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by markren2004
Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:26 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Both keycards don't work!
Replies: 2
Views: 2732

In the short term to unlock the car you can use the key (that pulls out of the keycard) in the passenger door. you need to carefully remove the small section of silver trim off the door handle to reveal the keyhole. To lock the doors i think you press the center door lock console button (next to the...
by markren2004
Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Disk and Pad Check
Replies: 12
Views: 8731

I was told with the recent computer MOT's that a Full retest is required if the car leaves the premises and returns later(even if just taking home for the evening). If the car remained on the premises for the work to be carried out then it still depends on what has failed as to whether a full retest...
by markren2004
Thu May 24, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Disc and pads.....why they feel warped after about 8 months!
Replies: 9
Views: 6679

if it's not a manufacturing fault or cheap parts then is it your driving style thats causing this ? warping can happen if you have hot brakes and you leave your foot on the brake for long periods, i.e. in a queue, at traffic lights etc. The part of the disk where the pad is connected is hotter that ...
by markren2004
Mon May 21, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Disk and Pad Check
Replies: 12
Views: 8731

You can check the condition of the brake disks by rubbing your finger from the middle to the outside edge (obviously do this when cold). if there are any bumps or troughs then might need to be replaced. There will also be a "lip" on the outside edge that appears with wear, the lip can only be a few ...
by markren2004
Fri May 18, 2007 2:56 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: common coil issue
Replies: 1
Views: 2499

common coil issue

As a new owner of a 53 megane ive been reading the forum with horror at the number of common issues (dephaser pully, ignition coils, sqeaks and leaks). When i spoke to a friend who previously owned one he recommended getting a spare set of coils as his and other owners had failed on numerous occasio...
by markren2004
Sun May 13, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: New Owner - couple of minor issues
Replies: 0
Views: 2132

New Owner - couple of minor issues

2004 1.6 16v Dynamique 30k miles. got it from auction, so no warranty. Ive done my own general car servicing for the last 15 years, so not unfamiliar with a spanner. couple of issues. 1. Steering, when at low speed or stopped, turning the wheel quarter turn back and forth gives a slight clunk best d...

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