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by Gav
Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: possible cambelt replacement?
Replies: 7
Views: 5293

Not sure for Renaults, but the only time I've owned a car that needed it changing was when it passed 60k (it wasn't due until 72k, but I changed it early), which would equate to 5th year service. The price seems a little high, unless you're having a complete service at the same time. BTW, if you've ...
by Gav
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Automatic headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 8250

No offence taken! I meant the Jaguar drivers. I haven't seen any Audi's exhibiting that symtom. Of course if it doesn't work quite right for you (generically), then just over-ride the technology. It's the drivers who think "the car must be right to turn lights off, now on, now off, now on, now...
by Gav
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:59 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Display will not turn off!
Replies: 4
Views: 3929

You mention the tyre symbols. Do you have the pressure sensors fitted? Do you know if they have they been refitted correctly if any tyre has been changed? Are the tyre pressures actually low (which is reasonably likely with the colder weather)
by Gav
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Something bothering with the fuel tank
Replies: 5
Views: 3558

Re: Something bothering with the fuel tank

Its possible to whom ever realy wants it ,to mess around with it ,open it or even pump my fuel out........ :? Fuel tanks these days have anti syphoning systems which mean it's not possible to get the fuel out the inlet. Also most cars don't allow the fuel lines to be cut and get at the fuel from th...
by Gav
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: iPod and CD-Changer
Replies: 2
Views: 2660

You could wire up an adaptor to allow for one or the other, but there's quite a few wires to switch over. And you'd probably have to switch with the radio off to avoid it getting confused. An alternative is to use the AUX input for the iPod (although that would mean no control or charging), or one o...
by Gav
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Non demisting passenger door mirror
Replies: 1
Views: 1901

Taking a guess that the heating element is not connected any more, or not working. I'd think it possible, although unlikely that the connection could get damaged. I know you can get replacement mirrors, so that might be worth a go unless you have a helpful Renault dealership...
by Gav
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Automatic headlights
Replies: 10
Views: 8250

My new A6's auto lights are more sensitive, they come on if drive under trees in the middle of the day! That's like the Jaguar ones, they seem so sensitive that they're on and off all the time. To me it makes the driver look like an idiot. Personally I don't tend to bother with the auto-lights. I r...
by Gav
Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Boot will not open
Replies: 7
Views: 10327

Have you ever been able to open it? Or is the car new to you? It might well be different from my tourer, where I can unlock the whole car (4 doors and tailgate) or, just the tailgate with the special button. That only unlocks it, and I have to press a button on the tailgate (above the numberplate) t...
by Gav
Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: ANY ADVICE ON 6 DISC IN DASH CHANGER GREATLY APPRECIATED
Replies: 3
Views: 3193

You need a VDO Dayton S/PDIF compatible one. I just use an iPod instead, pretending to be a CD-Changer to the head unit.
by Gav
Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Tyre wear......what do you get??
Replies: 7
Views: 5932

If you're only getting 15k from the fronts and you mostly do motorway miles, then I'd make sure that the pressures are set a bit higher than Renault advise - you really shouldn't wear any out that fast unless they're very soft and grippy. I'm happy with Michelin Energy's. In the past I was disappoin...
by Gav
Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:58 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Fuse box
Replies: 8
Views: 11289

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Before our Megane we had a 307 that would have stranded us (if we hadn't been members of the AA) 5 weeks out of warranty. That car had a lot of work done on it under warranty. Luckily the Megane I drive is newer and should not have the same faults - it's certainly a...
by Gav
Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: fuels
Replies: 10
Views: 5821

I've only used Shell in my dCi, both the standard diesel (is it called Extra?), and V-power. I find there is a difference with the performance and economy being a few % better with V-power, but not enough to justify the extra cost. I've been wondering about trying Sainsburys City Diesel since it wou...
by Gav
Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: TYRES ANY ADVICE
Replies: 12
Views: 12150

My Megane has come with 5 Michelin Energy's (I think the E3a). I fitted a pair to my Punto in 2005, and our 307 last year (both now departed). They do seem to give decent grip and are lasting well. I make sure I'm a few PSI up over the Renault guidelines which helps fuel economy too. Personally I wo...
by Gav
Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: Connecting Ipod etc to Update List H/U - different stories
Replies: 4
Views: 3742

It's not jack or phono, but pins. See the details here:

https://tlcdcemu.sourceforge.net/hardware.html

It's marked C2
by Gav
Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: Connecting Ipod etc to Update List H/U - different stories
Replies: 4
Views: 3742

When I got my Megane in April I fitted my Dension Ic>Link Plus, which connects an iPod to the Update List Head unit. I don't have a CD-Changer, so used the CD-Changer port. In your case, since you just want to get audio from the iPod to the Aux in it should be fairly straightforward: Get an Aux cabl...

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