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2021 Renault Arkana Hybrid Exhibits Electrical Glitches and Weak Battery Performance at 56k km

General electric malfunction

Fault stored

Dim or flickering lights

Weak battery when starting the engine

Hey guys, I've got a bit of an issue with my 2021 Renault Arkana hybrid. She's done about 56k km so far. I've been noticing some funky electrical problems - fault codes popping up, lights dimming or flickering, plus the battery feels weak during startups. I'm kind of suspecting it's something to do with the terminal 30 interruption, but I'm not a mechanic. Given a past not-so-nice experience at a local garage, I thought I'd check here first. Has anyone faced similar problems or have any insights? What was your experience with your mechanic in such issues? Thanks a lot!

4 comment(s)


HeinSchneider

Hey there! Funny you mention this, I had a very similar issue with my 2016 Renault KadJar not too long ago. It had around 45k miles on it. Like you, I started noticing some odd electrical mishaps - things like error codes, weak starts, and even headlights flickering at times. After a bit of head scratching, I ended up booking it into a garage I trust. You've guessed it; it was a battery issue, turned out to be both discharged and defective. Not sure about terminal 30 interruption though. They swapped out the old battery, reset the fault codes, and everything was good as new! So yeah, it sounds like a battery issue based on my experience. I won't worry too much if I were you, it was more annoying than a serious problem. But I suggest you have it looked at soon before it leaves you stranded somewhere. Hope this helps!

ThomBraun (Author)

Hey, cheers for the tip! Seems like a battery issue then. It's a relief that it's more of a bother than a major concern though. Do you recall, by any chance, how much you ended up forking out to get it all sorted? And have you had any related problems since? Thanks again for the help!

HeinSchneider

Hey! Yeah, I remember pretty well - my wallet still mourns the loss of that 290 squids, haha! That covered the cost of a new battery and the labor for fixing that terminal 30 interruption issue. Condition's been stellar since then! No repeats of the same issues or any problems related to it. Hope it goes smooth for you too!

ThomBraun (Author)

Haha, I suppose it's time for my wallet to prepare for a similar fate, then! It's great to hear your situation worked out, and I certainly hope it carries on without a hitch. I'll nudge my local mechanic about it and hopefully get it all sorted without any problems. Thanks for your insights. They've really been a lifesaver. Cheers!

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