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- Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:09 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Problem solved
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1967
Problem solved
well after 3.5 years of ownership enough was enough..the car has gone and good riddance. i will now be moving to the VW forums and hopefully not as active a member as ive been on here :) even though i'm OK with a spanner the cost of repairs have been well over £1000, and this does not include the ex...
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Magane Alarm problems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3953
Re: Magane Alarm problems
process to lock door without alarm; switch off as normal..take keycard out, open door. then put keycard back in. press start 5 times slowly (once a second - dont press any pedals) take keycard out and lock as normal. should hear 5 faint beeps to tell you alarm is off, this is for the prefacelift ver...
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:55 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: fuses
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1871
Re: fuses
if youve still got front right hand lights then it's not the fuse, probably just the bulbs have gone with the cold snap.
- Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:45 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Fuel Filter Megane 1.6 2005
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3316
Re: Fuel Filter Megane 1.6 2005
the fuel filter is not a normal servicable item on the 1.6, it's inbuilt into the pump and should last the life of the car. for the rear discs the trick is that you have to push the caliper back in and turn it at the same time with a special tool or improvise with an appropriate screwdriver lever, i...
- Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:24 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Camshaft Sensor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13017
Re: Camshaft Sensor
part price is about right, but it's the easiest of sensors to changes takes about 5mins, very easy DIY job to save yourself a few quid.
see viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7573&p=50936#p50936
see viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7573&p=50936#p50936
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:12 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Megane Clock (time) problem!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6214
Re: Megane Clock (time) problem!
Ray wrote:i second faulty chip. I would think the chip is attached to the back of the display unit
yeah you could be right..i cant remember if the clock still displays ok when the radio is disconnected.
- Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:30 am
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Sump Nut and Washer kit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2191
Re: Sump Nut and Washer kit
the renault ones listed on Halfrauds are not for the megane petrol..they look to be the older copper clio ones. I enquired in store last year and was told they don't sell them. Best going to renault for them, there are only about a quid for the washer.
- Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:32 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: creaking front suspension
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2719
Re: creaking front suspension
engine mount ?
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: ok i admit it you were right
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3737
Re: ok i admit it you were right
no...the throttle value is the throttle body with the motorised butterfly value inside it, where that air intake goes into the engine, it's the bit that moves when you press the accelerator on the modern fly by wire cars. the dephaser is part of the engine timing for the variable values, completely ...
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:41 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Gearbox or driveshaft ?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1590
Gearbox or driveshaft ?
1.6vvt..ive got a kind of ratchet noise when on the gas (doesn't have to be much) in 3rd 4th and 5th, when take foot off gas it's not there. I can also feel a slight pulsing thru the gearstick. First thoughts were engine mount, the top one does have movement but looks like it's designed to move ? th...
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Looking on FAQ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3163
Re: Looking on FAQ??
yes..its just saying go find the FAQ section...
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- Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:12 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Starting problems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3515
Re: Starting problems
could be one of a number of things...difficult to pinpoint without it raising a fault in the ECU. dephaser dephaser solenoid Cam sensor TDC sensor MAF sensor Air temp sensor throttle body needs cleaning - cheapest option :) how long it is staying at 700 revs before it dies, are you pressing acelerat...
- Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:51 am
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: Megane Clock (time) problem!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6214
Re: Megane Clock (time) problem!
i would assume the chip that keeps the time in the radio is faulty. Try a radio from another car to confirm.
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:34 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: rattles and struggles to start?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3688
Re: rattles and struggles to start?
you dont say what age or mileage...but if it's due a cambelt soon anyway (5 yrs or 72k) then cost will be an extra £140 for the part plus a bit a of extra labour...
- Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:07 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: megane stalls on start up
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11615
Re: megane stalls on start up
loose connector under drivers seat next to the slider rail.