Headlights go out

It sounds like you have a BCM that is going out because when you reboot the system is starts working like a bad home computer would.

Please let us know what you find.

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Ufortunately .. the Renault range hase been plagued with electrical faults .. mainly wiring connectors or wires rubbing and stripping insulation .. to try and rectify these faults Renault changed some BCM's (body control modules) this did not work and wiring had to be repaired ... my guess is renault have come across these fault's before and may be your quickest solution to this .. albeit the most expensive .. you could get them to diagnose where the fault lies for you and have it repaired elsewhere !!

hope this helps

It definately sounds like you have something loose somewhere .. let renault diagnose the fault and have it repaired elsewhere .. please let us know your results !

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I can add two comments to the previous conversation. The first is if the head lights are involved with this problem, and they turn off when the ignition switch is turned off, that switch is by far the best suspect. The connector also needs to be inspected for signs of two blackened terminals and / or part of the connector body is melted. If that is found, the switch must be replaced, then the overheated terminals must be cut out of the connector. Those wires will also be hardened from being hot and solder won't adhere to it. About 4" of those wires must be cut off, then new pieces spliced on, then two new crimp-type terminals can be added, but they should be soldered too, then they can be plugged in individually.

As for the dealer being the most expensive place to have this repaired, that is not correct. This will be a new problem seen at most independent repair shops. With no experience, they will have to search for the problem when they can get it to act up, and they will need to consult a wiring diagram. All of that translates into increased time and increased cost. If this really is a common problem, the mechanics at the dealership will be familiar with the car, know exactly where to start looking, and will likely have most of the common solutions memorized. For this type of problem, the dealer is usually the least expensive and most effective at solving it.