Renault Espace

If you mean the tailgate stuck shut, I had the same problem with my 1999.

I was quoted £300 to fix it because I was told it was 'a major electical fault'.

I took it home, cut open the cover inside the boot, reached down inside the middle and pulled the 2 metal rods to release the boot. When open, you can unscrew properly and replace/ repair solenoid. Also would be a good idea to grease it all up.

U,ll find one in a Haynes Manuel,or look on internet

It was a simple enough job for me with my 2006 Grand Espace IV 2.2dci. the battery in mine is to the front of the engine compartment next to the air filter box passenger side (Right Hand Drive). NOTE: before you disconnect the battery make sure you know your 4 digit radio security code as the driver display will ask for it when insert the key card for the first time after you have installed your the new battery.

Remove your key from the ignition first, then in the engine compartment undo the negative nut with the two black wires attached, then lift plastic positive terminal cover and undo the positive nut with its two red wires attached and a terminal plate too, there is also a vent or drain pipe on this side as well it pops out easily. Undo the securing bolt at the base of the battery and remove it with the securing bracket, make sure the terminals are clear of the connections and lift it straight up and out, you can swap the battery terminal fittings from your old battery to your new battery once you have it out. Refitting is the reverse of removal.

end of left side light operator lever

do you mean the horn switch or the horn its self, the latter is found under or behind the bumper on the drivers side. you will have to remove the bumper to get to it.

if you sit at the front of the car the filler hole will be on the right just at the back of the box.

I had that problem on my Grand Espace IV 2.2dci, it was fixed under warranty at the time, they said it was a temperature sensor that failed which was not uncommon. I asked how much that would be if I had to pay & they said about a €100.

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It could be one of a number of things. Try a new air filter first. Next the exhaust recirculation valve may be gummed up, this can be removed and cleaned out and is found at the front centre of the engine. Or it may be the mass air flow meter, part of the tubing coming out of the air filter. This has two mesh gausing across the tube and close together, one fine and one with larger holes. These can trap dirt and flies if the air filter isn't sealed right and when even partly cloged the engine can't breath properly.

Hope this helps.

look at the relays in the fuse box under the bonnet. I had the same problem on my laguna and that was the problem. same fuse / relay box on the espace ( i have one of as well)

The belt is quite easy to change on the master van, mine is the 2.2 diesel. you are supposed to have a special tool to raise the tensioner.

I don't have one so what I do is to slide my trolly jack under the tentioner, take a long flat blade screw driver (an old one)place the handle into the jack's cup. the slot end of the screw driver goes into a slot located on the tensioner wheel, this is a little fiddly and may take a few attempts.

Once the wheel has been suitably raised the old belt can be pulled free, place the new belt onto the pullies, taking care that it runs in the same order as the old belt, the belt will be tricky to get over the final, lower pulley, take care here as this pulley is plastic, insert an Allen key into the center of the lower pulley and turn to wind the belt on, do not attempt to leaver the belt into place!

Hope this helps, I spotted this questopn while looking for information on a Kangoo steering rack! don't you love French cars

The additional fuse box is fitted to the near side inner wing panel .There is a large black plastic cover fitted. There are numerious relays also in this compartment. Hope this helps. goos luck god bless

On ours, the cutting out was fairly random - at higher speeds not linked to corners - but it was cured by replacing the injectors. Expensive...

in the roof of the glove box

No, not all British motorcycles were unreliable. Some early models that were designed for the use in war did prove to be unreliable, but they corrected many of the known problems with these bikes.

hi there you have to remove the top engine mount and inlet manifold about 15 bolts its a bit potchy to get out and then you can get at the heater plugs

you cant top it up. you have to buy a genuine Renault clutch hydrolics kit.don't mistake this with a clutch kit tho. it is a big job to put it in. the whole dash has to be taken out of the car.

my 2000 expression has had a clutch kit fitted and the reservoir is behind the steering column. you do have to take the trim off around the steering wheel.

i have the same problem, both where working only near side had a dodgy bulb so i was changing it and i hit the live of the earth and then it wouldn't work wiht new bulb.. i founf a large fuse located in the under bonnet fuse box was blown so i replaced it and it still will not work, i will be looking to fix it in day light tomorrow and will post my findings , unless you have already resolved it then you could let me know?? on here

try under drivers seat

On the S reg espace it is located at the back left of the petrol or diesel pump its a black Button the size of a milk bottle top.

Cam-belt change on Espace III (1998- 2003) is 70,000 miles. The car has a G8T turbo diesel engine. You may be asking about the newer Espace IV model.... not sure about that one. I'm sure your dealer will tell you (take a deep breath before they give you the cost!)

Although the service mileage is 70,000 it is quite safe to let it go to100,00 miles which apart from saving miles/money is easier to remember. It can cost between £200 and £300 and is not rocket science. However if you go to 140,000 you will break the belt. This will break cam followers and may bend valves. If you go that route expect to pay nearly £1000.

Incidentally every belt change it is a good idea to change the water pump at the same time. It will add only £50 to the bill and G8T turbos have a habit of having water pumps go about 150,000.

Later Espace 2.2 (mine is 2005) is supposed to have a cam-belt after 5 years. Mine has only done 29000 miles and my local - non Renault - garage says don't bother. Out of interest I checked with the Renault garage who quoted £710! With discount that would be £576. I don't think I will bother. Incidentally when our Fiat 2.8 motor home reached 5 years we were advised by the caravan magazine to get it done although, like the Espace, the mileage was low.

To change the cambelt on 2002 2.2 tdi renault espace, you must preferably take your car to the nearest Renault station as the car's pumping mechanism is very complicated.

Bouygues Telecom Espace is a French telecoms company and one needs to be located in France to become a client. One can register by simply visiting their website and following the on screen instructions.

The cylinder head torque specs are;

stage 1: 30 Nm-

stage 2: 50 Nm-

stage 3:105 Nm

Start the engine, allow to run for 20 mins then switch it of and allow to cool for at least two &half hours. slacken each bolt of (IN TURN) and re tighten to:

a torque setting of 105Nm.

The sequence is a little harder to set out... there are 17 head bolts all in. Looking at the engine (front). Left side there are 4 bolts. Middle there are 5 bolts. On the right side there are 8 bolts. number from front to back:

left side. 12,4,5,13...

Middle. 16,8,1,9,17...

Right side.15,11,7,3,2,6,10,14...

Tightening sequence should start with No1: then 2 & 3 and so on, in a ever widening circular motion. to prevent head twist... DO NOT FORGET TO REPLACE THE HOLE SET OF HEAD BOLTS... It is a nightmare to get broken ones out.

Depending on what year it is? There is a small nut located under a cover in the luggage area, this is part of a pulley type device which is on a wire, using the wrench from the tool kit, you turn the nut which then loosens the spare wheel and lowers it to the floor. There is a "t" bar type device which fits through the centre of the wheel which can be switched so that you can remove it. To raise the wheel back up just do the same but in reverse.

I think its a secret