Electrical system (Renault Espace I)

Note: For problems related to the starting system, see the faults listed earlier for the engine.

The battery does not hold a charge (just a few days)

• Internal damage to the battery
• Low electrolyte level in the battery
• Loose or corroded battery terminal connections
• Auxiliary drive belt is worn or incorrectly adjusted
• The generator is working properly, but the charging circuit is faulty
• The generator or voltage regulator is faulty
• Internal short circuit causes constant boiling of battery electrolyte

Ignition/Charging Indicator Light Comes On When Engine is Running

• The auxiliary drive belt is damaged, worn, or incorrectly adjusted
• The generator brushes are worn, oily or jammed in the guides
• The generator brush springs are worn or damaged
• Internal damage to the generator or voltage regulator windings
• Charging circuit wiring is broken, disconnected or loose

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Ignition/Charging Indicator Light Does Not Come On

• The control lamp has burned out
• Broken, disconnected or loose wiring in the indicator lamp circuit
• Generator faulty

The lamp of the external or internal lighting system does not light

• The light bulb burned out
• The contacts of the lamp or holder are oxidized
• The fuse has blown
• The relay is faulty
• Broken, disconnected or loose electrical wiring
• The switch is faulty

Inaccurate or erroneous readings from the measuring device

The instrument readings increase with increasing engine speed

• The voltage stabilizer is faulty

Fuel level or temperature gauges do not show any readings

• The pointer sensor is faulty
• Electrical wiring circuit break
• The device is faulty

Fuel or temperature gauges constantly show maximum readings

• The pointer sensor is faulty
• Short circuit in the electrical wiring
• The device is faulty

The sound signal does not work or works poorly

The sound signal works all the time

• Horn contacts are constantly closed or horn button is stuck after being pressed

The sound signal does not work

• The fuse has blown
• Damaged contacts or wiring
• The sound signal is faulty

The sound signal is intermittent or not loud enough

• Loose electrical connections
• The horn mount is loose
• The sound signal is faulty

Windscreen wipers do not work or work poorly

Windscreen wipers do not work or work very slowly

• Strong pressure of the windshield wiper blades on the glass or increased friction in the plain bearings in the drive units
• The fuse has blown
• Damaged contacts or wiring
• The relay is faulty
• The windshield wiper motor is faulty

The sweep of the wiper blades across the glass is too large or too small

• The wiper arms are not positioned correctly on the axles
• Excessive wear of the wiper linkage
• Windshield wiper drive or motor is loose or not securely fastened

Windscreen wiper blades do not clean the glass surface well

• The rubber parts of the brushes are worn or damaged
• The windshield wiper arm springs are faulty or the pressing force is insufficient
• Windshield washer fluid concentration is too low to remove dirt

Washers do not work or work poorly

One or more washer jets are not working

• The washer jet is clogged
• The hose is disconnected, kinked or pinched
• Insufficient amount of fluid in the washer reservoir

The washer pump is not working

• Broken or disconnected wiring or connections
• The fuse has blown
• The washer switch is faulty
• The washer pump is faulty

The fluid is supplied from the washer jets with a delay

• The non-return valve in the fluid supply hose is faulty

Electric windows do not work or work poorly

The window glass moves in one direction only

• The switch is faulty

The glass moves slowly

• The drive is jammed or there is not enough lubrication
• Interior door components or trim interfere with the drive
• Motor faulty

The glass does not move

• The fuse has blown
• The relay is faulty
• Broken or disconnected wiring or connections
• Motor faulty

The central locking system does not work or works poorly

Complete system failure

• The fuse has blown
• The relay is faulty
• Broken or disconnected wiring or connections
• The lock locks but does not open or opens but does not lock
• The switch is faulty
• Broken or disconnected drive levers or rods
• The relay is faulty

One electric drive of the lock does not work

• Broken or disconnected wiring or connections
• Motor faulty
• Broken or disconnected drive levers or rods
• Door lock fault