Renault Mégane (III) 1.6 dCi (R9M): known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.6 dCi (R9M) in the Renault Mégane (III)

Period mentioned

2008–2016

Symptoms

Engine noise and will not start (up to 01/07/2012); Fuel leak (from 24/11/2014 to 29/05/2015 or from 17/08/2015 to 11/12/2015); "Check injection" message; [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi] Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015); [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi/2.0 dCi] Will not start (up to 11/06/2015)

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) Engine noise and will not start (up to 01/07/2012): Timing chain. 2) Fuel leak (from 24/11/2014 to 29/05/2015 or from 17/08/2015 to 11/12/2015): High-pressure pipe between the injectors and the pump to be replaced. 3) "Check injection" message: Oxygen sensor. 4) [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi] Loss of power (up to 22/07/2015): Exhaust flap. 5) [1.5 dCi/1.6 dCi/2.0 dCi] Will not start (up to 11/06/2015): Fuel pump and reprogramming.

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