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does anybody know how to refit the factory radio in a megane 1.4 2000 or where i can get a wiring diagram

I have a M reg Laguna 2Ltr with 150,000,the things to look or hear for are noisy gearboxes,mine started to be noisy and it turned out to the main bearing and £500.Other than that you shouldn't have any real problems.

ren 19 white how many shades of white did renault do in this model ps how would i tell which is which thanks

hi,
i need a little help my car stopped working so i called out green flag they said it was the battery so i took it to kwik fit and they but a new battery on, but the car would not start no lights nothing i have been told the keyfob will need re-programming is this a dealer job or can it be done at home with the blip any advicxe will be...

sounds like the coil packs

Hi,
If you guys are interested about tuning your car and bringing a bit of life into it then these few tips might help, for all you engine tuners stop here you probably already know this...
1. Start with an Induction Kit (K&N or Green Cotton or pretty popular ones, this will allow more air to flow through the engine increasing the air to fuel...

It's just a thought, but I had a CX years ago that was somewhat similar. It turned out to be simply dryness in the shafts at the pedal box and hence, pedal stiffness was somewhat dependent on the weather. They used a system of shaft within shaft within shaft and the only way it was fixed was to remove the pedal box & do a total strip down, clean &...

Easily done. Volvo turbo'd the 1721cc engine for some its 440, 460 and 480 models. A trip to the breakers should get you all the bits you need, or a complete engine to transplant.
Paul.

std thing is to change the gearbox oil if possible failing that seek a renault expert....

check the earth points for the screen, i had the same prob with my clio. I just rerouted the earth to the wiper motor and it has been fine eversince.

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Appreciate your problem is now and old one with the Safrane Gear box but hust noticed it as I have now exactly the same problem, same symptoms. Did you manage to get to the bottom of your one. Any help would be appreciated.
Barry

oddly WH SMITH the bookstore sells a book covering the v6 think i saw it in there web site cant remember all the details but i think it was around £18 good luck

FIRSTLY your heater matrix is choked , needs renewal , with hot engine hold the 2 heater hoses under water bottle ,these should be hot ,if heater still cold renew matrix,i assume engine is 1171 SP Etype ,would have to be more specific ,could be injector,vacuum leak faulty throttle body

We have an '86 Winnebago RV with a 2.2 gas Renault drive line. Apparently, there was transimission fluid put in the final drive unit hence it has seized up. We have been unable to free the CV axles from the trans. We are going to need the internal parts for the final drive unit and also any helpful hints on how to seperate the axles. ANY info...

Hi,
we are having a problem with the electric sunroof on our 25. It now only slides open about 3 and then stops. Any ideas has to how I can free it off so it works again?
Thanks

Greetings from sunny Florida! We have an '86 Winnebago Itasca Phasar which we have been told has a Renault Trafic drive line. It is a 2.2 gas with automatic transmission. We need to find new or used transmission parts. We are in the process of pulling the transmission and believe the problem to be located inside the final drive unit If anyone has...

Hi there
I'm trying to establish the exact model of a renault scenic (expression, authentic, plus or std spec etc.)
I've got the following info
Type Code: JA
Variant :JAOB
Version JA0B05
Thanks for any info
Cheers

Have a look at the wiring to the front sensors. Clean the connections with some switch cleaner. Clean the sensors externally as well as the toothed wheel. I suspect someone wobbled the wires to the sensors when they changed the tyres and it made a good connection for a short while.

Think your engine is flooded, experienced this with renos in the past. Floor the gas pedal while trying to start the engine.

What car?

you can get them off this website, just click home and bobs your uncle.

I would guess it was not displaying the temp correctly before.
As long as it isn't going into the red or losing water then I wouldn't worry.

I can't speak for a Renault 25 but on most French cars per se, the bleed screws can be either plastic round things with screw slot in the middle or simply bleeders (nipples) as you have on hydraulic brakes.
Renaults over the years have had this idiosyncrasy of having the heater matrix higher than the header tank of the radiator, hence when the...

If they work the same as the Citroen plips then reprogramming is done by turning the ignition on and firing the plip at the reciever. Surely they wouldn't charge £40 for that.
Other known problems with the Cit IR plips are dirt in the reciever lens or simply a weak battery.
Do you need the plip to deactivate the immobiliser? What happens if you...

These days I couldn't see that being a real hard figure to achiev.
About 25 years ago I lived in a Town with a population of around 40 - 50,000 and in those days it was lucky to be 10 miles between boundaries also the pubs closed at 10pm and weren't open on Sundays, in fact hardly anything was opned on Sundays, there was a fairly good bus & train...

an update: Have recently re checked the tyre pressures, it has made a slight difference. After sticking my head out of the window to see what happens when i steer i have found out that the steering actually loses contact with the wheels while i am turning about 1 degree to the left any further than that and steering is fine and i turn gracefully...

get the aa out they can break into most cars without damage, better than thieves!

i too have the same problem with my clio (must be common). Soon i will be attempting to fix the problem. But first we need to make sure that it isn't the matrix, hopfully it is just a blockage or air in the matrix. Drain the coolent and disconnect the hoses for the heater on the engine side. Then get a mate to pour very hot water into the hose...

Speedo no longer showing reading, and can hear it clicking. The clicking gets faster with acceleration.
Anyone have any hints or tips?
Many thanks

Removed Fuel Tank sender unit and this appears to be working,
so it would seem to be faulty either dash consile or electronics
anyone any thoughts
ps
to access fuel tank sender unit
* remove rear seats
* remove cubby hatches
* lift carpet
and you will find a rubber bung
remove this and the sender is underneath
this may save you some considerable...

I've got a similar noise - did you ever find out what caused it?
J

bigdaddy i dont know if you have got the problem fixed yet but i have got the same problem with my 2.0litre injection on a 92 model. I have renewed my heater box and the matrix behind the dash as well as having it tested. So did you find out the problem was or not? main dealer told me it could be a fault with the head but i don t belive them at...

My dad 1998 laguna had the same problem. I think the resistor pack leaves somehwere under the dash on the passenger side of the car. When I find the haynes manual ill let you know the exact location. Just pray its not the switch assembly as these cost £300 plus from renault. As I was told that a faulty switch can cause similar probs.

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Can anyone help i recently had some work done on the indicators of a kangoo 1.9 diesel estate w reg 2000 ever since the remote locking does not work.the garage told me the key needs reprograming. This is not covered in the hand book and the garage do not know how to do it either. Does anyone know how i can get the key reprogrammed please
The...

I think youlle find its not possible to swop the bellhousng on these..its an integral part of the two casings.. used to be able to on old fords...rwd and the like.. but Im afraid youlle need to change that box for a correct one.
Mike

Just brought a clio, all very nice, but, the radio doesn't switch on and off with the ignition, but does switch off after about 25 mins all by its self.
Is this normal or should the radio switch on and off with the ignition.
thanks for any help before I go and challenge the main dealer.
Cheers
Rick

Now been into a main dealer after the engine managemt warning light came on. They identified a problem with the emission control system and found a split in a small rubber tube running across the rear of the engine. Now replaced and running fine. On the downside, they also found mayonaise in the coolant and have quoted £628 to fit a new head...

I had to put the code on my wife's 1.6e megane and I found it at the front of the service book.I don't think there is a default code,the car just comes with the correct code.Hope this helps

Check that the connecting nut where the arms fastenens to the drive is tight. first job anyhow,..

Hi there
I have a Clio 1.4 RT (circa 1992). I have exactly the same problem.
I think because of the positioning of the infra-red receiver in the roof of the car, you have to be very close for the remote locking to work (so it is visible to the key).
If it was radio controlled, this wouldn't be an issue.
Hope this helps.
Ben

Not questioning your sanity, but is the fluid level where it should be?
Reason I ask is that I had a similar problem on my Cit a couple of years ago after I'd dropped the selector valve that had drained the transmission.
I drained & refilled & it's all been OK ever since. It's just that sometimes the most obvious can be the hardest to see. Mine...

Using compressed air to blow the drains clear has been known to blow the tubes off where they connect to the sunroof drain, thus letting water inside the roof.
Just a thought.

No! I've never fitted a bar to an Espace, but I have fitted one to a Xantia, a BX, plus several previous vehicles. Every time, I've used the bars supplied by Towsure. The kits come with comprehensive fitting instructions, and providing you have, and can handle a set of spanners and a socket set, you shouldn't have any difficulty. Even the...

hi all,
i recently embarked on rebuilding a renault 5 gt turbo, raider.
i have got up to the point where i have refitting the head and rocker(s). could anyone please tell me the best way of setting up the valve timing spaces please? (followers>rockers)
thanks,
dan

Does Anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for one of these?
As far as I know Haynes don't do them, which is a shame as Haynes are on the whole very good.
Just out of interest, mine is the Prima model SWB 2.4T 1996 N reg. 185000K and still going strong!
Hugo

I doubt it has anything to do with the MOT station. I would guess it is just a coincidence.

Yes.. but youve probably done it by now !! ;-)

I'm an Xantia owner who resides on the Citroen forum normally. A colleague of mine through our ex company car scheme has the chance to buy a 2000 Year Laguna Sport 2.0 16V 5 door hatch with 53K on the clock for a non negotiable price of £4295. It lists air con ,alloys, sunroof,CD player. It is in cosmic grey which is silver. Based on Parkers price...

you've got to repace or repair the pipe first as this could be drawing in air & giving the sensor false readings.

I have a NA 1.1 Renault 5 and I want to tune it in NA way, no turbo...
I've heard that the cylinder block is the same like from C1J engines
So, if that's correct, what if I replace my pistons with C1J pistons and sleeves, and leave the rods original? Could that be possible? If yes, what's my gain?
How do I increase RPM on my engine, with new...