Renault Mégane (III) 1.2 TCe (H5Ft): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.2 TCe (H5Ft) in the Renault Mégane (III)

Period mentioned

2008–2016

Symptoms

Oil leak (up to 26/01/2015); Loss of power (up to 26/06/2015); Oil leak (up to 01/01/2016); Excessive oil consumption and noise (up to 11/05/2016)

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) Oil leak (up to 26/01/2015): Oil separator seal and rocker cover. 2) Loss of power (up to 26/06/2015): Top dead centre sensor. 3) Oil leak (up to 01/01/2016): Camshaft phaser solenoid valve or timing cover sealing. 4) Excessive oil consumption and noise (up to 11/05/2016): Reprogramming or even short block or engine replacement.

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