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I have just got myself a very high mileage Laguna 275K ! :lol: [-X cheap very very cheap

I am no stranger to the spanners or old cars that should have been traded in the last scrapage scheme

I have got a feeling that this may give me a few challenges and I might become one of the usual suspects on here instead of an occasional holiday maker :-D...

Hello.

I am having yet more issues with my Trafic. I believe it to be MAF related but equally after hou8rs of reading other posts it could be more.

The van only seems to start when the glow plug light and EML lights are illuminated. (MAF Fault). When they aren't illuminated it starts and stalls immediately. I have tried a new Continental MAF...

Hi, everyone, I've just acquired a 2004 renault trafic 1.9 dci swb van, I looking for any help, tips and info on changing the cam belt and water pump you guys in the know.
Thanks you all.

The pump pistons in my ABS unit are sized up due to rust so I need to replace the ABS valve block/ unit on my 2007 Espace.

Unfortunately the stickers on the motor cover have fallen off so no idea what part numbers to look for.

Is there anyone with access to the Renault systems tar could help me check wich part numbers that matches my VIN nr?...

Morning all. I’ve got a 2014 Scenic 1.5dci 81Kw with clicking cv joint. Now, I’ve tried several suppliers but can’t get a joint to fit!😫 they always send a joint that is slightly too big for the shaft splines. Whole shaft is silly money.
Where can I find a cv joint for this model?? Thanks

Hi guys.
Swapped engines on a 1 9dci grand scenic last year, unfortunately I stuck clutch plate in wrong way, I started to strip it back down, but just didn't have time to do it, so now I've found a garage who has replaced clutch but because it was half stripped the os a wiring harness that they dont know where it goes. It's on near side. Also if...

Hi all, new member here.
My sister has just turned 17 and has bought a 2004 clio 1.2 16v D4F712.
It's got a few issues (no surprise eh?) which I'm sorting out for her none of which are major really.
One thing is the o/s front fog lamp is smashed. I've pulled it off and I'm looking for a replacement.
The trouble I'm having is all the ones I've...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me out. I would like to change the timing belt on my Clio. I have removed all the covers and the auxiliary belt to expose the timing belt.

I have purchased the proper timing pins from Sealey to lock the camshaft and crankshaft in place.

The problem I have is that I can't get the hole in the...

Hi everyone , l have a scenic mk3 1.5dci and the climate control isnt working. The fans blow okay but no warm.air. The expansion tank keeps overflowing water when the engine gets hot. I am wondering if it could be the thermostat that is faulty?
Any ideas?

Hi all. My daughter has had a Modus for 5 weeks now and after a puncture, putting the spare away today was difficult. Seems to have gone ok in the end but it still wobbles on its black plastic base. Think we did all steps correctly but there is still some play, it isn't tight to the underfloor. Is this normal please? Thx in advance. Will try to...

Hi, My car is a Renault Clio 3 1.5 DCI 86 2006 reg.
My car is a driving school car and when driven 'properly' all is well, however when driven by a 'learner' if they bring the clutch up too quickly or change down too early there is what I can only describe as an almighty bang under my feet on the passenger side.
This is my 3rd Clio and have never...

Hi everybody, new to the forums, but just a quick question, has anyone got or know where to get the plastic cover for the door check stop hinge?, it’s a kangoo van, r/h door, phase 2. Any help much appreciated.

Hi there,
I have a 2006 MK2 Mégane maxim, 1.5 DCI 86bhp, 135k miles on the clock. Over the past few weeks I have noticed a tapping/rattling noise coming from the engine. This noise occurs in the moment of applying throttle and releasing throttle (In the moment the engine is not under load from acceleration or deacceleration ) it is also noticeable...

Sorry for the long delay in replying, I have been out of circulation for a while. Thanks for all the above comments.
I do know of 1 other C5 on the island but sadly I have consigned mine to the breakers yard, usual auto box issues and little chance of a fix here.
Being a glutton for punishment I now own a 1999 Renault Scenic 1.4. Nevertheless it...

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 2014 Megane 1.5 DCI and a bit struggling with the keyless:
When entering the key to the slot, I get a 'Key card not recognized' prompt, but - I am able to start the car with no issue even if the card is not in the slot.
Furthermore - auto lock always works when walking away from the car! But when I want to unlock...

Hello

I am trying to repair a friends 2013 1.6 petrol Renault Megane hatchback with a fault on the central locking system.

All doors lock with the key card or if you walk away from the car. When you press the unlock button all doors open except the drivers door. We thought it was the lock/solenoid and purchased a new one from renault but the...

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate section mods can move/delete/laugh if it's not. I been looking at Nissan Tiida (silly name) I believe it's based on the older Megane chassis and running gear. They seem quite cheap but are they any good? They would be considered an OAP car in Ireland.

Can someone tell me the purpose of the arrowed pipe in the photo. It comes round the front of the battery and ends as in the pic. It is a friend's car so I have no manual etc.. Click on pic to zoom for a full view.

Thanks in advance! :)

Child lock switch doesn't work tried new switch still nothing anyone tell me which fuse it will be or any ideas

bonjour mes amies!

long time no see, have once again dipped my toe into the murky pool that is french car ownership, and now due to the other half buying a car that she thought had a high clutch because it was old *rolls eyes* got lumbered with a 1.4 megane mk 2 that needed a clutch.

the garage replaced the clutch and at some point of the...

Hello People!
This is my first post and looking for answers/advice about my Renault Kangoo 06 which I have only had a few weeks.
I apologise for the long post in advance.

Here's the problem

First time driving Digital fuel gauge was showing 4 bars on digital display so just under half full.
Did just under 5 miles. Stopped and switched engine...

1.5DCI renault megane scenic 55 plate with a strange oil leak from the top of the engine, right hand side. Photos attached.

Where do I need to start and do I need to be worried, and rapping the car up in cotton wool.

I've just bought the thing and obviously didn't see this issue when first inspecting the car, waiting to hear back from the guy...

Hi guys , I’m new to this forum and I’m after a little help.
A few weeks ago I purchased this lovely little Clio for my daughter, it’s a 46000 mile genuine good condition car . I purchased it privately from a woman who has owned it from new.
However , it has , I now believe, very little power.
I am aware it’s only 75 hp but it won’t do any more...

This baest lost its compression on no 1&2 ccyl while filling up with fuel. Everything was normalonthe trip to the garage about 15 k from home . Switched off filled up and wouuldnt start again . .Checked for spark and fuel all there . Checked compression very litle on no 1&2 plenty on 3&4 What do you guys think? hydr lifters sticking ?

I have a 61 Plate Kangoo with an in gear whine / noise

All gears / all speeds

Noise stops when the the clutch is pressed to the floor

Any hints tips as what the cause is ?

I'm assuming gear box or clutch & its unlikley to be drive shaft or something inexpensive...

It's done 150k, both rear 1/4's are damaged, theres a BFO crack across the...

Hi, had two 2018 Koleos cars that are unable to switch into seventh gear while driving down the flat highway at speeds of 140 or 150km/h. The revs are above 3k and it fuel consumption is in the range of 10ish. When i switch to manual mode and push it into 7th gear the revs go down to and stabilize there w consumption of about 9ish. Whatever i seem...

Hi,
I have a 2007 1.9 DCI Scenic.

I have read lots of posts about the P0235 code (that I have) and the various causes and remedies.
Haven't found a post with exactly the same symptoms.

If I start the car and don't let it idle and move off keeping the revs up all is well. Once I let the revs drop to idle I get the Service/Check Ignition warning...

I have owned my 2011 Renault Trafic from new. In August 2017 I had three of the injectors replaced after originally complaining to Renault UK about them being heavily corroded due to the much documented scuttle panel seal failing. The dealer and Renault UK shared the cost of the repair and I contributed 10%. Fast forward to a little over a month...

Hi all

New to here,hoping someone can help.

I have a 17 plate Megane GT Line. It has this strange fault that it keeps having where I get a 19mph or 31mph message on dash near to the speedo and the centre console loses power. You hear a relay click and the centre console goes off....after approx 1 minute it resets and come back on.

Garage has...

Hello everyone, I am a user of the BX, XM and C6 clubs and have never said hello here. I only have the C6 now and a Volvo 480.

So, hello!

Jumping straight in to my problem, I have a Renault Master Mk. 1 which has rusty sills under the front door steps, in fact one side is just sculpted filler from what I can tell. Whilst this is only an...

Hi My Navi/radio doesn't function. Navi switches on but doesn't go any further than that. Just shows Analog clock. Radio won't fucntion at all. :( :( :( :(

Hi to all,

I hope everyone is well on this Sunday. I have joined to delve into the knowledge of the forum members and hopefully be of some use myself in the future. I have recently purchased a 2011 Laguna Coupe DCI after many years of non-french cars ownership. How many people on here have the coupe? Quite a nice car and spec for the money, but I...

Hi I have just bought a Renault Megane 1.5 dci 2014 and was hoping you might be able to help, although it has the phone connectivity I can’t find out how to voice activate it. It’s a bit pointless if I have to stop the car to make a call safely. I have been through all the menus and the owners manual but can’t find anything, for all I know it may...

The cambelt snapped on our master, I am wondering how much damage has been done, this is after 40,000miles many thanks.

Hello

I'm interested in buying an Espace 05 3.5 v6 for long journeys through Europe. Would that be a good alternative to a Volvo v70 or Merc w211
I have no experience in the Espace and would be happy to get any advice or what to look for by inspection

Jean

Hi. My car originally had no cruise control but the cruise light is amber when entering secret menu which made me think that cc is in there somewhere.

I changed the squib on the steering column and added the cruise rocker switch on the dash.

The only issue now is that the accelerator is not a 2 step pedal just standard but it's the clutch pedal...

Good evening.

I am posting this here, as someone who is familiar with the F9Q engines is likely to be here. I own a 2004 Volvo V40 1.9D with an F9Q engine, but I've got a problem.

The matter at hand, is this: my V40 has slowly been losing power, not gutless, but noticeable, and is smoking what seems to be black smoke, with possibly a hint of...

Hi can anyone tell me the size of the rear hub securing nut, its a brake shoe model

many thanks Bill

Hi all,

I own a Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 Campus 3d.

It is time to do some maintenance and change the timing belt and accessories as indicated in the maintenance booklet.

I received a quote of £190. How does that sound?

Thanks,

Franz

Daughter couldn't lock her (new to her) Megané.

The previous day I couldn't unlock it - took half an hour of messing about.
I have it here and it seems to be locked but not certain of it.
There is a little key in the card but I have no idea where it might go. If anyone knows I'd be grateful for the info.

1.9dci

Ive changed the glow plugs and the maf but 1st thing in the morning it won't start unless I use easy start, once it's started it runs fine and will happily start all day long it's just that 1st initial start that's the problem.

Any ideas?

Hi,

First post.

Recently purchased Mk3 Clio. 1.2 16v '07 Plate for my daughter.

What is the normal display of the temp gauge ? It's the digital dash, with the orange vertical stacked bars.

It seems to display to 2 bars... but that's about a quarter of the way up. Occasionally jumping to 4 but then dropping back after a while.

No other side...

Hello, some advise please.

I have a 2007 Renault Master based Mobile Home. I think the key fob battery is low becaus ethe central locking will not work from the outside if the vehicle, but it will work when activated with the key fob within the vehicle, does this sound a likely scenario. How do I get at the key fob battery?

Help woul be much...

2000-W'reg Megane 1.9 dTi RXE Saloon (1 previous owner), 251,400 miles:
Fan/Blower stopped working - 20A fuse had blown. Replaced the fuse - it blew as soon as fan switched on. Located & removed (the original) Fan Resistor (...under the passenger side wiper trim/fan box cover) - clearly rusty & suspect! Fan spun okay - not jammed. (Replaced...

Hi Guys
My mates 2008 Laguna needs the rear brake calipers replaced. Is this a DIY job or is OBD software like Clip needed? I'm getting the job if it's doable without electronics, it has an EPB.
Thanks
Paul

Hi all, my OH has an 03 plate Clio 1.5 dci that has starting issues, we can bump start it or spray easy start in the air intake and it starts, but have been advised to do an injector leak off test to check if one of the injectors are faulty. We did this and found one to be faulty. Now we have to find either a new injector and get it coded or get...

Hi my key just stopped working i think its the transponder because the light flash's on the dash and car wont kick over.
I have a key programmer but its ask's for a pin code where do i get this pin code from.

Key programmer is Silca SBB ebay one.

Thank for any help

I have the key sticker on the back on one of my books but where the code is ment...

Hi everyone,
I am having problems with my Kangoo D65 2001. with EPIC LUCAS pump.
Idle RPMs are fluctuating in erratic manner.
When cold RPMs are fine but if I allow engine to heat up on the driveway it will be ok for half a minute than RPMs increase than returns back to normal. This process repeats its self few times. I noticed if I press brake...

Cold weather here with -26 celsius caused the engine oil to leak out from start this morning my wife called from home after I had been driving for about 20km and told there was a puddle of black oil on the driveway and severe dripping down the road. I stopped and instantly noticed I was leaving a trail of oil behind me. No oil on the dipstick and...

I have a 2016 Megane and last week it started the occasional beep whilst driving. There is nothing new on the dash or centre display. At first i thought it was my phone or lane departure warning, but everything is turned off. The sound is intermittent and not at a set distance etc. I contacted the dealer but no luck and they are not interested in...