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by ThatDumbGuy93
Sat May 21, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: steering locked and unlocked starting problem SOLVED
Replies: 3
Views: 3008

Re: steering locked and unlocked starting problem SOLVED

did this and still have the same problem... now i have a new steering lock and still have the same error
by ThatDumbGuy93
Sat May 21, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering Locked / Steering not locked
Replies: 2
Views: 2156

Re: Steering Locked / Steering not locked

UPDATE: hey forum, i have got a new virginized steering lock... and nope still wont start (i have also cleaned the battery terminals etc and checked all fuses and also checked the entire engine for wires etc that could be damaged and.... nope still no luck) if ANYONE can help me here it would be gre...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Mon May 16, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: The "steering locked" problem - and a temp solution!
Replies: 34
Views: 78547

Re: The "steering locked" problem - and a temp solution!

I am surprised to see my old post resurface after all these years! The steering lock has never played up since! One thing I wrote before was incorrect and should be noted about the use of second hand steering locks. it is impossible to recode them to another vehicle. The lock does NOT contain an EE...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Mon May 16, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: The "steering locked" problem - and a temp solution!
Replies: 34
Views: 78547

Re: The "steering locked" problem - and a temp solution!

Very interesting thread. I am planning on changing the electronics on a 2003 1.6 16v this weekend. The ECU?/immobiliser box, the one under the dash is burnt. I have opened it up, which is easy and there are two areas of melted varnish and smells of burnt plastic. Whole replacement set for £50 from ...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Sun May 15, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: New owner - few little issues
Replies: 6
Views: 3775

Re: New owner - few little issues

Check the fuse near the glove box for A/C if that isnt it could be a wire loose or corroded somewhere will grab haynes manual later and see if it is wired in there and which exact fuse etc is needed to be checked
by ThatDumbGuy93
Sat May 14, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: New owner - few little issues
Replies: 6
Views: 3775

Re: New owner - few little issues

whats wrong with your air con?
by ThatDumbGuy93
Sat May 14, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering Locked / Steering not locked
Replies: 2
Views: 2156

Re: Steering Locked / Steering not locked

Location : Skegness Date first registered - bought from : 2003 (im assuming bought from a dealer in london based on plates) Date purchased: last friday Mileage: (when i get to the car will update this) Service History including warranty work and previous problems: None (as in no paperwork apart from...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Sat May 14, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: New owner - few little issues
Replies: 6
Views: 3775

Re: New owner - few little issues

Hey here is a list of them and how difficult they are (in my opinion) 1) Passenger seat won't slide at all. Feels like the cable has become unattached. IS this an easy fix? Should be just check the mechanism and manually release the mechanism with a small flat blade screw driver if needed.. make sur...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Fri May 13, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering Locked / Steering not locked
Replies: 2
Views: 2156

Steering Locked / Steering not locked

Hey forum, just tried to start the car again and no joys it was running yesterday (i have checked the fuses on the battery, the bonnet fusebox multiplexor thing) and still no luck (it was working fine until today (when i changed the battery) i also tried to put old battery back into it and nope... s...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Fri May 13, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Help :(
Replies: 0
Views: 1609

Help :(

Hey forum, Long story short i have a renault megane authentique petrol 1.6 2003 plate the thing has a few problems but today i am trying to get the radio menus mapped to use them without a display (i'm not asking to have the display fixed.. i know the issue and its the wrong display digital vs analo...
by ThatDumbGuy93
Fri May 13, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello World
Replies: 1
Views: 1570

Hello World

Hey guys recently got given a renault megane authentique a few weeks ago, currently been searching the forums and trying to fix it and make it "more me" and yes as my name suggests i am that dumb guy..... what do you mean you have never heard of me? oh right... being dumb isnt a good thing...

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