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by chewbacker
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: headlamp washers
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

headlamp washers

thinking of fitting headlamp washers to my car. have myself a high pressure pump with pipe and jets but am wondering how to wire them in. normaly headlamp washers only work when lights are on and every 5 or 6 times that windscreen washers are used. alot of people have added them to there 225 reps bu...
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Rear Brake discs...
Replies: 13
Views: 7528

Re: Rear Brake discs...

renault are doing a trade deal, a set of rear disc's complete with bearings and abs rings for 72 quid. you just need to have a mate in the motor trade to get them for you. this was cheaper then trade price from unipart and other motor factors that our storemen priced for me. at least this way if you...
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Major electrical issues
Replies: 9
Views: 5920

Re: Major electrical issues

HI i'm having the same problem with mine, most of the time a good wiggle on the steering and a thump on the steering shroud normally fixes it for a while. if that fails i open my bonnet and grab a hand full on wires going to the ecu behind the battery and give them a good wiggle. i'm in the trade an...
by chewbacker
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: mpg display
Replies: 15
Views: 10862

Re: mpg display

have been using average mpg but wanted to know if it can be modded as the car must work out instant mpg to get the average.
by chewbacker
Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: mpg display
Replies: 15
Views: 10862

mpg display

hi
is there a way of getting instant mpg displayed on my dash as most cars have this but meane 2's don't seem to
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:40 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: retrofitting cruise control
Replies: 0
Views: 971

retrofitting cruise control

hi all read alot of post's about retrofitting cruise control but can't work something out. most pictures of people with the cc/sl switch don't have a esp/asr switch. the plug that appears to be used for the cc switch looks the same as the one in my esp switch. i have no other wires behind the trim s...
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: car failed mot
Replies: 6
Views: 3161

Re: car failed mot

ball joints are tested for play in the socket. this is done by putting a bar between lower arm and hub and leveringwhile watching for travel in the ball joint. it's better to play it safe with ball joints as if one fails completly thiers nothing but the strut top holding everything on and it will ju...
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: vacuum pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 6051

Re: vacuum pipe

had spare time and pulled it off.
it turns out that the part i thought i had turned is either a blow off cap with a little filter in it or a small air intake cap. this must be to allow the valve to adjust the pressure
thanks for all the help recieved
by chewbacker
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:08 am
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: How to know when turbo kicks in help?
Replies: 13
Views: 8216

Re: How to know when turbo kicks in help?

for peace of mind you can remove plastic engine cover.there is a intake pipe that goes from front to back over the top of the engine to the inlet manifold . at the front of the engine a rubber intercooler pipe connects to the alloy pipe. seperate these pipes and get some one to start and rev the car...
by chewbacker
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:54 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: ESP retro-fit
Replies: 15
Views: 13200

Re: ESP retro-fit

huge time gap here but.............. as all megane 2's have ABS the esp system uses the same wheel sensors. i.e the one sensor does both jobs all you should need is the ecu reprogrammed and the switch. there may be a control module but i can't see it being a major job. i'l have a look at the wiring ...
by chewbacker
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Electrical problems WEIRD !!
Replies: 4
Views: 2344

Re: Electrical problems WEIRD !!

hi on the windows just leave them up and press button as if putting them up. press and hold for a few seconds then they should go down as normal. on the lights. when you open your drivers door does the dash display notice your door is open. as the lights only go of when the car knows that your door ...
by chewbacker
Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: How to know when turbo kicks in help?
Replies: 13
Views: 8216

Re: How to know when turbo kicks in help?

the turbo on the 20bhp model gives good acceleration with out being over the top. i work in a garage with all the diagnostic machines and have just fitted a new garret gt1749 turbo on my megane 1.9 dci and now can hardly hear it and the boost is very smooth. i was concerned at first about the lack o...
by chewbacker
Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: vacuum pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 6051

Re: vacuum pipe

sorry about delay,
mines the f9q 800
by chewbacker
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: vacuum pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 6051

Re: vacuum pipe

it's called a pressure regulater valve it's just where you are saying. my car is a 2003 model. my car is very smooth with no noticeable turbo surge but feels powerful still. abit like a petrol is yours the same as before working on my turbo had a lot of turbo power surge. may be i'm just thinking to...
by chewbacker
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: vacuum pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 6051

Re: vacuum pipe

cheers for your help. got a fax from renault as i work in the motor trade and it shows up as a part number. if you follow the pipe from the top ot the turbo it clips into the air pipe next to the airbox (should be 2 small pipes) and they both go to this valve/adjuster along with a electric plug. sit...

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