Renault Megane 2

Renault Megan of the second generation in the hatchback was presented to the general public in 2002. The extravagant design immediately won the hearts of buyers, providing a good start to sales of new products.

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Renault Megan of the second generation in the hatchback was presented to the general public in 2002. The extravagant design immediately won the hearts of buyers, providing a good start to sales of new products. In 2003, the versions of the performance in the body of the sedan and wagon were shown. Hatchbacks were assembled in France, sedans in Turkey, and station wagons in Spain. In 2006, the Renault Megane 2 underwent a “light”, barely noticeable plastic surgery, receiving slightly modified front lights, taillights, grille and front bumper. The interior remained unchanged, the other was the illumination of the devices, changing the red color to white.

The French family car often brought unexpected surprises to its owners. More often there were problems with gasoline 1.6 liters, and the electric car is a separate topic for conversation. Some owners described the French creation as "the revenge of the French for the defeat in 1812." Of course, this is a joke and most owners don’t know the troubles of enjoying the Renault Megane 2. And yet, he has weaknesses.

Engines

The engine line is small and is represented by 3 petrol (1.4 l / 98 hp, 1.6 l / 115 hp, 2.0 l / 135 hp) and 2 diesel engines (1.5dCi / 80 hp, 1.9 dCi / 120 hp). Cars with a diesel engine in the Russian market is very few, officially they are not sold. All engines have a belt drive timing, requiring replacement every 60 thousand km. One of the massive problems faced by owners of Renault Megan 2, a small resource of the phase regulator. Its task is to change the phases of gas distribution, to improve the engine operating conditions and obtain maximum moment indicators at average speeds and maximum power at high speeds. Motors volume of 1.4 liters are devoid of a phase regulator, and therefore saved its owners from trouble. In case of violations in the regulator, it is difficult to start the engine, which can be accompanied by a crack for 2-5 seconds. Working at idle speeds, the engine resembles a diesel in sound and vibrations, it is possible to increase oil and fuel consumption, thrust falls, and there are interruptions in work. The problem manifests itself more often when running more than 100 thousand km, less often - already 30 - 40 thousand km. Officials said that the refinement of this node was made in 2008, and now it will provide a long-term work, but practice has shown that no major changes have occurred. As a rule, the problem occurs in engines running on poor-quality engine oil, and with an increased interval of oil change.

Transmission

The Renault Megane 2 was equipped with manual and automatic transmissions. Both boxes are not very reliable. A common problem on the manual transmission is the whistle of the squeezing bearing when the clutch is turned on. It appears after 60 - 80 thousand km. About 70% of owners of the Renault Megan 2 face tugging in traffic jams. The first tremors appear when running more than 60 thousand km. The reason for the quality of the material from which the clutch disc is made, in addition, when the disc is heated, damper springs lead. This is facilitated by the above-described problem with the lower support of the engine. As a result, the clutch disc deforms and wears unevenly. Replacing the clutch for a long time does not save, everything repeats after 30 - 40 thousand km. Renault, strange as it is, knowing about the defect, does not make cardinal decisions. The owners of the new Renault Megan III are facing the same problem. The clutch set will cost 11-13,000 rubles, and the non-original - about 6-8 thousand rubles. In most cases, the situation is saved by the installation of a clutch disc from Renault Scenic or Laguna, which will last at least 100,000 km. Small inconveniences are delivered by the cable of the gear selection mechanism, jumping from the curtains of the gearshift due to wear of the fixing piston. This happens when running more than 80 thousand km. The oil in the box is recommended by the manufacturer for the entire life of its service, but because of its poor quality, car service providers advise to replace it every 60 - 80 thousand km. The main reason for the failure of automatic boxes is clogging of valves in the hydraulic distributor.

Walking

The weak element in the suspension is the bearings, which begin to crunch at the mark of 50 - 60 thousand km. Front hub bearings serve at least 60 thousand km, and rear more than 100 - 120 thousand km. By 80-90 thousand km will require replacement of the stabilizer rack, and by 100 thousand km and ball support. When running more than 140 thousand km, the silent blocks of the subframe bracket, shock absorbers, silent blocks of the rear lever and the stabilizer bushings are suitable for replacement.

At 60 thousand km, the steering tips will require replacement, and the steering thrusts pass up to 90 - 100 thousand km. The steering rack starts knocking after 100,000 km. The reason is the wear of the plastic sleeve.

The brakes do not cause any special complaints. The front pads run at least 30 thousand km, and the discs - about 50 - 60 thousand km, as well as the rear pads. The rear brake discs live at least 100,000 km, and the drums are almost 250-300,000 km. When running more than 100 thousand km, carefully examine the brake hoses, which begin to rub. Cases are not mass, but incidents with loss of tightness occur.

Electrical equipment

The electric part is a whole epic. Deep puddles can easily cause the failure of the safety lock block due to water ingress. And the fuses themselves are located in the block is not very convenient, causing difficulties in replacing most of them. When the charge disappears from the generator or the charge current is incorrect, the engine speeds at idling grow to 1000 - 1500. The reason is either a faulty relay of the regulator or worn-out brushes of the generator. Sometimes even replacing the generator in the collection (15 - 16 thousand rubles) does not solve the problem. In this case, the banal disconnection of chips from it helps. The problem arises when running about 60 - 80 thousand km and mainly on generators of Valeo. By 100 thousand km, the pulley of the generator wears out. Poor contact on the terminals of the battery or its imminent demise, cause failures in the work of the electrician, manifested in the chaotic lighting of alarm lamps and the inclusion of electrical appliances, accompanied by a message on the screen of the onboard computer Electronic Fault. The same thing happens when a switching block fails. The airbag plume in the steering column breaks off after 60 - 80 thousand km. It is sold only in the collection with steering switches for 8-10 thousand rubles. Cheaper will be soldering on a new plume. A sign of a rapid cliff will be the appearance of rustle in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. The reasons are either jumping on several teeth of the star of the planetary mechanism, or breaking the tongue of the plume fixation, or improper installation of the steering rack without fixing the steering wheel in a neutral position.

Body and salon

The body of the car resists the external aggressive environment as an example of many eminent concerns. Small pebble chips don't rust. On cars older than 2 years, a paint defect is manifested, in the area of the rear arches, paint bubbles appear that do not progress over time and do not rust. Some cars older than 2006 sometimes show corrosion points on the doorsteps and at the bottom of the door. It is also possible their appearance at the place of attachment of the hinges of the trunk to the body - due to the accumulation of dirt there. Over time, the "sandjet" paint coating of the rapids begins to give in. Native steel disks are quickly covered with foci of corrosion. A large vent on the back of the rear lamp makes it easy for insects to get in. In this case, a mesh fixed with glue or sealant will help. In the cabin after 40 - 60 thousand km crickets often appear. Their habitat is very wide: a torpedo, driver's seat, air conditioning control console, speed indicator glass, a spring in the handheld under the button, a ceiling of the cabin and the place of attachment of sun visors. Most often, the creak comes from a seal between the torpedo and the windshield, blistering over time. Noise sources and spare fuses under the left cover. Sometimes when passing irregularities, the back doors begin to creak. To get rid of this helps lubrication of locks and winding of insulated door hinges. Crunches and the clutch pedal, in this case, lubrication of the bushing inside the clutch suspension will help.

Review

• More often there were problems with gasoline 1.

Engines

• One of the massive problems faced by owners of Renault Megan 2, a small resource of the phase regulator.
• The problem manifests itself more often when running more than 100 thousand km, less often - already 30 - 40 thousand km.
• As a rule, the problem occurs in engines running on poor-quality engine oil, and with an increased interval of oil change.
• More frequent oil renewal and monitoring of its condition significantly prolong the life of the phase regulator to 140 - 150 thousand km. Its replacement will cost 9-10 thousand rubles.
• When replacing the phase regulator, do not forget to inspect the crankshaft pulley. Its resource is about 60 - 80 thousand km, and the replacement will require about 2 - 3 thousand rubles.
• According to the manufacturer's complaint, the replacement of the pulley on 1.6 liters engines is prescribed for TO-60 thousand km.
• In 2008, the problem occurs after 30,000 cars.
• Replacing a faulty coil with a new one will cost 1,000-1500 rubles.

Transmission

• A common problem on the manual transmission is the whistle of the squeezing bearing when the clutch is turned on. It appears after 60 - 80 thousand km.
• This is facilitated by the above-described problem with the lower support of the engine.
• Replacing the clutch for a long time does not save, everything repeats after 30 - 40 thousand km.
• The owners of the new Renault Megan III are facing the same problem.
• Small inconveniences are delivered by the cable of the gear selection mechanism, jumping from the curtains of the gearshift due to wear of the fixing piston.
• The main reason for the failure of automatic boxes is clogging of valves in the hydraulic distributor.
• The problem can occur already at a run of 40 thousand km. Its solution will cost 6-8 thousand rubles.
• As a prevention, more frequent oil change and a leisurely manner of driving are recommended.

Walking

• The steering rack starts knocking after 100,000 km. The reason is the wear of the plastic sleeve.
• Cases are not mass, but incidents with loss of tightness occur.

Electrical equipment

• Sometimes even replacing the generator in the collection (15 - 16 thousand rubles) does not solve the problem.
• The problem arises when running about 60 - 80 thousand.
• The same thing happens when a switching block fails.
• The electric windows are failing in km, mainly front ones, as they are more often used.
• The reason is the drive jamming due to the destruction of the lintel of the plastic casing of the gearbox, as well as the wear of the drum on which the cable is wound. The mechanism in the collection costs about 6-8 thousand.
• Despite the absence of external damage, wires are often cut, which leads to loss of lighting of the license plate and makes it impossible to control the trunk lock.

Body and salon

• Some cars older than 2006 sometimes show corrosion points on the doorsteps and at the bottom of the door.
• Native steel disks are quickly covered with foci of corrosion.
• Over time, water gets into the trunk due to the leakproof rubber seals of its lid.
• The problem arises when running more than 60 thousand km.
• Loss of air conditioning system tightness is a common problem requiring periodic refueling of the system.

This results in a fairly large list of possible faults. Most likely, a bright look and a very attractive price in the secondary market will take up. And the described shortcomings are not so critical, besides, most of them are eliminated during the warranty service.

• Overview: More often there were problems with gasoline 1.
• Engines: One of the massive challenges faced by the owners of the Renault Megan 2, a small resource of the phase regulator.
• Transmission: A common problem on the manual transmission is the whistle of the squeezing bearing when the clutch is turned on. It appears after 60 - 80 thousand km.
• Driving: The steering rack begins to knock after 100,000 km. The reason is the wear of the plastic sleeve. The brakes do not cause any special complaints. The front pads run at least 30 thousand km, and the discs - about 50 - 60 thousand km, as well as the rear pads.
• Sometimes even replacing the generator in the collection (15 - 16 thousand rubles) does not solve the problem.
• Body and interior: Some cars older than 2006 sometimes show corrosion points on the doorsteps and at the bottom of the door.

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