French Car Forum

Hi can anyone help my friend has a 2L 1995 Laguna and the problems he has got are every now and then the LCD display on the instrument panel shows all sorts of weard characters and everthing comes on he says if you give the top of the panel a good thump i cures it :?:
The other problem is the heater control which changes the heat only blows hot...

Hello.

Went up to my local car auction on wednesday (just for a look) and came back with a 1996 Laguna - must learn to keep my hands in my pockets!

Seems like a decent enough car apart from a worn (knocking) steering rack.

The Haynes book says the front subframe needs to come off to change it.

Just wondered if anybody has done this job and...

Renault Megane hatchback that has one of the tailgate hinges broken. Not easy to look at what has failed becaue of the weight of the tailgate and the obvious instability, but it looks to me like a rod that goes through both parts of the hinge that has snapped, leaving the centre rod intact and two stubs either side.

Cannot see any threads at all...

Hi,
Got a 2.0 1994 espace.

Blew a head gasket today, done a strip down and discovered the cylinder head knackered (technical term) got another head and new gasket, plus bolts. refitted the new head, set up the timing, not easy on an espace no marks for the crank pully. Tried to restart, but nothing ,just turning over like theres no spark or fuel,...

Hello N reg espace , the radio switches it's self on when it feels like it, even when the vehicle is locked and empty. Have taken to disconecting the battery at night! So the question is where is the actual radio located?I know that it seems a silly question but the dealer doesnt know. I am sure if I could get to the radio I could work the problem...

Hi, i have a 1994 espace, the remote fob unlocks and locks the doors but does not disarm the alarm/immobiliser. At the moment the alarm is switched off via the key on the alarm siren. Its a gemini alarm, looks like an after market installation, if this is the case could it be that there is a bad connection from the wires coming from the locking...

Hi all,

I have a 1995 N Reg 1.8RT 8v Laguna and i have a probleme with my airbag light. The light comes on and flashes every few seconds. Is there a probleme with the airbag or is this something to do with the seat belt tensioners or wires under the seats. I cant afford to talk it in to a dealership to get it checked over,

If anyonr has any...

i have a renult v6 baccra and have been to france to get servie light checked on coumpter and they cant turn light but car drives fine but its bugging me why light still on please help

ìt may be that your problem lies with the board computer or electronic sensors DTI`s have a lot of electronics ,the pump is controlled electronically you will have a cold start sensor and a warm start sensor .start with the basics visually check for leaks ,when did you last change the fuel filter,is the air filter blocked ? are the glow plugs...

If it's still on the original plug leads, then they're over due a change.
Pop the plugs out for a look. Are they gapped correctly and clean?

Sounds like a fuse (god only knows where not having the relevant BOL to hand) or wire. Check if the supply for this runs via a relay - if so this may be duff. Simple trace and check im afraid - pain in the bum, but you should be able to do this in an evening.

Can anyone help with two problems i have with the heating system in my 98 1.9DTi 1 the heater blower has stopped working all it does is produce a burning smell 2 the blower vent is stuck on the demist position, the selector control moves but feels like it wants to spring back to the demist position Is there a relatively easy way to fix these...

Hi Everyone,

New Laguna owner (P reg 2.2 diesel) and have a couple of questions that I hope someone could assist me on... Thanks in advance.

Starter is turning the engine slowly - had a new battery and checked the battery terminals to no effect - any suggestions or is it a new starter motor (will let the garage do that!) It does start but it is...

Hiya,

Just purchased a S-Reg Laguna and the key fob will not work - BUT the car still works fine once unlocked manually - can I presume the following..

The immobiliser etc is disabled.
I can just have another key cut at a lock smith rather than the rip off price from Renault for a seconk key?

I presume going even further than I could fit a...

Why are these £ 130.00 - just opened one and it is not made of gold or some futuristic alient technology?

Guess its a nice earner for Renault.

Anywhere to get them at a sensible price. ??

:-)

Hi Everyone,

New to the forum, just bought a 1993 2.0 Espace so no doubt i will be paying many a visit.
My first question is what is the best engine oil for this model .
Secondly i will be doing a gearbox oil change and not too sure which oil to use can anyone enlighten me?

The only problem i have got so far is a slight hesitation on...

As above I am having problems trying to locate a dipstick or anything under the bonnet where I can check the gearbox oil level on my Safrane 2.2 Vi. The car has been stood for a few months prior to me buying it so I would like to make sure all levels are correct before doing any serious journeys in it. I have only just bought the car and have not...

For some time now, the starter has been slow on this clio. It has had a new starter, new battery and alternator. Now, it won't start at all.

The ignition switch seems ok as all the lights etc work as they should.

I have noticed when poking around that a pink wire with a spade connector near to the alternator isn't connected to anything. I've...

Hi all

i went to renault on tues to get the 4 digit code to disarm the imobilzer....
first time i went guy said to me costs 15 quid but i need log book and driving license

when i went in on the tues the dealers were telling me that renault do not give this code out at all and they are not allowed to.

Is this true ? or am i being fobbed off!...

Hello all

hopefully someone will be able to help me. I was looking at buying the car above but have been browsing the web and come accross so many poor reviews that I am now considering not to bother.

If anyone has one or is able to offer advice as to whether it would be a worthwile investment please can you let me know.

In addition if anyone...

Has anyone done a headgasket on this type of engine? Is it worth my while to buy the car cheap due to said blown headgasket and then do the job myself? :? :roll:

coming home from work tonite and van started to go sluggish as if its missing then i look in mirror to find that i'm causing a lot of blue smoke and now it seems as if i'm on 3 cylinders next thing an orange light with squigley line threw it comes on on dash some sort of warning light but of coarse i have no manual for van any one any idea's got...

Morning all,
I'm new to this forum, was directed here from another site.

I didn't know this site existed, looks good and I hope someone can help me :?

I have a 2002 Scenic which, during towing a trailer yesterday, all the indicators are not working.

I can hear the clicky noise from the relay(?), but it's clicking super-fast, like it does when...

Got called round to a friend who's R19 stalled in traffic and then wouldn't start. He got the villiage mechanic to look at it - so it then started OK, he went for a (short) drive and it stopped again. Now it won't start at all. The mechanic recommended a workshop in a nearby town with a SUN diagnostic machine.

The engine cranks at normal speed,...

HELP!

I've managed to snap of my fuel cover o my scenic & the local dealer wants £40.00 to fit it.( I'v already paid £77.00 for the cover & had it sprayed.) :(

Does anyone know how to replace the fuel cover ??????

Thanks in advance

Spencer

The T.V. programme Watchdog featured Renault on their programme.

They reported on a problem with the earlier Clio, where the bonnet comes open, although the thing is, if it's a particular problem, then it's strange as to why it has not appeared on this forum.

Although one might assume that maybe a forum member would keep their catch assembly...

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Hi everybody,
i have lost my dashboard lights & the light that uluminates the heater buttons on my renault laguna 1.8ltr sport
year 2000. I have chk the fuse box under the steering wheel, and i seemed to have found the culprit, or i thought so
On the second row of fuse's, the first fuse , which is a *10* fuse, was blown. I replaced this thinking...

Hi All,

Ive got a renault megane dti 1998 with air con

firstly the heater only works on position speed 6.

looking at this the blower is underneath the bonnet. Has anyone ever had this problem as it looks like i might have to reomove the aircon unit as its right next to the blower

any recommendations if this can be done myself...ie what will...

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Renault Megane 1.6 Sport with a misfiring problem that comes and goes without any warning. Yesterday it started out fine then was only firing on 2 and 3, today it's fine again. Temperature makes no difference. Been like this for a few days and shows no sign of changing. One of the coils was replaced last year after a dramatic failure and at first...

I am the process of trading in my Clio 172 Cup but have retained my private reg plate.

K5 CUP

Would any1 be interested in purchasing it?
Looks great on car and has def drawn more attention to the car.
If interested send me a private message or email pls.

Thanks

Hi all, just bought a Renault 19 (Biarritz 1994 year). Problem is when the engine gets warm, the coolant warning light comes on, BUT the coolant temperature guage shows normal, (plenty of coolant in radiator) Also at the same time the oil level warning light comes on, and the oil level indicator shows low oil (again plenty of oil) If you rev the...

Please help!

I've been having trouble locating the engine number on my car but now that I've found it, I can't read it. I've tried tracing it etc but am at a loss. Is there anyway I can find the engine number out? I know I can probably ring up Renault and give then the VIN number / number plate and they 'might' help, but I'd prefer to read it off...

Just looking after a Clio sport,the MOT just run out,
rear hand brakes seized,is this an easy job to fix,
is there any thing i should know when attempting to
fix them,

I have just bought my first car, a wonderful 3 door, Renault 5 Campus Prima 1995 N Reg.
Being a complete novice when it comes to cars, i would like some help with a couple of questions if anyone has the time.

I would like to fit Electric Windows & Central locking to the car, now i know this is not a simple task for most novices but this is where...

8) G'Day from NZ
I have just purchased a 1986 Trafic Movan.( 2 litre diesel). These Trafics were not imported to NZ by the dealers and there is no support readily available for the owners.

They don't even have parts lists!!
I am in need of a workshop manual and any info available.

I would also like to know if any parts are interchangeable with...

Hi there Guys,

I,m normally on the citroen side but my brother-in-laws grilfriends Clio has suddenly stopped working. :(
She has been informed that it is the immobiliser thats cut in. :?
Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

Fuse etc , I believe she has had a leak in the sunroof therefore water egress possible reason.

I believe it is a...

Hi,I have a 94 Renault Espace and sometimes when I turn full lock,I get this awful screeching sound .I have asked around and it would seem this is not unusual.What causes this??

Thanks.

Gary

Everybody,

I'm a new memeber as of this afternoon, and am active on the Yahoo Groups for lotuseuropa and renault16. Another memeber of both groups suggested that I post this information on Froggy Forum, and a member there suggested this forum.

I have a set of Renault Head Locating Tools for the R16 1150 engine series, that I purchased in the...

Hi,

Sorry for the non-techanical nature of this - I normally post about problems with my Pug 205 but it's been running like a dream.

Anyway, I have a rental set up for my holiday and was wondering if anyone knows whether a pair of skis might fit inside the cabin of one of those shakin that a$$ Meganes? Would rather not fork out for a ski...

OK folks, My wife has a 95 Laguna 8v 2 litre RT model.

Its got the 'serv' service light on the dash. Im afraid Im not the sort of person who has a 10 year old car dealer serviced so have recently given it a good all round service, fluids, filters, cambelt etc but how the heck do i turn out the service light? gotta be some simple way. any help...

I've just bought a Laguna 1.6 16V Alize (2000) and everything worked fine for a few day but now the locks won't lock with the remote key.

If I open the driver's door and press the key fob however, the locks work but obviously as the driver's door is open everything unlocks again. This only works with the driver's door. Tried the same with the...

94 turbodiesel alizee
(Rotary heater controls)
A friend has this car but it is running out of heater speeds. As Muggins 'ere will probably end up trying to fix it, what am i letting myself in for to find the resistor block? Thanks all!

HI, probably a common fault, wonder if anyone can help. my 98 s megane 1.6 sport had a problem, the speedo was acting as a rev counter, whilst stationery the speedo would rev up and down with the rev counter, found earth wire snapped off, repaired it fault gone, however, before this problem the mileometer ( mileage display ) was clear/bright, this...

Hello, newbie here!
My wife owns a Clio ph3 1.4 RT auto, and I want to find out what the procedure is to change the coolant. Is it a question of taking off the bottom rad hose, or can I find a drain plug somewhere? I think it has an E-type engine...not too sure.

car was running when glowplug light started flickering;no adverse effect on performance;however when stopped car, would not restart at all;glowplug light comes on as normal then starts faintly flickering,will not fire up;garage who brought us home said likely to be fly by wire controls,of which there are 3 ecu type things;will have a look see if i...

started the car on a freezing cold morning,the STOP light and water temperature light came on.The temperature gauge was reading zero.
Ran the engine foe a while to warm it up,the warning lights stilled stayed
on.Turn the engine off and then on again the problem still occured.Is this
a relay or sensor fault or something worse.
any help would be...

I thinking of changing my xantia for a scenic as i now have a large dog which will not fit in the boot , plus all the usual citroen fobiles are starting to drive me mad.
i have seen a 1.6 alize 1998 which fits the bill price wise £2995, could any current owners share their comments with me so i have some ides of what i should be looking at and...

I recently purchased a 2000 V Megane Scenic (Phase2). Had an easy life, fully maintained and only showing 34,000.

My partner and I noticed that the car seems to occasionally 'lean' slightly to the right hand side and the steering wheel is not centered, sitting at the 11 o'clock position (related? I'm not sure) when driving in a straight line....