Renault Megan 2 does not work well. Renault Megane II with mileage: galvanized, which does not save, and a cunning subframe. Crankshaft position sensor

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So, let's start with the beginning, namely from the moment of the choice of the car. Why choices fell on megane? Before it, my car was well-known in our market Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback (as well as the hero of our review, the 5-door version), he was 3 years old and established himself from the best side, he was not this review about him, so What we turn to Megane.

The reasons for which I thought about changing the car was somewhat. First, it is a banal period (both moral and technical) operation of my current car at that time. Secondly, this is the birth of the Son - respectively, a relatively spacious and safe car is required. Finally, this is an automatic box - I dreamed about her for a long time, because the three previously my cars were on the "mechanics", it turned out frankly me, as Kiev is by no means trouble-free city in terms of traffic.

We turn directly to the choice and "candidates" on the role of my future car. According to my above requirements and the budget, several cars were suitable (and how often it happens, the hero of our review was not in it). For myself, I chose three cars:
1. Mitsubishi Lancer 9th generation, sedan, with a box "Type-Tronic" and excellent reviews of the owners.
2. Chevrolet Lacetti, also a variant in the sedan, scared the outdated design and archaic (but trouble-free) automatic.
3. Hyundai Accent, a good car, but not much characterized in both the size and spaciousness from my Aveo.

After reviewing all cars, I desperately. Not as much as the quality of the auto themselves, how many of their condition (in the secondary market). And it was morally prepared that the amount I had at that time I would not have enough. But one day (I will say more, nervous days) I called my friend from the Renault car dealership and spoke about a good version of them on the Trade In Playground.
Arriving at the car dealership, I immediately went to him - Renault Megane. He stood on a separate platform in proud loneliness, but with a proud inscription on the number sign - "s trying".

Walking around the car from all sides and making a small test drive, I laid out the necessary amount for the car without unnecessary delimony. The state of both the exterior and the interior fully satisfied me, with the exception of small chips on the front bumper. Nothing critical, and the specific color of the car masterfully hid this defect. But the "control firmware" for me was the equipment of the car - Extreme.

This package includes such a friend:
- PPC Type-Tronik (Hurray!);
- engine volume of 1.6 liters and 116 hp;
- full electric package, windows of all doors, electric mirrors;
- climate control;
- light sensor;
- Rain sensor;
- fog lights;
- control of the standard magnetic on the steering wheel, more precisely under it;
- Engine start button;
- chip key;
- linated optics;
- 6 airbags and fastening ISO-FIX for children's chairs;
- branded alloy discs of the 16th diameter.

As I already wrote, a car in the extra issue of the 2007 release, but was purchased by the first owner in the summer of 2008. At the time of buying a car, the mileage was 80 thousand kilometers, I will say right away: with a serious repair for this year I did not encounter. It is in the huge plus, as all familiar "experts" of the brand Renault, rebuild me precisely expensive repair. During this year, I managed to drive about 8 thousand, and everything that I did is replaced the oil, all filters and changed the front stabilizer bushings (the well-known Renault problem). It cost me 490 UAH. (about 60 cu), of which the "Astronomical" sum of 52 UAH accounted for the stabilizer bushings. (about 6 cu) for the original kit.

After that, the ordinary operation of the car began. The first thing I had to get used to is "automatic". The first weeks I thought I would test the floor of the car with my left foot (I think many of you came across like). Not far away from our topic, I will immediately answer why I was looking for exactly the type-tronik as a type of automatic gearbox. For me, this is the possibility of compulsory gear, so to speak, imitating the classic mechanics. Plus, all familiar owners of classic "automata" in one voice "shouted" about problems in the winter, but about it a little further.

I have a dark gray car and has a classic for the brand Renault design of that time. The period of the beginning and mid-2000s is notable for the Renault brand as a period of active experiments in design (which is only worth the "spacecraft" - Renault Vel Satis), whose design is embodied in my megane.

During this year, the car was pleased with a roomy interior, a huge number of all sorts of boxes and compartments (in addition to the glove box, there are another 5 pieces. Without any problems with a children's stroller, and now the bike of the Son (for comparison, the same bike did not get into the Mitsubishi Lancer X trunk).

Additionally pleased with excellent seats. By the way, they absolutely did not change to this day, in such cars as Renault Fluence and Megane 3 in their modern interpretations, there are the same seats as in my Megane 2. Of course, this can be attributed to the "miscarriage" of the automaker, but After carrying out more than a year, I can safely say - the seats are excellent. Side support and moderate stiffness contribute to both active drive and impoverished trip. The only minus specifically in my car is a wipe place that was formed due to, apparently, a rather big ass of the previous owner.

Landing in the car can be called perfect - quite large front racks absolutely do not interfere with the review. The height of the seat, departure and angle of the steering wheel can be changed, adjustments for a comfortable landing. With my height, 188 cm I am absolutely convenient for me, although I have a habit of tune the seats and departure a steering on a sports manner. Ogrekhov in ergonomics is very small. So little that I can't span about them. Whether they are not critical, whether it is not flaws, but the thing is the habit. The only thing that I can remember is shifted to the front stand control of the windows, because of what the fingers fall on the rear buttons of the windows, instead of the front, if not looking to put the hand on the door map. Maybe this is a feature of my landing, I will not argue. Rear passengers are comfortable, if there are no more than two, as the place for the average passenger is much less convenient. Places for the legs are enough - it remains about 5 - 7 cm from the knees to the back of the front seat.

The multimedia system of the car is a regular Renault concern magnetol, nothing special in terms of opportunities: reads audio and has the support of RDS in the radio and all. The sound in the car gives four columns (one in each of the doors) and two high-frequency twitter, which are directly in the Torpedo itself. The sound in the car is not bad, but not more. I will say that I will say that I lacked low frequencies - but I solved this problem quickly, since I have an active 8-inch BLAUPUNKT subwoofer, which cares from one of my cars to another for the third time.

In the future, I plan to add an external USB module to a regular head unit that adds a USB connector and support to MP3 format. If it is interesting, I will definitely write this more.

As for driving on Megane, I can say one thing: the car is comfortable and moderately hard, absolutely calmly reacts to the unevenness of the asphalt. Consumption in the summer period is 9-9.5 liters in the city. At the city, this figure drops to 7 liters. Pretty much today, but do not forget, there is a 4-speed type-tronik - on a much more modern Renault Fluence with a similar motor, but a 6-step variator, the numbers will be 1.5-2 liters below. In the winter period, constant engine warming and boxes lead to 11 liters around the city. For comparison, Chevrolet Lacetti, which I viewed above as an option, in the winter period has consumption of 14 liters.
As for the box work, I will say honestly, for the whole winter period I have never had to help her in manual mode. Apparently, the "learning" type-tronika affects.

Summing up my review, I can say one thing. Do not be afraid of French cars (Renault in particular). The myth of their not survivability and the short time, most likely remained in the past. There are enough flaws in every car, the question is what you can put up, but with what no.

In my case, the only minus is fuel consumption, but if you like a similar car, you can always buy it from a mechanical checkpoint, thereby reducing the flow. And if you have enough money for a new generation, boldly look towards modern Fluence and Megane, many features listed in my review are valid for them.

08 Jan 2015

The second generation of Renault Megan cars was presented in 2002 at the Motor Show in Paris. After the debut, the production of five-door and three-door hatchbacks began, a coupie-convertible coupe with the COP and the COP and the compactment called Scenic II, in the same year, in the same year the French producer decided to supplemented by Gama Wagon Break. In 2006, the first generation of the model survived restyling, and in 2008 it was removed from production.
The most memorable and bright detail in the appearance of the second generation megan was the lid of the luggage compartment, which caused an ambiguous reaction from motorists.
Body. On the used Renault Megane second generation rubber glass seals have the property to spare by themselves. The 2005 hatchbacks of production also have one weakness, they have rear windows without visible causes, so before you buy such an instance is better to make sure, the ex-his owner eliminated this problem and did not ignore the response campaign. Renault second-generation megan sedans suffer an even more exotic problem, in some samples in severe frosts, a roof is released. Most often, such cases were marked in the winter of 2006 in harsh frosts, the cause of such a phenomenon became finished attached panels of the roof thermorellation, which were compressed from the cold and told metal. In 2007, the creators began to use thermal insulation from other materials. Therefore, if the senior machines do you find traces of repair, then this is not a sign of emergency past.
All bodies used auto Renault Megane II received enough reliable corrosion protection: the floor of the trunk and the front wings were made of polypropylene plastic, and all metal panels were galvanized. But in any case, time affects the body and rust can appear in the rear wheeled arches, where the paint is erased to metal. Owners of such cars regularly need to follow the state of anti-gravial stickers on the rear wings, as they are easily separated when washing. The owners must also at least once a year before the windshield to clean the holes of the drainage, otherwise you can not only dilute the swamp in the cabin, but also strongly dug thermoregulation and noise insulation on the engine compartment and even change the trapezing of janitors who can not be able to Work after that.
When inspection of used Renault Machine Megan second generation, special attention should be paid to the work of lighting. It is known that the ignition of xenon can often be released due to moisture in it through the oxidation of the electrocontact. The near halogen lamps do not serve for a long time, but it is very difficult to change them, it falls on the touch through special hatches that are in the wheel arches in front. Dorestayling sedans suffer by placing the rear light scatterer, in addition, their optics often turn out to be leather.
Salon. Compared to the body used by Renault Megane II, his salon is less avant-garde, but in general everything is spacious and comfortable. In the cabin of this vehicle there is a large number of different boxes, tanks, pockets and gloves.
One of the weakest places of the salon is considered to be electrical windows, or rather, the control buttons them. The fabric used for the upholstery of the door does not have sufficient resistance to planting. With intensive operation, the rubber plastic coating on the inner surface of the door handles can completely cut down in a few years.
The left front counter slightly limits visibility with lateral overview. Torpedo on some copies perishes the tubes of windshield. In a driver's chair, it is convenient to accommodate people of any configuration due to a wide range of steering wheel adjustments and a driver's seat. But in winter, the carpet is a tendency to get out of overlays.
And the wagon, and the Renault Sedan Megan have a longer wheel base than the hatchback, thanks to this, the passengers of the back row seats feel more comfortable. In the hatchbacks of the height of the roof, it is enough for a comfortable landing of passengers of middle growth to 1.8 m.
The climate control system of the cabin may refuse to work because of the control unit or fan, after a run of 100 thousand km. The situation is significantly deteriorated, as there is a high probability of jamming the air conditioner compressor. After 80-100 thousand km of mileage in the wiring tire may occur in the steering column, the harbingers of this problem are clicks when turning the steering wheel, in this case the owners have to change the block of submissive switches.
On the second-hand Renault Megane II may unexpectedly refuse the rear janitor, the driver has to turn off the ignition and wait for a while to turn it on again.
Cars released until 2007, often had to change the head of a regular audio system for warranty due to the display of the display.

Motor. On the domestic car markets, only gasoline modifications of the megan of the second generation were officially realized, the most common versions of 2.0, 1.6, 1.4 liters were most common. The most characteristic problem of 1,6-liter and two-liter aggregates was the short-lived mechanism for changing the phases of gas distribution. At best, it is capable of listening to 80-100 thousand km, but sometimes his refuses fixed even 30 thousand km. This malfunction in a 1.6-liter engine manifests itself first with a knock at start-up, and in a two-liter engine an unpleasant sound, resembling a diesel engine, is heard constantly at idle. If you regularly process individual coils in contact places with a candle with a special lubricant, then this should extend their life a little. On all gasoline cars, Renault Megan second generation, released until 2006, the creators were installed only the coils called Sagem, which could not even take care of even 30-40 thousand km.
In the 1,6-liter unit, the sensor responsible for the position of the camshaft often occurs. He suffers to problems that are inherent in all aggregates. If the engine refuses to start, the reason may wage in the blocking of the ECU start button or in a slightly filtered battery or in the oxidation of the crankshaft sensor. Active drivers often rear engine support withstands only 30-40 thousand km, practice shows that it serves as a few times with a 1.6-liter engine.
Water pump for any of the proposed motors is desirable to change together with the timing belt, as well as rollers, and this should be done every 60 thousand km. By the way, experts do not advise you to change the belt in garage services, because the consequences of such a replacement can be deplorable (there you need to properly delay the fastening bolts and correctly set the phases).
One of the most expensive faults has a two-liter and 1.6-liter motors - this is a system of changing the phases of gas distribution. This mechanism on many cars Renault Megane of the second generation, released until 2006 was replaced by warranty, since the malfunction was manifested in small runs.
Transmission. Six-speed mechanical gearboxes were installed with more powerful power units, and with less powerful - five-speed "mechanics". They are considered a strong and reliable unit, therefore they themselves do not sum up their owners. A complaints can only cause leaks after a run of 100 thousand km and the vague course of the lever from birth. But on some copies after 10-15 thousand km at the time of closing the clutch discs, jerks appear, which is especially often manifested in the reasons and when the node is heated in hot weather. This problem cannot be cured even with radical ways - replacing the basket assembly.
Experts do not advise you to buy a second-generation Renault Machine with an adaptive automatic transmission. This node is sensitive to the level and quality of oil, and also does not like work in an immentable state. In the risk group, there is always a hydrotransformer and seals. And modulation valves or even the entire hydrablock owners of such versions are forced to change due to strong jokes during the switching speeds already on mileage of 60-80 thousand km.
Chassis. The serviceable chassis of the Renault Megane II machine is able to provide quite comfortable movement on our roads. Front manufacturers installed an independent suspension MacPherson, and a half-dependent suspension with twisting beam is installed behind. If the rear suspension has no complaints from the masters, it is enough for the front claims. On the versions released until 2007, the support bearings on the front racks had to be changed after 15-20 thousand km. The reason for such a limited resource was insufficient protection against dirt.
In the front suspension, Silent blocks could have a resource of 120-150 thousand km, but they go to consumption earlier half with non-removable worn ball supports. No one argues that non-original joints can be purchased separately, but in this case the strength of the lever with the ball fixed bolts will not be known to anyone.
Racks and sleeves of transverse stability stabilizers are 110-130 thousand km, a similar resource has shock absorbers. But rear shock absorbers are more complicated, so they can begin to knock to 100 thousand km. As for the rear silent blocks, if 100-120 thousand miles are started to creak, it means that they have already broken.
Rush steering was equipped with an electric powerful, it is able to change the amplification depending on the speed. The weak point of the steering was the rail sleeve, which is broken very quickly, as a result of which it begins to knock unpleasantly when driving irregularities. It pleases at least that the steering rail has good maintainability. Branded steering traction can also be called durable, the masters advise to establish non-original spare parts that serve much longer. But the steering tips go about two or three times longer compared to the steering traction.
On the old car, the electric drive sensor of the anti-lock brake system can be broken, it leads to the failure of the system. On the second-generation Renault Megan, created until 2006 the rear brakes do not have special dirt shields, and this significantly accelerates the wear of the inner pads.
Service and prices for spare parts. The indisputable advantage of the RENAULT MEGANE II machine has become its maintainable design. The mechanic is easily able to repair its mechanical part. If we talk about the cost of new original spare parts, most of the motorists their prices will seem unreasonably high, especially if these are specific details. But the owners of this model can always turn to the disassembly, the benefit of them there are no problems, there are average prices there, the same as on many classmates.
Output. French cars can not be taken out of their exquisite style. Pragmatic people buy used Renault Megan's second generation contraindicated, they will probably do not like frequent breakdowns and problems with different nodes. But if you think that you can independently cope with most of the problems of this French model, then the Renault Megane car besides an unusual design will be able to offer you a decent level of comfort, a high level of security, a fairly rich equipment for a low price.
Today, in the secondary market, you can buy a used Renault Megane II at a price of 8 to 14 thousand dollars.

Renault Megan second generation turned out to be very modern at the time of the exit and a secure car. The body structure of the body is well developed by experts from Renault, which confirm the excellent result by the crash test from Euroncap.

There is no problem in terms of resistance to corrosion. Of course, with time in some places, there can be a point or small bloating paint, but it is almost unrealistic to find rotten megan. An exception can be made out that cars visited serious accidents and poor-quality recovered. The only essential problem with the body in the first editions was associated with noise insulation, which doubled on a strong frost and walked the waves grabbing and the roof.

Also, after the purchase it is necessary to process a place with a body number, for there is a significant risk of corrosion and subsequent difficulties in registration actions.

Megan came to Russia with 3 motors. This is 1.4 98 hp (K4J), 1.6 110 hp (K4M) and 2.0 135 hp (F4R). The first and the latter are not so common on Meganany, we will stop the poet on the chassis motor 1.6. He has been produced since 1999 to today and put on many Renault models.

The main and widespread problem of this motor, is a phase show.

Moreover, the motor 1.4 this problem does not concern in general, for the lack of a phase regulator. And on a two-liter, this problem can get out only with significant problems. At the time, at 1.6, the fault is still manifested on small runs. From the symptoms - short-term cracks immediately after starting the motor, unstable engine operation, dynamics loss, as well as an increase in fuel consumption. The solution to the problem is to replace the gear, since 2008, an upgraded version has been available, but the problem remained and successfully moved to Megan's 3rd generation.

Once in 60 thousand will require replacement of the crankshaft pulley from which the belt is on the generator drive, because An axial backlash appears with the wear of the pulley and the risk of jamming the mechanism appears. Together with the pulley it is recommended to replace and the crankshaft gears on the upgraded under the installation with the key.

The rest of the engine is quite reliable and ready for great runs.

There are no complaints about the mechanical transmission, for eliminating the small resource of the clutch node. But there is enough questions on the machine, since this is not known to many - the French automatic DP0 AL4.

DP0 AL4. On the replacement of oil in this automatic transmission

The main problems that may occur are a malfunction of the solenoids of the hydroblock and the failure of the hydroblock itself. This is affected by the level of oil pollution, which affects the temperature and, accordingly, the larger load on the hydraulic lobby. It is aggravated by the fact that the car does not have a separate radiator cooling automatic transmission, for this it is used a heat exchanger, which over time is clogged and does not give proper cooling of the automatic transmission.

As prevention of faults, you can recommend not to use automatic transmission in the forensic modes, not to stop, eliminate sharp starts, especially with two pedals. Monitor the quality of oil in the transmission and if necessary to change. When replacing the heat exchanger, it is even better to install a full-fledged automatic transmission radiator. In general, the box is sufficient braking, and if there is no sharp need for a machine, it is better to refrain from the acquisition of megan with automatic transmission.

The main places on the electrics are the ignition coils, the resource of which is 50,000-60,000 km. There are problems with a stressful submissive loop on the airbag. The fuse block is unsuccessfully located, which gives problems with access to it and at the same time increases the risk of moisture ingress there.

Also cost to note quickly failed the bearing of the air conditioner compressor by machines until 2007 released, which fell under a response company.

On runs after 80,000, problems can occur with the starter.

On the chassis, it is worth noting the weak engine cushions, as well as support bearings, which can cool already with a small mileage.

The steering rail goes more than 100,000, after the knocks may appear due to the wear of the plastic sleeve. Otherwise, there are no critical problems on the chassis. Moreover, it is worth noting that it is perfectly adapted for our roads.

On the salon there are some claims to plastic, it is quite oak. Over time, crickets appear in the panel. Externally, today the salon looks outdated.

Of the troubles, it is possible to distinguish water to the salon from the scoring drainage tubes, so if one day I found a puddle in the passenger's legs - do not be afraid, but do the drainage cleaning.

On runs more than 100,000, there may be problems with windows, mainly front.

In general, if we put all the nuances of the car turned out to be quite good, but not deprived of certain shortcomings, which in the aggregate can make it seem whether it is worth taking this model or to a minimum of being ready for possible problems.

Sincerely, Alexander Talin.

26.01.2017

Renault Megan 2 (Renault Megane) is the most popular French brand car, which is in consistently sustainable demand and to date, even though the third generation of the model has long appeared on the market. The secret of such popularity is that over the years of operation, Megan 2 has established itself as a reliable and unpretentious car, thanks to this, it is well for sale and in a used state. As you know, there are no ideal cars, so today we will try to find out what the Renault Megan 2 is possessed with mileage, and what needs to be paid when choosing a car in the secondary market.

A bit of history:
For the first time Renault Megan 2 was presented in 2002 at the automotive exhibition in Paris. Initially, the car was released only in the body of the hatchback with an unusual back (the rear window is convex and is almost vertical). A little later (in 2003), other modifications were also presented to review the public - fromean, wagon and coupe. The car is built on a class platform " FROM"That was developed in conjunction with Nissan, therefore, it is possible to talk about continuity with the predecessor (Renault megan of the first generation) only conditionally. When designing the back of the body, refinements were used, tested on the "Renault Talisman" concept and embedded in production on the model "Renault Avantime".
Cars in the body sedan were collected at the factory in Turkey, the remaining modifications in France. In some countries, Renault Megan 2 in the body station wagon was sold under the name "Megan Grand Tour". In 2006, a restyling car was held. Changes touched: the front bumper, front and rear optics, also changed the instrument panel. From the same year, only one model of a 1.6 liter gasoline motor was installed on the sedan. In 2008, the debut took place , this version of the car is issued to today. .

Weak places Renault Megan 2 with mileage.

The body of this model is well protected from corrosion, the proof is the fact that on most cars over 10 years old there is not even a hint of Rust (applies only to those cars that were not restored after an accident). Also, there are no special claims and the quality of the paintwork. The only place that requires attention is the thresholds and rear fenders, with time, in these places, the paint is sanded to metal (the problem is solved by pasting problematic protective film). Also, you should pay attention to the drainage system in the janitor's area, since when it is contaminated, water enters the salon and on the mechanism of wipers, which leads to their oxidation, jamming. Often, problems happen to the electrician, namely, stops opening the trunk with the button (disappears weight) and burn the contacts of the rear lights.

Engines

In the secondary market, Renault Megan 2 can be found with the following power units: gasoline - 1.4 (98 hp), 1.6 (115 hp) and 2.0 (136 hp). It is very rare, but still there are megans with a diesel engine 1.5 (85 and 105 hp), as a rule, they are imported to us from Europe with large runs (more than 250000 km). Therefore, the choice of such machines should be approached with caution. This type of motors is equipped with a fuel system sensitive to the quality of the diesel fuel, which in our realities gives a lot of trouble with its owners (quickly fails, the pump, the EGR valve). The only plus of these motors is a small fuel consumption (5.5-7 liters in the city).

Gasoline motors are better adapted to our operating conditions and without serious consequences can operate on 92-gasoline. As for the reliability of this type of engines, there are no serious comments to their performance. The only thing that gives trouble is the frequent failure of the ignition coils (fear of dampness). The signal of the need to replace the coils will serve: unstable engine operation, jerking during acceleration and deterioration of overclocking dynamics. To check the condition of the coils, you need to unscrew the spark plugs if there is a naigue, most likely it will be necessary to replace the coils. If the car is often refueling with poor-quality fuels, it is necessary to wash the nozzles once every 30-40 thousand km. If the gasoline motor started working as a diesel and, together with this, fuel and oil consumption significantly increased, most likely, the phase regulator failed ( z.amen will cost 300-400 cu).

Often, the owners of Renault Megan 2 are faced with the problem of the difficult launch of a cold engine. The reasons for this illness can be two: the first - contaminated nozzles, the second - the mesh of the fuel pump clogged (cleaning or replacement is required). Also, the disadvantages include: the loss of tightness of the sealing gaskets of the throttle valve, the exit of their system of the damper on the crankshaft pulley. All engines are equipped with a timing belt drive, it is necessary to change it at least once every 60,000 km, at the same time it is recommended to change and pump. The replacement of the timing belt is better to entrust professionals, as in all Motors, the pulleys have a cordless landing, and if the fastening bolt is not added, the pulley can be checked, which will lead to the valves with pistons. Approximately 100,000 thousand km, it is necessary to change the catalyst and engine support.

Transmission

On Renault Megan 2 installed five- and six-speed mechanics and a four-step automatic transmission. Operating experience has shown that automatic transmission is less reliable than a manual transmission. The machine, with proper maintenance, is in total of 100-150 thousand km, then the overhaul of the transmission or replacement is required. To extend the life of the automatic transmission during the cold season, it needs to be warmed, but in the summer, it is inclined to overheating, especially when moving in traffic. In the mechanical transmission, the clutch disk is considered a slack place, the problem is that it is unevenly wearing. Signal about the availability of the problem will serve jerk when switching gear. Also, it is not famous for a large resource and frosting bearing, as a result, the clutch has to be changed quite often, once in 60-80 thousand km.

Problem Places Renault Renault Megan 2

Renault Megan 2 is equipped with a semi-independent suspension: in front - double-permanent (MacPherson), rear - lever-spring with longitudinal levers, hinged on the car body and connected by the beam. From the point of view of reliability and comfort, the car suspension has proven itself not bad. If you do not take into account the racks and bushings of the stabilizer (the resource of which is 20-30 thousand km), then the weak elements of the suspension are the support bearings and steering tips, whose lines in rare cases exceed 50,000 km of mileage. The remaining suspension elements have a sufficiently large resource. For example, shock absorbers, ball supports and hub bearings, often, fail after 90,000 miles of mileage. Silent blocks, levers and shells with careful operation live 120-150 thousand km. As for the steering, then, here, the main problem in a small resource of plastic sleeves of the steering rack (line of service 80-100 thousand km).

Salon

Despite the fact that inexpensive materials, its quality and wear resistance are used to finish the Renault Megan 2, even after 10 years of operation. There are no special complaints and reliability of electrical equipment. The only thing that slightly spoils the pleasant impression of the cabin, so this is the incorrect work of the standard magnetic, windows and air conditioning. When contacting the service, it is recommended to replace all sensors and connectors, but, unfortunately, in most cases it solves the problem for a while.

Outcome:

Despite all the flaws, rightly, it is considered one of the most comfortable, reliable and inexpensive cars in the "C" segment. Choosing a car of this model you need to understand that it is no longer young and most likely has a solid mileage, therefore, you need to be prepared for the failure of certain nodes.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Respect, editors Car auto

During its conveyor life, the second generation Megane pleased its buyers with a bright design, high comfort and security. The car, even in modern standards, does not look outdated, thanks to it makes a rather attractive purchase.

What can be said about the reliability of the model?

After all, there are many rumors about French cars that are associated with their low reliability and maintainability. However, in the case of this model, things are actually far from being so bad. So, about everything in more detail and in order.

If you are already owned by Renault Megan 2 - we offer free download, and if you are just going to get a Frenchman, then reading this article and you will learn the nuances and features to be paid to when buying a "bashing" Renault Megane 2.

Problems in the salon Megan 2nd generation

Begin acquaintance with the interior of the "BESSNIY" Megan necessarily need from checking the work of all windows and microclimate systems (its fan). There is a chance and more serious problems of Renault Megan 2. It happens that the electrical wiring loop can break, because of which the airbag becomes not working. And it will have to change it only with the steering wheel switches block, without options. The interior of the car can sometimes publish when driving irregularities of unpleasant screens.

About lighting

But here everything is definitely not so unambiguously, many Meganovodas complain that the lamps of near light often burn out of cars, but to replace the laborious matter. Also, due to poor tightness of optics there is a possibility of oxidation of contacts.

Body car Renault Megan 2

There are already five body versions! Hatchback in three and five-door versions, sedan, wagon and exclusive coupe-convertible. In Russia, all types come across, but a huge number of machines sold with hatchback bodies and sedan. According to the reviews of the owners of Megan, the body of French cars can be very good. If there are a lot of rust, and it is more than in their foci (and foci is almost always in the rear wheeled arches), then, in most cases, the car visited the accident, and was not very high-quality repairs.

Operation of Motors Renault Megan 2nd Generation

There was a pretty good range of power units - gasoline sixteenthly patched four-cylinder 1.4, 1.6 and two-liters in which power varies from 82 to 136 forces! There was also a choice of two-liter turbo units, power 163-225 hp! Here, only one weak point in the "renicted" gasoline 1.6 and 2-liter units refuses the mechanism of a smooth settlement of the phases of gas distribution, as in other models of the company with similar motors. There were cases when this system denied 30 tons. Kilometers of run. But most often its resource can be approximately 80 tons. kilometers. The engine's airbag is also the same resource, but if you drive aggressively, it can be cut in twice.

It happens that the contacts of the "crankshaft" sensor are oxidized, which can sometimes lead to the fact that the motor will stop at all. A similar situation can be observed due to the batch "battery".

It is worth noting that Megane 2 approximately every 60 tons. Kilometers requires "updates" of all rollers and timing belt. This work is better not to trust garage masters. For example, they often do not reach the fastening bolt, because of which the pulley is almost always turning. The result will be the "meeting" of valves with pistons. Together with the timing belt, it is necessary to change the drive belt of the attachment and the pump. There are no complaints and big complaints to turbodiesel engines. They have a working range from 1.5 to two liters, and the power of 80-150 forces, by the way, the most powerful and moment of all base megans is the two-liter turbodiesel!

Transmission (gearbox) Renault Megane 2. Typical sores of "automaton"

As with many other Renault, buy used, better with a mechanical transmission. Before buying, you need to make sure that there are no oil lines at the junction of the gearbox and the clutch crankcase. In general, "mechanics" will not deliver problems. And those who still decided to choose versions with the "automatic" may face problems associated with the hydraulic block, the hydrotransformer, the replacement of the seals, and the failure of the modulation valves.

Operation of suspension and running Renault Megan II

She has the highest smoothness of the stroke with excellent handling, however, almost like all the French of this class, regardless of their generation. With reliability, everything is almost perfect. Here, only one weak point is the support bearings of the front racks. And otherwise all the details are much more durable. If the ball supports have to be replaced after 60 tons. Kilometers, then Silent blocks "go" twicear than. The branded details go only complete with the lever, because of which they are quite expensive. In principle, you can save if you buy non-original parts. With rear suspension everything is in perfect order - it is pretty reliable - It does not arise any problems with it. It is half-dependent type (mechanism with twisting beam).

Steering

Here, most often can "cover" steering traction and rail sleeve. It consoales the fact that the rack itself is maintainable.

As can be seen from this review, things are not so bad. If you enter in the search engine "Renault Megan 2 reviews of the owner", you can make sure that the car is not so bad, especially if it is sold in a good technically good condition. In this case, you are most likely not disappointed.

The second generation megan in terms of reliability is among the leaders on one step, for example, with peugeot 307, and only slightly inferior to Opel Astra. Also, possible problems are more than compensated by the fact that Renault will cost a little cheaper than their "sworn" competitors, plus all the low prices for spare parts.