Stalling Megane

[StubbleHound]

Hi

I have a 2003 1.4 Megane II Extreme and it has a problem. When I press the start button, the engine starts, but then stalls as the revs have dropped too much. I have to keep the revs up until I have driven for a minute then everything seems ok (sort of). The car idles, but the revs are still a little too low and this creates a slightly noticable rock in the cabin.

If anyone can point be in the right direction I would be greatful.

Regards

Andy

[CJ.]

Sounds similar to an airflow metre problem, as i have had on a few cars in the past but neither were meganes so ill let someone more experienced in the renault field chime in below me hopefully! lol

[davelowe]

The usual culprit here is the throttle body requiring cleaning. But I've never owned a petrol Megane, so await corrections!

[StubbleHound]

I have read about the throttle body. Is it an easy job or am I best letting the garage do it for me? The fact I am asking should suggest my level of mechanical skills

[StubbleHound]

I have also just checked the coils to make sure it wasnt one of them. They all work fine.

[StubbleHound]

Coils replaced and no change.

Can someone please advise me on how easy it is to clean the throttle body? I have a 1.4 16v 2003 Megane II. I believe the 1.4 engine is known for getting crud in the throttle body and thus the problem I am experiencing of the car starting and then stalling but once I increase the revs for a minute then release the pedal, it idles, all be it a little rough.

I have enclosed a picture of the engine. Do I need to remove the plastic cover with the torx screws? Once the plastic cover is up, will this give me access to the throttlebody to clean it or do I need to remove more bits? Do I need to be careful of anything?






Thanks for any help

[AlexB]

It is in one of the Technical Notes. Please visit the sticky thread with manuals in the head of this forum.

[morganjake1544]

Here's a link.

http://ray-lee.co.uk/megane/dialogys/3799A.pdf

[StubbleHound]

Thanks for the link