1.2 TCe chain, EDC gearbox and campaigns on the Mégane IV

Engine / equipment

Renault Mégane IV (petrol, diesel and E-Tech)

Period mentioned

2016–2023

Symptoms

Chain noise on start-up on the 1.2 TCe (H5F); an EDC gearbox that overheats or jerks when pulling away (especially GT TCe 205); drop links; at the roadworthiness test, suspension and lights.

Possible cause described

The guide rates the 1.3 TCe as reliable. Recalls: GT clutch (1/11/2015–23/1/2017), particles in the oil-pressure valve of the R.S. M5P (1/12/2017–6/5/2019), R9N fuel line (8/11/2018–20/6/2019), curtain airbags and child lock (2016).

Check for the garage

Check the campaigns by VIN; change the EDC oil every 50,000–60,000 km; listen to the 1.2 TCe chain.

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