Renault Safrane Common Problems and Solutions
Heating problems
Problem:
You may be having problems with the heating controls in your car not working properly. If you find that some of the settings on the control do not work at all, or you smell a burning plastic smell then you have a problem with the heater regulator.
Solution:
You will need to replace the heater resistor to solve this problem. You can save money on a quality second hand heater resistor using our parts finder.
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Heater Resistor
Heat transfer issue
Problem:
There was a known problem where there was heat transfer from the exhaust system to the fuel tank on these cars.
Solution:
This problem was subject to a recall in September 1994 where Renault fitted a heat shield to stop the heat transferring.
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Suspension problem
Problem:
When you drive your Renault Safrane over bumps or uneven roads and you hear a creaking noise coming from the suspension, you most likely have a problem with track rod end.
Solution:
This is the common problem on these cars and you will need to replace the track rod ends. Check out the video below on how to change this part:
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ABS light on dashboard
Problem:
When the ABS light is permanently on your dashboard then the usual fault on the Safrane is not the ABS sensor, as you would expect. The usual cause of this is down to the seat belt pre-tensioner sensor that is at fault.
Solution:
The first thing to try is resetting the sensor. If this does not work, you will need to replace the faulty sensor.
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ABS Sensor
Oil leak at bottom of engine
Problem:
This problem occurs from time to time on the Renault Safrane. If you have noticed a small oil leak then it is usually down to one of two parts. It could be either the camshaft oil seal, or the oil pump seal that is at fault.
Solution:
You will have to identify which seal is causing the leak and replace the faulty seal to rectify the problem.
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Engine management light
Problem:
If you have noticed that the engine management light has come onto your dashboard, then it is most likely a problem with the coolant temperature sensor.
Solution:
You will need to fit a new coolant temperature sensor to resolve this issue.
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Coolant Temperature Sensor
