Check Injection - Yet Another at 55000 KMs

[Husky_Dog]

I started the car this morning only to see that the service light has come on with the message “Injection A Contolour” I guess this is the “Check Injection” message that I keep reading about.

I am assuming that it will be one of the glow-plugs, as if I stop the engine after several minutes of running, and then re-start, no message comes back.

Now what is the best course of action here? As the car has done 55,500 Kms (next service due at 60,000 Kms) I feel that I will place it in the garage early and have them service the thing.

Question is if it is one of the glow plugs that has gone open/high resistance, do I get them to change all four of them?

Does anybody know if Renault are picking up any of the cost of these little glitch’s?

Does it sound rude to anybody if as I have put the car in to the garage 5000 KMs early that I ask Renault to cover some or all of the cost as the car is only just out of warranty.

Cheers for any feedback,
Will.

[cyclonebri1]

Unfortunately the "check injection" message does appear to cover a wide range of faults, turbo pressure sensor alledgedly in my case. So don't jump to any conclusions. I see the dam message on my car at least 3 or4 times a week, and so far its had 2 new TPsensors fitted but still does it.

106DCI @18months/25K miles

[R55VYS]

i had this prob with mine mate, not a chance of renault picking up the bill.
as you say it was the glow plugs, but have read of that message coming up for other things, but as you say if it goes of after a run which will give them chance to warm up, it would probs indicate that it is the glow plugs, i got all four changed for £40. think its easier to change the lot as you'd need to take them all out anyway to find the knackard one.

Hope this helps

Paul

[L33SA]

I always had this problem and was advised to change the coil packs so I did and it has got a lot better now! I used to see the message about twice a day and now its about once a month *touch wood*

[Husky_Dog]

Thanks for you replys guys.

I have given the local Lexembourg Garage S**t over this as I have had to book it in early for its service - after all they need it a day for anything!

I will get back with what they found at the end of next week.

As as be suggested this message can mean a lot of things, so I don't want to risk damage or waisting cash on a set of glow plugs if I don't need to.

This is a cool forum!

Have a great weekend folks.

[Husky_Dog]

I will get back with what they found at the end of next week.


Have a great weekend folks.

As promised I am back with my findings from Renault.

One glow-plug was found to be at fault. I wanted them all changing but the cost was 26€ each plus labour of 0.5 hr each (I was quoted). I had just one of the four changed yesterday, with the thought that if I have to I can change them all again myself.

At first no warranty from Renault offered, but after mentioning this forum and the Renault owners forum, and how this message was very common, I was offered 40% coverage on the defective glow-plug and the labour cost. Quit while I was at that stage as it took some effort to get my point over.

I had the cars 60,000K service carried out at the same time, as I have no garage at the moment to do the work myself. Total for the service was 340€ / £230 ish which I was happy with.

The oil that was used was ELF QXR 5w40 so good quality - even though they had the cheek to charge a who 5 litres when only 4.7 is needed - imagine how much they make if they do enough cars a day ie every 16th car is free for the garage!!

Started the car this morning - No message = Happy Mr. Will

[silencer51]

Well, technically they cant charge you for the 4,7 litres since the oil comes in 1 litre bottles and you need 5...

[Husky_Dog]

Well, technically they cant charge you for the 4,7 litres since the oil comes in 1 litre bottles and you need 5...

True - But they could leave me the spare to top up if I need it.

Only a minor point. No stress...

[Howarthjpj]

hi there

I have the same issue with the glow plugs on my 04 1.9 DCi megane but i have only done 19 000 miles in it!

now, as far as i'm concerned, this should not be a problem after so few miles. what do you think the chances of renault picking this one up are?

[IainMW]

How long have you had the car? On an 04 car with 19000 miles on the clock I doubt it, but it's worth a try.

Glow plugs can fail after only a few thousand miles or they can go on for ever; I always thought they were classed as serviceable parts and as such not covered under any warranty?

[Husky_Dog]

Glow plugs can fail after only a few thousand miles or they can go on for ever; I always thought they were classed as serviceable parts and as such not covered under any warranty?

True IainMW - but what got me was the charge for putting the "Wizz-Bang Buck Rodgers" computer on to the car to tell me what was wrong. It was the cost of two glow plugs!!

Do Renault not have to put the compter on to the car anyway for a service? That is why I had the 60,000K service done 5000K early.

[Howarthjpj]

had the car for 9 months.

its was formerly owned by Renault, so that's probably why it has been nothing but a pain in the rear from the beginning.

still has the extra warranty that Renault gave when i bought it which is a bonus but losing the car and having to pay them for a hire car is very iritating. especially as i need the car for work. if i wanted a car that was so glitchy, i would have bought another alfa...

[viv]

Have had the 'Check Injection' message and the 'Service' light on for about the last 6 months.

Came on about 3000 miles before the 36,000 mile service was due.

Have a warranty with Warranty Direct but the two networked garages I took my 53 Megane 1.9dci to couldn't find a fault. Took it to the local dealership and there were 2 glowplugs that needed replacing. They also said that the pre heater unit had to be replaced as well cos you can't replace the glowplugs (all of them) without the preheater unit. The warranty covered the glowplugs and £40 of the labour but not the pre heater unit.

We drove from Wales to Gatwick the next day and all ok. On our return to pick up the car 2 weeks later the same lights and message were on show. Its been back to the garage today and they need it for 2 days as it is a wiring break somewhere along the wiring from the preheater unit.............

Any ideas gratefully received. The car seems to be running fine.

Thanks
Viv

PS. Had the car from new, faults many, and expensive only one more window mechanism to go now...........

[thepeasants]

just come across this topic, our 54 megane 1.9dci has developed this fault. Booked the car in for its 36000m service early @ 31000 and they could find no trace of the fault on the ECU? (Reg Vardy, Edinburgh)

I told them I would bring it in tomorrow morning and leave it running so they can see the fault and trace it then. It is on every day with the first start of the car.

Damn sure I am going to fight them for it being warranty and see what I get.

Will let you know what happens.

[thepeasants]

turns out to be the heater plug control unit needs replaced - covered under warranty.

Lets hope this sorts it out.