French Car Forum

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I'm new to the forum and a new owner of a little 1993 Renault Express van. It's a French LHD van which I hope to drive in France often, and only drive in the UK on the way to the port! But I live in England so need to register it here.

I'd thought that because the van is under 3500kgs and over 10 years old, I'd be exempt from vehicle approval....

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My beloved and believe it or not extremely reliable 2009 Megane mk2 hatchback with 130k miles on it has decided the power steering should no longer work. There were no signs of imminent failure it just stopped working and required some strength to get it home whereupon I discovered that it was an electrical system, and failure of the unit...

Having just acquired a Clio..just so that I can find them when I need them..heres a thread which can be a receptacle for a few everyday maintenance videos.

The car has been inactive for a while so I expect to do disks and pads. This vid makes it look easy :-D and all done in about 7 minutes real time!

Regards Neil

PS of course very shiny...

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How can I remove the DashStorage unit.
I want to add usb charging ports but can not seem to remove it and can't see any fixing screws
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Over the last week or so I have been getting some kind of warning alert through the car system. It usually starts after I have been driving for a couple of minutes: First one beep per second, then after about 1 minute increasing to a sequence of 3 rapid beeps repeated once per second. No unusual indication on the display. Beeping continues if I...

Hello,

Are there known issues with the cooling system in this model?

I am losing a bit of coolant evry now naf then, no evident leaks, the radiator is new, oil consumption is normal, cooling system seems to be working fine.

The shortage is evident only in the radiator, the reservoir is full.

Thr car drove about 60,000 miles

Any advice and...

hi i have a lucas epic pump fitted to a 2001 1.9 dti kangoo, what is the function of the rotor sensor , what size shims should be fitted to ensure correct working , and what problems are worn shims likley to cause .thanks in advance.

Hi. I have a Renault Safrane 2012 Model.

The engine keeps revving up when in Neutral Mode and after a while it stops.

The errors that appear are Check Auto Gear Box and Check Injection System. Both these appear at times.
This doesnt appear while I start the vehicle, but while running the vehicle a while this appears. I have taken it to the...

Hi i have a 2001 1.9 D55 kangoo with the epic fuel pump.
It runs and drives ok but when you go into engine over run it goes into llimp mode and the glow plug comes on, i can stop and restart engine and the fault is gone or turn the ignition and on again while still moving and the light goes off and normal revs are restored ,you can drive for miles...

Hi,

My new Renault Clio hybrid is due for collection soon. Can recent new Renault vehicle owners please advise on what to look for before I take the delivery? Did you get any pre-delivery inspection certificate from your dealer?

Hi Folks,
I'm looking to remove the trim from the inside of the windscreen. The one that covers the rain sensors and whatnot in the top middle of the screen. Don't want to go yanking at it when there's probably a proper way :) . If somone knows said proper way it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks

Hello,

Got the read in the attached picture, couldn't find useful information on the web.

the car (transmission?) squeals when accelerating.

whoever can shed some light over this will be much appreciated.

Renault Koleos, 2008, 2.5L, petrol, automatic , 2X4

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I'm trying to canvass other Clio Hybrid owners to see if they have the same problem as myself?

I bought a new Clio Hybrid in July 2023 for the first few months all was well and I was getting 59.9mpg, I went on vacation and on my return in October I started to notice that although the EV battery was 90% fully charged the ICE was still running...

Hello everyone,

My car is a 2001 Megane Mk1 Coupe. Lately, I've been experiencing issues with the UCH unit.

- The rear window defrost is not working.
- The driver's side window is not functioning.
- When the rear wiper is on, it continues to run for a while even if I turn it off. It doesn't stop where it should.
- The front wipers behave...

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I need help for my Scenic III from 2011, R9M-engine, it enters fail mode after 2-3 kilometers and I can read code P0101 (MAF range performance problem). This can happen durring accelleration or slow speed, but never in idle. The engine runs fine after resetting the error code, but only 2-3 kilometers, then it fails again.
I have changed MAF,...

Hi there

just bought my first Twingo MK1, for using when in Spain.
Absolute love it

amazing 1996 and only 53Km on the clock

quick question

is there a spaecialist dealer / website for the car (guessing it would be in France)

in the UK i've got a MK1 MX5/Eunos, and was thinking the twingo would have a site similar to MX5parts.co.uk
but despite...

Hello,
does anyone know the colour codes for a Megane Mk2(2004) radio?
Someone cut the connector and I want to mount an kenwood radio since I do not have the original .

Hello to all once again.

Can anyone help/teach us/point us in the right direction.

We bought a Megane (2003) 1,5dci with injection failure. We fitted another injection pump, common rail and injectors and did the timing belt and waterpump at the same time. The car had also been idle for some time, without a battery connected.

Our friend brought...

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I have a 2009 sport tourer and need to fit a new tailgate lock. I ordered one and it fits in the correct position but the bolt holes are in the wrong place. Also on the original the screws screw into the hole, on the new one they don't so assume you have to put a nut on the back to secure it. It makes me think I've been sent the wrong one. Are...

Hello I've got this 1.2 petrol manual it works fine mostly but all of a sudden it becomes difficult to select some gears mostly 2nd and 3rd but sometimes you can't get out of neutral into any gears even reverse its a weird one and not came across this before anyone any ideas whats going on ?thanks

Hi,

Car: Megane II Hatchback 1.6 16V (83kw), Petrol (K4M) y. 2002.

Problem: the petrol pump does not turn on when the car is started, as a result, the car does not get fuel and does not start (the battery and starter work normally).

The gas pump is confirmed not to be a problem or defective, as it turns on normally and works fine when connected...

Hi,

I am purchasing a new Clio hybrid. I would like to know how many hands free key cards does a Clio come with? Is it 2 as normally expected with any new car?

Also is there a parts list available somewhere against which I can check if the dealer has included everything expected not missed anything when I go for collection?

Thanks

I've got this late Mk 3 2012 it showed codes for throttle pedal so changed it then it showed codes for throttle body so changed it but now it alternating between these same 2 faults,Firstly it says check emissions,EML on once cleared drives a few miles then Check Injection with NO EML but won't rev up or hardly move switch ignition on/off anits OK...

Hi to all, my megane isnt blowing much hot air.
Been googling for it and all i can find is heater matrix problems, however, replaced theheater matrix with no success.
It do have an electric heater matrix in front of the cooler matrix but that do not work, cant find any references of how is operated, it do have 3 fuses for it on the fusebox, but no...

Hi Folks

My first and probably not my last post on this forum.

My Clio 3 K4M 1'6L 2007 model recently overheated and I was able to make it to the closest garage, I slowly removed the coolant cap and lots of boiling water and coolant gushed out, I started the engine and filled the coolant reservoir with cold water until all the air escaped and...

Hi everyone
I am importing my Renault Trafic LWB 2012 to france, I have been offered to buy a set of second hand left hand drive head lights, they came out a:

RENAULT TRAFIC II AUTOBUS/AUTOCAR (JL) 2.0 DCI 115
DE 2006, 114 CH

Does anyone know if they will fit my 2012, or know where I can find this out?
The van is in the uk and the lights are in...

Hi guys,(and Girls!),
I'm trying to help a friend with his Trafic 2.0dci 115 which has suffered a timing chain failure. On opening up the timing cover, aside from the obvious problem with the timing chain and sprockets, there appears to be a
large amount of play in what I believe is the oil pumpdrive chain. There is no sign of any tensioner on...

Hi all. Long time since I was here. I have a 60 plate Renault laguna initiale 2.0 diesel..... the keyless entry has just stopped working on any door of the car, Inc the boot? It was all fine and starts fine without the key in the slot, and also locks fine when I walk away from the car, but it will not unlock using the keyless feature using either...

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I hope somebody can point me in the right direction as to aftermatket window regulators. Both the N/ S rear and the N/S front window lift regulators have decided to fall apart with what looks to be junk plastic components snapping off.

I went to both GSF and Euro Car Parts to get prices for both. Both of them have without hesitation...

As a present for my 40th I got my brother's old car that he's had for about 15 years; a 1969 Renault 16 TL, allegedly with a TS engine. It's been off the road since 2015 and doesn't have a spark. The plan is to have this as a project for me and my 9 year old, with the goal of getting it through its final safety inspection. (I live in Sweden where...

Hello .

One year ago i bought a laguna mk1 ph1 with the volvo 2.0 16v engine. Sadly 50km after i rebuild my whole suspension and brakes, the engine broke down.
Im experienced mechanic, so with great luck i found laguna initiale paris and took the engine with the whole equipment. I've just finished the maintenance and im about to put in on the...

The forward, backward motion on my Renault Grand Scenic 3 only sometimes works and when it does is quite sluggish. When the switch is slid backwards or forwards it mostly makes a clicking sound as it tries to but doesn't move.
Any help on finding a solution would be greatly appreciated.
At the moment I keep the seat quite forward to my wife can...

Hello
Renault fluence 2.0L petrol (2011) with 165,000km.
A week ago, shows ABS fault, with OBD scanner check indicating on ABS computer - code U0121. Resetting the code didn’t work, it keep requiring with car startup. All fuses are OK. A mechanic changed the ABS module with exact same part number from another vehicle.
Now the car only shows...

Hi, just joined the forum.
Recently purchased a 2017 Koleos Signature Nav. Going from a convertible to this, still getting used to the size.

The spec level is very decent and quite impressed so far.

Anyway, a couple of minor things

The electric wing mirrors are very slow in folding in and out and sometimes don't make it all the way. Sometimes...

Afternoon, yesterday after using the the rear child lock switch I got the CHECK CHILD SAFETY DEVICE & the spanner light. What's odd is that when I press the button it does what it's supposed to do, the doors won't open from the inside & the windows lock & then if it's pressed again the rear doors & windows work fine. So why am I getting this...

Can anyone help with a wiring problem please.
On a Lucas epic pump I found some bare wires hidden inside the sleeving, would these cause the pump to only supply a low pressure at the injectors or do I have a mechanical problem also. It’s the blue and the brown wires that appear to go to a solenoid between the pump and the engine also.

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Has anyone on here replaced a timing chain on a Renault 1.6 Diesel the R9M engine. I have a few questions regarding timing tools and setting it to TDC.

Hi everyone!

As the title says, I can’t find out how to access the motor.

The wipers are blowing fuses as soon as the ignition is turned on and I hope that it might be a corroded contact on the motor.

Also, is there a relay for the wipers in the car or in the engine compartment box? Then maybe this can be a culprit as well or the cause?

Sorry...

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Radio player in my laguna start falling a part and I can't change anything, all bottoms in it, and in remote stopped working, so I bought other radio on ebay, but it is a different model, and all connections seems to be different. I was looking on ebay for adapters but I cant ind, has anyone any advice where to look for it?
Old Radio:...

Thanks for all your previous replies but it still wont start.
2001 kangoo D55 with 1.9 DTI engine lucas epic pump.
new fuel filter.
all relays checked and fuses next to battery
all wiring checked for damage, terminals all clean .
current flow checked with noid tester
stripped pump so i could see the stop plunger moving
bled fuel lines dozens of...

Would anyone know if the boot catch motor has a fuse, not the boot latch, it is the catch, took it to Manchester Airport left it two weeks came back to it and got a roof warning sign on dash instantly, the latch is working ok, as is the button on the boot lid, but it is not pulling the lid down now and the catch is at its bottom position when the...

Have the fault code P1070 but cant find the MAP sensor. Must be on the inlet manifold before the turbo but where?
TIA

Greetings,
I am a writer, and I am planning on writing something featuring a Renault Juvaquatre. I just need some information about them to complete my research. I need to know if Juvaquatre's were ever made in right hand drive. If so, what markets would they have been sold in. If there are any resources French or English, I would love to know. I...

RX4 went in for CT the other day (french MOT) and was failed on the 2 rear tyres. Ordered 2 more, and when I went to the garage the mechanic (a proper mechanic not some unbarbered youth that fits tyres) said that it was advisable to replace all 4 tyres at the same time, to avoid potential problems with the gearbox / transmission.
I had never heard...

Hi all,

I have a bit of a head scratcher. I've got a 2016 Renault Master Ambulance which show Low Battery approx 30 seconds after starting. Both the chassis battery and Aux battery are good and charging from the alternator. The alternator has been tested and replaced (although not a genuine Renault unit, it's a Lucas 180A one).
One thing that...

Hi group! I am a new owner of a 2010 grand scenic 1.9dci and was just wondering if there’s any hardcore DCI owners out there that have come across any known issues with this engine? Mine is specifically a NON DPF version and 130bhp manual gearbox.

I have the airbag of my Dokker which stays constantly on. the Diagnostic tools can't communicate with the box I replaced it last but it's the same. I need your advice

Hello,

I'm having trouble with my old Renault Master (1987).
I need to change the inner tie rods.

Problem is, my steering rack needs a female joint like this one :

The official reference has a male end and so, it does not fit.
I have no idea why the steering rack was replaced with this model, neither which model it is exactly.

Either I find...

I have a carminat radio/cd/GPS.
I have been trying to connect with a auxiliary cable. I have followed instructions on YouTube but when it states to go to EXPERT then scroll to Update then aux then on/off. It goes directly back to the radio. Concequently I cannot connect to my phone.

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So my Renault Clio from 2019, 0,9 tce engine, is on its third set of discs and pads. (done 69.000 miles)

When I got my second set of disc and pad on at 33000 miles, this thing started happening where the brakes would ROAR when you applied them

(pressing the brake , it goes WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAARRR)

Mostly with normal, soft braking - if...