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- Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:46 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: front brakes sticking on
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1711
front brakes sticking on
Hi. I had to do an emergency stop today (old woman pulled out when i was approx 10ft from her) hit brakes hard and stopped, Now my front brakes have seem to have stuck on!! AST / ESP light is on the dashboard, if i pump the brakes hard and i mean hard they free off slightly but everytime i let off t...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:45 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: AIRCON NOW WORKING HOORAY!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2070
AIRCON NOW WORKING HOORAY!!!!
Just a quick posting, I've now fixed my aircon / blowers, I stripped out the glovebox and plastics and got the multimeter out and thought i'm going to fix this if it takes me all night!! :grin All fuses and relays good, Followed all wires back to heater, Power right upto the actual heater unit, Thou...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:33 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
Re: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Hi Jason, Renault's tyre pressure monitors are hopeless. I very rarely come across one that works as it should. I've actually had the sensors de-activated on my Vel Satis - it was just one error after the other. It would say SENSOR FAULT, I would replace the sensor, then another would go. And then ...
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:06 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
Re: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
The arch liner is there, but there is an opening which should be covered which isn't. i presume for changing lightbulb (i've got the same thing on my Zafira), How do i disconnect the tyre pressure sensors, i dont mind checking them myself, Would disconecting them show up as a fault?? I'll have anoth...
- Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:39 pm
- Forum: FAQ / Tips & Tricks
- Topic: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
- Replies: 45
- Views: 286082
Re: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
changed plug today they all now show the same as the battery, This might sound a bit stupid but how do you check the resistance?? My multimeter has different measurements for ohms and i haven't a clue it starts at 200 then 2000 20k. 200k 2000k, the fault is still there, i've just disconected the bat...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 25841
Re: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
35 years old, Capri 280 brooklands, Vauxhall Zafira VXR, Renault megane dci tourer. work = Merc Sprinter, that's me done... Whats the Zafira like to drive? A bundle of fun, can be a handfull in the wet though, and the torque steer can catch you out, but It handles suprisingly well for a bus, I thin...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:46 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 25841
Re: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
35 years old, Capri 280 brooklands, Vauxhall Zafira VXR, Renault megane dci tourer. work = Merc Sprinter, that's me done... Whats the Zafira like to drive? A bundle of fun, can be a handfull in the wet though, and the torque steer can catch you out, but It handles suprisingly well for a bus, I thin...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:32 pm
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 25841
Re: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
35 years old, Capri 280 brooklands,(always garaged) Vauxhall Zafira VXR, Renault megane dci tourer. work = Merc Sprinter, that's me done... ex cars confined to the history books:- Xr2 Escort mk1 mexico Xr3i 309 gti (with Mi16 engine) Rs Turbo Astra gte (Redtop) Calibra 4x4 Turbo Vectra 2.5sri Rover ...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:19 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
Re: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Jason, The aircon maybe not working but the blower should work as its independent of the AC system...you may need only air circulation without the AC on right? But AC WILL NOT start if the blower isn't turning, that's for sure. BR Hi thanks for the info, even if i try to put the blowers on, on thei...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:07 pm
- Forum: FAQ / Tips & Tricks
- Topic: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
- Replies: 45
- Views: 286082
Re: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
Hi, I.ve just followed your instructions and 3 of my plugs read the same as the battery which was 12.46v the no 2 plug gave a reading of 11.53v. due to it being 8 pm i cant get a plug until tomorrow, do you think this slight drop in voltage would cause my car to throw up the "check injection&qu...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:30 am
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
Re: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Checked all fuses under bonnet and in the glovebox, Pulled them all out and all were fine, Blowers still not working??? I'm not too fussed about the aircon working at the moment just the blowers, The thing is it all lights up and you can aadjust the fan speed, temp, and everything else Just no air!!...
- Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:47 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
Re: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
First thanks to those who offered help, here is what i found, 1. Yes i did test drive the car before buying it drove very very well with no faults or problems, like i said in my post, The problems started 200 miles down the motorway!! 2. I let all of the air out of the suspect wheel / tyre then re-i...
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:23 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New Megane Owner / Member
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3033
New Megane Owner / Member
Hello all, I'm the proud owner of a 53 Renault Megane 1.9 dci Estate, Just thought i'd say a big hello to all, afterall with the problems i'm already faced with i'll probably be spending a lot of time on here, Anyway HELLO... 

- Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:06 pm
- Forum: Megane II Adventures
- Topic: 300 mile Welsh trip for fish & chips
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5832
Re: 300 mile Welsh trip for fish & chips
300 mile for fish and chips, were they worth it?? Last year my 3 year old daughter, wife and myself drove to Weston Super-Mare at about 11pm as my little one couldn't sleep, we got there, brought a kebab and drove home again, abour 220 mile round trip, everyone thought i was daft..... But it got my ...
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:52 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10491
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Hello all, I've recently bought a 53reg 1.9 megane dci tourer privillege. driving it home i noticed there were 1 or 2 problems, if i list them could anyone give advice or shed some light on the problems?? 1. The wheels/tyres have sensors fitted, telling me i had low pressure in my tyre on my o/s fro...