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  1. Ask the Experts
    Hello all, Today i went to check out a laguna 2 face lift (produced 11/05) 1.6 16v. The car needs interior attention (header liner falling, door trim, knob trim etc). The thing is mechanically seems alright apart from 2 big issues.1) Even when on the ground if you wiggle the front wheels you...
  2. Engines
    I have a low mileage 2L petrol turbo Espace 4, I have a low drone type noise behind the dash at and above 30mph, whether accelerating, cruising or slowing down. I think its an exhaust type noise, it came on suddenly. Car has passed MOT and an exhaust inspection at an exhaust centre, paying...
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    Hi guys, my kangoo is extremely loud at around 3000-3500rpm or 90 to 110 km/h. Is this normal? It runs and starts quite well in every aspect, Oil and all filters have been changed, egr is clean, pcv valve is working properly, all this has been done recently, and the sound was and still is...
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    Hi I have a Clio 1.5 DCi Iconic 2021 reg. I’ve had a problem for a while now that’s intermittent. Have taken it to Renault a few times but they keep fobbing me off saying that they can’t replicate the fault despite me giving them clear videos of when it’s happening. sometimes when I’m in...
  5. Engines
    Hello, For a while I have been facing the following problem: When I start the car for the first time after it rested for some hours (whether it's hot/cold, winter/summer), in the first few seconds I have an oscillating idle that comes with strange noises (gallops) and beats as if I were...
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    Hi, I have a strange noise on my Megane IV comming from dashboard on my side. Seems that its comming from ventilador side (Its the same when I turn AC ventilation on/off so can be a flap?). I ear that when the temperature is under 15ºC. When the car is walking in the noise comes more often. Its...
  7. Engines
    I was driving the car early in the day, when i switched in third gear, i felt a crunching, when home. I had to drop someone off and the engine started sounding different, more bassy if i can say. When standing in neutral, engine sounds normal, i start adding throttle and when RPM build up the...
  8. Engines
    hi, had many problems with my Opel Movano (02) van and just had top half engine rebuilt and put back in, now sounds like a tractor. please watch the video and if you know anything or what you think it may be please let me know. VIDEO LINK
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    Hello all, I'm owner of Megane 4 RS 280 , manual gearbox, year 2018. Few months ago i started to hear whinning noise from front side of the vehicle. Which developed from first time till now. Video: I took car to service garage and they changed the wheel bearing, but noise persists. They...
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    Hello everyone A few months ago, I bought a Clio IV RS and I'm very happy with it. However, there is an odd noise coming from the engine (I think) since I bought it, but I never thought too much about it. Still, I'm curious to see if this is normal or if I should get my car checked. The noise...
  11. Engines
    Hello I recently changed the gearbox oil and the timing belt+water pump. I did not pay attention at first, but I now notice that when the car is stationary, in addition to the vibration of the gear stick which is minimal and normal, there is a sound from the gear stick,a kind of bzzzz. If I move...
  12. Ask the Experts
    Hi, I recently bought a second-hand Renault Trafic 2.0 dci 115 L2H1 2007 over in France (it's a French vehicle). The van has done 136,000 miles, the engine was changed and has only done 19,000 miles. It was from a garage, MOT and no issues. After 300 or so miles I've started to hear an...
  13. Engines
    Hi all, can anyone help or has anyone else had this issue. When static (and when driving) the engine revs increased to around 3000rpm and above there is a ringing noise which I'm struggling to identify. I've just changed the turbo and starter motor. The van seems to lackpower too but not sure as...
  14. Transmissions
    Hey, If i change gear in my modus from 1st to 2nd it kinda snaps and makes a crunchy noise (sounds like when you drive and you wanna go in to reverse, that sort of sound) any idea? Cheers Dom
  15. Engines
    After I turn the car engine off, the vehicle continues to emit sharp whistle like noise for about 25 seconds and then a click sound before it fully turns off. Is this normal? I have never had an automatic car before and have never driven a car with Start/Stop button, its a car just got 2 days...
  16. Engines
    Hi I replaced my timing belt, tensioners and water pump and serpentine belt a couple of days ago and today I noticed that when parked on idle and I slightly touch the accelerator i get a rattle noise, when driving i can hear this but mainly on lower gears and when reversing, turning etc. Could...
  17. Electronics
    Hi I have a 65 plate Megane RS, yes lucky me... However sometimes the stereo goes nuts making I high pitch buzzing sound which continues even after engine is turned off and car is locked. Have seen a post from someone with same problem but no solution. Car still under warranty for 3 weeks so any...
  18. Engines
    Good morning everyone, I have this weird noise (tapping) inside in the passenger compartment near the glove box, it started at about 8.000 km now it's more apparent at 10.000 km. I can hear it every morning after starting the engine and even if I let it idle for 15 minutes the noise doesn't...
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