Hi all,
I've got a 1998 V6 Renault Espace Auto.

Over the weekend a warning light came on twice indicating an "ignition"
problem.  The owners manual says that this may also be related to the
auto-box.

I'm sure it's not just coincidence, but over the weekend the car has also
been slow pulling away from stationary - as if the clutch is slipping.  The
car also fails to hold position on an incline - it will roll backwards if
the brake isn't pressed.  Normally  on the same hill the cars holds itself
fine.

The local renault garage are booked up for the next 2 weeks, and have
suggested I go MILES away to the next nearest dealership.  Instead I intend
using my local mechanics I would normally use if something wasn't
"renault-computer" specific.

First, however, I'd like to learn a bit more about the problem:   Do the
symptoms I've described above make sense?  Is is possible for an auto box to
slip like this?  Is it a symptom of something obvious?  Does it sound
renault-specific for which my local garage may not have the necessary
diagnostics?

Thanks in advance,
Ian