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1999 Renault Megane Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Engine, Engine performance.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 14, 2009

1999 Renault Megane Lumpy idle

Engine Performance problem
1999 Renault Megane 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 80 miles

Hi There
Please could you help me with my sons car, Megane coupe 1.6 16v
Since purchasing the car hassuffered from a very lumpy idle this happens every time without fail we believe hot or cold. But now occasionally the car fails to start and can require upto four attemps to start it and it appears to getting more frequent.
Thank you Robert

Answer

Replied on April 15, 2009

check or replace the coils ..check clean or replace the CKP (crankshaft position sensor) ... add a good fuel cleaner to the tank to clean the lines and fuel injectors !!


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