really stupid woman question

lil-buttons

I have a 03 megane and the electrics are playing up i.e the radio not switching on, the washin liquid for the windscreen is not working and the lighter thing(which I need for the sat nav) is not workin! Like is this the sign of a major problem as I wont be fit to get the car in to a garage till next week?

So basically is this a major problem that I should really take it to the garage today.

-Chris-

Doesn't sound safety related, and could just be a fuse (maybe).

Get someone you know who's semitechnical to look at the fuses for you today.

If that won't work, bring it to an indy mechanic rather than a franchised dealer. It'll be more cost effective.

smash

go to any motor factors, tell them you think a fuse is gone, ask them to have a look as you don't know what to look for. They're usually good and if it's a fuse they'll give you a new one, if it's not then go to a garage.

Blitzkrieger

RTFM.

There's probably a handbook with your car with a picture of the fuse box. The fuse box itself is probably by the driver's knee somewhere, and the cover often has the layout of the fuses on it too. Find the one that says 'radio' and replace it with one that says 'spare'. It'll probably be a blade fuse where you can actuall see the wire inside is shorted out. A replacement fuse should be 20c.

delly

Renault's are known for dodgy electrics, but as said a few fuses should sort you out. Don't however go anywhere near a main garage as they may take advantage of you. Best bet would be to go to the likes of Halfords and ask them to help you change the fuses, they'll willingly oblige.

lil-buttons

Thanks - im not bad when it comes to hands on stuff os might give it a go myself and see - sure I can only try!

Thanks to you all!

Saab Ed

Don't however go anywhere near a main garage as they may take advantage of you.

Oh and dont go near a doctor when you are sick. They only want your money and what ever you do dont trust a partner who takes out insurance for you . They are probably going to kill you anyway.

Really c'mon now. And you are a moderator

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smash

Saab Ed wrote: »

Don't however go anywhere near a main garage as they may take advantage of you.

Oh and dont go near a doctor when you are sick. They only want your money and what ever you do dont trust a partner who takes out insurance for you . They are probably going to kill you anyway.

I think you need to stop drinking during the day time...

Slig

steve06 wrote: »

I think you need to stop drinking during the day time...

..........especially when at work, which is where I assume you are, in a main dealer?

SteelyDanJalapeno

Main Dealers will prob stick on a diagnostics which can eventually prove costly as other harmless problems may be unearthed.

More than likely a fuse

delly

Saab Ed wrote: »

Don't however go anywhere near a main garage as they may take advantage of you.

Oh and dont go near a doctor when you are sick. They only want your money and what ever you do dont trust a partner who takes out insurance for you . They are probably going to kill you anyway.

Really c'mon now. And you are a moderator

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And WTF does me being a moderator of Gardening and DIY have to do with it? This is the motors forum where both myself and yourself are equal, therefore we can express our opinion as we fit once it follows the forum rules.

Jesus, talk about overreacting when trying to look out for a fellow forum member.

Saab Ed

Well if its opinion you want to express then maybe you should have said "in my opinion I would not go to a main dealer". I really have no problem with anybody having an opinion, I just dont like that generalising one size fits all kinda talk that people offer as advice.....Hugs and kisses

SteelyDanJalapeno

There's alot of high horses ridin around

delly

Saab Ed wrote: »

Well if its opinion you want to express then maybe you should have said "in my opinion I would not go to a main dealer". I really have no problem with anybody having an opinion, I just dont like that generalising one size fits all kinda talk that people offer as advice.....Hugs and kisses

I'll post the way i want thanks.

If I had wanted to generalise I would have said not to go to any dealer as they would rip you off, but rather i said they 'may take advantage of you'. see what I did there?

Berty

Lots of handbags getting thrown around in here. :eek:

peasant

[/handbags]
Now!

Blitzkrieger

Where's a mod when you need one

Could prolly lock this thread tbh....

galwaytt

delly wrote: »

Renault's are known for dodgy electrics, but as said a few fuses should sort you out. Don't however go anywhere near a main garage as they may take advantage of you. Best bet would be to go to the likes of Halfords and ask them to help you change the fuses, they'll willingly oblige.

second Renault bashing post of the evening......if dodgy electrics are the arbiter of poor quality, you'd better add the following to the list to be avoided.:

All VW's, Audi's, SEAT's, some Skoda's - MAF's
BMW's, MAF's, ECU's (from personal experience)
Ford Tdci's (boost sensors), injectors
Merc W211 - brake systems, tiptronic gearbox's

...................

Guy:Incognito

galwaytt wrote: »

second Renault bashing post of the evening

and him a mod and all. tut tut.:)