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by CrumpetMonster
Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?
Replies: 3
Views: 2825

Re: Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?

I doubt I'll get another Renault until a few reliability and design features are re-designed back out. I love them to drive (as I did the Clio before), but dislike the overall maintenance experience of it which is "frustrating" to say the least. I opted for a Corsa (paid for it today, get ...
by CrumpetMonster
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?
Replies: 3
Views: 2825

Re: Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?

Hi all, I thought I would reply to my own post :mrgreen: just in case there are any high-milers out there. My 1.6VVTi sailed through its MOT a couple weeks ago, and was due to go in for its cam-belt and dephaser pulley change next week, but alas, it isn't to be :cry . Now at 145,500 the gearbox diff...
by CrumpetMonster
Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?
Replies: 3
Views: 2825

Maximum Mileage - Cam Belt Part 2?

Hi all, I have a general question regarding mileage of my 2004 Megane, 1.6VVTi, unleaded. As it stands, it's now on 143000, I service it each year but I know it's coming up close to a cam-belt change (last done at 75000). I don't know whether to pay the cam-belt cost (probably around the £500 mark i...
by CrumpetMonster
Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.6 16V PRIVELEDGE AIR BAG LIGHT AND STEERING NOT LOCKED
Replies: 8
Views: 4850

Re: 1.6 16V PRIVELEDGE AIR BAG LIGHT AND STEERING NOT LOCKED

Ayup,

Have you checked your battery? I'm non-technical at this sort of thing but when I was having car-starting problems, this did come up on my dash after I tried to start the car several times, I'm guessing I was eventually wearing the battery down.

Good luck, :pc
by CrumpetMonster
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.6 vvt poor fuel consumption
Replies: 9
Views: 4763

Re: 1.6 vvt poor fuel consumption

Hi again, Just to add to yesterday; have you done the maths to see if the computer is reading correctly as it could be giving erroneous data. I normally get 490-520 miles to a full tank so I'm certain my MPG readings are there or thereabouts. Fag packet maths suggest you're getting somewhere in the ...
by CrumpetMonster
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Starter motor cost?
Replies: 4
Views: 2442

Re: Starter motor cost?

Cheers for the replies folks :cool: I wish I re-checked this thread yesterday evening and gone down the reconditioned route, however the car wouldn't start this morning and so it's had to go into a non-Renault dealer. Cost is £140 parts & labour, the job being quoted as taking one hour ( I guess...
by CrumpetMonster
Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 3 beeps when starting car
Replies: 4
Views: 4331

Re: 3 beeps when starting car

The 3 beeps sounds similar to when you leave your keys in the ignition and get out of the vehicle, it senses a door is open and the keys are still in the ignition. All seems to be pointing at a sensor that is either damaged or not in correct position and the computer not knowing any better. Good luck.
by CrumpetMonster
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Starter motor cost?
Replies: 4
Views: 2442

Re: Starter motor cost?

Forgot to add;

It's a 2004, 1.6vvt, 3 door Megane :no

Ta :banghead
by CrumpetMonster
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Starter motor cost?
Replies: 4
Views: 2442

Starter motor cost?

Hi all, Been having a few issues with the car, namely, starting the thing! Had to call the AA out at the weekend to get moving and inspection of the battery and charging currents suggest they are working fine which leaves the starter motor as the most likely problem. So I don't cry in front of the b...
by CrumpetMonster
Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.6 vvt poor fuel consumption
Replies: 9
Views: 4763

Re: 1.6 vvt poor fuel consumption

Ayup, I've got a 2004 1.6vvt and I usually get around 42mpg for my daily commute to work, 45mpg if I drive like my gran, and around 36mpg if I drive like a nutter. The journey is 25 miles, some urban, some rural, some stop starting, some coasting. This is all with a boot full of crap that I can't be...
by CrumpetMonster
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Camshaft dephaser circuit
Replies: 2
Views: 9747

Camshaft dephaser circuit

Hi all, Car is 2004 Megane, 65000 miles, 1.6i. My ECU has thrown up a DF119/DF080 Camshaft Dephaser Circuit error last week, I've since had the ECU reset and reprogrammed but the problem keeps re-occurring after driving for 20 minutes or so. I'm well aware of the dreaded Dephaser problem and just ov...
by CrumpetMonster
Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Are Renault on the con?
Replies: 3
Views: 2419

Are Renault on the con?

Ok, slightly strongly worded but here's my story of the last 24 hours. Prequel - about 12 months ago I got the Toxic Warning Light pop up on my dashboard, no fault was foundby Renault and the fault was cleared for a small sum. Yesterday - Driving to work, the Toxic Warning Light popped up on my dash...
by CrumpetMonster
Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: How To: Initialise windows after disconnecting the battery
Replies: 16
Views: 22328

Re: How To: Initialise windows after disconnecting the battery

I just discovered that the traditional advice regarding window initialisation is significantly different from the manual. According to the manual the following steps must be performed after re-connecting the battery: 1. Lift the window. It will move in small steps. 2. Once it is fully closed, lift ...
by CrumpetMonster
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Megane Won't Start When Using The Clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 2260

Re: Megane Won't Start When Using The Clutch

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Seems to be fairly common and simple to fix, just a switch/cable fault.
by CrumpetMonster
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag Light On - MOT Failure????
Replies: 6
Views: 3827

Re: Airbag Light On - MOT Failure????

Hi Mark,

According to https://www.motester.co.uk/mot-qanda2.html Airbags are not part of the MOT Test. I've seen this on two websites now so hopefully will be the case for you.

Good luck :cool:

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