CHECK THESE THINGS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!! Recalls/things to look out for! - Renault Megane RS 280/300 

Super good to know mate. Subbed as well!

Every car has their weak points, as long as it’s covered under warranty and regularly checked then there shouldn’t be any problems out on the road

For those worried about the battery issues, it only affects the Trophy models with the DESS battery. I've had a few problems with mine and Renault have said there is absolutely nothing wrong (despite me being left stranded). It's a very weak battery (only 19Ah) and will drain whilst washing the car and opening/closing the doors numerous times. It's worth noting there IS a firmware update that should be applied which apparently changes the charging cycle - get your dealer to check this has been applied. Personally, it did nothing for me. Drive it at least once a week, don't sit with the radio on or boot/doors open for more than 10 minutes and you can live with it. I got a CTEC 3.8 charger to top it up every 6 months or so (don't get the CTEC 5amp - the battery can only take 4amp). With regards to squeaky exhaust - i've had this too. Bloody annoying. I got some high temp WD40 and smothered the flap and it seems to have finally stopped. I think with age the flap gets better too as I believe it likely wears slightly.

This is a great video if you own ars 300 coming up to warranty an I have proved it mentioned to renault to check the rear shocks for leak s on my first warranty service at 8500 klm an shore enough they need to be replaced for free under warranty down here in Australia so thanks ash

yo brother love your videos.In regards to the fuel pump sensor i think it is the problem i currently have.That is that sometimes when i fill up my tank full with petrol it shows 410kilometers left and sometimes with full tank it shows 650km.I will confirm it with Renault on monday.

Useful video mate. Where you not worried about warranty after your remap. It’s something I want to get done but I’m concerned about the warranty been affected.

My car is more standing in garage and I have replaced battery due to issue that after start, ride and park somewhere doors could not be open! Fortunately price for new stronger battery was 50Euro so not expensive.

Mine had battery failure and was covered no issues with warranty.

Thanks again mate for the info. Very handy indeed. Have had my Trpohy for a few moths now. And am pretty paranoid about the battery issue. Was looking at a CTek Charger and they have a CTEK battery monitor with App which can help keep an eye on the charge.... Have you heard anything on these products?

I will get mine checked out as my warranty end soon, I will be extending my warranty with Renault also great video mate

My alternator packed up after 35k miles. 2018, 280 Cup. New ones are £1200 and are not in stock anywhere in the UK. Something to add to your list.

Hey i recently bought a Megane R.S 280 and the thing u mention in the final of the video about the exhaust, is it possible it onle does this in gear 1 and 2 ? The sound had me a bit worried but at the Renault dealer here they couldnt find what it was?

My manual Trophy just had to have a new gearbox fitted. As like with the mk3 gearbox fault, one of the bearings failed. Also had one of the selector forks snap inside. £2.5k just for a box if you don't get it done under warranty!!!! So get that checked

Engine Oil leak and fuel pump . Both failed in my rs 280 2019. It is 45000 km now. Very sensitive car. The fuel pump caused the car to totally shutdown in the middle of the road.

Exaust squeak I had and and whole part was replaced under warranty but probably it will return!

I have rs 300 trophy manual gear box. I have issue with some noise when are windows down like stone on tire when i steering left or right very annoying,somebody have same problem?

Is the turbo on these reliable?? Just curious for someone looking to buy it as a used car since in my country you can’t get brand new

What heat resistant lubricant spray would you recommend for the exhaust valve ? Jenolite / K2 ??

Honestly speaking is this car reliable or not? Or should I also have a back up car just incase?

It was between this and the i30n. I'm going i30n way

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