1999 Renault Megane Coupe from UK and Ireland - Comments

A friends megane broke down, Red light flashing, he contacted www.mobilemick.co.uk and he came out,repaired my key and the car has been running fine ever since, He can also fix it so the immobiliser doesn't need to see a working key.

If your Renault Megane is just turning over, it's the flywheel sensor; it tells the engine when to start and at what position. Just unclip it, wet your finger and put it on the end of the sensor. You won't have another problem with it. All it does is release the static build up.

Job done.

Thanx Mal.

If anyone has a problem with their immobiliser then contact me and I will tell you how to get it sorted without having to go to renault and being charged a fortune. read my previous posts.. i had the immobiliser problem, then solved it by doing a little homework. i have helped one member out on this forum so far and managed to get his car up and running.. he is in london and im in teeside. anyway any immobiliser probs then feel free to email myself. gavin_miller8@yahoo.com gvmllr@msn.com don't ask questions on this forum for me to answer because im not always on here. thanks gavin.

For all you people with immobiliser problems... take note...

What you do is download a program called renault immo test.

Just google it and you will find it. Open the program up and it will ask you for the 5 digit code inside your keyfob.

This should be on a small piece of paper inside the keyfob...

Then it will ask you for the model number?? I hear you say???...

When you open the drivers door on Megane you will see a small oval shape on the framework of the car... on the oval shape you will see some numbers and some letters.. you need the letters only. it should be 4 digit long, something like this... BAOC...what you do is enter the code into the program.. after you have done this to both sets of digits you will be given a 4 digit code (eg 1234 or 4871) that will be your immobiliser code.. then what you do is go to the car. Put the key in and turn (but don't turn engine over)...

The immobiliser light will stay on (not flash). the central locking button in the car... press it once for say the first digit of your immo code is 6, then keep it pressed in till it flashes 6 times, then if the second digit is 2, press it in and let it flash 2 times. And so on until you have entered the 4 digits. The immobiliser light will now go of..

Meaning you can now start the car.. the car will start (every time you get out of the car you will need to do this all over again) not for long though.. NEXT put the key in the ignition, turn the key but don't turn engine over, take the key out of ignition, press the central locking button in the car until you hear a clunk (car locks then unlocks) then point the key at the little black sensor on the lighting system in the car and press the kryfob 3 times, then your central locking should start to work of the key.

Hope you all could understand this.. any problems then email me anytime.. gavin gvmllr@msn gavin_miller8@yahoo.com.

Hi all, just to let you know I have helped a second person to get their Megane on the road, and I'm now in the process off helping a third to get their Megane up and running. Don't go to Renault and be charged a fortune.. I'm free.

gavin_miller8@yahoo.com gvmllr@msn.com

I had a similar problem as most with the immobiliser and key on my P reg Renault Megane. I tried the emergency recode facility but could not get it to work myself. I contacted Gavin Miller at gavin_miller8@yahoo.com.

Gavin was fab. He found my emergency code and I can now use the car. Am so pleased. You have to put the code in every time but at least it's drivable, which is great.

Thanks again Gavin.

Hi all due to the big demand for the immobiliser codes I'm going to have to put a small charge for them.. as you will understand this takes a lot of my time and effort. What's a small charge compared to what a locksmith or garage may charge you. I'm sorry about this but I've had 7 codes asked for this week and 5 codes asked for last week. If you need the code just email myself.. gvmllr@msn.com gavin_miller8@yahoo.com.

My 98 Megane 2.0 8v coupe was until last week, a first time starter, until it just stopped in traffic. Managed to get it going around 45 minutes later and got home, but with the management light on.

The day after, nothing, just turning and turning, cleaned the TDC sensor and started first time, and worked fine all day, next day again just turning over and over, put a brand new TDC sensor on it and still nothing.

Everything works as it should, nothing flashing ie immobiliser light, checked the plugs and there is no spark at any of them, any ideas anyone? John.

I had a similar problem - sorry to say it turned out as a blown ECU costing £200 (and that was refurbished!) The original problem was (we think) a faulty spark plug that over time had taken out two coils which then blew the ECU.

BTW.

A big thank you to others on the forum that posted the key resync solution - that had been bugging me for months!

Help

I have an immobiliser problem on a S reg Megane 1400.

The red light is flashing when the ignition is on, and the yellow light is on and won't start. The car ran OK before this.

The remote blip works the central locking OK. I have a good spark at the plugs and the fuel pump is priming.

I think the immobiliser cuts out the injectors so car won't start.

I have taken the light panel down where the red bulb is, and there is nothing behind it, no chips or printed circuit.

I rang Renault for the code and they give me a 8 number code, which I presume is wrong.

Any help would be appreciated.

Hi all -

I have purchased a T reg Renault Megane Cabriolet today... just a few problems, but wondered if someone could help.. It has been stood for 8 months with no use. I've come to take the roof down, and the bit the roof goes under lifts up, but the roof does not go down. It beeps whilst this is trying to do something, and I can hear the motor trying to work... what can I do?

So many people with the same problem I have. If you have the 4 number code it will start your car as described on this thread. I purchased an R reg scenic this weekend and inherited this problem. Lucky for me the code was with the car. Now my killer is I think I need to replace the receiver in the roof because I have constantly tried to reprogramme the key in the ways described to no avail. If anyone thinks the same as myself that the problem lies within the receiver your comments would be appreciated.

Many thanks, Dave.

We have a a 1.6cc Megane cabriolet and it doesn`t like starting in very cold weather. Has anyone any ideas?

Steve.

Hi, I have a 55 plate Megane Cabriolet Coupe, it has various faults - squealing noise from the wheels, passenger door which only opens from the inside, leaking windows and today it won't start. When pushing the start button and clutch nothing, although when pushing the start button and brake after a delay it starts - does anyone no why? Any ideas before I contact the dealership AGAIN!

Currently have a 1999 1.6 Coupe... have cashed out a fortune for all bloody Renault peeps to say it's fine. It soooooo isn't, else it would start... AAAgh.

Terrible thing is, I'm due for a new car, and the only thing out at moment that I really like is the Laguna coupe!!! Sadistic or what!!! Good luck!!!

P.s. I say we all band together and turn up at Renault HQ demanding cars that work. I don't dare use mine 95% in case I get stranded! AGAIN!!!