I have just bought a Megane 97 (r) and sometimes when i am driving it there is a warning light what comes on. It looks like a box with a heart beat line running through it, i think it may have something to do with the electric/alternator... Am i right in thinking this or has anyone got the correct answer for my guess.
Thanks for all help in advance...
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Hi djfire,
These cars are known for the coil packs failing.
I'd say that's what's happening, Does the car judder a bit when this light come on?
The coil packs are at the end of the plug leads two black boxes
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i have not noticed when it judders if the light is on, but it does judder a little. Is this an expensive job to put right ?
Thanks for the advice
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the light to which you are refering to is the engine management light EML, it means a fault has been detected, missfire,temperature reading etc sounds like you will be takeing a trip to your garage to get the codes read as the fault is registered in the ECU even if the light is not on
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djfire,
Like topbloke says you'll prob have to bring it to get the codes read,
If it's the coil pack you could prob get a secondhand set in your local breakers for a couple of quid
You could fit them yourself, it's only a few screws.
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Theres a jap breaker i use with lots of pencil coils on his counter,would i buy them? definately not,why not? cos its one part of a car that really needs replacing with new.
Oh and fit all 4 if this is your problem,last time i only did one and another went a week later.
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Guys,
Thanks for all the advise, i will be on my way to the garage to get this sorted asap...
Once again THANKS !
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djfire,
Seem as your driving a '97 I was talking about the coil packs (two black boxes from the plug leads) but if you have the pencil coils you should replace with new ones.
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