espaceMK
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« on: May 07, 2015, 05:52:47 pm » |
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My 2002 Espace 2,0 16 the RACE automatic had lost all power after a "rest" for a few month. Need a easy way to open and charge the battery.
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01 Espace 2.0 16v the Race 290kkm 01 Grand Espace 2.0 16v auto 200kkm 02 Espace 2.0 16v the Race auto 160kkm 01 Espace 1.9dTi 290kkm 01 Espace 2.2 DCi need new engine 01 Grand Espace V6 24v 110kkm 01 Grand Espace V6 24v spares 99 Espace V6 24v spares 01 Grand Espace V6 24v needs airspring 2
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espaceMK
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2015, 10:30:43 pm » |
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The door look does not work... That's the problem. Can't open door with key, please advice an easy way to charge from the outside. No towbar...
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« Last Edit: May 08, 2015, 10:18:14 am by espaceMK »
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01 Espace 2.0 16v the Race 290kkm 01 Grand Espace 2.0 16v auto 200kkm 02 Espace 2.0 16v the Race auto 160kkm 01 Espace 1.9dTi 290kkm 01 Espace 2.2 DCi need new engine 01 Grand Espace V6 24v 110kkm 01 Grand Espace V6 24v spares 99 Espace V6 24v spares 01 Grand Espace V6 24v needs airspring 2
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WessexElectricNutter
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2015, 10:11:44 pm » |
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The door look does not work... That's the problem. Can't open door with key, please advice an easy way to charge from the outside. No towbar...
Since they have no door knobs (wonderful idea Renault!), then a slim jim won't work, on another thought, tried a coat hanger? Tried a tool inside the vehicle to hook out the door handle and open the door that way? Theres a few options, but I don't know whether they work, I've thankfully not had to try it yet. (Note to self, keep doors unlocked when there is a risk of the battery getting drained.) Another longer shot, I don't know if this works, BrianM again can probably confirm, is there any wires under the car that go directly from the battery? If you can plug a 12V source in that, then it could unlock the doors. You'll need to jack the car up, secure it and look around. Also you may need a wiring diagram as tapping into the wrong wire can do some serious damage.EDIT: Other than that, it maybe a case of forced entry. Get a replacement window ready and pick one that will be easy to replace.
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Renault Clio Mk1 1.4 (Automatic) (1996) Renault Clio Mk1 1.4 (manual) was 1.2 (1997) - under repair Renault Espace III 2.2 DCi Privilege (2001) - NIRU Renault Espace III 3.0 V6 Privilege (2001) - NIRU Vauxhall Omega 2.5L V6 Elite (1998) - under repair
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espaceMK
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2015, 11:05:07 pm » |
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I'll try to connect a charger to the generator and ground. It's far from any mains outlet. Will be grateful for any suggestion on charging a looked car.
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espaceMK
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2015, 09:01:48 pm » |
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No cover on the passenger side and the cylinder is removed + the plastic pin on the driver side, so it can't be opened with key or tools (with ease)
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roy4matra
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2015, 12:53:34 pm » |
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No cover on the passenger side and the cylinder is removed + the plastic pin on the driver side, so it can't be opened with key or tools (with ease)
Well that wasn't a very clever idea was it?! :-) A word to everyone here - when you have a vehicle that is normally opened and locked by remote control, you should always make sure the manual (emergency) lock is cleaned and lubricated at least once say every 8 - 10 years or so, and check that it works, since you may rarely use it and could be seized or seizing up with lack of use. Then there is a good chance it will work when you need it. I fitted remote locking to my Murena many years ago but I also stripped, cleaned and lubricated the locks as I knew it would probably be a long time before I need to use them again. The locks still work fine today 20 years later. Since you don't have the emergency manual option, you are going to have to break in to it most likely. For years, owners berated the manufacturers for making it so easy to get in and steal a car, so they finally made it harder. However, that means when the legitimate owner either loses their keys or has a situation like you have no with no manual lock, it is going to be tougher to break in. The easiest is probably to buy a new spare driver or passenger door window, break the corresponding window to get in and then replace the window. Roy
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WessexElectricNutter
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2015, 07:15:43 pm » |
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I thought I'll revive this thread for the OP. Did you manage to get in?
I had a situation the day before I posted this message where low and behold, yes, I got locked out of my espace with the keys IN the car and no spare. First step was to try and reach the CDL button... didn't work, I did this by releasing the sunroof a little bit and forcing the glass up gently. Called out the AA, they used wedges to open the door enough to retrieve the keys with a rod and a hook. But when I tested it later, there is an easier way to get in. Use the wedges and with a tool with a hook, open the door handle from the inside. I tried it earlier on myself by locking myself in the car, I could open one of the doors easily.
So theres a thought for you, this should allow you to open the bonnet. Another thing you could do is unhook the sunroof if there is one and lifting the glass panel out. If all else fails, smash the sunroof, its easy to replace as all you do is lift the panel out by pushing one of the red clips. Make sure you have a spare and bewarned for any glass. But I'm not sure how strong the roof is and if it can take someones weight.
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Renault Clio Mk1 1.4 (Automatic) (1996) Renault Clio Mk1 1.4 (manual) was 1.2 (1997) - under repair Renault Espace III 2.2 DCi Privilege (2001) - NIRU Renault Espace III 3.0 V6 Privilege (2001) - NIRU Vauxhall Omega 2.5L V6 Elite (1998) - under repair
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