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Inside Line: Remy
The Renault Megane is fitted with electric steering and has an EPS column providing assistance to an EPS rack. There are two differe
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All variants with factory fitted alarms – false alarms at random when locked, water entry into the multifunction module in the engine bay fuse box
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Renault introduced a Start-Stop system on several of its power units for the Mégane in early 2012 and they now feature strongly throughout the rang
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The 1.5dCi, 1.6i and 2.0TCe engines used extensively across the Mégane range are fitted with a Dayco High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white’ timing belt as i
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Clutch
Certain models in the Mégane range feature gearboxes with a self-adjusting clutch (SAC), which can be tricky to fit if the correct
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Renault Megane:
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On Renault Megane 1.5dCi diesel models (2009-2014). The Alternator pulley is prone to failure and either breaks or splits due to tensioning issue.
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Engine Oil
For this particularly vehicle, Renault list a number of specifications for engine oil which should be covered by either Syner-G