Renault Twizy
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact an approved dealer as soon as possible.
FAULTS | POSSIBLE CAUSES | WHAT TO DO |
|---|---|---|
Impossible to charge the traction battery. | No electrical current in domestic sockets or poor connection of cable to domestic socket. | Check your installation (circuit breaker, programmer, etc.). Check the connections (power socket, etc.). Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1. |
The outdoor temperature is extremely low. | Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable environment. Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1. | |
The cord is defective. | Please see an authorised dealer to replace it. | |
The steering column remains locked.
| Steering wheel locked. | Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (refer to Section 2 “Starting the engine”). |
Vibrations.
| Tyres incorrectly inflated or damaged. | Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the problem, have them checked by an approved Dealer. |
The engine performance is limited.
| The outdoor temperature is extremely high. | Opt for a calmer driving style. |
The traction battery reserve has been reached. | Recharge the traction battery as soon as possible. Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1. | |
The vehicle will not start.
| The charging flap is open or not properly closed. | Check that the charging flap is correctly locked. In other cases, contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible. |
Electrical equipment | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED | |
|---|---|---|---|
The wipers do not work. | Wiper blade stuck. | Free the blade before using the wipers. | |
Broken windscreen wiper fuse. | Consult an approved dealer. | ||
Motor fault. | Consult an approved dealer. | ||
The wiper does not stop.
| Faulty electrical controls. | Consult an approved dealer. | |
Direction indicators flashing more quickly. | Blown bulb. | Replace the bulb. | |
The indicators are not working. | On one side only: | - blown bulb, - faulty earth connection. | Replace the bulb. |
On both sides: | - fuse blown, | Replace it. | |
- faulty flasher unit. | Needs replacing: please see an authorised dealer. | ||
Electrical equipment | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED | |
|---|---|---|---|
The headlights are not working. | Only one: | - blown bulb, | Replace the bulb. |
- disconnected wire or incorrectly-positioned connector, | Check and reconnect the wire or the connector. | ||
- faulty earth connection. | See above. | ||
Both:
| - if the circuit is fused. | Check and replace if necessary. | |
The headlights do not switch off. | Faulty electrical controls. | Consult an approved dealer. | |
Traces of condensation in the lights. | This is not a fault. The presence of traces of condensation in lights is a natural phenomenon linked to variations in temperature. These traces soon disappear when the lights are switched on. | ||