help needed with my mums Renault Megane

dicky das

hi all could someone help. my mum has just got a second hand renault megane scenic 1997. here we go the central locking doesnt work she has to lock each door with the key the fob works to set the alarm but then the alarm sets itself off and the heaters are blowing cold air aswell we would be very greatfull if someone could help atb darren

dirtydiesel

Check the coolant level, if its low top it up.
If you still have no warm air from the blower it could be a faulty thermostat.
Check the oil filler cap for white or yellow gunk, this is a sign of water and oil mixing in the engine which is a result of headgasket failure, a serious problem and very expensive to fix.

Shane732

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rugbyman

dirtydiesel wrote: »

Check the coolant level, if its low top it up.
If you still have no warm air from the blower it could be a faulty thermostat.
Check the oil filler cap for white or yellow gunk, this is a sign of water and oil mixing in the engine which is a result of headgasket failure, a serious problem and very expensive to fix.

hello dirty diesel, why do you mention head gasket problem, can this affect the heater?

Rugbyman

dirtydiesel

Head gasket is a common fault on old renaults. I should of added that the water pump could also be at fault which will cause an airlock in the system and prevent the heater from blowing hot air.

dicky das

just been out to the car the central locking works its just that the car locks up and the alarm beeps but when the beepin stops the alarm gose off

Guy:Incognito

dicky das wrote: »

just been out to the car the central locking works its just that the car locks up and the alarm beeps but when the beepin stops the alarm gose off

I'd say its an alarm issue or else somethign isnt closed right.

It'll be an aftermarket alarm so would be hard to diagnose without knowing what it is.

Are the interior light and door open indicator on the dash going out when it's locked?If they are then as far as the car is concerned everything is closed. Handiest thing to do is diable the alarm if theres a key for it, otherwise it'll have to go to an alarm guy to have a look.


Does it beep for long? Or just the usual single or double beep that a lot of alarms do? The car wont beep by default so the beepign is comign from the alarm itself.

dicky das

it beeps for a good few mins and as soon as the beepin has stopd the alarm starts yeh the lights go off on the dash to say the doors are closed

Guy:Incognito

dicky das wrote: »

it beeps for a good few mins and as soon as the beepin has stopd the alarm starts yeh the lights go off on the dash to say the doors are closed

The alarm is arsed so. If you can live without the alarm I'd disable it.

The other option is to get someone to have a look at the alarm.

dicky das

thanks alot mate ill have ago disb it now

SIX PACK

dicky das wrote: »

just been out to the car the central locking works its just that the car locks up and the alarm beeps but when the beepin stops the alarm gose off

Simple solution disconnect the alarm. who would want to rob a 97 megane worth about €500

SIX PACK

SIX PACK wrote: »

Simple solution disconnect the alarm. who would want to rob a 97 megane worth about €500

Anyone who wants to rob a motor and go joy riding, don't think the scumbags are picky tbh.

dicky das

SIX PACK wrote: »

Simple solution disconnect the alarm. who would want to rob a 97 megane worth about €500

if they robbing a car dont think they botherd what reg or how much its worht at the end of the night they just gonna burn it out anyway