Renault Clio: Charge circuit: Specifications
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Starting - Charging / Charge circuit: Specifications
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Charge circuit: Function
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
OPERATION
These vehicles are fitted with a built-in regulator and an instrument panel warning light which operates as follows:
- when the ignition is switched on, the warning light comes on,
- the warning light goes out when the vehicle is started,
- if the warning light comes on while the engine is running, it indicates a battery charge fault.
Charge circuit: Check
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
Check the current after 30 minutes of heating at a voltage of 13.5 V.
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Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4J, and STANDARD HEATING - K4M, and STANDARD HEATING
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
Remove the air inlet
Starter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mi
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Engine coolant
With the engine switched off and on
level ground, the level when cold must
be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in
Brake fluid
The level should be read with the engine
switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently,
and immediately if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The engine may be hot
when carrying out operations
in close proximity. In
addition, th
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