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Hi everyone my mecanic removed the Old engine then put back auther engine in the van wall connecting the ECU to the harness the middle plug has about 5-pin banded inside the ecu I believe this created the short burned some fuses in the circuit since then the starter not cranking you turn the keys the dashboard comes keys work for close open doors...

I'm suspecting a blown manifold gasket. Hizzzz sound is noticeable from inside the car when accelerating.
Since the manifold is kind of hidden in the rear of the engine, I have not managed to locate the leak visually. But walking along the car while my wife drives slowly up a very steep road, I can clearly smell exhaust and the sound clearly...

Hi all, Long time since I've been on here, Long story short, A bus went into the back of me (not loads of damage) I drove away from the accident without any issues. My car went into the body repair shop where it sat for nearly 2 months because of the coronavirus thing. The battery was flat and the garage tried to jump start it but failed to start....

First disclosure is that it's actually a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro Hightop Camper Van 1995cc Diesel 2500 as owned by my daughter but it's the same as the Renault. I'll shorten the story somewhat.

About 5 weeks ago she was driving the van down the road when the engine cut out completely. All electrics failed, radio went off, electric windows wouldn't...

Hello everyone,

Have so far tried a fuse change, removed wipers and checked if anything is seized (motions seem fine) - the motor looks pretty new and clean so we are sure it’s not that either. Anyone have any advice?

I find myself strangely attracted to this car. What do you guys think? Are they any good? Thanks

Greetings from a newbie,
I'm in the market for a medium sized diesel estate, Renault, Citroen or Peugeot, without DPF. Would welcome any advice as to when dpf was introduced on the 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 engines; which would help in the search.
Cheers.

Hi Folks

I'm a newbie from South Africa so hello to everyone.

I recently purchased a Clio 3 1.6L petrol 2007 model and I realized that the resonator box was missing. The previous owner had driven it like that since he owned it. Is it necessary for me to source a box not knowing what the purpose of it is as the car runs fine at the moment. There...

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I've noticed that the revs on my Clio 3 16l don't drop quickly when changing gears, is this possibly a dirty throttle body that needs cleaning?

Hi,

My first post here. :-D

I hope someone can help with a big problem I have with our car.

The ABS computer/controller has become defective and needs repair/replacement.

The real problem is that the ABS pump is right at the back of the engine and I cannot see how on earth to get it out short of removing the engine!.

I would prefer for a...

Hi I'm looking for a replacement turbo for my Renault master DCI 120 its a 2009 model 2.5 , my turbo has blown and I'm looking for a new one , any idea on what turbo I would need to get , thank you for your time , any help would be much appreciated.

Hi everyone,
Has anybody had this issue. the Child lock function is not working. There is no red light when the button is operated, no sound of the locks operating and no error message. It is as if the button has failed. All the windows operate on the adjacent buttons. Does any one know the best way of removing the drivers side button cluster on...

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I have an old -94 R19 1.8 Cabriolet ph2 and thinking about replacing ecu with diy pnp standalone (Speeduino).
Originally It has got a Magneti Marelli/Weber single point ecu system for which I haven’t found wiring diagram to match. Anyone in forum got it?
Ecu is MM IAW 8R.30 30pin connector and Weber integrated throttle body.
I am interested...

Hello everyone this my first post on this subject.
Hopefully I have placed it in the right section,if not please assist and place it in appropriate section.
I will be as accurate as possible describing fault.
I have tried to search forum for previous posts that may assist,but unluckily I have had not found anything positive.

2010 scenic 1.5 DCI...

Hi All,

I've searched but cannot find an answer for the process to reset my warning lights manually on a 1.6 16v Mk1 Megane
Can anyone help?

Youtube etc all seem to show everything but my model & dash/buttons setup!

History - had a coil go out on me yesterday which put a bunch of lights up. Replaced coil and car running fine but the Engine...

Hi all, Im after a camshaft locking & setting tool for the F4R engine. This has to be for the 1.8 or 2lt version.
thank you

A thank you in advance for any help from members on this enquiry.

I have a faulty electronic oil level sensor on my 2010 1.5 dci clio.

Does anyone know the location of this sensor and if you know if this is a dealership part only.

Cheers

Hi all!
I have a Renault grand scenic mk2 2.0 petrol automatic car.
The automatic gearbox changed a second hand one in one of the local garage (Hornchurch) , but now not getting the gears. The car start, on the dashboard is showing the correct gears(p, r, n, d).
What we need to check it? I'm not sure the mechanik is a Renault specialist...
The...

Hi folks

Need some help.
Got a Talisman, 2018. It runns good, but on trips longer than 50km (sometime even shorter) engines starts to miss a beat, like there is no fuel.
Error codes so far

DF026 Cylinder 1 injector open circuit
DF028 Cylinder 3 injector open circuit
DF1095 NOX trap incorrect performance
DF193 Invalid INJ. muliplex signals (ABS)...

Hi good people. I'm hoping this is the right place to come for help.
I very recently bought a Motorhome (privately, unfortunately) built on a 2009 Renault Master chassis with Piloted gearbox. On our first outing on arrival at our campsite we had a major gearbox failure resulting in the vehicle refusing to engage reverse and then subsequently any...

Looking for some help / advice on a Weber DRT 32 carb. Vehicle is a 1989 Renault 5 Automatic (1397cc) with 29,000 miles.

Fault occurs when the kickdown function is used (accelerator pedal is fully depressed). The gearbox changes down a gear as it should and it feels like everything is working as it should but then when you ease off the...

Hello everyone.

I would like some help with anyone who is familiar with CAN CLIP software. I have installed this and is fully working however I need to change the 'Speed signal souce' in UCH from tachograph to ABS so my mileage can be displayed on the cluster. Does anyone know which options I need to go into in order to do this? Many Thanks

The sort of thing that a reg number doesn't identify, so which ones are they? Case of get both (TRW looks like its equivalent to Lucas ), and take the wrong ones back :?: or just take pot luck.

Lobbing this bit of advice on it here from RenaultForums UK so I can find it later.

Some report 2 different drum diameters 180mm or 203mm, and 2...

I,m in the process of rebuilding my ZPJ4 24vl engine & have quite a bit of wear on the valve guides...can anyone give me a part number for genuine or a replacement guide that fits the 24vl cylinder heads...no luck on the old e-bay.

Hello. please advise how to fit a crankshaft seal on a Reanault Master van . gearbox side. is Ajusa a good brand and replacement option . or should I buy a OEM part from the dealer . Thank you. Regards

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Vehicle Espace Mk II 1994 Petrol 2.0i Petrol Injection. 1955cc aalso single point LPG - very good runner.

As usual in a spot of trouble - need some advice please.

The Attached image shows the inlet manifold on which there are several small bore rubber tubing connections.

I think they are all intended to operate sensors/switches based...

Hello all
I have just become the owner of a Megane 2002 1.4 16v.
A few problems with the engine idling but first thing I could do with getting done is fixing the Buber/plastic inserts in the roof. The pic attached shows the problem, maybe due to its age or the sun in Portugal. Is there a knack in getting these to stay down or does it require the...

Renault Mégane V 2017. Had 2 tyres fitted recently and the fitter inflated tyres about 5 psi over recommended. Pressure warning has illuminated ( check pressures) . Have dropped to correct pressures but light still on .Can I reset this?
Thanks

Need advice on one topic. Timing chain on the 2.0 l dci Renault engine. Should I change it or not ? Koleos 2010 2.0l dci awd 150hp car has 128000 miles.

Hello

Can anyone maybe refer me to a guide/s for a cvt transmission fluid change - installed in my Renault Fluence 1.6 (2013)? It is a H4M engine (nissan engine and i guess transmission)

Thx

Hi from Greece. I have Renault grand scenic automatic 7/2019 with Active Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection lane departure warning and lane keep assist , but with simple cruise control, can you tell me how I upgrade it to adaptive cruise control? Thanks

Hi All,

I have a 2010 Renault Espace that had to many failed re-gen attempts. We live on an island to motorway driving is impossible.

The DPF has been cleaned and I have Renault clip but I have no idea how to tell the car it's had a new DPF

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Any help would be great

Hi,i've got this intermittent fault on a 1.6 petrol working on and off put new battery in still the same.If i buy a second hand unit does it need coded?thanks

The head lights on a Mk 2 Kangoo are only suitable for use in daylight

Has anyone any experience of a LED upgrade ?

H4 bulb iirc ?

where the power steering reservoir on a phase 2 kangoo ? (2016)

(i've looked & can't appear to find one)

Hi guys. Anyone know how to put a 2010 megane 3 into workshop mode. Thanks in advance

Hi, i have a Renault fluence 1.6 with a H4M petrol engine and (to the best of my understanding) a cvt transmission - i have a transmission oil level dipsticks - what are the conditions for checking the oil level (hot/cold overnight/running engine)?

Also, what type of oil is compatible ?

Thx

Hi I have a heater blower problem, what I need to know is where is it located, 2010. . Looking on you tube some show the heater blower under the dash and some under the bonnet, I really hope mine is under the bonnet, as it looks a lot easier to change, it does not work at any speed , and this frosty weather I can’t defrost the window,

Paul

Guys-I have a 2003 megane diesel with pretty low mileage. Issue started not long after I bought the car second hand, no problems with performance but blowing out white smoke from the exhaust over 2000rpm. Took it to a local garage who told me the turbo had gone. New turbo (correct unit) has been fitted but now there is a lack of power in the...

Hello, I recently owned a Renault Traffic 2011 2.0 DCI. It has been observed for some time that the level meter for the diesel meter does not read correctly. Filled tank to the top, and reports that there is no fuel when starting (everything else works - tachometer, speedometer and everything else). When driving back and forth for a while, it...

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Can anyone direct me to the location of the engine number plating/engravement on this model ? want to verify the correlation between the mounted engine and the one that appears on the registration docs....

thx

Hello everyone, thank you for having me here. I have a problem with my 2009 Renault Fluence 1.6 16v Automatic Gearbox LZBR0A

When I drive the car at an interval of about 80 km, a message appears on the board, namely check auto gearbox , after which it disappears instantly and another message check esp appears, which is constantly on. When this...

Hello
My tomtom rlink radio wont work its stuck on tomtom loading screen and turns off does anyone know what the problem is and how can i solve it
cheers

Just done this little job, and the washers are back working again.

The new washer motor was under £10 from eurocarparts, but as ever there were a few little difficulties to overcome.

To access the washer reservoir the two plastic scuttle panels under the windscreen have to be removed, drivers side first, then passenger side.

The passenger side...

So I just sold one of the cars and now I have an empty spot on the driveway :) While I never had a proper Renault, I had a 2008 Dacia Logan 1.6 16v petrol and, while the car was pretty basic, the engine was just great. The power was not out of this world, but the sound was just excelent.

Looking for a perfect combination with this engine, I think...

I have a Renault Espace 2.0T. The air intercooler pipe was broken at the connection to the turbo. I then bought a new one and the mechanic changed it for me. But he also serviced the car with new oil and spark plugs.
Now the car has a misfire when reaching 55 Km/h. So I put back the old spark plugs and had the ignition coil changed as well but...

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The van is from 2011. (VIN VF1**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] )
Fault code 038015 Pre heating diagnosis connector open ciruite - appeared.
I was a bit fast and changed the plugs - it has run over 200000 km.
After that I started to check the voltage at the plugs - its constant ~5V.
So I changed the relay.
Still same.
Does someone have an idea to where to start...

I have recently bought a 2017 renault kadjar and the folding mirror on the passenger side has gone really slow and sometimes only closes half way when being locked. Any info on this is very much appreciated.

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Car a Renault Espace Mk2 Petrol 2.01 Operates LPG or Petrol.
Is anyone aware of a Relay that plays a part in the ignition system?
I have an intermittent ignition problem causing very bad engine missfiring - engine practically 'dies'.
Sames problem for both Fuels.

On a run of maybe 10 to 20 miles all running smoothly and then the Engine...

Hi friends. I have a medianav & desided use it on my Megane 2.
I conected everything & it works.
It has 2 two pins back of medianav as CAN L & CAN H that i dont know what is purpose.
Pin number is 15 & 16