Help with my Renault Megane Scenic pls - stalling problem!

Juliav_2

Hello

My Renault Megane Scenic 1.6 R reg has started having problems. It's always such a financial worry when the car starts to play up so thought this would be a good place to start

When the car is in low gear, coming up to a junction etc, the revs drop suddenly and the car cuts out. It doesn't happen all the time but becoming regular.

It's a long shot, but would anyone know what it could possibly be?

I really appreciate any advice.

Cat695

when was the last time it had a service?

A full one not just an oil change.

arealhighlander

Dirty spark plugs, worn plugs, as above - has it had a service/tuneup? Changing plugs yourself is easy enough

Juliav_2

Got to admit, it's been an expensive year as our head gasket went so it hasn't had one for a while!

Where do you think I should start? Plugs?

swiftnick

Juliav wrote: »

Got to admit, it's been an expensive year as our head gasket went so it hasn't had one for a while!

Where do you think I should start? Plugs?

No! spark plugs would cause mis-firing and generally running rubbish. Not stalling.

Unfortunately you need to get it plugged in to a fault code reader to see if there's any stored trouble codes? Which costs.....

If I were a betting man I'd probably go for a faulty idle control valve.

HTH

Nick

1984ReturnsForReal_2

swiftnick wrote: »

No! spark plugs would cause mis-firing and generally running rubbish. Not stalling.

Unfortunately you need to get it plugged in to a fault code reader to see if there's any stored trouble codes? Which costs.....

If I were a betting man I'd probably go for a faulty idle control valve.

HTH

Nick

Air intake sensor?

Juliav_2

thank you for the replies.

took deep breath and took it to local garage, he had a quick look and a pipe was loose.

it seems to have solved the problem - keeping my fingers crossed though.

Thanks again.