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by Larry May
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Gearbox Whine
Replies: 0
Views: 1626

Gearbox Whine

I have recently encountered a strange whine from the car when accelerating from about 40-60mph, only in 5th gear. The rest of the gears seem fine just when the gear lever is in 5th it is a really loud whine gradually tailing off at about 60mph. There is no change in the apparent performance of the c...
by Larry May
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Cam sensor and coils - Need some advice
Replies: 1
Views: 2028

Cam sensor and coils - Need some advice

Has trouble with the Migrane again the other day, it appeared as though one of the coils had failed (happened four times before so I thought I could tell the signs), lumpy idle and poor acceleration. Had the AA out and he tried a new coil in all of the ports but the problem remained. He advised that...
by Larry May
Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Starting Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2485

Re: Starting Problems

Managed to get my hands on it and move it around a bit, it started soon after. There is no way I will be able to get to it, I am no mechanic!
by Larry May
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Starting Problems
Replies: 2
Views: 2485

Starting Problems

My 53 1.6 VVT Megane will not start. It turns over without any problems but fails to fire, it has happened once before but then started working again without any interferance from me. I gather the TDC may be one possible cause, where is this located and how do I clean it. What else could it be , Rea...
by Larry May
Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING ON THE RATCHET
Replies: 46
Views: 45236

It is hidden in the handle of the hand break so unless I remove the cover it is not visible.
I would assume that it is the same system as it is a bit of a money spinner.
by Larry May
Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING ON THE RATCHET
Replies: 46
Views: 45236

Got mine fixed but needed a new handbrake assembly at £185! Told them to leave the old one in the boot, got it home took some of it to bits and guess what was wrong. A tiny bit of plastic that the button release spring needs to bend against has broken off so the spring does not force the button back...
by Larry May
Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:48 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING ON THE RATCHET
Replies: 46
Views: 45236

I need to know how to fix this, it happened the other day and the Renault garage want £117 to look at it let alone fix it.

Please help!
by Larry May
Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Rear door pull handle
Replies: 4
Views: 4173

Rear door pull handle

The cap thing next to the rear door pull passenger side is loose. I can pull it out with my fingers to reveal a hole in the door. How do I fix this back into place (without using no-nails!).
Is this a common problem?

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