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Can anyone tell me where the exterior temperature sensor is to be found in my Renault Megane Hatch?
Submitted: 17/05/2012 10:33:59 | ID: 10548
I bought my Renault Megane Hatch yesterday and it appears to have a cd changer under the radio. There was no manual and I can’t access a cd changer cartridge. Any ideas? (Dynamique)
Submitted: 15/05/2012 09:34:07 | ID: 10523
I own a Renault Megane Hatch 1.9dci diesel. Sometimes when I start the car it is very slow. If I stop and turn the engine off and then restart it it drives fine. Can anyone help?
Submitted: 08/05/2012 17:04:59 | ID: 10351
When driving my 2002 Renault Megane Hatch (Expression 1.4 16v petrol) the temperature gauge reaches the maximum quite quickly and then the stop warning light comes on, along with the warning light for serious injection incident / coolant temperature. Any ideas why this is happening? Thanks. (Expression 1.4 16v petrol)
Submitted: 01/05/2012 11:41:03 | ID: 10209
My Renault Megane Hatch keeps immobilising itself. It works fine for a few days and then when I drive it and stop it won`t start again. If I left it for around 15 minutes it used to start again but now it can be anything from 15 minutes to days. All of the lights light up on the dashboard. The horn, the window wipers, the lights etc all work so it`s not the battery. I bought a new battery just in case. Previously, when I was advised on other forums to try, I disconnected the battery for a few minutes and the car started again, but this no longer works. The key for the car does not have a battery in it and you don’t have a button to press on the car key to make it open or close. Also the immobiliser light flashes on the dashboard and goes off when you start the car. To take it to a Renault dealer to have it checked with a computer is very expensive and if it`s the immobiliser I have been quoted a lot of money. Can anyone help me please? Thanks.
Submitted: 30/04/2012 17:04:10 | ID: 10183
Hi. My Renault Megane Hatch`s driver`s side electric window won`t work. The other three work okay. It doesn`t make any noises or anything. Does anyone have any ideas? (priviledge)
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Have the same problem, apparently a very common one! If you go to your Renault dealer there is 75% off repair for this - once you can provide a service history and the car is less than 7 yrs old. Mine is 3 mths outside that and got quoted for 500 euro - it can stay not working! Renault have recognised the problem, but no full recall so we’re stuck with shoddy electrics! Pam from England
Submitted: 30/04/2012 12:47:02 | ID: 10144
My Renault Megane Hatch has a ’check door locks’ error that has suddenly appeared and the rear driver`s side door won’t open from the inside. Does anyone have any idea how much this will cost and does it have to be taken to a Renault repairer or is it easily rectified? (1.5DCI)
Submitted: 24/04/2012 10:16:18 | ID: 10058
My Renault Megane Hatch ticks over fine but is holding back when I drive it. Any suggestions please?
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Could be the coils if it misfires - happened to mine - P from Flintshire
Submitted: 23/04/2012 12:13:32 | ID: 10018
Can anyone tell me how to feed an amp live wire from the engine bay of my Renault Megane Hatch into the car and then the boot please?
Submitted: 17/04/2012 12:45:33 | ID: 9890
Got a whinning from gearbox, only over 40mph, disappears with clutch in, any ideas? (1.6 16v fidji)
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It could be a clutch thrust race bearing as noise goes when you depress the clutch - Donald Utton from Kent
Can anyone tell me which thrust bearing to buy and is it easy to fit at home - James Kennedy from England
Submitted: 02/04/2012 09:49:53 | ID: 9478
Hi, while driving my Renault Megane, I have suddenly got 3 sharp beeps from the dash area at 3 or 4 separate times on the journey but there are no warning lights showing on the dash board. Does anyone know what this is or might be? Thanks.
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It is the childlock switch on the driver’s door console, you need to reset the child locks - Ben Whitfield from England
It sounds like your immobilisor needs resetting. With the keys out of the ignition press the child lock switch 3 times straight after one another, that will reset the immobiliser. Andy Stephenson from Nottinghamshire
Ben Whitfield from England has submitted an answer to ID: 9401.
\it is the childlock switch on the drivers door console, you need to reset the child locks
Submitted: 28/03/2012 16:34:58 | ID: 9401
Could I fit a clutch on my Renault Megane at home? (Megane 1.9 dci)
Submitted: 20/03/2012 11:12:54 | ID: 9220
Will a 2001 rear door wiring harness fit into my 2000 reg Renault Megane Hatch?
Submitted: 19/03/2012 10:07:44 | ID: 9128
I need to replace the driver’s side wing mirror on my Renault Megane. Can anyone help or advise how to remove and refit a new one?
Submitted: 14/03/2012 10:50:19 | ID: 9045
My Renault Megane Hatch won`t open. I have tried to use the card key and it won`t work. Now all the lights are flashing and two of the lights on the dashboard are also flashing. I also can`t use the key?(1.6)
Submitted: 13/03/2012 09:54:30 | ID: 8985
I have a 2001 Renault Megane hatch back - automatic - twice today - strangely only within 200 feet of pulling away and both times turning a corner my car seemed to lose power - it came back within seconds and it has me questioning whether it actually happened - which I’m sure it did - does anyone have any ideas or had a similar problem?
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I’ve got the same problem but I got diognostic from 2 workshops and both confirmed its the airbag, that ’service’ light its not for actual maintanence service - it’s how when airbags go faulty the car indicates - Nonki Sululu from South Africa
Submitted: 09/03/2012 14:40:41 | ID: 8907
Hi, I got a diagnostic done on my Renault Megane Hatch as the air bag light and service light stay on. The diagnostic did not show any problems with the air bag and I got a service done and got coil sensor changed. However the airbag and service light is still on, any ideas why? Thanks.
Submitted: 09/03/2012 11:18:26 | ID: 8899
My Renault Megane’s handbrake button has stuck in and therefore the handbrake does not work. I have had a quote for a whole new handbrake £405 including labour. Anyone else experienced this?
Submitted: 07/03/2012 17:25:54 | ID: 8844
The instrument panel on my Renault Megane is showing the battery charge indicator light and stop light. There is also a banging noise when driving. How serious is the problem?
Submitted: 05/03/2012 16:49:25 | ID: 8744
The battery charge fault keeps on coming up on my Renault Megane Hatch? I have had it checked by a Renault dealer but still it comes on, any ideas? (1.4)
Submitted: 05/03/2012 14:21:27 | ID: 8738
Does a Renault Megane panoramic sun roof have a manual way of shutting?
Submitted: 27/02/2012 16:33:12 | ID: 8610
My Renault Megane’s service light is on, also the service injectors light is on. Does this mean it needs new injectors?
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Service light does not actually mean the car is due a service, rather that there is a fault within the car which needs attantion. Get someone to hook up a diagnostic and find the fault. Fix it then it should go out - Paul Ahardy from Spain
Submitted: 24/02/2012 13:34:32 | ID: 8552
How do you replace the small indicator section of the wing mirror?
Submitted: 16/02/2012 15:59:46 | ID: 8329
I seem to have a severe lack of power when pulling away and it seems to take forever for the turbo to do anything. Sometimes it’s fine, then all of a sudden there is nothing. Any help would great as I’ve run out ideas... (1.9 dci 120)
Submitted: 15/02/2012 14:29:26 | ID: 8278
What can I do to make my air box stay connected? And why does my car die when I start it up and when changing to second gear on corners? Had the battery checked and diagnostic test done and there spot on. (Scenic)
Submitted: 15/02/2012 11:09:28 | ID: 8266
I pulled the bonnet release lever but it hasn’t released the bonnet cable, which is still connected under the glove compartment. Is there anyway I can release the bonnet where the grills are at front of motor? (1.9 dci Dynamique)
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Yes I had this problem with my Laguna if you lay on your back under the front of the car using a metal coat hanger, you can pull on the cable that is attached to the locking mechanism and the bonnet will pop open - JOhn Berry from Lancashire
Submitted: 10/02/2012 08:54:03 | ID: 8146
My Renault Megane is telling me I require a service but I have not long had one. How do I rectify this? It was serviced at a non-Renault dealership.
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You have to reset it by pressing the odometer button and hold it in for 30 sec. The car must be switched on, but not started - Kobus De Wet from South Africa
Submitted: 09/02/2012 08:52:45 | ID: 8100
I have Renualt Megane and have just had it in garage because injector had gone. And it wouldn’t start first time. The garage changed battery and trimming belt plus the injector. It was driving well but then decided to not start straight away or second time. The injector light has come on again. Can someone please help.
Submitted: 09/02/2012 08:38:32 | ID: 8095
I’m locked out of my Renault Megane. New batteries 4 months ago, the lock key in passenger door just turns round so I cannot get in. Could anybody please, please help?
Submitted: 06/02/2012 15:33:44 | ID: 7967
My Renault Megane has recently lost its radio signal and I cannot get any of my usual radio stations on it anymore. Also, the weather temperature reading on the digital display has just disappeared yesterday! Has this happened to anyone else?
Submitted: 02/02/2012 11:13:38 | ID: 7902
The handbrake warning light on my Renault Megane is staying on and the display mile meter glows all the time, even when turned off and locked up. This is running down the battery overnight. Any ideas anyone?
Submitted: 01/02/2012 10:06:05 | ID: 7870
Hi. I just bought a Renault Megane 1.9 diesel and the temperature gauge goes really high, almost on to red, but the engine doesn’t seem to be overheating, any ideas?
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Only have a 2001 Renault Clio but when the temperature goes high it means for me that it is a lack of water, try topping it up. It is just as likely to not be, only my experience. Try it - Stuart M from Bedfordshire
Submitted: 17/01/2012 13:55:13 | ID: 7367
I stopped my Renault Megane then found it would not turn over. All lights on dash come on but nothing happens. Could it be the isolator and, if so, how can I cure it? (Dynamique 16v)
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Hi Roy, under the bonnet right handside (as you look at it) beside the battery, there is a fuse box. Lift the rear half up, this can be fairly tight but pull hard. There you will find some fuses, look in the fuse box cover you removed (check which way you hold it). One will stay start, in it is a 25 amp. Second from the right in the box, try that mate - Gary Wilkinson from Yorkshire
Submitted: 16/01/2012 09:01:02 | ID: 7318
How can I locate the solenoid for the tailgate lock on my Renault Megane, with the tailgate closed? And how can I tell if this is the problem?
Submitted: 09/01/2012 08:15:17 | ID: 7143
The four speed heater fan has stopped working. I thought it would be a fuse, however, I’ve checked most of them one at a time, because the interior fuses have a diagram in the manual, which bears no resemblance to what is in the car, and the under bonnet one, has no diagram. Therefore I have no idea which fuse is for what. If someone can help, I’d appreciate it. (1.5 dci)
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This happened to me four weeks ago, blower fan burnt out. New Unit fitted total cost £264 - Peter Ball from Staffordshire
Submitted: 06/01/2012 08:38:44 | ID: 7107
Does anybody know why the electrics on my Renault Megane’s driver door have stopped working? What is the solution?
Submitted: 29/12/2011 22:28:15 | ID: 6935
Hi, does anyone know why my Renault Megane’s immobliser light comes on after I’ve been driving for about 30 miles?
Submitted: 28/12/2011 22:24:33 | ID: 6914
My Renault Megane’s CD player keeps jumping when playing CD’s. Has anyone else experienced this?
Submitted: 28/12/2011 21:21:59 | ID: 6889
How do I access the front wiper motor on a 2000 Renault Megane and replace it with a new one? Is it easy to do?
Submitted: 26/12/2011 10:56:06 | ID: 6864
Whilst driving my partner’s Renault Megane the "Injection Defaillante" light keeps coming on. What does this mean? And will it cost a lot to have it fixed?
Submitted: 19/12/2011 11:39:42 | ID: 6718
My Renault Megane’s engine warning light came on today, and the car felt sluggish and when idling kept jumping. When I stopped and pulled the card out I realised it was in the wrong way, would it have anything to do it with it?
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This has happened to me - six months later, the turbo blew total codt £1,500. Suggest you get turbo checked now. Don’t leave it like me - Peter Ball from Staffordshire
That sounds like an ignition coil causing a misfire, they’re cheap to do, but get them done all at once or in quick succession! I’ve used all my call outs on my policy for them! Or see if ya can get them online and fit them yourself, easier than changing a plug! Pamela from England
Submitted: 19/12/2011 09:46:23 | ID: 6687
My Renault Megane won’t start but all the electronics work on the dashboard, and it makes a cranking like sound, a bit like a dadadada then it asks me to remove card. Any ideas anyone?
Submitted: 16/12/2011 15:09:41 | ID: 6669
How can I get the Megane started if it tells me there is an electrical fault and only beeps when I try to start it?
Submitted: 14/12/2011 13:54:38 | ID: 6645
My Renault Megane’s radio gets really hot when driving and a too hot sign pop up and it ejects the CD that will be playing. Has anyone had such a problem? Please help.
Submitted: 14/12/2011 09:23:54 | ID: 6637
I have had nothing but problems with my Renault Megane. Now, when I was driving along the road, the car cut out with interior lights flashing. The car now won’t turn over and there are lights on the dashboard. Can anybody help?
Submitted: 12/12/2011 08:27:09 | ID: 6500
Hi all. I have just changed the starter motor on my 2002 Renault Megane Hatch. After reconnecting the battery, the engine turns over fine but won’t start. I think the immobiliser won’t de-activate. Does anyone know how to resolve this please?
Submitted: 30/11/2011 15:43:20 | ID: 6213
I have a light the shape of a screwdriver on the dashboard of my Renault Megane. What does this mean?
Submitted: 23/11/2011 13:48:21 | ID: 6008
Does anyone know if Renault Megane 1997 wheels would fit a Citroen Xsara 2001?
Submitted: 23/11/2011 13:13:34 | ID: 5998
Hello. Could anybody tell me, is the tailgate on a 2-door Renault Megane (1997 shape) the same shape as that of it’s 4-door counterpart? I need to know as I’m looking to replace one with the other. Many thanks.
Submitted: 23/11/2011 11:08:09 | ID: 5988
The handbrake warning light is staying on and display mile meter glows all the time even when turned off and locked up. This is running down the battery overnight. Any idea please? (Megane 2 1.6 16v 2003)
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This happens to me as well, I’d be interested to know! Pamela from England
Submitted: 17/11/2011 16:08:39 | ID: 5857
Hi need some help! I noticed last night, when I put my car in reverse, that my rear fog light symbol lights up on my dashboard but only for a split second. It does it when I brake too! I have checked the actual lights and the fog light doesn’t come on when in reverse or when I brake. Any ideas?? Thanks.
Submitted: 14/11/2011 10:02:46 | ID: 5688
I have a Megane and it has just started with a constant service and engine management light. It runs fine but I am not sure how far I can go with it like this? Any suggestions as to a cause? Also I was going to get a diagnostics check but everywhere want to charge a fortune just to plug a laptop in. Any ideas where I could get this sorted, I live in the Midlands?
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I think this is an emissions sensor which is why the engine probably runs okay. That or an intermittent problem with coil pack. Go to an independent. My light was on. £40 to plug it in and fix a problem with the turbo boost pipe. European car specialist in Burton Upon Trent - Matt Goodwin from England
Submitted: 11/11/2011 16:02:52 | ID: 5667
My Renault Megane has suddenly devoloped a smell of rotten eggs when running and a yellow light (looks like a engine) is now flashing . Also it is now very lumpy at low idle. Any ideas please?
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Check the engine bay and make sure that it isn’t clogged with leaves etc at the bottom of the wnidscreen. The rain run off points are here and if clogged the water rubs into the footwells. If the foam is wet, this may be what is causing the smell - Matt Goodwin from England
Sulphurous rotten egg smell - likely indicates battery being ’cooked’ by too much charge from alternator, in which case both need changing urgently - Jake from England
Good chance your cat converter has gone - Andy N from Yorkshire
Submitted: 08/11/2011 14:38:29 | ID: 5550
My 2006 petrol Renault Megane doesn’t start first time in the morning. I’ve had the crank shaft sensor changed, but it is still no good. Any ideas?
Submitted: 08/11/2011 08:15:14 | ID: 5496
I have Megane Dynamique, does anyone know where I can locate the oil dipstick? I can’t seem to locate it. Thank you.
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Turn the yellow oil lid, the lipstick is attached. I had same thing on my hakuna and searched for hours to find it. Hope this helps - Kirsty Smith from Essex
Submitted: 07/11/2011 16:02:12 | ID: 5469
My Renault Megane has two separated plugs under the panel of my handbrake. Please could someone tell me what these are for?
Submitted: 27/10/2011 13:53:43 | ID: 5319
In my Megane II all 4 footwell lights stay on whilst driving, whereas they are supposed to gradually dim and go out. When locking the car the lights go out immediately. All footwell storage areas are closed and, by the way, there are no switches on these! Can anyone help?
Submitted: 26/10/2011 11:13:28 | ID: 5215
The orange light on the dashboard of my Renault Megane has lit up. What does it mean please?
Submitted: 26/10/2011 10:17:33 | ID: 5206
Hi, how many miles can be driven until the DPF filter needs to be changed on a Renault Megane?
Submitted: 25/10/2011 14:25:37 | ID: 5136
My Megane won’t start. It’s got a brand new battery on and is sparking but still won’t start. There seems to be no fuel getting through at all. Can anyone please help me to find out what is wrong with my car?
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William, we have two 2003 dci Meganes and within the last week, both cars have gone down with the exact same fault. One is still with our local garage (they think it might be the USB board that has got water damaged), my dad disconnected the battery of the other car which is still in the driveway. After leaving it for a couple of hours, he reconnected the battery and it seems to be going again; for how long, I do not know! - Caroline from County Antrim
How many miles do I need to change the diesel particulate filter? - Mario Frade from England
Submitted: 19/10/2011 11:27:56 | ID: 4932
I have just replaced the front seat on my Renault Megane. I have reconnected all the electrics for air bags etc but the air bag warning light remains on. Does anyone have any idea how I may clear it? Thank you.
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Agents best to detect fault can be a connection or sensor - Abbas Abboobaker from South Africa
Submitted: 19/10/2011 08:48:24 | ID: 4915
I have just noticed that my front drivers side light has stopped working on my 1.9-litre Megane Dynamic. I bought several new bulbs but can’t get the main headlight to work, the main beam sidelight and indicator’s work but this :( Can anyone help?
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You may need to change the fuse as it may have blown when the bulb went? - A from Scotland
Submitted: 18/10/2011 14:41:05 | ID: 4886
When ambient temperature is 36 degrees the vehicle loses power but engine temperature will be normal. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Submitted: 17/10/2011 10:16:15 | ID: 4821
I bought this second hand and having a few problems. First when I start, it takes a while for it to start up and just recently I have been travelling and sometimes when I change to a higher gear, it doesn’t want to go, it slows right down as if no power. This happens when I change from 3rd to 2nd sometimes. I’ve had a new cylinder head put in place and an injector replaced. (Megane classic 1.6 16v)
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Check your gear linkages - Adam S from Derbyshire
Submitted: 11/10/2011 15:28:28 | ID: 4756
Why does my Renault Megane ject when the turbo starts at 1800 revs? (1.9 dci)
Submitted: 07/10/2011 09:50:02 | ID: 4651
My Megane is stuck in first gear. It will drive in first gear but just will not come out of first. Does anyone know what could be blocking the gear stick?
Submitted: 07/10/2011 09:31:45 | ID: 4646
I’ve replaced my battery and now my radio is asking for a code which is not on the back panel of the radio and I don’t have the manual. What can I do?
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Take it to a radio de-coding place, costs around £15-20 - Gordon from England
Submitted: 07/10/2011 09:17:28 | ID: 4636
My serv light is on and my ABS light stays on and then goes off , its on/off situation. What’s wrong?
Submitted: 07/10/2011 08:50:05 | ID: 4624
Where can I find the fuel filter?
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It’s behind and below the drivers side headlamp, you can get at it from a panel inside the front wheel arch and it’s a sod to change - Rob from England
Submitted: 06/10/2011 08:48:42 | ID: 4587
Hello, could anybody help me? On my dash, it says steering check and the service light flashes at me, any ideas?
Submitted: 27/09/2011 08:47:19 | ID: 4574
I have a 2004 Megane Scenic MPV which is very bold at times. Anyway, the main problem is the boot won’t open unless you manually open from the inside. I can hear the motor trying to work but with no response. I would be grateful if you could help me as this car has taken me to hell and back with the problems. (2004 1.6 Megane Secienc MPV)
Submitted: 07/09/2011 09:32:39 | ID: 4301
I purchased this recently and the service light stays on. Why? (Dynamique)
Submitted: 05/09/2011 10:35:02 | ID: 4259
I have a Megane 3 Privelege, these days I have noticed the engine cuts out while driving and message of ESP activates and deactivates continuously. Please help if any idea, I took it to Renault dealer, they suggest a fuel problem, which is not. (Diesel)
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I’ve just had the same problem with 2010 Renault Megane imusic. Been into Renault and they said the car alignment was out. Rectified now I hope - Marian Jackson from Lancashire
Submitted: 12/08/2011 08:31:04 | ID: 3955
How do you remove ’change oil’ message? I didn’t service my car to a Renault dealer but I changed the oil, the oil filter and plugs but the message is still appearing.
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Go to service in screen, hold button on stalk down and hold km reset button down on dash near speedometer. Service km will flash and then go to 30K - Scott K from United States of America
Submitted: 10/08/2011 14:17:29 | ID: 3934
I have a Renault Megane Hatchback 1.4 Oasis, and when stopped at traffic lights, it keeps revving higher and higher. Does anyone know what’s causing this to happen?
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Hi mate, sounds like your alternator, most garages wouldn’t think of it being the alternator which is fair play, but I do work for Renault and have seen this before - Dave Wells from England
Submitted: 28/07/2011 15:28:13 | ID: 3821
Hi, when I stop at traffic lights etc, the engine keeps reving higher and higher, any ideas why? (Oasis)
Submitted: 27/07/2011 09:01:03 | ID: 3818
The rear washer does not work. Any idea how I can fix it? (Oasis)
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I had a similar prob on my 2004 Renault Scenic. I had to remove the belly pan underneath then remove the wheel arches then remove the front bumper to get to the washer bottle which was located at the front of the engine in the corner which I couldn’t get to if I hadn’t taken these parts off. The pump has ceased. You need a pin to free the jet as its ceased. Be sure to locate the rear washer pipe - Larry Johnson from Yorkshire
Submitted: 31/05/2011 09:59:50 | ID: 2767
How do I remove the roof bar blaking plates from my Megane Hatch?
Submitted: 23/05/2011 12:06:37 | ID: 2759
I have just purchased a new Megane. There is a lot of turbo lag especially in second and third gears. Has anybody noticed this? (1.5 dci 106bhp)
Submitted: 03/05/2011 09:31:29 | ID: 2524
How do you remove the water bottle and pump?
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Can anybody tell me were the windscreen washer bottle is please on a Modus 1.4 - Karen Rice from England
Submitted: 07/04/2011 08:42:14 | ID: 2386
I have a 1.9dci Megane. As much as I love my cars, I am none too pleased with this one for some reason and I am hoping someone can tell me. Whenever I start to set off from first gear, there is no power whatsoever then once the revs kick in, I am away with it. Any ideas? Also, when I bought the car it had all new disks and pads fitted. Whenever the car is moving slowly/crawling, I can hear a rubbing noise from the front wheel. Anyone had this before?
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I have the same power problem with my wife’s Megane and I’m at my wits end. It is intermittent, sometimes it goes like stink and then it’s dead normally just after you have pulled out in front of lorry which is a bit of a bowel stirrer if you find an answer could you let me know before I take a sledge to it? Ta - Rob from Somerset
Submitted: 14/03/2011 09:05:07 | ID: 2268
To be honest, I have a list of ongoing problems with this make of car, some of which I have been told are manufacturing faults (e.g. electric windows); I choose not to use them anymore cause they are so unreliable. Then there’s the dashboard coming up saying check injection. I had a diagnostics test done but it seems to have come back. My most recent problem has got everyone baffled, the lights just randomly came on and stayed on and the battery ran down so recharged battery everything seemed fine took it to work the next day but when it came to going home I couldn’t unlock the car, called the AA who tried starting the car but there was no battery power again. Decided to get new battery but you won’t believe it, the same thing happened. Does anyone know why this is happening? (1.9 DCI)
Submitted: 04/03/2011 08:40:27 | ID: 2119
Has anyone experienced their gearbox and handbrake cover beginning to tear? Six months ago, I had the handbrake cover replaced and now both the gearbox and handbrake need to be replaced. Renault say it is just wear and tear. Anyone else have this problem?
Submitted: 03/03/2011 08:53:21 | ID: 2108
The heater has stopped working, what could the problem be?
Submitted: 11/02/2011 11:15:42 | ID: 3012
An orange light with a spanner and the message "check gearbox" has appeared. What does this mean?
Submitted: 02/02/2011 15:39:01 | ID: 2847
The windscreen water bottle is leaking. How do I get access to it to repair?
Submitted: 10/01/2011 09:52:35 | ID: 2144
My car radio has stopped working and the cigerette lighter doesn’t seem to be working either. It has also been brought to my attention that even when the ignition is turned off and the car locked up and the imobiliser activated, the clock on the dashboard stays quite visibly light. Any suggestions on the possible problem could be? I have already checked the fuse for the radio and it was fine.
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Sorry, no answer, but did you get it solved? My wife has the same problem - Mark McGuigan from Ireland
I had the same problem. Make sure you have your radio code. Take your radio out, remove all wires and put them all back again. Using your channel search near the steering wheel, enter your code - Dale Leonard from Durham
Submitted: 20/12/2010 15:27:27 | ID: 3553
I just had ignition coil changed by RAC but the engine management light will not reset. Could this be because it is telling me that I should "change oil soon" with a spanner flashing?
Submitted: 13/12/2010 11:39:44 | ID: 2736
The error message is "change oil soon". I have topped up but the message is still there and now I can smell burning at certain times. This error message came up on my old Megane and then the engine blew. What should I do?
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This message means to change your engine oil as the car has a recommended mileage when to change engine oil. It explains on how to remove the message in your handbook using the trip reset button on speedometer on dash. Press trip button and hold it in for 10 seconds or so and 18,000 miles to next service will appear. Hope this helps - Ringo McJames from County Tyrone
Submitted: 07/12/2010 10:41:45 | ID: 2704
The temperature gauge is not giving a correct reading. Does anyone know how to solve this? Thanks!
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The problem could lie within the temperature sensor/temperature switch or the indicator. Either way, one of these are broken and has to be changed. I haven’t seen anyone being able to fix this part cheaper than replacing it - Mira Hariyono from Indonesia
Submitted: 03/12/2010 14:55:58 | ID: 3497
How do I open the doors when my battery is flat? There are no key holes on the doors...
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I believe there to be a cap which flicks off on either front passenger door handle or drivers door handle - Michael Walker from Yorkshire
Submitted: 29/11/2010 11:27:53 | ID: 3286
I have broken a piece off the front bumper skirt (the skirt is 2"-3" wide and is part of the body kit). Where can I get a replacement and how much will this cost - also instructions on fitting. Thank you! (World Series)
Submitted: 29/11/2010 10:37:10 | ID: 3496
Last week, whilst on motorway, my car suddenly experienced lack of power, the orange spanner light came on the dash, displaying the message "check injections". Yesterday, when my wife was driving to pick kids up, all of a sudden a loud hissing noise came from underneath of car, that is now constantly there. What can these two concerns be please? (1.9 DCI)
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Split turbo pipe - Dave Lee from Lincolnshire
Submitted: 01/11/2010 10:13:29 | ID: 3416
Does anyone know the mpg on this motor? I’m thinking of buying one for the wife. Any information would be nice. (cdi 1500)
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I get about 30mpg in city traffic - Danny Magennis from Ireland
Submitted: 04/10/2010 08:54:04 | ID: 3648
My battery went flat and after charging. I suddenly had a problem with a window that doesn’t go down steadily - it goes, stops then goes and stops... There is nothing in the manual about what to do - any ideas?
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Press the button, put the window completely down. Then when you pull the button up to close the window, continue to hold the button up for 10 seconds after the window closes. This should sync it with the computer again - Sarah from County Armagh
Submitted: 01/09/2010 15:05:57 | ID: 3289
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