1.4 Dynamic Fuel Consumption & Reverse Light issue

[sallyewood]

As a new member, i am keen to try to resolve a few issues i have. Firstly,....

My fuel consumption seems very high for a 1.4 16v. I have had a look at other posts, and it still seems inconclusive.

I mainly use it around town, with the weekly stretch down the motorway. I put £30 in and that can last about 185 miles. A full tank can last approx 300 miles. Sems to be since i had the car, about 1 year.

Car has MOT 2 months ago. Dealer says there is no problem.

the car is average milage, 24k on the clock on a 54 plate. Does this seem ok to you, or is there an issue? What could the issue be and what can i do to fix it?

ALSO........

Both my reverse lights are out. All other lights on both rear clusters are fine. Could it be a fuse issue? Or more serious? Was thinking it was just the bulbs, but sure not both gone at the same time.

Your info is appreciated

[CanadianMike]

i have the same size engine, i normally get around 32 MPG on average with a full tank, i get about 430-440 miles to a full tank which used to be around £50, because the car is a heavier car with a smaller engine, fuel consumption is higher, but if you drive to the point where ur in 5th gear and going along at 30 u can actually get it up to like 40 mpg, i once had it at 43mpg and i had jsut filled up and it was showing over 500 miles.

about hte lights i don know, but the fuel consumption is normal for that engine size with that style of driving and area

[sallyewood]

many thanks.

i have been discussing this at length with friends, just seems quite high. But as you say, its a heavy car.

[Jonault]

Have a read through here;

https://www.meganeownersclub.co.uk/forum ... php?t=5159

There are a few 1.4 fuel consumption figures before the thread was hi-jacked by other engine sizes and fuel types.

[Bumpy macaroon]

salley have you resolved your reverse lights?, i was looking around on the renaultforum and someone there had same sort of prob, there is a reverse gear sensor on the gearbox, apparently its on the top of the gearbox towards bottom look inside engine compartment down the bottom between engine right hand side (passengerside) and has a green connector, if you find it (sorry cant help my car is not with me) disconnect the lead and short the pins out on the lead, then put in reverse if lights come then its the sensor thats broke, should be able to get one from a decent motorfactor, it just screws out apparently. ( when testing if you meg is anything like mine french big bum) you will have to get the engine running to get power to the lights, so dont have your hands inside the engine compartment when you do that bit have fun

[kylehimself]

i dont get many miles outta my 1.4, but then im doin' alot of city drivin' up and down gears all the time. so i guess its to be expected. and as others have said, its a weighty beast, sounds normal to me.

[Stranger]

Re: the reversing light issue, afaik although there is 2 lights only 1 of them is wired up, can't for the life in me remember which side is wired up but someone will be able to tell you.

[Deano16v]

as above, check your switch. easy fix

[72uoba]

Both reverse lights should illuminate. However, with the foglights, there are bulbs on each side but only one is used depending on country.

[markkuoi]

Me too, I'm living in Finland and during this cold season I noticed that both reverse lights are out. Also I have had starting problems time to time, when I turn the key, nothing happens. Few attempts and it starts like nothing. Battery is ok.

[sinkers]

I thought it would never happen to me either but this is the first car I've owned that both headlights failed at exactly the same time!!! There is every chance that both of your reverse lights are gone too.

As for the fuel consumption I drive mainly in the city too and the fuel consumption is approx 33 mpg. Solution, buy a VW Jetta diesel!