the squeak
revised version of the pedal mechanism?
I asked Renault Croatia if there is a possibility to replace my pedal on warranty terms but they answered that no such note came from Renault based on my VIN.
I really didn't hope to get anything with the level of business culture that Renault Croatia along with it'a dealers in Croatia present..
I really didn't hope to get anything with the level of business culture that Renault Croatia along with it'a dealers in Croatia present..
....my Meg has a tendancy to kangaroo on cold also....I have noticed that sometimes under hard acceleration the revs hold off a little....I was paranoid that the clutch was slippipng but i have realised now that it is probably the traction control just adjusting the throttle to keep grip.....when this happens I get no flashing lights or obvious interfearence in the same way as you might if you deliberately tried to spin the front wheels off the lights....
