1999 Renault Megane Coupe from UK and Ireland - Comments

I have a 1999 (V) Renault Megane 1.6 16v Automatic.

When I atttempted to start the car (and on turning the key), the ABS + service light were lit, and the engine would not turn over.

I tried again and the same thing happened again, BUT then everything died. Now, when I turn the key nothing happens; the immobilizer light just flashes and I am unable to operate the windows and stereo. The display doesn't light up at all.

The key fob works fine; central locking opens no problem, and the battery is good. I recntly had a new starter motor installed.

Does anyone have any ideas before Renault rip me off?

Just bought 98 1.6 Megane - very comfortable, which is just as well as been sitting stationary in it quite a lot so far.

Problem seems immob fault as described by other folk on this thread (many thanks, I don't feel totally isolated now, though stranded up here in the Highlands means just that ie STUCK). Can anyone help please -

To "proceed" car seems to need to be relocked then unlocked again (from inside, once sitting in car, before turning on ign),otherwise it starts & runs for only a few seconds before cutting out. Once going, its fine until next time key is removed. Problem is that its taking more and more locking/unlocking key "aims" to "clear" it.

Im concerned about resetting codes etc as its very remote here & I'm worried I might end up totally stranded if I get it wrong!

Should I try renewing the key batteries or would that entail further complications?

Seem to have a "fuel incident" warning lamp on sometimes too, though lamba & Cat both replaced.

Any help most welcome. Cheers

Crawford

Hi everyone/anyone.

I also have a 1999 Megane 1.6 with an intermittent fault. Most time it starts no problem, but now and again the engine just turns over and over.

If I leave it for about an hour, sometimes it will start. Question is - is this an immobiliser fault?

Does the engine turn over, but not start when the immobiliser is at fault?

Glad to find I'm not alone with the intermittent starting fault. My 1999 Megane has been doing this for some time now, with no apparent pattern to the times it occurs (wet or dry weather, whether been standing for hours or weeks) or how long it takes to fix itself. I think it could be the immobiliser resetting if I wait too long before starting the engine, but I don't understand whether this means I have to follow the given instructions to resynchronize, or get a new key (or get a new car???)?

Thanks.

My friend has a 2ltr RXE Megane 1998, and she is driven crazy with problem of the immobiliser. Is there any way to by-pass the thing altogether?? I would value any comments ta.. cathel.

Hope someone is able to help, I have a Megane Scenic 1.4 (2003) today the whole thing went mad all the lights came on, the indicators the windscreen wipers the dash kept beeping and flashing and the speedometer disappeared, it wouldn't switch off and even when I took the key out it continued for about 10 minutes, have tried this several times today and have the same outcome. Any ideas would be greatly received!!

Thanks.

Claire x.