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hafash
09-07-2009, 09:15
Hi, I own a MPV (Renault Grand Espace Yr 2002). Recently when I engage drive mode, it's move like on forth or fifth gear. There is no power. Any idea whats wrong with it?

tq.
Stuart
09-07-2009, 09:17
:welcome: to the forum. You posted this thread in our articles section which would have prevented anyone responding. I have moved the thread to the correct forum for you.
haydnwalker
09-07-2009, 11:18
My answer probably obvious but - if its an automatic gearbox, then i'd take it to a garage/independent gearbox specialist.

Could be a gearbox ecu fault, or stuck valve (if its not a cvt gearbox)

Could even be that the engine itself is running in "limp home mode" which provides very limited power to keep you moving.

But all of this is speculation (found nothing on google either - so doubt its a common fault) and you should take it to a garage.
Osem
09-07-2009, 12:08
Better to ask your question here:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/threads.htm?f=4

I found this in HJ's Car by Car Breakdown guide below - there's a problem noted with the auto transmissions.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=335
haydnwalker
09-07-2009, 13:55
Damned google didn't fetch that up :(

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Overall not a good car to have looking at that website... I've always like the futuristicness of the Espace's though
Osem
09-07-2009, 14:10
There's a lot of stuff there about serious and ongoing reliability issues with the Renault Espace - I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole!
chris9991
09-07-2009, 15:18
Could also try Renault forums

www.renaultforums.co.uk
superbiatch
09-07-2009, 15:23
Could also try Renault forums

www.renaultforums.co.uk (http://www.renaultforums.co.uk)

I'd vote for them too - seen as I'm a mod on there ;)

Its probably has gone into limp home mode. Use the search facility, there's loads of info on there.
Osem
09-07-2009, 15:34
I'd vote for them too - seen as I'm a mod on there ;)

Its probably has gone into limp home mode. Use the search facility, there's loads of info on there.

Useful site! It's a good job limp home mode comes as standard on Renaults. :D
superbiatch
09-07-2009, 15:39
Useful site! It's a good job limp home mode comes as standard on Renaults. :D

Thanks Osem ;)