Software/Firmware updates

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Software/Firmware updates

Is there any way I can determine if my car has any pending software updates?
I did ask the local dealer, and they said the only way they could tell, was to plug in the diagnostic computer, which would then install any required updates. Cost - £90, and it might not even need any.
So is there any official documentation from Renault which allows me to:-

a) Determine the software revision installed on my car (Grand Scenic '63 reg)
b) Indicate what updates I could, or should install

Electronic Fault Grand Scenic MK II 54 Plate

Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction, recently i had to change the bulb on the passenger break light since i have changed this bulb i know get an electronic fault warning on the dashboard whenever i drive with the lights on, when i get the error on the dash if i turn the lights off and on again the error message goes away again for 10-15mins then reappears.

Loss of power laguna dci 131ps laguna

Hi guys,
need some help with my 2006 laguna dci 131ps after i mounted a new cover to fit over the injectors.(Black plastic cover with two 10mm screws).To fit that i took of the pipe from the intercooler with the throttle body.First i unhocked the minus from the battery of course.Then i unhocked the plug for the mapsensor and the throttle body so i could give the pipe it self and the butterfly a good clean with brake cleaner.I did not move the butterfly with my fingers! Then mounted everything back in the same way before i connected the battery minus back on.Then my problem...after start up i took it for a drive and i felt instantly that i didnt have the power i had before this was done.No limp mode but i feel its missing 20-30ps... i have checked that everything is mounted as it was.Even bought a new mapsensor.So my questions are:

-Is it a process to reset the throttle body after my small DIY on the 1.9 dci?

-When engine is shut off and the keycard taken out of the cardreader,i can see the butterfly is fully open and its also open in the same way when the car is running without driving,and without touching the pedal.Is that correct?

-How can i check that the throttle body is in the correct setting?

One thing happend when i drove it for the first time after my DIY! I flored it out on the third gear and it suddenly stalled and didnt respond on the pedal for some seconds! Never experienced that before the job,or not after that one time either.Hocked up my scanner and it came up with DF008 fault code: pedal potensiometer.Erased it and it has not come back again by now..

My sugguest is pressure leak or more likely throttle body adjustment or fault with that caused by cleaning it.

Hope someone can help..

Thanks
Morten
Norway

LAGUNA 3 ABS issues

Hi,

I have a Laguna 3, 2007 2.0 dci dynamic.
For the past couple of weeks I have been having an intermittent abs/check brakes/esp warning. When connected to a friends diagnotic we got 2 codes both have no hits when searching the internet. Today I took the car to a garage for diagnostic and it returned only a C0020 code and the mech told me it’s probably the abs controller and they would charge £400 to get it refurbished. Being an intermittent fault I’m worried that the refurb company might return it no fault found.

I’ve seen a couple of posts where people have successfully sent units away for refurb, or replacing with second hand unit. Any advice for this particular code? And I’m assuming the abs controller can’t be separated from the pump easily? At least looking at pictures of the assembly I can’t seem to make out what is pump and what is controller, unless the photos are just the controller?
Also I don’t have a manual and there doesn’t seem to be anything on the net on how to get to it.....again I’m assuming it is in the same position as on a Laguna 2, there’s a couple of videos on Laguna 2’s. Lives behind the front bumper driver Side?

Codes from delphi 2013 reader where:
40201c28
40201228

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How to change this DPF rubber pipe? 2.0 DCI

Hi all,

So the Laguna III 2.0 DCI 180hp keeps regenerating...

I’ve changed one of the rubber pipes closest to the rear of the car but can I hell get my hands in to get access to the other pipe which seems to run towards the engine and around a corner and under some metal housing?

How has anyone else changed this pipe?

I’ve attached pictures for the pipe I mean.

Many thanks

Reviving the Remap/Chip debate. Clio II 1.5dci

I have read with interest all that I could find on here (and elsewhere) regarding the suitability or not of remapping or chipping my Clio. For clarity it's a 2002, Mk II, 1.5dci, 82hp 3 door model. Fairly high mileage (for UK tastes) but runs and goes very well.

In asking for opinions and input I'm broadly laying out my thoughts here, so is likely to touch on related topics. Please feel free to chip in (no pun intended!) or even shoot me down (politely).

From the information around it seems that irrespective of the merits or advisability of a chip vs remap, almost everyone is advertising gains between +20hp - +35hp (!!), and corresponding increases in torque.

First thing to make clear is this: IF it turns out to be sensible and realistic to do, I would only be doing this in order to have that occasional bit of extra to make driving more comfortable, and NOT for any style of competition, time trialling etc. thus wouldn't imagine I'm putting the car under any undue stresses. Again feel free to correct me.

Having read through many posts here forgive me if I don't namecheck the OPs - there was a LOT to read through! :P

Let's just assume for a moment that a power gain of around 20hp was achievable.

There's the point well made that since manufacturers spend zillions on R&D, they'd hardly release a car (one assumes) with a performance which, for not very much money, could be drastically improved. Thus, the idea that one could take the engine in my car and by simply waving some magic and a couple of hundred pounds, it's suddenly both much more powerful yet somehow more economical (I've read the thinking behind that i.e. lower revs, less gear changes) and at the same time I'm left with a non-compromised reliability.

Then again, I just looked up the Wikipedia article on the Clio. According to that, all phase 2 Clios use the K9K common rail diesel. That being the case, I'm left to wonder why three models of the 1.5 output 65, 82 and 100hp respectively. Anyone able to enlighten me? Is it mechanical, or simply ECU based?

I've also satisfied myself that (perhaps wrongly) it's a complete waste of time bothering with either an induction kit or to change the air filter. Lots of information and views on that I found here.

Other questions:

Chipping: common opinion seems to be that chips are overall a bit 'meh' as they do either very little or not much, depending on how many sensors they 'fool'.

Reading over archived posts, some people have had trouble getting after-market chips to run without them throwing and injection fault code, thereby disabling the car. I'm currently looking at the items sold by Bluespark. They claim all sorts of power and fuel gains from the part supplied for my car, with NO mention of possible installation issues: https://www.bluesparkautomotive.com/...2-ps-pro-boost

With regard to remaps, Celtic E seem to stand out (among others). What surprised me upon contacting them was that they suggested I could just mail in my ECU (since they have no dealers in my country). That being the case, it caused me to wonder just what is going on with the remapping if it's so 'generic'. Or does the car's ECU retain some form of 'memory' that ties it to the particular vehicle?

If the differences between the various versions of the Clio 1.5dci are down to mapping, could I not simply fit the ECU from the 100hp version to my car? Or is that utter madness?

Lastly: has anyone ever tried 'home based' remapping? After all, it comes down to an interface, some wires and a computer. Not quite sure why the cost of a remap can run to 400 euros if you don't even need the car to be present!

Thoughts or opinions anyone??

p.s. please don't link back to archive posts, although I'm NOT claiming I've read the entire forum cover to cover :)

Ruddy bright headlights

Wow, just how bright are these stupid kin headlights going to get.
My Toyota's headlights are bright but bad bright. You get a bright square that stops definitively at a point a set distance ahead. After that its black unless you use main beam which makes people a hundred miles away squint.

The old Mondeo's headlights blended into the dark and gave far better and less tiring visibility than the modern rubbish.

People could see you coming and the headlights wernt eye wateringly bright on just dip.

What is with the modern 'safety mad' world that we are getting vehicles with headlights so bright they blind oncoming cars on just dip. People are GOING to get killed because they cannot see where they are going and may well head on the car with the 'safer' modern headlights.


Sorry to rant but i cannot believe it hasn't been brought up as a serious road danger yet.


C-A-L-M..... Hommmmmmm.0:)

Electric power steering

Hi I have a loss of power to the steering pump on my 2004 kangoo van the pump is located in the n/s/f wheel arch with a red and black wires but no power has some one had this problem and what do I need to fix thanks

auto handbrake not releasing

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auto handbrake not releasing

hi ive got a scenic mk3 2009 1.5 dci , just fitted new clutch ,everything put back together ,car starts up and clutch and gears work fine ,one problem when putting in first gear and trying to pull away the auto handbrake does not release but if i put it in reverse and pull away in reverse the auto handbrake releases as normal . any help would be appreciated thanks

strange sound engine Scenic 2005

Does anyone recognize this sound

https://youtu.be/609WueMw_z0

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Dashcam in Master mk3

Hi guys my first post ....took delivery of a new Master semi-auto 170bhp last week and first job was to fit the dashcam i had in my previous van, went well looked neat and tidy job, took it around the block to check just to find the radio kept cutting out, pulled the power lead to the dashcam and the reception cam back :frown2:
So choice was radio or dashcam but after reading a few threads on here...switched from DR to FM got the two now working happy togther.....trouble is I stripped the camera out for a few days before reading the forum so gave myself double the work ! ...well you live and learn :wink2:

Garage repair

I had repairs last Monday, however , the garage forgot to tighten the nuts up on my wheel, the wheel come flying off while driving , is the garage liable for this, for the damage caused?. As its damaged my macpherson strut and upper ball joint.

location of Neutral / Reverse switch on scenic mk3

please can anybody tell me location of Neutral / Reverse switch on renault scenic mk3 2009 1.5dci

Alloys on a 2010 scenic

Hi all,

My 2010 scenic just has steel wheels on at the moment which I’d eventually like to change. I fancy putting some Megane 225 alloys on it but wondering if they’d fit or not. I’m guessing the PCD will be ok. Just the offset etc

Any help appreciated. Oh and if you have a scenic III with 18s on Id love to see

Thanks.

Repair Sun Visor

Hi, I own a Renault Koleos and I have problem with a floppy sun visor on the drivers side. Is there any way I can remove or repair it. Thanks.
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smell of gearbox oil - Clio 8V 1.2 2002

i was driving the wife's Clio 2 1.2 8v 2002 today and thought I was getting a smell of hot gearbox oil inside the car - not whilst driving , but when stopping and parking it up - could it have been in my head or what?

headlight suddenly wont turn off

Hi, I just joined the forum to ask for some help with a bizzare problem. Ive had my 2004 modus diesel for 4 years and never had a problem till tonight. I got back an hour ago to find my nearside headlight wont turn off. Its stuck on dip beam even with ignigtion off. I tried pulling fuses but none of them seem to control the lights. Im worried about a flat battery in the morning and Im supposed to be in work but it looks like im gonna be fixing the car. Has anyone had a problem like this or can give me some idea what it may be. thanks

Just a few jokes

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Just a few jokes

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The Indian With One Testicle
There once was an Indian who had only one testicle
and whose given name was 'Onestone'. He hated that
name and asked everyone not to call him Onestone.
After years and years of torment, Onestone finally
cracked and said,' If anyone calls me Onestone
again I will kill them!'
The word got around and nobody called
him that any more.
Then one day a young woman named Blue Bird
forgot and said, 'Good morning, Onestone.' He
jumped up, grabbed her and took her deep into
the forest where he made love to her all day and
all night. He made love to her all the next day,
until Blue Bird died from exhaustion.
The word got around that Onestone meant what
he promised he would do. Years went by and no
one dared call him by his given name until A woman
named Yellow Bird returned to the village after being
away. Yellow Bird , who wasBlue Bird's cousin, was
overjoyed when she saw Onestone. She hugged him
and said, 'Good to see you, Onestone.'
Onestone grabbed her, took her deep into the forest,
then he made love to her all day, made love to her all
night, made love to her all the next day, made love to
her all the next night, butYellow Bird wouldn't die!








Why ???








OH, come on.... take a guess !!!








Think about it !!!








You're going to love this !!!








Everyone knows...


You can't kill Two Birds


withOneStone!!!

I remember the cheese of my childhood
and the bread that we cut with a knife
When the children helped with the housework,
and the men went to work, not the wife.

The cheese never needed a fridge
and the bread was so crusty and hot.
The children were seldom unhappy
and the wife was content with her lot.

I remember the milk from the bottle,
with the yummy cream on the top.
Our dinner came hot from the oven,
and not from the fridge; in the shop.

The kids were a lot more contented,
they didn't need money for kicks.
Just a game with their mates in the road
and sometimes the Saturday flicks.

I remember the shop on the corner,
where a pen'orth of sweets was sold.
Do you think I'm a bit too nostalgic?
Or is it....I'm just getting old?

I remember the 'loo' was the lavvy
and the bogey man came in the night.
It wasn't the least bit funny
going "out back" with no light.

Hung on a peg in that loo,
were interesting items to view,
from newspapers cut into squares.
It took little to keep us amused.

Dirty clothes were boiled in the copper,
with plenty of rich foamy suds.
But the ironing seemed never ending
as Mum pressed everyone's 'duds'.

I remember the slap on my backside
and the taste of soap if I swore.
Anorexia and diets weren't heard of
and we hadn't much choice what we wore.

Do you think that bruised our ego?
or our initiative was destroyed?
We ate what was put on the table
and I think life was better enjoyed.

But a huge fact not hereto mentioned
in this mushy tale of nostalgic rejoice,
is the reason we all "enjoyed" our lot
Was that we had NO BLOODY CHOICE.....

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Fitting alarm

Alarm fitting says driver side dash. This is where the 18way blackconnector is and also the 40 way white connector is. back of fuse box under drivers side dash.. I am in a right hand drive car.i know there is a fuse box by the side of the glove box.but thats on the passenger side. Is this fuse box under the floor carpet.can not see any wires. The alarm is from hawk car alarms wiring is from their installation tech.

07 scenic is it worth repairing ??

Bought the car just over a month ago, had a bump hit back of van the towbar made a mess of front plastic also lights and radiator needs replacing, both airbags went off cracking windscreen. Question is it worth looking for a garage to replace with second hand parts. Or just cut my losses and scrap, paid £1700 for car. First post but would be glad of any help with a garage, in Ramsgate at moment but can also travel to Oxford car is driving fine. Thanks

Renault master engine codes /

Can anybody out there tell me the difference between the 2006 renault master 2.5 100 dci engine codes g9u754 and g9ua754 i am looking for a used engine for my van and i'm going nuts because of that extra a in the code would really appreciate any sound advice thank's, best regards alan

Dual mass on grand scenic 1.9 DCI 130

Hi guys,I would really appreciate your thoughts on changing from dual mass to solid, I'm getting clutch done shortly and not sure what to do .has anyone had this done and did it turn out OK ,cheers

Defect Navi/Radio

Hi Guys,
The Radio/Navi on my 2012 Mk III Meganne stopped working. I only get Analog clock time showing when everything has settled after switching on.

I have tried all the fuses in the internal fuse box located in the glove compartment. I found no fuse blown.

Is there a secondary fuse to be found elsewhere on the car.

Thanks in advance

thanks for letting me join

thanks for letting me join got a renault master mk2 2010

Which autobox fluid to use ?

I have just bought an 06 Clio Initiale with autobox..As it has only done 11ooo miles need to change the auto fluid, what is everybody using ?? thank you .

Renault scenic1.9 dci won't start

Hi, my renault had a engine replacement, since it's been done it won't start, replaced starter motor and still nothing... it clicks when keycard inserted says usual stuff, push in clutch and nothing, occasionally it's saying check injection anybody any idea what's going on?

Renault Scenic 2.0 16v rear main leak **Fixed**

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Renault Scenic 2.0 16v rear main leak **Fixed**

I have a renailt scenic which came in with a half-rebuilt engine. Dis the engine still in place and on running it there was quite a bad leak from the bell housing. Took iut the gearbox, sure enough there was a show of oil running down tge rear main seal. Fitted a new seal, reassemble. Leak was worse, so i pulked out the rear main bearing, rwmoved the torn rubber sauer seal insetts m, refitted the bearing, torwed it, and pumped silicone sealer until it swuezzed through all possibke openings. Left it overnight. Still leaks, even worse now. The box is now out for 4 th time and all said n done there is just no way this can be so. No cracks, no gaps, good quality seal was fitted and even tightened up a touch
Feel like I should tow it to the locsl scrap yard.... ANY ideas please?

abs continuously running

the abs light has been on for a while as well as an intermittent STOP and check parking brake and brakes. today after a wee jount i parked up the car. the abs pump is still running while the egnition is off and the car is locked. iv had to disconnect the battery. any ideas?

Scenic mk1 2002 gearbox selector spring

Hello everyone. New to this forum. Posted this in wrong section earlier (My Mottah...sorry)

Sorry if there is a thread already regarding this query also.

I wonder if anyone maybe able to help me.
I am trying to source what I believe is called the gearbox selector spring for my Scenic Mk1 2002 1.8L Dynamique.

I called my local Renault dealership today, & the guy in parts managed to provide me with a part number 7701685500, but then proceeded to inform that the part is no longer available from Renault.

It is visually identical to the spring in the 1st attachment, & part no.23 in 2nd attachment

Does anyone know where such a part can be sourced if Renault no longer stock it???

Many thanks in advance

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Spare wheel locking nut **Found & Used :-) **

I do not have original books so no numbers to go by, so is there any other way to know what nut i need to get my spare wheel basket down?

Can anybody explain this 1.9 dci breather flow diagram?

Hi, can anybody help me understand the operation of breather flow in the 2005 espace 1.9 dci oil separator –breather valve unit ? (Number 13 in diagram, including the bits below) This appears the same as on 1.9 dci scenic, laguna, megane etc, except some of these models also have a big circular valve vapour valve on the return pipe (number 10) which goes back to the pipe that comes out the air filter box. Not sure why mine does not have it and is pipe number 9 instead.. but the renault dealer said might be automatics have added breathing valves.

See the renault diagram here.. the breather in mine is

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I made a diagram of what I understand about the crankcase gas flow, and what is not clear. I have moderate blowby so want to test if the breather unit is operating by blowing into it. So I need to understand the gas flow.



It would help if anybody can explain which way round the PCV valve inside the breather controls gas flow.


Does it control the gas coming from the flow of the breather outputs into it (black arrows in diagram).. So to test its operation I would blow in from the side of the unit. At moderate blow it will let what I blow in pass through, on hard blow it will stop the air.

Or does it control the gas flow coming back from the air intake down into the top of the breather to counterbalance the crank gas output at higher rpm ? again to test its operation I would blow in from the side of the unit. At moderate blow it will let what I blow in pass through, on hard blow it will stop the air.

Cheers.. I cant find any explanation of these combined diesel oil separator, valve systems online.

Thought you might enjoy this ,musis a bit naff mind you !

https://youtu.be/nbC6Cx_sAWk

Renault Traffic Link Sat Nav

I have a Traffic crew cab and I have had this from new 2017, it has the Link Sat Nav with Tom Tom, it keeps going off and will not come back on again till the engine is turned off and I open the door, then restart the engine, then it comes back on, Renault have no way to fix this as they have been trying for 9 months, and still not working, is there any other owners out there with the same problem, I have no doubt Renault will stop this because they are so embarrassed about the situation!! it will be intresting..

2007 master side lights and dash lights not working

As per the title. If I try to turn the side lights on, I get nothing, no indication, lights, no voltage at the lights and the dash lights don't come on. If I go to dipped beam, that works but still no dash lights. I presume the dash lights are linked to the side lights.
All other functions on the stalk work perfectly

Car not starting if I dont press the accelerator

I have a clio 3 2009 1.6 the car is showing check injection on the dash. When I start I must press the accelerator for the car to start and when it start it misfire. If I leave the accelerator it switches off. Please help

Renault Laguna 11 sport tourer 2.0l

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Renault Laguna 11 sport tourer 2.0l

Hi hope some one can help last nite had to get aa out to my wife car as when you put the key card fob into the reader it did not recognise the card the patrol man done some test and has said it is the actual card reader that has gone any recommendations on were I can buy a new one hoping that it’s is not a main dealer part or does anyone no were someone is breaking a Laguna many thanks simon

Trafic 1982 shaking to pieces

Hiya, my name's Matt and I was brought to these forums thanks to RW's thread about his camper :grin2:



Few weeks ago I bought my first (converted) camper - really happy to finally own one, hoping to travel around europe this fall!

It's got a 2.1D, 5 speeds and a portapotty filled up by the last owner. Lovely stuff!


I've spent many nights working it up and it's almost passed MOT - only the speedo left to fix. The needle broke and there are no parts available here in Sweden so my fix is putting a bicycle speedo on it.


I'm glad it's a simple car - everything going on with it I can diagnose and fix but there's something really wonky going on.
It vibrates a bit when it gets moving but then I get up to cruising speed and the whole thing starts shaking really bad. Like, it feels like the front end is gonna start jumping. The gear stick slaps all over the place and the engine does the same.
If I give it more gas it stops, same if I let go. It only happens when I try to hold it steady. If I get it to high enough RPM then it stops, but at that point I'm driving way faster than I'd like to.


It happens mostly in 5th but I think it has something to do with it being under load because it happens in 4th going in some hills as well.
I've checked the motor mounts and they are fine.


I took a ride with a mechanic who thought it could be an inner CV joint and I'm gonna check on the later in the day but I want to know if there's anything else that could be causing it?


Thankful for all your help!

megan rear windows not working

hi i have been given a megan but elec rear windows are not working. iv checked fuses and ok. just wondering if anyone any ideas befor i start taking door apart to investigate.
thanks in advance

Meg 3 1.9dci engine hazart failure(p242f)

That kind of message was waiting for me in the car this morning. A quick check with elm327 gave that p242f code and nothing else.
Iv inspected the hoses and electric connections. Seem to be ok. Took a 20km run on motorway with high revs. For a preef moment the warning went to "check anti-pollution system" then back to engine hazart failure.
Car runs fine. All the 130 horses are there.

Is there a way to deal with this by driving a longer trips on motorway or do a have to the dealer for diagnostic?

megan abs light and esp light

hi all iv been given a megan which runs fine but after about 5 to 10 mins driving i get the abs light come on and one which says esp with a pic which looks like a skidding car. its a 2005 model, these lights go off when i leave car and then come back on after aprox time again
any ideas welcome please.
thanks in advance

This is a belter

Hello my friend has a 55 plate Clio and had found is red light is solid not even flashing he has changed ECU unit anti theft device key fob and ignition ring and yet we still have the solid light can someone help please we both in our 70s and its getting to us both I myself worked on cars most my life but stuck on electronics thanks Dave

Megane II Indicator Problem

My Megane has developed a problem with the nearside rear indicator which I think could possibly be an earthing problem. With the indicator on & braking, the whole nearside rear cluster flashes faster than the normal indicator. Can anybody help?

What clutch is in a Scenic 2 1.5dci?

I need a new clutch, as it has started slipping in first gear. Only thing is, there is 2 different variants on eurocarparts for my car. I need to know if it has a central slave cylinder or without bearings? As those are under the fitments on their site.

Thanks.

Trafic cruise control dash switch

Anyone know if the cruise on/off switch located on the dash is a standard Renault switch fitted to other models too? (Laguna etc)

I’m about to try to retrofit cruise to my van but need the switch and don’t fancy paying £40+ for a single switch!

My van is a 63 plate trafic sport if that makes any difference.

07 megane cabriolet1.5 diesel

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07 megane cabriolet1.5 diesel

Hi
My wifes drivers side window has stuck halfway , checked fuses etc all ok I'm reading a load posts about the "module" & can anyone recommend where I can buy one and replacement method
Cheers

So much for the SNP and nationalism..

If the petition was still live I would have joined in and tried to stop this sacrilege..its a national site and place of remembrance to those who lost their lives back then in the bitter fight for the right to control their own destinies..so much for jimmy Cranky and scottish home rule..

https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/trav...culloden-moor/

Stoptober

I was doing so well......

But I caved in and had 14 pints, a joint and some meth. Tuck Stoptober.... :grin2:

Nissan primastar Oil Ok 2005 van

Did an oil and filter change now on dash i have OIL OK, never saw one before,s should I have?

Clio Car Mats

I have a Renault Clio Initiale 2006 are the mats the same as a regular Clio as when I look at some mats on the internet they seem an odd shape.

Fading temperature/radio display

Hey guys

I have a Megane II mk2 with some issues on the temperature/clock/radio display.

On cold weather, it looks fine, but as soon as the temperature rise above ~25°C or if the car stays in the sun for a while, the display starts to fade, making a little difficult to read.

I have tried to open the assembly ad remove the LCD flat cable from the main board to clean the contacts, but it doesn't helped.

Any sujestions?

Tearing Hair Out Clio 1.4 16v

Hi all, long time since I've been on the Renault forums (forgot user name & password...) so hi and thanks for having me.

I helped a friend with his 2003 Clio after he bought it from Dodgy Davey (not his real name) and having taken Dodgy Davey at his word that all the belts "had" been done, he thought no more of it and drove on merrily and in total ignorance, until the timing belt went!

Upon looking at the car & listening to it churn over for all of half a second, I knew it was terminal. However, not only was the belt snapped, the head gasket had been on it's way out for a while, so it was gonna die one way or another.

I digress... I removed the engine, got the head done for a very good price & also got a new clutch while the engine was out (new old stock from GSF for 33 quid).

The rebuild went well and she fired up 1st turn of the key and ran beautifully for all of a few seconds. So I restarted and it was fine-ish then it stalled. Hmmm.... I finished placing all the plastic bits & double checked connections and took it for a drive. It drove fine, then it would hunt.

Anyway, it would start fine run perfectly then be all over the place, so I code read it and it occasionally threw up a fault. That's right, for 5 starts it was code free, then crank sensor, so I deleted it and another few starts no codes. But live data showed the crank sensor to be faulty so decided to replace the crank sensor. Bingo! Started & ran perfectly.

I found it had been done before and a wire was bared, but no other obvious damage to the loom anywhere up to the ECU cage.

So for two whole days the car started and ran perfectly, until the lad stalled it and it was back to the hunting & stalling.

I took the car apart, checked:

carbon canister "O" ring was tight (check)
wiring loom (check)
inlet manifold (check)
all electrical connections clean & tight (check)
new crank sensor for contamination (check)
spark plugs (check)
injectors (check)
coils (check)
throttle body (check)

I have stripped everything off that I originally removed prior to rebuilding the engine, nothing is amiss that I can see. The only thing that had been previously replaced was the CS as I stated.

Now here's the thing, on live data the ignition timing was advancing to +30 then it would settle to +6 give or take + or - 1 (i.e. +5 or +7 with further advance when foot to the floor blip of the throttle)

But whilst idling, it would suddenly retard to -2.7 and the engine would almost die, hunt catch and advance to +6 or thereabout. We watched as it did this over & over.

So, what have I missed here? What could cause this phenomenon other than what showed up on code & live data as the crank sensor?

I checked the crank pulley for float, but I replaced the pulley bolt with a brand new one & she's tight at around 150Nm. The cams are spot on with the large "D's" pointing up and the pin is fully screwed in with the webbing of the crank resting against it.

I am fairly certain I haven't missed anything out, but this car is now getting to the stage where it will have a Guy sitting on the drivers seat come November the 5th (not me, the owner >:) )

Thanks all :wink2:

Andoo

2015 Renault Traffic radio issue

Hi all I have a 2015 Renault Traffic and the radio back lite comes on but nothing else. The usb charging point not working either.

Connecting Yatour bleutooth adapter to carminat radio

Hi, I'm having Trouble connecting my yatour bluetooth audio player to the carminat radio in my Renault Megane 3 of 2011. I've connected the cables as they suppost to be connected (the yatour comes packed with Renault 12 pin interface that is convertered to the big black box of wires that you just plugin to the carminat radio).

The bluetooth device shows up and and i can connect to it, i can also see it plays music but I'm not getting any sound. I would expect the sound to come from the aux input, but nothings there.

I do have some experience with this bluetooth adapter as i owned a Seat Leon before and also connected a yatour in there. There it would work as a CD changer (cd2 was the bluetooth player), but in the Megane i only see mono CD in the menu. Any thought?

Regards,

Christian

Losing power

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Losing power

Hi.
My 2012 Renault fluence 1.5 DCI started losing power especially when driving on inclined ways and hieghts. Few days after that and when it was time for regular maintenance, the air filter was found to be very contaminated and changed with a new one side by side with oil and oil filter changed. I was hoping that this would end the problem, but unfortunately the same problem exists. No light is turned on the dashboard. Any advices please.
Thanks in advance

Nearly new Renaults in France

My mum is looking for a new car and you can buy Renault employees cars around 6 months old with a 27% discount. Similar deals available for Dacia's.
http://toprenault.com/
S/H cars go for carzy money in France, I thought a dealer near where mum lives in Nimes was having a laugh with 13 year old Fiesta on sale for 3,300 euros (about £2,940.00) but a check online showed he wasn't that much out of order. Certainly you don't see nearly as many new cars on the road proably because they don't do leasing company cars as we do.

megane mk3 rear breaks

Torque Specs For the Calipers And Hub nut for the rear disc and pads replacement on my megane mk3 coupe 2013 15dci plus any tips on doing them.

Wing Mirror for Grand Scenic 3 - interchangeable case?

I got my drivers wing mirror smashed at front and stem and need to get a replacement, but can't find any 2nd hand ones in my colour (grey).
I see the casing is fine in my wing mirror, particulary where the matching grey paint is.
Could I just buy a different colour wing mirror and swap the casing?
Is it easy to do?

Renault espace iv seat in campervan

I'm looking at putting some seat at the rear of my campervan.

Ideally i would like 2 seat facing 2 seat to create a dining/table area.
Optionally, once in a while it could be could if the rear facing could be turned facing forward if i'm planning on driving longer with people in the back.


I've been looking at a lot of option.

The espace IV rear seat seem like a possible contender as they have incorporated 3 point seatbelt.


So here are a few question.


1) do they all fold down flat?


2) is some of them swivel?


3) else can they be clipped on the rail forward or backward regardless?


4) i have seen they come with two sort of rail short like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-E...sAAOSwZTBbml5J

or long like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-E...cAAOSw9Llbml4P
could you explain me how they work? do you put 4 seat in the long one or only two? is it long because the seat can slide along? is it the middle row is on long slider and the 3rd row on short sliders?


5) on the picture from under the rail there seem to be a couple of thing which protrude down what are these?

07megane 1.5 cabriolet

Hi Forum
The wifes megane cabriolet front drivers side window has jammed half way I've read various posts on repair methods can anyone point me in dire film of where I can buy part that I require

Cheers in advance

Renault Scenic 2.0 16v rear main leak

I have a renailt scenic which came in with a half-rebuilt engine. Dis the engine still in place and on running it there was quite a bad leak from the bell housing. Took iut the gearbox, sure enough there was a show of oil running down tge rear main seal. Fitted a new seal, reassemble. Leak was worse, so i pulked out the rear main bearing, rwmoved the torn rubber sauer seal insetts m, refitted the bearing, torwed it, and pumped silicone sealer until it swuezzed through all possibke openings. Left it overnight. Still leaks, even worse now. The box is now out for 4 th time and all said n done there is just no way this can be so. No cracks, no gaps, good quality seal was fitted and even tightened up a touch
Feel like I should tow it to the locsl scrap yard.... ANY ideas please?

Dull Paint Finish

Hi. Iv filled an area of rust. Then used a couple of coats of halfords grey primer, a mixed to order rattle can of spray paint (metallic) which has been a really good colour match, sanded and then applied halfords clear lacquer couple of coats. This has been done over several days and it's now been three weeks since the lacquer went on.

The colour match is great but the finish is dull. It's not got the mirror shine which the rest of the car has got and to run your hand over it there's a rough texture. Can anyone advise how to get the right finish + what to do next? Thanks.

'90 T1100D glow plug relay test...

Hi, does anybody on here know how I can test a '90 T1100D glow plug relay or have a wiring diagram that I can figure out what the 4 spade connectors are...
thnx
Mark

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Dead USB Port for Radiosat 3D Sound By Arkamys Bluetooth in 09 Megane Mk3 iMusic

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Dead USB Port for Radiosat 3D Sound By Arkamys Bluetooth in 09 Megane Mk3 iMusic

I've searched about a bit and can't seem to find anything concrete about this issue.


I've got a 2009 Megane iMusic, which is kitted out with slightly better than awful stereo gear and uses the "Radiosat 3D Sound By Arkamys Bluetooth" system, complete with usb and aux connections for audio (allegedly) but the USB port appears to be either dead or non-functioning.



The info I got with the car suggests that I could use it for audio which would be grand but I can't get it to work.



I've tried every USB stick I own, formatted different ways, as well as using a usb cable attached to my phone and it doesn't seem to do anything (even charging my phone). It seems as though it's totally kaput - the fuses all seem fine for it as far as I can tell but because the aux in socket is functional I'm wondering if it's a connection issue with the head unit, or whether the USB port is only for updating the Radiosat stuff?


I lack the skills to diagnose this myself, but I could replace the port if push came to shove, but before I dig it out to get the part numbers and start to scour the interwebs for parts I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for discovering if the USB port is either single use (for updating software), or broken (no power to port), or both?


Thanks!

Kangoo Van Rear Door Solenoid

Hi
Has anyone had any experience of swapping a rear door solenoid on a Kangoo Van ? It was working fine but has now decided not too work.
I can still open the door from inside. I have removed the rear door card and had a quick check with connections etc so looks like it is a removal and replacement. Not sure what is connected to it altogether as space is tight ? Any diagrams would be helpful.
Regards
bluevan97

Post reply notifications

Hi all ,just a quick question.
Is there a way I can get a notification when someone replys to a post iv started,just so I'm not having to check all the time .thx

Clio Radio

I have a 2006 Clio Initiale. It has a radio which only gives me FM,CD and AUX no AM. Is it possible to change this radio so I can have AM if so would I need a new Ariel as well, what would I need in total.

1.5 DCi Cambelt Change - Question about timing pins

I am planning a timing belt change.

Having read a number of documents on the procedure (including Renault Technical Document 6006A), I am confused about the "timing" (excuse the pun) of the removal of the timing pins.

In many of the documents, the procedure states to insert the crankshaft locking pin (in the lower engine block) the turn the crankshaft so that the crankshaft comes into contact with the end of the crankshaft timing pin.
Now, the camshaft timing pin should be fitted through the camshaft sprocket and into the cylinder head.

All straight forward so far.

But the next operation is to remove both timing pins.

Then remove the crankshaft accessories pulley bolt (which is torqued up to either 60 or 100nM, depending on the bolt size).

To enable the bolt to be removed, they suggest locking the flywheel with a screwdriver - is there an access hole or does the starter motor need to be removed?

I am concerned that the crankshaft and camshaft may move slightly during the bolt removal (as the timing pins have now been removed), and at no other point do the instructions say to re-insert the pins (to verify that the timing has not moved) BEFORE the belt is removed. So in other words, you are removing the belt with no way of keeping the crank and cam sprockets in their relative positions.

I appreciate that the sprockets wont "spin" freely, but would still prefer the pins to be fitted, to ensure no movement is possible.

Therefore, my main question is, why are the pins not re-inserted before the belt is removed? I thought that was the whole point - to keep camshaft and crankshaft in the correct positions while the belt is removed or the tension released.

I can appreciate that you would not want the pins fitted while trying to undo the crankshaft bolt, just in case the pin gets bent or shears off, but why not re-fit them BEFORE the belt tension is released or the belt removed? There must be good reason for this, or is this a procedural mistake?

Maybe I am being a bit too nervous about the need for the pins, once the timing has been verified, but just want to make sure I don't take a functioning engine and ruin it!

At this point I will say the last cambelt change I did was in 1992 on a Ford Escort with a 1600 CVH engine, so my experience of modern engines is limited.

Any thoughts on this, preferably from direct experience, would be appreciated.

Daughter needs a new car

Daughter needs a new car (old car) to accommodate a big dog and a new baby around Christmas time. Budget is around 3-4k which will probably be sponsored by me although that matter hasn't been raised yet. She's seeing four this weekend. Current contenders are -
2009 Mazda 3 hatchback 1.6; 2006 Daihatsu Terios 1.5; 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 (over budget); 2010 Kia Sportage 2.0. All petrol and manual and around 70-85k on the clock. My choice would be between the Mazda and the Nissan, then maybe the Kia. Since I will be a thousand miles away I've also suggested she speak to her local friendly mechanic about spares etc. Any comments/advice? I have never owned any of these although I have owned other Nissans and Mazdas in the past.

Renault Megane Windows

Both the drivers door window and the passenger window behind the driver have stopped working. I have bought a new module as I was told this was the likely fault, but this has not made any difference, so has anybody any ideas where I should look

Geoff from rainbow dies age 76

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Rear brake light on 2013 Scenic

Hi,

I'm having problems trying to replace the brake light on my Scenic xMod in that I can't remove the casing! I've taken the two holding screws out but the rear drivers lighting unit just won't budge - it will live about 2mm but nothing more. Any tips? Do I just need to give it a good yank?

Thanks
Phillip

Aircon freezing Megane 3

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Aircon freezing Megane 3

Hi everyone,i have a megane 3 2012 model,i was driving yesterday,after 30mins,i noticed that the air conditioning on my car is not normal,it's not blowing enough air and cooling inside the car,also,the fan becomes so noisy,after an hour of driving,i decided to stop to check what's goin on,lo and behold!i saw that the tubes of the air conditioning is freezing,perhaps there is some blockage in the compressor or somewhere?5 days before it happened,i remember spraying a product to eliminate bad smell on the aircon intake,is it a possibility that it blocked the compressor?or there might be other cause for this?anyone experienced this?i have here attached the photo,pls help...thanks

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renault master 2002

hi, i have a problem with my master lm35 2.2 dci, at starting the van seems to be starved of fuel, after cranking over several times it starts , then it will tick over and then die , crank it over several times again will fire up leave t idle and it carries on running , then when i start to move or accelerate the engine sounds like it is over fueling and has a diesel knock, i have recently had the fuel rail off to remove the turbo, (waste gate was seized, )) help please

eletric windows

hi i have a 2001 mk1 scenic it has 2 eletric windows in front i would like to change the rear ones to eletric as well i have both the rear moters/switches /door looms /and the switch for the front , but i cant seem to find the plugs for the front switch for the rear do i need a new fuse box to allow me to use them i cant seem to find anything not sure if a rx4 one would work any help please

Renault Master lll 2015 125 fwd M9T870

Hi,
Such a wealth of info I just had to join. I hope I can add something after this small problem and hope it helps others.


Started the engine and drove for about 300mtrs. Engine stopped and 'Injection fault' displayed on dash. Rac said there were some codes but cleared them as he said that they would not stop the engine from running.
Dash does not now show injection fault but engine will not start and I have no buzzing sound when I turn on ignition. I have tried priming fuel with a bulb that I have introduced to the fuel line but this does not work as It will not drag up fuel from the tank. This I assume is because there is a pump somewhere in line.
I have checked all fuses that I can access and checked some relays to see if they click at all by swapping them out to another location with the same relay. I cannot find much info on this model at all and hope maybe someone on this forum maybe able to help.
many thanks
bjay11

Modus with a spongy clutch pedal.

Not really been an issue but now my daughter is learning to drive it really needs to be more positive.
Doesent bother me and the wife but it has no 'feel' to help the daughter get a handle on things.
if I hear "But in my instructors car!", one more time.

I understand its a concentric slave cyl, (how to make something hard). Im guessing at 150000 miles bleeding is more than likely the answer.

Any pointers, maybe a picture of what im looking for. Or do I just trace from the MC down to the bell housing where I should find something? Sounds a bit weak but I don't know so figured i'd ask.

Radio Error Code

Hi, I***8217;ve recently had ***8216;USB Error***8217; code appear in my 13 plate scenic, it still charges my phone however unable to load anything through the system such as music, online radio ect
Anyone able to advise?
I***8217;ve changed the cable to a brand new one, still same issue.
Thanks!

Scenic II RHD to LHD headlight replacement

I need to get a UK reg. Scenic II (reg. Oct. 2008) through a Spanish ITV (MoT) as part of the process of permanent export. This requires headlight replacement. Can anyone advise that I must use 2006-09 spec. headlights or will any of the Scenic II headlight versions fit? I'm trying to source from breakers here ideally, but will use motor factors if necessary. Essential for the correct spec. for either and I'm not in position to remove an existing headlight to check first. Thanks

Renault Megane 2 CC Clutch Bleeding.

Hey,

So 2weeks ago the mechanic changed the flywheel and clutch because the trust had somewhat broken down. After those where replaced i went to try it out and the pedal was giving me only half way. When i told him about it, he told me that the master Cylinder needs to be changed. Having said that before doing to master cylinder, we had bleed it out but still air was still getting in.

Today we changed the Master Cylinder but still air is still going in and the pedal is coming up only half. Occasionally it does go up all the way but when driving it will go down instantly and stay at half way.

Any one got any tips on what this might be?

Regards.
Thanks in Advance.

Car: Renault Megane 2 CC 2006. 1.5Dci

Clio - Window Off Track

Hi All, hoping this is in the right place so apologies if not

Running an 04 Clio Dynamique 3 door, and the drivers side window is now moving out of "track" (dont know how else to describe it) when its being raised. You can still shift it into position by hand, but it's obviously not ideal

So I've taken the door trim off, removed the motor and had a look at the regulator clips. It was missing a small white clip at the bottom which I've since replaced, and thats improved things a little. It now moves out of track in the last few inches, as opposed to half way.

That being said, it still comes a long way out when rising. I now can't fathom whats going wrong. The tracks are ok, the clips are ok and the motor is fine.

I've attached pictures, can anyone point me in the right direction please? There is a small hole on the side of the window, so don't know if that has anything to do with it. There was some shattered glass inside the door, so don't know if the glass thats in is standard, and if the standard glass has this hole? That being said, I dont think the glass is the problem as it's been working fine up until now!

So, can anyone help? Thanks in advance :)

Thanks
Andy

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Kangoo dCi 1.5 airlocks in coolant system

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Kangoo dCi 1.5 airlocks in coolant system

Hi there, I have a problem on my 2007 Kangoo Expression, whereby the coolant level is going up and down in the expansion tank far more than it should be. For example, this morning, the level was about an inch below the minimum mark, i.e. practically empty. I started the engine and took off the cap on the expansion tank, within 2 or 3 minutes of starting the level was back up to half way between the Max and min marks, and then after about 6 or 7 minutes of just idling, the liquid started overflowing from the open expansion tank. That was while the temperature guage on the panel was still reading at its lowest mark and the fan had not cut in. I shut the engine off and let it cool down a bit for an hour or so and the level had gone down to the max mark. From reading the other posts in this category, it sounds like the problem would either be an airlock in the system or perhaps a faulty thermostat. Its been doing this for a month or so and I have tried purging the air myself by letting it run on idle or on steady revs for 10-20 minutes with the heater on full, and I took it to a Renault dealer the other day who purged and refilled the whole system. I also kept an eye out for oil in the coolant and water emulsion in the oil and white exhaust fumes, none of which are occurring, neither is there any bubbling of air in the expansion tank, at least as far as I can see. So I think we ruled out a leak in the head gasket. The thermoguage can fluctuate from low to normal a bit around the time that the engine should have reached its ideal temperature after 10-15minutes driving, presumably that due to the thermostat opening, and the engine doesn't seem to be overheating at all. But there still seems to be small amounts of air getting into the system and causing occasionally the fluid to escape out of the filler cap after a longish drive (this is what caused me to start checking on it regularly, as there was a wetness around the base of the filler cap and pools of yellow liquid on the suspension and other struts beneath the expansion tank). For info, the timing belt and water pump were replaced last year, just 10,000 miles ago. I'll try to post two photos I took this morning about 6 minutes apart.
I just wondered if this is a classic case of a persistent airlock in the system, which I just have to keep trying to purge, or maybe something more serious?

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2007 Megane CC 2.0 Petrol Auto Engine Timing

Hi all,

Paul in Perth Australia here.

I have just bought a 2007 Megane CC 2.0 F4R Auto.

On my way home after around 80Km the oil pressure warning came on the dash :(

I got the car home and checked the oil which was fine.

Then tried to remove rocker cover (apparently Renault do not allow this unless you strip the engine down fully) :)

There seems to be a leak coming from the Timing cover (Strange I know) That should be dry.

I have done some diagnosis and want to start looking a little deeper.

1) drained engine oil and checked for metal. None found.

2) removed oil filter and split open to check for metal. None found.

3) tried to set engine to TDC. Cannot find any timing marks.

Can you please help me I need to find TDC no.1 so I can remove the timing covers and crank pulley.


Any tips help will be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.

Hey there!

I'm the owner of a mk3 espace 2.0 16v, one of only a few left...***x1f625;

1999 Megane 1.6 petrol starting problem.

Hi everyone,


My problem is now just annoying.


If i keep pressing on the accelerator (up and down rapidly) when turning the engine over, after about 30 seconds it splutters into life, and if i keep the revs high for about a minute and gently release the throttle pedal, it does tick over.
If i let the revs drop after starting, it stalls.
when it is warmed up, i can turn it off and it will start normally and idle.
however it runs really lumpy, and when i took the plugs out they were seriously sooted.
it doesn't seem to rev freely either, it hesitates and splutters a bit then catches.
I can restart it for about an hour then its back to the long turning over and pushing the pedal etc.



so far I have changed the TDC sensor.


The idle solenoid.


2 Coil packs.


Brand new Bosch battery.


Spark plugs Bosch super 4's.


All of the relays.


The fuses related to fuel, spark and emissions.



And the big expense the Fuel pump.


Fuel filter.



Near £380 down, and still exactly the same, absolutely no change whatsoever.


I'm out of money and ideas, i would appreciate any cheap fixes for this problem please.


The ELM 27 diagnostics show no faults at all!/


I'm beginning to hate this car.


Many thanks

Russian grand prix 2018

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Trafic clutch bleeding.

I hope someone can shed some light on this problem, having read all about bleeding these clutches I find it still had a problem so I changed the master cylinder. I clamped the pipe from the feed on the brake master cylinder and changed the cylinder no problem but after trying to bleed it without much success I traced thins back and the pipe from the brake reservoir was empty so I took the pipe off the brake reservoir expecting fluid to leak out and nothing so I took the cap off the reservoir expecting gravity to take over and fluid to drain from the reservoir but nothing !! Am I missing something here? or does it work in a different way?

Rear spoiler

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a rear spoiler to sit on top of my existing 2015 RS one, like the cup version I think?, I've seen a few but will not fit on a RS, can anyone tell me or know where to find one please, many thanks.

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Clio IV Gearbox Whine

Hi guys,
Just wondering whether anyone had any experience with this- and indeed any solutions.

I***8217;ve got a Clio IV DCI 110 with the 6 speed box used in the Captur etc.

The Gearbox is completely silent apart from I get a whine between 77 and 81mph. It only happens on a light trailing throttle- and it does it in 5th and 6th.

If you dip the clutch it goes away completely so I***8217;m guessing it***8217;s more Gearbox than diff.

Now the annoying part is- the car is a year old with 15,000 miles on it.
Renault have claimed it***8217;s normal Gearbox noise but it is extremely annoying as I do 99% motorway journeys (hence me getting a 110 so I get the 6th gear).

Any ideas/experiences/solutions welcome!!

Many Thanks

Clock Clio 4

Hi, I have a Clio 4 year 2015. My clock keeps going back 2 hours. I live in Namibia.

Hello from Portugal!!

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Hello from Portugal!!

HI.
I'm here to help and be helped about cars, essentialy about Megane 3 ST. Regards

Excessive vibration at 50mph

Hi everyone, I wondering if someone could help!

I am writing for a friend actually here! Honest!

Here's the story

9 months ago, my friend bought a renault clio 1.4 16v 06 plate. Got it cheap, but 3 months later was advised to replace the cambelt, at 80k.

He took it to this garage, not an official dealer but they seem ok.
They replaced everything as you would expect, pulley, belt, pump. And they also did the main service.

Now, since taking the car from the garage, there was extremely excessive vibration throughout the car from 50mph+. Not through the steering wheel though, the whole car just vibrated. The engine also shook quite aggressively when revved (this was after the following) Based on what he told me, I suggested wheel balancing and wheel alignment, but everything was spot on. He has had it back at the garage several times with them changing the offside driveshaft and cv boot. Testing it with other wheels off same model, and god knows what else! But none of these of these solved anything.

This is where I come in. A fairly well mechanically knowledgable friend, but this has been a puzzler for me

I looked up the clio cambelt change and noticed it's not the average cambelt change. So I have checked everything is lined up and the tension is good. No problems, no noises. Nothing.

Anyways, I took the air intake pipe block off, checked for any blockages and spark plugs. Although one of the bolts holding down the ignition plug is threaded. It's loose as a goose. I tried tightening it up as much as I can with temporary measures. But I can't really see that as causing a huge problem without the obvious misfire. But I'll be helicoiling that next week.
I have checked all the mounts and bushes, they seem perfectly good, and within tolerances.

Now, since I stripped all that and put it back together, the vibration has improved massively! It's no longer at 50mph, but starts at 70mph but nowhere near what was experienced originally

I just hope someone has come across before, as I'm absolutely stumped now!
He refuses to take it back to the garage as they will charge him for new parts put on! He doesn't want the hassle anymore, but I have stepped in and said I'll try and sort it for him.

Thanks for reading
Ben

Help needed

Anyone got an

Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Driver floating about..
Preferably a link to said Intel chip driver..

Spent ages scouring the net,, but must be losing my touch.. as cannot find it.. Not one in Russia neither before certain people comment ( Yep looked :grin2: )
Can get the latest , but not the Earlier one needed for XP


Hardware ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C12&SUBSYS_04931028&REV_B4

2006 Scenic Rough Idle - "Check Emissions"

Hello all,

My partner's Scenic has rough idle and runs lumpy. It displays 'Check Emissions'. I checked with my OBD2 tool and the code is under DTC, na 01/01. Not sure if this is just a generic code or not?

After some searching myself, it seems like changing the coil pack might be a good place to start but I thought I would ask on here and check first.

Any help appreciated!

espace under engine cover tray

hi can i buy the screws or bolts to hold the plastic cover that is under the engine, grand espace 2.2dci 2005, took it for an mot and was told theres a fair few missing, if so where from and what size etc, i have no idea . Thanks in advance

Ambulance electrics

Morning all.
New top all this. I've just purchased a newly converted 2007 master ambulance. The previous owner hasn't touched the electrics.
When I came out the other day, the battery was flat and gone. I've fitted a new battery and done a parasitic battery check, and the system seems to be drawing about 1.2 amps. When I disconnect some of the ambulance equipment it drops considerably. Why would the system be drawing? I thought the VSRs work to isolate the system when the engine isn't running.
I've attached a pic of under the driver seat and the mission equipment to help.
If any one has advice or even wiring diagrams of this I would be very appreciative.
Thanks
Dan

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espace tailgate locking ????

Hi all we have a 2011 espace purchaced second hand with faults, most we have sorted but one, when the car is unlocked the tailgate is locked and when you lock the car the tailgate unlocks, any ideas anybody, as we have had one instace of the local s--- rooting through it

Renault Traffic Radio issue

Hi everyone I have a 2015 Renault Traffic. The radio illuminates but does not come on. What should I check.

Passenger door lock

3door Clio mk 3 08 plate petrol 1.2
Remote fobs opens boot and drivers door but not passenger door. Seems to be electrical fault in lock??

Renault Fidji 2003 1600 petrol rear hatch

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Renault Fidji 2003 1600 petrol rear hatch

Hi there
The glass in the rear hatch has shattered. Renault no longer sell this as a spare
Does anyone know a where I can get a replacement glass or a replacement door , I have tried putting a request on the breakers web site but no luck
The window in the hatch opens separately to the door
Thanks for your help
Keith

Renault Laguna 3 2.0 dCi engine mounts

Hi.I was wondering how do you know how to recognise bad engine mounts.I have a Laguna 3 with the 2.0 dCi engine and when it is warm and summer the engine gives very litlle vibration.But when it comes winter time and it gets colder the engine starts to give a lot more vibration so much so that sometimes the dashboard starts to rattle.It still runs smooth and at minimum it is just that i guess the engine mounts get stiffer so i was wondering does anybody else have this problem or a solution. Cheers.

Goodbye

Well after 7 years and 148k miles of ownership (180k miles total) my little dci has lay down for the last time. It is now waiting to be crushed. Sad really.

Suspected catastrophic fuel pump failure. Quite unspectacular as it happens. In my ownership ran regularly on BP Ultimate. NEVER supermarket fuel. Not once. Serviced like clockwork, some may have argued that it was overserviced :grin2:

Anyway... On to the blue oval now for me - petrol of course.

Thanks for all the help over the years. Catch you all later.

Salisbury

Flooding in Salisbury, Russians deny being there........>:)>:)

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Help with mk3 espace 2.0 16v door locks

Could anyone plz tell me what kind of door locks I have? The key fob has given up the ghost and renault are asking over a 130 quid for a replacement!! I have an aftermarket alarm/central locking system but the instructions (translated Chinese) are awful and without knowing what system I have, I may do more damage.. PS, I'm useless with a multimeter and electronics tho a quick learner so any help would be greatly appreciated thank you..

Astronaut

Astronaut: Houston, we have a problem.
NASA Controller: What is it Commander?
Astronaut: I don’t think I can take it any more. The emptiness, the massive space, the endless void, it just goes on and on with nothing there.
NASA Controller: Calm down commander, we have seen this sort of thing before. We can help you.
Astronaut: I don’t think you can. I just can’t get me head around it, it’s just so vast and I can’t see nothing, nothing I tell you.
NASA Controller: Commander, just sit down, take a deep breath and calm yourself. Is that better?
Astronaut: Yes.
NASA Controller: Good. Now, how about you have a mars bar instead and put down that packet of Walkers Crisps, then we can start the training mission.

power steering fluid for laguna 2004

how to know power steering fluid for laguna 2004, because i have not the manual book

Badly smoking from the exhaust and the engine baby.

Hello.
My 1.9dci (f9q820) Mk IV Espace has smoking really badly. I've spent most of today taking the top of the engine apart to see if I can get to the Turbo as I think that's where the problem lies. I've run into issues I didn't consider as I stupidly thought I'd be able to take the head off easily but that's not the case.
Am I going about this all wrong?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.

Megane MK3 F4R870 better clutch kit?

Hello All, So I have an old Megane III 180 TCe 180 hp 2009. And my clutch is starting to wear out and I wonder if you guys know if a clutch kit with dualmass flywheel for a RS 250 with engine code F4R874 will fit my car that has code F4R870. I'm after an uprated one since the car has a remap and should give around 340 Nm and 225 hp.

Timmy Needs Help too.

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Timmy Needs Help too.

Mate Has a Win7 M/C from new.
Obviously now updated to Win10.
He's got 3 accounts on it. Forgotten the Passwords to all of them. :frown2:
I got into it as an Admin & He's got all the data he wanted to keep, extracted.

Now he wants it Re-Formatting.
Am I right in thinking that MS will consider it a new build & want another Licence Payment?
If so how does one do it, FREE?
Should I Start with Win 7 or I have a Win 10 Beta Testing Disc, which Is how this machine started life?
Thoughts Ladies & Gents please?

Laguna 2 handbrake

Hello guys! Does the lever and mechanism is the same for RHD and LHD? Non electric handbrake. My adjustment screw snapped and how much could I see it is not possible to change it. So I guess I need new whole lever.

Renault grand scenic 1.9 dci 2004

Hi, recently had new engine fitted and had to have fuel system bled, all went ok only fuel coming from a black spout looking thing ( will attach pic) could someone please tell me what it is and if there should be anything attatched
to it. Engine hasn't been fully turned over yet.

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Trafic 2007 warning lights ??

Warning lights are displaying MIL, Glow Plug, & SERV. But no faults are showing on reading with 3 different obd readers, 2 at local garage + my torque reader. Engine has started & run normally for a month - 1500miles-

Am I right in thinking a glowplug might be down?

Also the trip computer (mpg, etc) is not reporting.

David

1984 t100 autosleeper engine swap???

Hi just wondering if anyone has changed an engine in one of these I currently have a 1647cc petrol but was wondering what other engines could go in wouldn't mind a newer diesel engine. Thanks in advance

Turkey

"What are you doing on that laptop?" asked my wife.
"How does Turkey this year sound," I smiled, "Me, you and the two kids, what do you say?"
"When?" she asked.
"Christmas time," I replied.
"It sounds amazing, but we can't afford it," she asked with a quiver in her voice.
"Yes we can," I replied, "Tesco are doing a big one for £12.99 if we pre-order it now."

Hesitation On Hills When Engine Is Cold (MEGANE III)

Noticed this over the last few days. I start the car, drive up a few hills, notice hesitation and loss of power.
When the issue occurs, its as if I've lifted my foot off the gas. Other times it feels like it is struggling to build power.
As soon as the car has been running for over a minute or two, the issues goes away. I can drive all day long without any power delivery problem.

I had this with my previous Megane. Ended up getting worse. Had to replace coil pack in the end.
Fuel consumption has increased.
Oil level dropped by 1 circle (trip computer read out) after oil change 2.5k miles ago.
Plugs are 4 months old. Car has done 53k.

I thought about air leak but this would happen regardless of warm or cold engine.

Thank you.

MEGANE III Petrol 2009 Hatch 5 door K4M 848.

Nissan primastar

I have bought a second hand Nissan primastar, 2 questions.
Found the dip stick, but where is oil filler cap, looked at Renault on youtube but not the same.
Also rear door near side has something missing bottom corner that makes contact with door switch (always show open) mine is missing the bit i assume attaches to door

many thanks

Renault Scenic 54plate, not starting at all

Hi all, new to the forum - sorry if this is in the wrong thread. I have a problem similar to ones but slightly different. I went back to my car on Friday after driving it to work, when i put the keycard in, the card tried to fire up, but nothing. The dashboard displayed "low battery, low oil pressure, and parking brake fault" simultaneously. I gave it 5 minutes, and tried again. - nothing, the same result. I gave it another 10 minutes before trying again, when i got a message saying "electrical failure", and all the door lights coming on the dash (little car diagram). I called recovery - they tried the card in the slot and nothing, no messages on the dashboard, just the little red flashing immobilizer light. when i put the card in the slot, its like it isn't recognizing there is anything in there (doesn't say anything on dashboard). The battery is fine, I have central locking, i can turn the radio on, internal lights come on etc.

I am at a loose end as to what i might be and any help is appreciated before i have to take it into the garage

Many thanks,

Megane MK3 GT220 Exhaust Upgrade

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Megane MK3 GT220 Exhaust Upgrade

Hi Guys, I***8217;m pretty new to Renault Forums, in fact this is my first post. Anyway, I recently bought a Renault Megane GT220 and wanted to know if anyone had upgraded their exhaust, whether it be a full system or just a change to the backbox and and the £ for this. I***8217;ve attached a photo of the stock exhaust below.

The car itself is great but I think it lacks in the exhaust noise is produces. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Sam.

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Alan Hellmeister suffered two broken legs

Mercedes GT Open racer Alan Hellmeister suffered two broken legs in a horrific crash after the chequered flag in race two at Monza on Sunday.

His Mercedes-AMG GT3 suddenly veered to the right after crossing the finish line, and crashed head-on into the Armco barriers – just after the pit lane exit.

The impact was so violent that it tore away the front of the car, and the 32-year-old Brazilian sustained serious leg injuries.

Hellmeister’s car was catapulted across the track, and came to a standstill on the opposite side from the impact. The field was very densely packed at the finish, because there had been a one-lap sprint to the chequered flag after a safety car phase, but fortunately nobody hit his wrecked car.

https://globalf1motorsport.blogspot.com/

Board electronic

Hi,
It is me again.
I changed the UPC.
Car was running for about 2 weeks.

Today, Car starts ASR Abs light up flashing.
Steering Support Not working
Displays says elektronic broken.

Engine Starts and runs.
Dash shows 0 RPM.

I couldnt Turn the engine Off with the Button.
Please i need help

Clio Mk2 - speedometer and accelerator doesn't work

Sometimes when i turn on my 2001 MK2 Clio (1.9D), the speedometer doesn't work but after a while driving it starts working again. Whats worse is that as long as the speedometer doesn't work, my accelerator doesn't work correctly either (but not every time). When i push in the accelerator, it gives gas in short bursts, it starts and stops, idk how to explain it. If i do not press the accelerator and let the car drive on its own, then there are no gas problems.

But as soon as the speedometer starts working again, the accelerator starts working correctly again too.
There are no warning lights on the dashboard while this is happening.

Laguna MK3 Handbrake issue

Hi there,

I was trying to replace the rear rotors and braking pads and ended up removing the entire caliper (big mistake) and unwinded the parking brake cable. I didn't finish the work and put the key card into the car and started up the engine, when turned off the engine the EPB system pulled the cable and now it's too tight there is no way to pull it off a bit to fit it again in the caliper. Is there anyway I can force the EPB to fully release the cables, or is there an emergency parking brake releaser like in the Scenic?

Another quick question, does the system give an braking fault error if braking fluid is too low?

Thank you,

2010 Grand Scenic front passenger window regulator ...

£450 to supply and fit at B*****s in Ipswich! Absolutely crazy or what?!?!?!?!

£282 just for the regulator itself excluding fitting and the (in my mind pointless) Diag check.

Having 11 month old baby triplets and working all week, I do not have the time to investigate myself and as the window could not be secured fully, we were at the mercy of who could repair it in the short term whilst i am at work.

Sorry for the moan but £450 is simply ridiculous.

Rant over.

Faulty dash

Hiya, i have a 2005 renault trafic , only picked it up the weekend , now i have noticed when the headlights are switched on the dash stays u does not iluminate any ideas guys?

Is there a PCV valve on 2005 Espace 1.9 dci ??

I have looked at the entire breather system from the big breather box which is part of the dipstick tube right all the way to the big air inlet hose. No valve there. And the breather box looks like the same part as on previous espace, scenics, master, traffic etc.

Trying to eliminate if its PCV valve as I have a good amount of oil seeping from the turbo air inlet, enough to make a mess over back of engine. If there is no PCV valve its not that. There does appear to be some moderate blowby from the oil filler cap, but I dont know enough to tell. Its a new turbo so it cant have blown seals already I hope, but rather that is causing the blowby than piston rings. i hope its not piston rings, only got 75,000 miles on it, but it might explain the occasional black smoke, but maybe thats a fuel problem. Still drives fine mind you with full power.. but looks like a compression check is required..

I presume renault has removed the PCV valve due to the problems it caused and its just a straight through ventilation system now ?

Clio 1997 1.4 Auto Exhaust Rattle

Hi,

I have an annoying rattle, mostly at idle/low revs. I think I have identified the source as the front heatshield. Looking at it, there is a part at the back of the heatshield where it goes all the way round the pipe and there is a bit of play there (pic attached - part in question is to the left where there is a bolt pointing down). This seems odd to me, is there a bush missing or something? Does anyone have an EPC diagram they could share? Car is a C57J I think, 1.4 Auto, 1997 RT model. Thanks in advance

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