Renault Megane CC (2003 - 2010) - 2005 1.6 Help with fault finding

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Thu 11 Dec 2008 21:22
2005 1.6 Help with fault finding - arlywarly
Hi, not sure if anyone can help at all with my Megane Dynamique- I know nothing about cars I'm afraid. I've had my car for a couple of weeks with no probs. Tonight, however, when I was out in it I noticed that it felt like I was driving in too high a gear (is the best way to explain it) although I was in fourth gear doing 30. Then a warning light starting flashing so I pulled over. In the book it stated this light was a 'toxic fume filter warning light' and that I needed to consult a mechanic. When I tried starting it again the engine still felt the same, a little juddery - it's difficult to explain. Anyhow, does anyone have any idea what this could be (and is it something a warranty would cover)?
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Fri 12 Dec 2008 09:25
2005 1.6 Help with fault finding - bimmer-driver
Sounds like a pencil coil gone. But the warning light coming on means its stored a fault and needs taking to someone with a code reader to find the exact problem.
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Fri 9 Jan 2009 19:00
2005 1.6 Help with fault finding - tbone
Hi Arlywarly how did you get on with that fault? It has just happened to me this evening. Juddery engine, I thought it was a service light but a toxic light alarm is worrying.

What was teh fix? How much did it cost?

Thanks
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Sat 10 Jan 2009 17:37
2005 1.6 Help with fault finding - big davey
Hi
sounds like you have a pencil coil gone down, very easy to fit and diagnose without scanner.
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Mon 9 Feb 2009 15:01
2005 1.6 Help with fault finding - raquel
hey, i've got an 05 1.4 megane. had it 2 wks and the thing has decided to play up. the toxic fume filter light keeps flashing. car is juddering, and struggling thru the gears. when the engine is idling it almost feels like the car is about to cut out and it needs more revs to keep it going. i also struggled going up hill! does it sound like i've got similar problems?!!

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 09/02/2009 at 18:34

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