Modern cars are more and more built with technology and although this brings us comfort, we regrettably also suffer the disadvantages. Most of us are not comfortable with anything electrical on our Renault Espace 3, let alone going near the fuses on it. Regrettably, summers are getting hotter and hotter, and some options like air conditioning are indispensable, so an air conditioning failure will undoubtedly affect the comfort of your vehicle. In this post, we will try to help you to solve your fuse problems and especially to locate the air conditioning fuse on your Renault Espace 3. To get this done, first, we will see in which situations it might be relevant to change the air conditioning fuse on your Renault Espace 3, then where is the air conditioning fuse on Renault Espace 3 .
Why change the air conditioning fuse on Renault Espace 3?
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So let’s start our article on the location of the air conditioning fuse of your Renault Espace 3 by the interest of changing it. You may feel like your fuse is blown but you are not sure. Indeed, if your air conditioning does not work on Renault Espace 3 anymore, if you have already had it recharged, examined for possible leaks in the system and if you have examined that the air conditioning compressor is functional, it is highly possible that the fuse is the cause. You should know that a fuse works as a safety device to prevent overvoltage on your Renault Espace 3 . It will be a resistor, of a filament, more or less thick, which will let pass a particular tension and which will break if the tension is too strong. Hence the fact that they are transparent, you can check them and confirm that the filament is still intact with a very easy visual check. Generally speaking, you will want to change the air conditioning fuse of a Renault Espace 3 when it doesn’t work anymore for no apparent explanation .
Where is the air conditioning fuse on Renault Espace 3?
We will now look for where the air conditioning fuse on your Renault Espace 3 is. The air conditioning system is connected to several electronic elements and there might be several fuses connected to it on your car based on the year and options it has. Nevertheless, furthermore to the fuses, there is also a relay that manages the correct operation of your air conditioning. We will one by one help you locate the fuse and air conditioning relay on your Renault Espace 3 .
Replacement of the internal air conditioning fuses of your Renault Espace 3
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We will first focus on the internal fuses of your Renault Espace 3’s air-conditioning system. To do this you will have to go to the fuse box of your motor vehicle . If you can’t locate it, please note that it is close to your steering wheel, you will locate its exact location thanks to the manual of your Renault Espace 3.
- Read the manual on the cover of the fuse box to locate the air conditioning fuse(s) of your Renault Espace 3 , check all the fuses with the word “air conditioning” in their names.
- Take out the air-conditioning fuse(s) cautiously with pliers and check the condition of the filament.
- If one of them fails, replace it with a new fuse . As a last remedy, you can take your vehicle to your auto mechanic so that he can take a closer check out the cause of your problem.
- After you change the air conditioning fuse in your motor vehicle, reassemble and test your air conditioning.
Replacement of the air conditioning fuse relay of your Renault Espace 3
Finally, we will now see how to check the status of the air conditioning relay in your motor vehicle. To get this done, you will need to go to your engine compartment side:
- Open the fuse box of your Renault Espace 3, it’s close to your battery under a plastic cover.
- Check the inside of the cover for the location of the air conditioning relay, or check your instruction manual if you can’t find it. This is usually the air conditioning compressor relay.
- Reverse the relay with another relay to test your air conditioning, or replace it with a new one
You now know how to locate the air conditioning fuse of your motor vehicle , if you are looking for other fuses like the starter fuse on Renault Espace 3, or the horn fuse, do not think twice to consult our articles dedicated to these fuses.
If you want more guides on the Renault Espace 3, go to our Renault Espace 3 category.
