Steering wheel locks and electrics die for 2 seconds while driving

[Alexlotus26]

While driving my 2003 Renault Megane the electrics just go dead for 1-2 seconds the handbrake light goes on for 1-2 seconds and the steering wheel locks or actually becomes heavy for that 1-2 seconds,then everything goes back to normal.This happens once in a couple of months,unexpectedly.Whats is it and is it very dangerous.???Thank you

[freelanderuk]

If it locks the steering wheel it's very dangerous and you should refrain from driving the vehicle until the problem is sorted out

[Mikeyboy184]

Hi Alex,

I used to have the exact same problem, does your radio often blink on and off too? If so, on top of your battery is a black fuse, this will need replacing, or has come loose. I nearly had a lot of work done to my car before it broke down at a shopping centre, an AA mechanic realised my battery was working before he attempted to jump start it with his van, he placed a little bit of sandpaper beneath the fuse and presto, a temporary fix until I bought a new fuse for a couple of pounds off eBay.

I hope this helps.

[Bensplace]

This happened to a friend of mine , he found it was the Card slot, a micro switch was broken which made the card a bit loose.I know he fixed it. Glue and a paper clip i think, i kid you not.
Any way hope this helps

[craigyg3005]

i would put money on it been the card reader not so much the slot but when you remove it there is a ring that goes around it this is what reads the card you can get it replaced for around £100 supply and fit. Ive had this issue on several motors and its always been the card reader