Renault Mégane (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Renault Mégane (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2008–2016

Symptoms

[EDC dual-clutch] EDC gearbox clutch slip (up to 19/12/2013); [EDC dual-clutch] "Check EDC" message (up to June 2016); [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive with the EDC gearbox (up to 30/10/2014); [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive and EDC gearbox light on; [5-speed manual] Gears will not engage (5-speed manual); [manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 29/08/2013)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [EDC dual-clutch] EDC gearbox clutch slip (up to 19/12/2013): Input shaft seal, or even the clutch. 2) [EDC dual-clutch] "Check EDC" message (up to June 2016): Reprogramming. 3) [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive with the EDC gearbox (up to 30/10/2014): Reprogramming. 4) [EDC dual-clutch] Loss of drive and EDC gearbox light on: Reprogramming. 5) [5-speed manual] Gears will not engage (5-speed manual): Gearbox to be repaired. 6) [manual gearbox] Hard gear changes (up to 29/08/2013): Clutch slave cylinder.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database