2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS service

8Electrical equipment
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"The repair procedures given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The procedures may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from
which his vehicles are constructed."
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Fault finding - Introduction 83A - 2
Fault finding - List and location of components 83A - 7
Fault finding - Operating diagram 83A - 10
Fault finding - Function 83A - 13
Fault finding - Configuration 83A - 21
Fault finding - Replacement of components 83A - 22
Fault finding - Fault summary table 83A - 23
Fault finding - Interpretation of faults 83A - 24
Fault finding - Conformity check 83A - 29
Fault finding - Status summary table 83A - 34
Fault finding - Interpretation of statuses 83A - 35
Fault finding - Parameter summary table 83A - 43
Fault finding - Interpretation of parameters 83A - 44
Fault finding - Command summary table 83A - 45
Fault finding - Interpretation of commands 83A - 46
Fault finding - Customer complaints 83A - 48
Fault finding - Fault finding chart 83A - 49

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2Warning light display:
1Brake warning light10“Service” warning light
2Major electric power-assisted steering fault
warning11
Rear fog lights indicator light
3Battery charge warning light12Front fog lights indicator light
4Oil pressure warning light13Direction indicator light
5Coolant temperature warning light14Passenger airbag disconnection warning light
6Particle filter warning light record
(Not used on the New Twingo)15Seat belt reminder indicator light
7On board diagnostics warning light16Door(s) open warning light
(Not present in the New Twingo)
8Airbag fault warning light17“Stop” warning light
9ABS warning light

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Fault finding - Operating diagram

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Output signals:
ABuzzer
BControlled warning lights:
–Seat belt reminder light
–Brake warning light
–Battery charge warning light
–Oil pressure warning light
–Coolant temperature warning light
–Airbag fault warning light
CFuel level display function
DOn-board computer
–Odometers
–Distance/time before service.
–Cruise control and speed limiter
–Clock (on entry level version)
–Exterior temperature display
ESequential gearbox display
FBacklighting
Dimmer
GSpeedometer
HDirect warning lights:
–Side light indicator light
–Dipped headlight indicator light
–Headlight indicator light
–Front fog light indicator light
–Rear fog light indicator light
–Direction indicator light

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– Fuel level gauge:
The fuel level gauge informs the driver of the fuel level remaining in the tank using a bargraph. It also indicates a low
fuel level using a “fuel level low” warning consisting of a flashing red square.
–Speed display:
The speed display informs the driver of the current vehicle speed in km/h or miles/h depending on the
“distance units” configuration.
If the “Service” warning light and " - - " light up in place of the vehicle speed, refer to the “Service warning light
illumination” insert.
–Multifunction display:
The multifunction display centralises the following information:
–Mileometer,
–Trip mileage.
–Distance/time before service
–Cruise control/Speed limiter (depending on configuration)
–Clock (entry level version)
–Exterior temperature (depending on configuration)
It is possible to shift from one piece of information to another in the order above, simply by pressing the
“Trip computer” button located on the end of the windscreen washer control.
–Mileometer and trip mileage:
Respectively indicates the total distance travelled by the vehicle since it was manufactured and the distance
travelled since the trip mileage was last reset.
The distance travelled is displayed in “km” or “miles” depending on the configuration.
–Distance/time before service:
Shown on the multifunction display, indicates the distance to be travelled before the next service.
If the “Service” warning light and “Distance/time before service” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the
“Service warning light illumination” insert.

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–“Cruise control/speed limiter” symbol display:
The Cruise control or Speed limiter symbol comes on when the system is switched on and is also displayed with the
selected reference speed on the multifunction display in km/h or miles/h, depending on the configuration.
If the “Service” warning light and “Cruise control/Speed limiter” symbol(s) come on simultaneously, refer to the
“Service warning light illumination” insert.
–Clock:
Displays the time.
–External temperature indicator:
Informs the driver of the external temperature.
–Illumination of the “Brake” warning light:
Illumination of the “brake” warning light indicates the following statuses to the driver:
–Fixed illumination: Parking brake engaged/Test phase when vehicle under + after ignition feed.
–Fixed illumination + 5 seconds buzzer: Parking brake engaged when driving.
–Flashing: Calibration of the electronic braking distribution.
If the “Stop” warning light and “Brake” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Stop warning light
illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “seat belt reminder” warning light:
Illumination of the “seat belt reminder” warning light indicates the following statuses to the driver:
–Fixed illumination: Seat belt reminder.
–Flashing + “Moderate seat belt reminder buzzer” signal:
Seat belt reminder + 12 mph (20 km/h).
–Flashing + “Loud seat belt reminder buzzer” signal + Radio cut off:
Seat belt reminder following the seat belt reminder warning + 12 mph (20 km/h).

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–Illumination of the “battery charge” warning light:
Illumination of the “battery charge” warning light indicates the following statuses:
●Fixed illumination for three seconds when the + after ignition feed is switched on: Warning light test
phase by the instrument panel.
●Flashing: Low voltage.
If the “Stop” warning light and “Battery charge” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Stop warning light
illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “Oil pressure warning” warning light:
The “Oil pressure warning” warning light always comes on with the “Stop” warning light and the “Stop” buzzer
sounds. This warning light indicates a pressure fault in the engine lubrication circuit and indicates potential engine
damage.
This warning light comes on for 3 seconds when the + after ignition feed is activated (Test phase).
–Illumination of the “Coolant temperature warning” warning light:
The “coolant temperature warning” warning light always comes on with the “Stop” warning light and the “Stop”
buzzer sounds. This warning light indicates that the cooling circuit temperature is too high, and there is a risk of the
engine overheating and engine damage.
This warning light comes on for 3 seconds when the + after ignition feed is activated (Test phase).
–Illumination of the “ABS” warning light:
Illumination of the “ABS” warning light indicates the following statuses to the driver:
–Rapid flashing: ABS not configured.
–Slow flashing: ABS in configuration phase.
This warning light comes on for 3 seconds when the + after ignition feed is activated (Test phase).
If the “Service” warning light and “ABS” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Service warning light
illumination” insert.

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–Illumination of the “Particle filter” warning light:
Illumination of the “Particle filter” warning light indicates a minor particle filter fault to the driver.
If the “Service” warning light and “Particle filter” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Service warning
light illumination” insert.
The New Twingo does not currently have a particle filter.
–Illumination of the “Major Electric Power-Assisted Steering fault warning” warning light:
Illumination of the “major electric power-assisted steering fault warning” warning light is requested by the electric
power-assisted steering up to 1 second after the engine is started.
If the “Stop” warning light and “Stop buzzer” are activated simultaneously, refer to the “Stop warning light
illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “OBD” warning light
If the “OBD” warning light and “Service” warning lights come on simultaneously, refer to the “Service warning light
illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “airbag fault” warning light:
Illumination of the “Airbag fault” warning light indicates an airbag warning light test phase by the instrument panel.
If the “Service” warning light and “Airbag fault” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Service warning
light illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “Passenger airbag disconnection” warning light:
Illumination of the “Passenger airbag disconnection” warning light indicates deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.

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–Illumination of the “Sinusoid” warning light:
Illumination of the “Sinusoid” warning light indicates the following statuses to the driver:
●Fixed illumination 3 seconds after + after ignition feed: Test phase by the instrument panel.
●Fixed illumination (If sequential gearbox configuration): Sequential gearbox overheating warning.
●Fixed illumination + buzzer (If sequential gearbox configuration): Increased sequential gearbox
overheating warning.
●Water in diesel fuel warning.
●Level 1 injection fault.
If the “Service” warning light and “Sinusoid” warning light come on simultaneously, refer to the “Service warning light
illumination” insert.
–Illumination of the “Stop” warning light:
Illumination of the “Stop” warning light alone characterises a warning light test phase by the instrument panel.
Outside of this condition, the “Stop” warning light is always associated with a “Stop” buzzer and another warning light
to indicate a fault.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer:
–Major injection fault warning.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer + “Brake” warning light:
–Brake circuit fault.
–Electronic Braking Distribution fault.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer + “Battery charge” warning light:
–Battery charge warning.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer + “Oil pressure warning” warning light:
–Oil pressure warning.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer + “Coolant temperature warning” warning light:
–Coolant temperature warning.
“Stop” warning light + “Stop” buzzer + “Major electric power-assisted steering fault warning” warning light:
–Major electric power-assisted steering fault warning.