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Coolant Warning Light?

Tiny
LIZZIENORMAN
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  • 2008 RENAULT CLIO
  • 31,000 MILES
A light has appeared on my dashboard it looks like a bucket with a droplet of water going into it. I don't have a handbook and I do not know what this is?

I own a Renault Clio (2008) and a light has come up on my dashboard which is like a bucket with a droplet going into it. I do not have a handbook, do you know what this means?

downloaded owners manual but does not match my dashboard. Service light is also on. Any suggestions?
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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 6:23 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It's the oil service light - (USER COMMENT)

This warning light is for the coolant level being low. It is probably time to change it here is a guide that will walk you through the process.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
BRIAN KERSLAKE
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Electrical problem
2001 Renault Clio Manual 41,000 miles

I have a question a dashboard light appears for what I belive is the ignition has activated to m postion and pretemperature light which causes the car to cut out upon starting up and now has not appeared for quite a long time is this natural or a concern
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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This could just be caused by a glitch on the electrical sytem. If the light reappears have the car plugged into a diagnostic computer to locate the fault !
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SARBAY
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  • 2006 RENAULT CLIO
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2006 Renault Clio 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 15000 miles

How can you clear the service light on the dashboard without taking it to dealer.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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Th service dept of your local dealer will tell you how to reset the light !
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
TOEDIE
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Electrical problem
2001 Renault Clio 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 94434 miles

Hi
I have above motor, lately I've had to press key fob button while turning on ignition just to start it,
but today I stopped went to shop and on my return (after 9 mins) she wont start at all and flashing led in dash is very rapid, I got the 4 digit code and input method but I cant slow down the flashing to put in any of the code?
I've ran out of ideas
HELP
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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If the 4 digit code is not working the car will need to be plugged into a renault diagnostic computer or equivalent to be reset.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JIMMYTHEBRIT
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Sounds like the key might be at fault. The coded ring detects a chip in the key as you turn it. They key may have broken down inside and may require replacing. Get it checked at a renault dealer as they may have to order you a new key and recode it also
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
BRANNIGAN1959
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Attempted to defrost car this morning noticed heater was blowing cold air - when driving the vehicle the temperature gauge rose quite fast with a red warning light + stop sign showing on dash board
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DAVE H
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You may have frozen engine coolant. Have a tech check the vehicle
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017 AT 4:10 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you have no heat and the engine overheats, it could be due to low coolant level.
As the coolant needs to flow through the heater core in order for the heater to blow warm air. When the coolant is low, it will not have proper flow through the heater core, that will lead to cold air out of the vents.
And having low coolant will also not be able to cool down the engine and it will overheat.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

So, the first step would be to check the coolant level. If it is low, fill it to the proper level. Then look for any leaks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-leak-symptoms

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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