A few of you might recognise this car from previous photos and videos on this subreddit, but today I come with the news that our Mégane RS250 has taken overall honours in the CMMCS Production Saloons for the 2026 season!

Hi, I'm looking for something "not boring" that can fit two children in the back, as a second/third car for short drives (also in winter with roof up). Coupe-cabriolet ownership will certainly be an experience, kids will be thrilled with the roof down and also with the glass over their heads when the roof is up. The question is, which one?

The second gen seems quite old-school to be "not boring," but the interior is ugly as hell (I like old interiors, just not this one), and there aren't many nice words about the reliability of this generation on the internet. The engine seems super simple, so at least there isn't much that can go wrong there.

The third gen is just approx. €1,000 more expensive compared to a post-FL second gen, so it's not that far off. The interior looks better, and it has that tiny wind deflector behind the rear seats, so perhaps it's less windy for rear passengers. But it's heavier and maybe unnecessarily new for my use case (basically a beater). Also turbo engine would be probably less happy with that short drives.

So, are my assumptions correct?

- Is the third gen less windy in the back?

- is the third gen a bit more reliable, or is that just an age difference?

- Does either generation have a significantly better roof mechanism or fewer roof-related issues?

What would you choose?

Thanks!

Ciao a tutti,

Renault Clio V Diesel del 2025 (restyling). Qual è il massimo pieno in Lt che siete riusciti a fare? Da libretto max 39

grazie

Hi everyone!
Is there a mechanic here, or someone who has already replaced the thermostat on a Renault Master III 2.3 dCi, who could give me some advice on how to access it?

The thermostat is located at the back of the engine, next to the firewall, and access is absolutely terrible. Honestly, I've never seen a thermostat in such an awkward location! 😅

From above, you can barely see anything. From the side, it looks like you'd have to remove the entire intake system, and even then, I'm not sure there would be enough room to work.

From underneath, although you might be able to see it, actually reaching it with your hands seems practically impossible.

I've already searched through manuals and tutorials, but I haven't found any guidance on the best way to do this job.

Has anyone dealt with this before and can explain the best way to reach the thermostat? Is there a particular component that needs to be removed to make access easier?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello!
I am looking into purchasing a 2018/05/XX Renault Megane Grandtour. It is a 1.2 TCe Limited manual eith the 7' screen.
Could anyone who knows anything about these cars let me in on your secrets? Greatly appreciated🙂

Hello, we are planning to buy a 2026 renault megane Icon pack. But we found out that there is no optional sound system.

Yet, the car itself has 6 speaker Arkamys 3D sound system and i am unsure of its performance. Could not find a good enough evidence of it performance.

I am not an audiophile but when i wanna listen to music i want to listen to music. Not rumble noise.

What do you guys think of it? Is it any good?

Hello everyone,

For my little friend to pass his inspection, his windscreen wipers need to be fixed. Currently, the interval setting and the return to 0 position don’t work. I’ve already replaced the steering column stalk and the wiper motor. The relay clicks when I turn the wipers to interval.

He’s already past his inspection date, so I need to fix him asap.

Has this happened to anyone else? If so, what was the problem and solution?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Edit: It’s a 2002 1.2 16V Privilege

Bonjour,

Il y a t’il des collectionneurs d’objets liés à la Renault 5 ?

Hello, quick question does anyone have experience with removing renault badge i wana put the new one in without the need to remove whole bumper and i cant seem to understand how to do that?

Evening, I have a Renault traffic 2015, I'm looking at getting a new double din media head, ideally need reversing camera, Android auto, looking at a budget of £200 to £300 ideally something I can fit myself.

I want to get the rev counter an the coolant temperature gauge of a 2009 Renault Master (2.5 dCi) working without the engine control unit. I am therefore looking for the required CAN messages.

Arkadaşlar merhaba,

Megane 4 1.3 tce EDC nasıldır ?

Motor şanzıman sorun çıkarır mı 2020 60000 km ?

Hi,

I want to replace the rca aux input with a cheap bluetooth usb module.
I removed the original module and found this plug somewhere underneath, 5 cables. It belongs to the aux and obd wrapped wires group.

What could this be used for?

Can I use vcc gnd pins for the bluetooth module?
I would avoid going for the cigarette lighter 12v..

Thank you

Bought it from a friend 2yrs ago. Had 148xxx km and we’ve done next 40k together. Finished Gumbalkan rallye and drives me to work every day. I love it’s practicality, parts affordability, fine handling and smooth/powerful engine which i consider as a most durable structural part haha. It’s pretty stock except sahara upgrade - independent engine cooling switch and offroading bottom cover. Got also roofgarden with diy sleeping tent. Has electric front windows and most importantly functional A/C! The towball is just a self defense device haha

Bonjour à tous j’ai un soucis Sur ma Megane 3 1l6 dci 130 de 2013 ,mon problème est le suivant apres passage à la valise adaptatif de régulation de débit code défaut DTC0002F6 , j’ai changer le capteur de rampe rail régulateur de débit sur pompe ho et sonde lambda et filtre à gasoil ,apres tout sa j’ai toujours le voyant casse moteur qui s’allume sur forte accélération , esque il y a quelqu’un à qui c’est arrivé qui pourrait m’aider .

merci à vous

This happens when I unlock the car what does it mean?

I've changed the battery in the key and tried the spare key as well which has had the same results.

Drove 30 minutes to make a pun, but the pictures turned out really well.