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by Keyholder
Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: megane estate
Replies: 5
Views: 4235

Re: megane estate

have you checked your fuses ?
by Keyholder
Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -Help!
Replies: 18
Views: 13933

Re: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -H

I know it took me roughly about 2 hours to get my head off, and it was the first time i touched a renault diesel. Im not to sure if your engine is the same as mine being a newer model and i THINK they have changed lumps, but these diesels seem easy enough to work on theyre just in a tight space. For...
by Keyholder
Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -Help!
Replies: 18
Views: 13933

Re: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -H

I know on the 1.9dci ( 53 plate - f9q 800 (A) engine that they are slightly recessed into the head but not by very much. 2mm at very most. But still even if they are recessed they should of still touched im sure- due to speed etc. Personally if it were my motor, id rip it apart and check the interna...
by Keyholder
Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -Help!
Replies: 18
Views: 13933

Re: Timing Belt Failure and Turbo boost solenoid problems -H

shot in the dark

Have you checked all realavant wires to sensors in the local area ?
by Keyholder
Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Alternator issues
Replies: 0
Views: 1306

Alternator issues

Hi guys Our 1.6 Is struggling to supply power regarding all things electrical. Lights dim when an appliance is turn on , Interior lights dim or the internal fans willdrop speed when you put the head lights on . Now ive tested the battery which holds charge around 12.15 volts or something like that, ...
by Keyholder
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:26 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: megane alarm
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

Re: megane alarm

hi please can someone give me some advice I have just purchased 1999 Renault megane 1.6 16v auto hatchback and am trying to figure out if it has a alarm it has remote central locking when you lock it there is 2 flashes on hazards but no sound also inside the car I cannot see any volumetric sensors ...
by Keyholder
Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:17 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Hi - have i bought a nail?
Replies: 7
Views: 4111

Re: Hi - have i bought a nail?

Hi everyone - sorry first post is not a nice one :-( Will say hello in the newbie bit! I bought an 04 1.5 dci last week, its my first diesel ive ever owned so dont know anything about them Thanks for any help or advice! You gotta remember that diesels arent as responsive as petrol models as im sure...
by Keyholder
Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:12 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Hi - have i bought a nail?
Replies: 7
Views: 4111

Re: Hi - have i bought a nail?

probs find you have a blocked EGR. My nail was the same when i first got it and had to strip it and clean it all out. best way to check for a worn turbo is checking the shaft for play.. you should have about 1mm push / pull movement.. but no side to side movement. Is the turbo noisey ?? that can be ...
by Keyholder
Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:10 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Low idle problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4165

Re: Low idle problem

Do you have the same problem when you turn the headlights on or main beam ? or is it just the heaters you have The issue with ? When using the electric windows do you have the same effect. get a volt meter and check the voltage on the battery without engine running, Then try it again with engine run...
by Keyholder
Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Freezing Temperature & dCi Starting Noise
Replies: 6
Views: 3083

Re: Freezing Temperature & dCi Starting Noise

ahh for some reason i thought they were hydraulic lifts instead of the shim n bucket...

Guess thats what u get for not paying attention .. :nut
by Keyholder
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Megane 2006 Fails to Start - Constant restarting ignition
Replies: 8
Views: 4192

Re: Megane 2006 Fails to Start - Constant restarting ignitio

If no faults are showing on the reader, then If you can clean the sensors yourself making sure they are free from crap and dirt.

My mate not long changed a throttle body same model as youres problem was still there..

Its a very commong problem apperantly
by Keyholder
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Freezing Temperature & dCi Starting Noise
Replies: 6
Views: 3083

Re: Freezing Temperature & dCi Starting Noise

AlexB wrote:Lifters? Are there any?


Is there not hydraulic lifters in the 1.5 dci ?
by Keyholder
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.9 dci EGR valve problems
Replies: 6
Views: 12647

Re: 1.9 dci EGR valve problems

When i brought my megane off some pikey i had to fix alot of hassle due to his lame ass maintence on his but now my megane. No boost, loads of smoke, no power barley. etc etc etc so stripped and repaired the turbo but the biggest mess was the EGR Which was so blocked i couldnt actually see the rod i...
by Keyholder
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Engine fault light flashing???
Replies: 10
Views: 6942

Re: Engine fault light flashing???

check youre hoses and look for a vacum leak somewhere...

in rare cases a loose vacum pipe can make an engine run ruff..

Also did the garage clear the code fault when the coil was replaced.
by Keyholder
Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Megane 2006 Fails to Start - Constant restarting ignition
Replies: 8
Views: 4192

Re: Problems with car I have just bought..

Yeah it starts when I rev it, well this time it did. It has recently been MOT'd and Serviced before I bought it. I've heard it could be something to do with faulty ignition coils.. hmm i very much Doubt it as youd have the same problem if the car was started from warm + other problems like poor mpg...

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