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Loose left door 2000km.
Engine failure (!?!) 12000km.
Loose engine.
15" wheels won't keep it steady at 200km/h. Lowering and 17" make it a lot better.
Strange position of the steering wheel and seats.
I rebuilt the drivers seat to fit me (I'm 185cm).
Very low fuel consumption.
I'm having problems with what I think is the engine immobiliser but Renault cannot find a fault. It is becoming very unreliable as I don't know whether or not it is going to start. It is a 1999 v reg renault megane coupe sport 1.6 16v. Has anyone else experienced any problems?
My Renault Megane Cabriolet 1.6 W Reg 2000 was in the garage for nearly three months!
The RAC and garage first thought is was a problem with the immobilizer as every other time I tried to use the car, it didn't start (leave it 30 minutes and it would start!).
The garage couldnt find a problem so they kept changing various items - we had a new TDC Sensor, the wiring was checked (4 hours labour), a new UCH Unit followed by a decoder ring. As the problem was intermittent I had to collect the car and drive it for a couple of times, after each piece was replaced - only to find it still didn't work! The only thing left to change was Injection computer - which was done and fortunately this has solved it!! I am very pleased with my Megane now, the roof is absolutely brilliant.
TDC sensor is a nightmare... my car is a 02 reg and so far I have taken it back 4 times for the same problem. The sensor was changed in April 04 within warranty so there was no charge. Unfortunately, the engine cut out on me again last week during rush hour, I took it back and have been told that they have to change the TDC sensor again... this time is £82 charge. I failed to understand why the sensor only lasted 16 months!!!
I bought a 1998 Megane in late October. The TDC sensor had been replaced twice in its history, with June 2005 the most recent time. But problems have been occurring with it since. Initially it was one of the connections to the sensor and that was fixed, but after only two months it has started cutting again.
During investigations into the problem we found that simply by tapping on the sensor the engine would die.
Some clip ties around the sensor and the wiring to the sensor to keep it still have provided a short term fix. But this appears to be a design flaw.
Renault Megane 1.6RT 1997 model.
At first the car started jerking and driving like there was kangaroo petrol in it.
Then when sitting idle e. g at traffic lights etc.. it would cut out.
After cutting out it would restart again no problem, but now the problem has got worse and it constantly cuts out while running, when idle and in any gear.
I have replaced the spark plugs, earth wire, fuel pump, fuel filter and also tried redex to see if this would resolve the problem, but till no joy.
Today it has yet again got worse. It will start, but as soon as you put it into 1st gear to take off it cuts out straight away.
It will drive in reverse though?
I am at the end of my teather now with this car.
Can anyone suggest anything else that may be causing this to happen?
It would be a great help... : (
I have a renault megane 1998 coupe 1.6e sport I have just noticeed when the engine is turned on the reverse lights are staying on even when the car is moving the reverse lights are constantly on really concerning really let me know what you think this problem could be please could you email me donna_spilsbury@yahoo.co.uk really would be appreciated if someone could help me as I'm a lady driver I don't want to drive it anymore so I'm going to park it up untill I can get it fixed by local garage, but as I work full time I won't have much spare time so it looks like train is going to come in handy.
Could anyone tell me were the uch unit is located in a w reg megane soft top.
Alan.
I have a 2001 Renault Megane Classic saloon. Running great for the past 3 years, but for the last 3 weeks not starting in the mornings. Have had new battery put in, a full service without joy. The alternator is working fine. Our mechanic has checked boot lights etc and removed radio to assess if this was cause for battery draining. It clicks when key is turned, but can be so flat that won't even start with a push. Any ideas or advice? Thank you.
I have a Renault Megane Coupe Privilege 1.6 2001.
A week after I bought the car (second hand) it started to cutt out while waiting a traffic lights or in a que in rush hour traffic - it takes a few minutes to start (which feels like forever with a row of traffic behind you) it only seems to start when I unlock it and lock it again a few times.
It has now started to cutt out when I would be turning around a corner in second gear and it also won't start sometimes. It cutts out at least once a day. I got it serviced last night and the guy didn't know at all, I'm going to take it to a renault garage this week, but would really appreciate anyone letting me know if they have had the same problem and how to fix it, so that the garage do not charge me a small fortune.
I'm also having problems with a Megane 1.6RT at the moment. Just like some of you guys, stalling after eventual ignition, going around corners, idling, roundabouts. In-fact you name it I've probably stalled there!
I've taken it to Renault, and they did a computer check on it (Yes the megane has an on board computer which records errors - this can be diagnosed at a renault dealer). The computer is the little black box in the bonnet behind the headlight on the same side as the screenwash top up.
They found the TDC AND Oxygen sensors are defective. I'm going to be picking up new ones today and hopefully get them fitted in the next 2 days.
I noticed there also seems to be a weakness with the engine mount blocks (slightly big job to replace without the right tools). I had one replaced about 6 months ago, and the engine juddering stopped. Now it's back (with a vengeance).
The megane is a good car (and they age very well if you look after the paintwork) but the mechanical side certainly does need regular maintenance.
I have a 1999 Renault megane coupe 1.6e Automatic. It will not go up in gears properly. I was told it was the speed sensor on the gearbox is gone and it may also be the cog that sometimes gets loose behind it. I am finding it very hard to find the speed sensor for sale anywhere could somebody help?
I spent over £200 taking my 2001 Megane Cabriolet to garages regarding the intermittent starting (including Renault). Each time the garages would replace something and tell me it would be fine but the problem was never solved.
I then started reasing on various forums about the TDC sensor... I managed to find it after a long time looking. I could see that the metal part had rust/oxidation around it. There were a few metal filings on it (wihch I also saw someone else mention). I sanded off the corrosion and cleaned it with some mentholated spirits.
I have not had a single problem since (Several weeks after) and I also notice the engine firing up much quicker - the exact moment the key is turned (rather than on the 2nr or 3rd cycle).
I'm not very clued up on cars and the terminology, so i'll describe how to find the TDC sensor...
It's on the right hand side of the main main engine part (which is centrally position under the bonnet). You can't see it from looking over, you'll need to stand by the front passanger wing and crouch down to see it.
Hope this solves your problem.
Hi, just read all your comments. I've owned a Megane Coupe 2001 for 7 years now. I understand your frustrations and have been through all the problems.
If you have the Kangaroo problem, your ignition coil pack needs replacing. Mine's been done 4 times now. Always OK for about 18 months. One of the four coils go, but make sure you replace them all.
The cutting out problem is a simple starter motor issue. gGet this replaced and you'll be OK.
Don't listen to the rubbish about the sensors; I've been through all that. Replace the above and you'll be fine.
Don't go to a Renault garage either!!! A back street mechanic can do all the above for a third of price.
Hi people I have a renalt megane coupe sport v reg year 2000 my 1 keeps cutting out but I am going 2 have a look at things.
As I have read a few comments.
It is a really good car.
I wonder how every 1 s are cutting out???
If your car does cut out, or refuses to start on occasion it is probably the TDC sensor on the RHS of the engine. You can usually fix it by replacing this, BUT this may not be necessary, sometimes it is just a case of dirt build up on the tip of it. Carefully clean the end and plug it back in. Worked for me and about a year later its still running fine.