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Have you tried your local Halfords? I know the site frowns on them but I notied a huge selcetion of mirror glass at my local one only last Saturday.

Hi Everyone
I am new on GSF can anyone help me with this someone clip my drivers side door mirror and the glass mirror has been knocked out i am trying to find a place that just does the glass but all i am finding is they do the whole door mirror is the any where that supplies just the glass mirror as Renault charge a fortune for this item.....

I've just bought a '98 laguna esate with a similar problem, the key fob worked intermittantly. The garage had already diagnosed the problem and it needed a new remote fob (which had to be ordered from france on a 3 week wait )

Hi, I have the Dci80 and I love it - it's my first diesel (I'm an ex-GTI/Hot hatch convert!)It never dips below 57MPG and thats mixed urban/dual carriageway enthusiastic driving!! For the money the spec available is unbeatable. Regarding the output, the Dci badge on the door is a clue....
Chrome dci=65bhp, Chrome dc but with a blue i is the 80bhp...

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It is either the rotor arm or distributor cap. You might aswell replace both as they're not to costly... I had this happen to me on my current Laguna and a Honda Civic that I once owned..

my wife's 2002 clio front fog lamps dont work when you switch to on position no light comes on on dash but light comes on when you put back fog lamps on front fog lamps are out completely and no dash light comes on everything else is ok could this be a seperate fuse for front fog lamps

The 12V supply to the coil is switched (by the TDC sensor on the flywheel) in order to produce a spark, which is created when the 12V disappears and the EMF field is has produced collapses (known as flyback), so how are you measuring it? The 2V DC may be an average the meter is showing, or simply the highest figure it has time to climb to before...

The pollen filter stands achance of being under the windscreen passanger side. Have alook and if there's 2 screws then undo them and remove that portion of front screen falence. The filter may be under this.

I know it's not the same but, a few years back when the New Astra was new the wife had a Convertible. The tyres on it were again as per the factory and really only rubber bands. But they wore out in 12 months (11.5K) and at £170 per corner a cheaper alternative was soon found. Again the same with a new Astra Coupe Turbo and a 2 year old Ford...

Plug leads.

My wife has got a scenic at the moment, and all i know about it, is access isnt good to the engine at all, especially the top end, half the dash seems to overhang the engine

There are 2 sensors that are used for temperature sensing. 1 that screws in to the front of the engine for the ECU and one that screws in to the back of the engine, somewhere near the thermostat housing that supplies the dash with its temp reading. Perhaps check that the plug is connected to it properly?

My mums megane scenic is a 1998 1.6 model which shes owned from new. Its been the biggest pile of junk the family has EVER owned!
The list of problems is enormous some examples are:
Twin sunroof motor packing up cost £1000
ECU failure cost £1000
New transponder keys could not be sorted by renault, there is now a hole in the new ECU to stop the...

What type of auto gearbox oil should I use in my Laguna11 v6?

Hi, does anyone know if all Renault J7R engines take the same head gasket? I have a 1995cc 8v Renault 21, would a head gasket set for a Renault safrane 1995cc or 2.2L be compatible?
Cheers in advance!

Sorry to jump on your post, but I was just about to post the very same problem, as I've just spent the past 2 days trying to correct this. I've swapped fuel lines, checked the bleed pump diaphragm and bleed screw, removed and retightened the fuel filter. The problem persists (loads of air bubbles!)

Can you see the other information that is usualy dispalyed? If so could just eb that the unit needs anew back light / bulb fitting. on't think there much to remove.

When I had this problem it was due to worn lower suspension struts, but since you've replaced them, it can't be them. Broken or loose engine mount perhaps?
Have you tried getting the car on axle stands, removing the suspension struts and then moving the front wheels hard up and down to see if you can make the noise occur?
Something you could also...

Hi,
I've recently lost the spare key of my 5 year old Megane Coupe. The local dealer in Edinburgh has quoted me 125 quid for a new key. Does anyone know how I can replace the key without paying this ridiculous amount?
If I got hold of a key from a scrappie would it be possible to get this programmed to my car?
Cheers,
PTW

Wow think i'll borrow his number plate and go get flashed by some cameras!!
Not a wise thing to do, when advertising your car always block out the number plate, so much cloning of cars going on nower days...
Also watch out for people taking careful note of your VIN, this can also be used for cloning!

Hi peter
you should have brought a diesel traffic much cheaper to run. is this fuel injected becouse you could have partly blocked injectors you could try fuel injector cleaner that would be the first thing id try along with checking out the air filter and plugs and changing the oil all this helps also check for leaks in the fuel supply system....

For anyone who read the original 'scenic diesel stutter' - a mechanic suggested I disconnect the throttle cable ( that's the multi pun plug found to the extreme left of the engine bay ) and spray inside with wd40 - it wirked like a dream - end of problem.
i hope this helps someone else

i would imagine that a dealer can just plug it in and clear it. Call a dealer.

Is there that much air to be (air) dammed in front of a Reno 5 at speed?

for the sake of £15 as opposed to a lot more you might as well give a new cam belt a go you never no you might be very lucky

Had this exact problem in my Laguna. It took my local Renault dealer 45 mins to fix. Apparently there are some relays inside the mechanism that tell the motor what position etc. the sunroof is in and mine went awol! They reset everything and voila... They also regreased the mechanism etc..

Why, without warning does the diesel refuse to rev above 1250 rpm ? suggestion was water or condensation in the fuel filter or tank - all checked out OK - does anyone know about the 'fly-by-wire' accelerator control - can it play up ? what is the solution ?

My wifes got a 1.6i megane scenic and its a bit of a bus to drive, and it gives you arm ache after about 20 minutes driving as the seat isnt height adjustable,
Its pretty good on the fuel averaging around 40mpg and is suprisingly powerful as it can keep up with my xantia at the lower speeds up to about 60mph,
But she has decided she is going to be...

My father had a 20Ts Manual. Good car except the rear door below the window had a desperate wish to rust. every time it was fixed it started again within a year....
Try asking on the aussiefrogs forum.

Hi,I have a Dci80 with a K&N filter and have the same pinking .(It did it before the K&N also) I've read various suggestions but nothing I've taken on board.....However I've just had an oil change using Shell Helix semi synthetic and the tinkle has almost gone on the partial throttle + the car runs happier and feels perkier too.I've just turned...

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Need some help, does anyone know how to de-activate the immobilizer on an N-reg 95/96 Laguna. My battery went dead so I bought a new one for my key. Unfortunately now the immobilizer won't turn off. I have phoned Renault and there saying that I need to get the car towed into them and they'll put on a diagnostic machine at a cost of £70 plus vat...

try fairy liquid over the gasket

Hi,
I have the same year DTi and had the same problem for some time. I believe that it is due to vibration in the injector pump region. Check all mounting bolts for the injector pump and alternator assemblies. One of the bracket mounting bolts worked loose on mine this led to 2 others snapping in the cylinder head. To cut a long story short, the...

Hi,
Does anyone know whether it would be possible to alter a megane II with 4 x 100 PCD to accept 5 stud wheels?

Hi,
Just started to hear a humming sound coming from my car (I can't make out what area of the car!) whilst driving at 30 mph. It only happens when travelling at around this speed and I can't hear it when going at different speeds. It is not dependant on which gear i'm in either so could it be a wheel bearing?
Also when pressing the clutch pedal...

I have a stray mirror cover for a 97 laguna (in standard blackish grey) I know these go missing all the time. Anyone in need? email me @ ljaw2002uk@msn.com - Its the drivers side one!

Can't you see the caliper through the alloy. The pad with the edge should be quite visible as it's used on some cars as a retaining lug. Apart from that take the alloy off and have a look, write down any part numbers or ref guide numbers.

Front passenger door on my 98 Laguna has permanently locked. Will not open using remote or interior or exterior handles. Cannot remove trim whilst door is closed to get at lock. Any useful suggestions (polite) would be greatly appreciated.

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The rep at work took his Laguna II in for its first MOT yesterday.
The cars going back to the leasing company next week & they would like it back in a resaleable condition or we get a rather large bill!
Its a 02 reg 1.9 DCI Dynamic with FULL Renault service history & only 40K miles on the clock.
It FAILED! Both ball joints on the front, One had...

Also listed in the For sale section and essential kit if you have a petrol Ren. Now I have a fleet of Diesel Cit's its surplus to requirements.
£1 & the cost of postage or collection from Preston.

Hi Welshy,
There is a manual produced by Haynes just for your model. Pop into your local halfords and pick up number 3252(i think thats the right number)It covers Renault Laguna Hatchback and Estates 1994-2000 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre petrol and 1.9 and 2.2 diesel including turbo. Alternatively try e bay but beware some people keep bidding and...

use plenty of WD40 on the nuts etc when doing them!!

There is software that can work out many radio codes, depending on the make. Philips units need to be hooked up to a machine to get the code. The dealer who sold the car new might have a record of the code.
I detest radio codes, they are just a way of screwing money out of second and subsequent owners. They barely inconvenience scrotes at all.

it is common for the strut top mountings to split and cause a knock.but the knocking sounds like its the strut top cone bearings that sit under the top mountings.
does it sound like the coil springs TWANG when the steering is moved left to right?
if so the bearing are seized!

Had this car 2 months from brand new, went to start this morning and battery is dead. Found out that the blower fans do not switch off when i remove the key card, and yes theyre supposed to do. Also had to replace a faulty headlamp after 3 weeks. Things not looking good for this french outfit, should have opted for the vw.

you could try NGK or CHAMPION,the glow plugs are quite easy to replace,should take you 1/2 hour to an hour,you dont need any special tools, just basic spanners.

the insurance groups are:1.6=7, and 1.8=9.
do you intend to buy the phase 1 or 2 model?

I have heard of the water temperature sensor for the ecu failing and making the car run rich as the ecu thinks the engine is cold (there are normally 2 sensors ,one for the temp dash gauge and the other for the ecu) .
Worth a try as they should be around a fiver , or someone may be able to tell you how to test them .

have a look in the auto trader for your region,im sure youll find one in there!

in theory they should adjust with normal every day use.but in the real world some dont,they need a helping hand by us mere mortals!
you can adjust them your self,just so the drum catches the shoes,but the wheel MUST spin freely!!