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By *ob55 OP   Man
over a year ago

PE13

I have a Renault Megane Cabriolet, for the past month or so it doesn't recognize the card I put in the slot so I can't depress the pedals and press the start button.

It seems to happen a fair bit but has anyone actually got this fixed, my local garage ( non Renault ) said its a software issue but they can't do it.

So do I need a main dealer or an electrical engineer?

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By *irceWoman
over a year ago

Gloucester


"I have a Renault Megane Cabriolet, for the past month or so it doesn't recognize the card I put in the slot so I can't depress the pedals and press the start button.

It seems to happen a fair bit but has anyone actually got this fixed, my local garage ( non Renault ) said its a software issue but they can't do it.

So do I need a main dealer or an electrical engineer?"

Looks like your trapped there, yep main dealer issue, unless...

You check out online blogs about your car issues and how others sorted it out, might save you some pennys.

Sorry that's all I can add

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By *ob55 OP   Man
over a year ago

PE13

I've read the blogs which is how I know its a common issue, but haven't found one blog where they say they got it fixed or how much it was

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By *irceWoman
over a year ago

Gloucester


"I've read the blogs which is how I know its a common issue, but haven't found one blog where they say they got it fixed or how much it was"

That's a bit strange,oh well.

Contact a main dealer and enquire in the parts dept have found some to be quite helpful.

Electrical issues and cars are just the pits....process of elimination which can be expensive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a body computer or Canbus fault. You have two options. Take it to a Renault main dealer , they'll charge roughly £120 to put it on Clip (their diag system) and confirm the problem. You'll then be looking at roughly £800 for a new ECU and proxy alignment.

Or you could go down the eBay/used route. You'll need a used ECU with locks and keys/card. It's considerably cheaper (roughly £200) but there's no guarantee it will work or that it won't fail again in a couple of months.

Renault use Siemens systems and they're renowned for being crap.

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By *ob55 OP   Man
over a year ago

PE13

Thanks, its looking like its more than the cars worth

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By *hynewguy2012Man
over a year ago

dartford

I had the same car.... Once.

French eletrics

My lights wouldnt switch off once. Regardless of the switch position... Turned out to be a faulty radio.

Is the battery in the card just for the central locking or maybe something to do with the imboliser?

Do you have a second card to try?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thanks, its looking like its more than the cars worth "

It's worth checking the ECU connectors. If memory serves the ECU is right under the scuttle panel on the passenger side and prone to getting soaked with water or damaged when the air filter is changed.

Disconnect the battery then disconnect the plugs from the ECU (there's 3). Check for damaged or corroded pins, give them a clean with some isopropyl alcohol spray, reconnect and then reconnect the battery. It should only take about 30 mins.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had the same car.... Once.

French eletrics

My lights wouldnt switch off once. Regardless of the switch position... Turned out to be a faulty radio.

Is the battery in the card just for the central locking or maybe something to do with the imboliser?

Do you have a second card to try? "

It a just for the central locking, there a a passive transponder for the immobiliser.

My ex wife had one that developed a misfire because the aircon needed a regas!

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By *hynewguy2012Man
over a year ago

dartford

Ever tried changing the headlight bulb on one?

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By *ob55 OP   Man
over a year ago

PE13


"Thanks, its looking like its more than the cars worth

It's worth checking the ECU connectors. If memory serves the ECU is right under the scuttle panel on the passenger side and prone to getting soaked with water or damaged when the air filter is changed.

Disconnect the battery then disconnect the plugs from the ECU (there's 3). Check for damaged or corroded pins, give them a clean with some isopropyl alcohol spray, reconnect and then reconnect the battery. It should only take about 30 mins."

I will try that, thanks

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By *ob55 OP   Man
over a year ago

PE13


"I had the same car.... Once.

French eletrics

My lights wouldnt switch off once. Regardless of the switch position... Turned out to be a faulty radio.

Is the battery in the card just for the central locking or maybe something to do with the imboliser?

Do you have a second card to try? "

I don't have a second card, it does work the central locking as well which works perfectly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ever tried changing the headlight bulb on one?

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Phase 1 MK2 the bumper had to come off!

Phase 2 MK2 they fitted little hatches in the wheel arches but you still had to Jack the car up to be able to do it.

Perhaps the most stupid design ever!

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