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by jasonleah1
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: front brakes sticking on
Replies: 0
Views: 1435

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...
by jasonleah1
Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: AIRCON NOW WORKING HOORAY!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1681

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...
by jasonleah1
Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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 ...
by jasonleah1
Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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...
by jasonleah1
Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: FAQ / Tips & Tricks
Topic: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
Replies: 45
Views: 240164

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...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
Replies: 36
Views: 19370

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...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
Replies: 36
Views: 19370

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...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: HOW OLD R YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DRIVE
Replies: 36
Views: 19370

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 ...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: FAQ / Tips & Tricks
Topic: How To: Check & Change Glow Plugs
Replies: 45
Views: 240164

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...
by jasonleah1
Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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!!...
by jasonleah1
Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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...
by jasonleah1
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Megane Owner / Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2434

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... :grin
by jasonleah1
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: Megane II Adventures
Topic: 300 mile Welsh trip for fish & chips
Replies: 4
Views: 4919

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 ...
by jasonleah1
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8052

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...

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