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by dwgendy
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Card Reader fault
Replies: 2
Views: 2385

Re: Card Reader fault

Oh, Thank you for the reply.
I was worried because I thought that the "START" function was not dependable on battery or interference, I thought only the doors and center lock are, But if you know that it is, then I am relieved :-) Thanks again, I appreciate it very much.
by dwgendy
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Card Reader fault
Replies: 2
Views: 2385

Card Reader fault

I parked my car for like 30 minutes in front of a mall, came back to it, unlocked the doors, got in, put the card in the slot, press start, and nothing happened. The screen said: "Card Reader Fault" or may be "Card Reader Failed" I can't remember. I took the card out, press start...
by dwgendy
Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Passenger Front Window Qusetion
Replies: 4
Views: 3008

Re: Passenger Front Window Qusetion

I am Calm, I just sound stressed :-) Took it in today, the spare parts for the window was 2050LE (almost 200 UKP) the airbag plastic strip also needed to be changed, 1800LE (180UKP) that is without labour charge :-) I am cool. For the first time took it to an outside garage, fixed and changed all fo...
by dwgendy
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Passenger Front Window Qusetion
Replies: 4
Views: 3008

Re: Passenger Front Window Qusetion

Mine just broke totally today! I am taking ir in tomorrow for them to check it. I am sure though it will be a failed elevation motor and will end up paying loads of money. My advice, sell the car, REALLY, I am fixing mine along with the airbag, having my insurance fix all the dents and the pain jobs...
by dwgendy
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High
Replies: 8
Views: 4760

Re: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High

I bet you can change the bulbs in record time though! :twisted:[/quote] LOL , funny enough, I do!!! I mean for god sake, what kinaa car is this that demands you to go book a date and stand in line to change a light bulb!! what if your bulb gets fried while on a trip away!!! You have to put up with ...
by dwgendy
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High
Replies: 8
Views: 4760

Re: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High

Anger yes, alot,, :) I doubt ... I don't really care for the amount of maney as much as the fact that I KNOW for sure, (no doubt) that they will not know how to fix it, and if they do, they will break or screw up something els. I have never, ever had them fix something and got successfull results, a...
by dwgendy
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High
Replies: 8
Views: 4760

Re: Airbag Light On - Quote To Fix It Sky High

Freaking right. Yesterday as I was parking my car I heard a faint friction noise behind the steering wheel while rotating. I thought it was the plastic starting to move and touching each other. Today I noticed the funny SERVICE light and the airbage light are on. I looked carefully behind the steeri...
by dwgendy
Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: How to Test coil packs
Replies: 16
Views: 50808

Re:

the haynes manual has a method for testing them. I'll dig it out tonight and have a look at what it says. ok, the haynes manual says to test coils / ignition system you need to remove the spark plug and reconnect it to the coil, so it's attached, but obviously outside of the engine. Then earth the ...
by dwgendy
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:38 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: More coil pack troubles
Replies: 4
Views: 3020

Re: More coil pack troubles

I think earthing the coils to an earthing point breaks them rather than anything els! At least thats what I know... :?
You are better off doing it with an avometer or earthing it through an old spark plug. I'm not an expert, but this is what I think.
by dwgendy
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Wet Carpets - Leaking Air Con Condensate
Replies: 9
Views: 12936

Re: Wet Carpets - Leaking Air Con Condensate

I had the same problem, but it was even worse. Cause when I drove for a while with the AC on, then took a left turn, or a U-turn, I could see a jet of water being flushed onto the matress!! I took it to the so called Renault Egypt, they lifted the car up and had some idiot looking worker poke the ca...
by dwgendy
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Renault dealer stupid Ignition Coil Testing
Replies: 4
Views: 3616

Re: Renault dealer stupid Ignition Coil Testing

if thats a renault dealer, i would be straight onto renault Sorry, but what do you mean? This is the one and only Renault dealer in Egypt, may be I am missusing the word "dealer" here, but this was Renault Egypt. Did you mean I should mail Renault France?? How?? would they help? Thanks fo...
by dwgendy
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Renault dealer stupid Ignition Coil Testing
Replies: 4
Views: 3616

Renault dealer stupid Ignition Coil Testing

Hello everyone. I was just wondering, is it right to test ingnition coils just by pulling them out while the car is running and put them near the engine to watch the spark and then just assume they are ok if a spark apears between engin and coil? Here is my dreadfull story: My car, Megane II 2005, h...
by dwgendy
Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: A/C dripping water inside the car.
Replies: 2
Views: 2969

Thx Finn. I have it schadualed for Tuesday to be checked. I Think it has to do with the drainage thuogh. I left it in the sun all day yesterday to dry as it was all soaking wet (Egyptian sun can surprisingly dry anything + disinfect it). It was ok by the time I took it for a ride at night. I drove f...
by dwgendy
Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: A/C dripping water inside the car.
Replies: 2
Views: 2969

A/C dripping water inside the car.

I just had the 60 000Km service done, Now I noticed that the A/C is dripping water on the floor inside the car (front right side)!! This is the first time I see this, I never had this problem before. Anyone know why is it doing this? Is it something simple that I can fix or do I have to go back to t...
by dwgendy
Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 3 door versus 5 door and saloon (Reliability)
Replies: 9
Views: 6404

Do you get papers to state the country of origin or do you guess it form the language written on parts of the car? Because I am sure I read it some where that all hatchbacks are made in France!! :? is there a site where u can put your chase number or any serial number to get the date the car was mad...

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