Hi i have a similar issue accept mine is unlocked and will not lock whenever i start the car it just makes a cluncking sound then airbag light and service light come on. Something like undetected card? Loosening Sticky Locks Use a small dose of electrical cleaner in the key hole. However, no failure was indicated. The steering lock is engaged, waggle the wheel and press start it should start. WHAT YOU THINK? my renault megane 2003 does not start ;steering locked, and steering not locked; msg? when the key card is at fault , the dash on the vehicle will say card not detected when inserted . You cannot use it on another car. I have a 2006 renault megane coupe cabriolet. The big difference between DFU mode and restore mode?. A week ago, the oxygen sensor turned on but, when checking the ECU, the failure did not appear. I don't think it's the battery as the steering won't lock as it usually does and there isn't the usual 'clicking' sound when I put my key card in, press the break and start button. Cannot Start my car Renault Megane 2004 1.6 16valve, says Steering not locked. 3 clicks heard from unit under steering wheel Steering Not Locked, service light on ( and I'm sure I saw the red imobiliser light flashing too ) ... Renault megane scenic 1.5dci when i put the key card in depress clutch pedal it says steering locked and wont start but when i take the card out it says steering unlocked. tried wiggling the steering wheel as you press start? Check the positive terminal, which has got two wires: one that leads to the ECU and the other one to the starter. Post by jo3yb777 » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:09 pm . I'm going to take the battery off and give it 10min see ifthat clears it. When checking it, I noticed that the coil did not have any voltage. Megane II dynamique 1.9 DCI 120bhp, 5 door, 52 plate. going to try jumping when my stepdad gets home. Could be the steering lock reset unit which is under the steering wheel you need to replace this as then the car will be fine I insert the key card in the fob and press clutch or brakes to start my car. This has also happened to me one morning from cold start. The steering wheel is physically locked the whole time however, I have tried to turn it but it wont budge. The Mégane II Owners' Club, The Number 1 place for Megane II info, news and problems. Won't start problems. Hi everybody. steering locked+steering not locked? I would like to know what might be the problem that is causing my starting failure. When i turn the car off there is a click and the steering wheel has a little judder but the lock does not engage. let us know the outcome - good luck! looks like the battery was flat somehow. Renault Megane 2008 II Hatchback 1.4L 135000 miles. Could anyone guide me please? Problem with your Megane? I insert the card, set it in neutral, press the brake pedal as it need to be done, and the engine does not start. I have a 2003 renault megane convertible. put the card into the dash and it tells me that the "steering is locked". 2010 Renault Grand Scenic the key won’t turn in the ignition. The only way to get it out is by unscrewing the ESL and at same time applying force downwards while unscrewing,its the opposite of screwing,remember u have to tighten to unscrew.Its a bit hard ,cause the lock has not disengaged and sometimes u have to replace the screw.remember u have to remove all the panel to access the esl,which u can then unscrew.ive done this many time w/o removing the whole … Some days ago, I was driving normally when suddenly, the car stalled. I parked slighly closer to the house yesterday and it didnt move all day. Is it a fault with the steering lock or card reader? If the ignition cylinder … ( If its not the button start type, you will have to ignore this and have the car connected straight to a diagnostic machine as follows later ) If that doesn't work - press the start button 5 times...completely releasing between releases... and then, try and start the engine. Megane and Laguna models suffer from a host of Body Computer problems and if there’s a wiring issue anywhere, the car won’t start. My car is stuck on the drive, unable to move. any ideas tomalix you seem to be good at this stuff A message indicating the steering was not blocked then appears. Can't find an answer? My problem is in the morning the car will not start what size battery to put in. It happens sometimes if you move the wheel after stopping car. I SWAPPED THE BATTERY WITH THE CLIO'S AND IT STARTED!. When I am pressing the start button all bulbs switch off, no power in car for 1 second, power come back , msg on screen--->remove key card and then "steering not locked". 2004 Megane 5-door 1.6 Dynamique. My car won't start. Hi! When I returned the car would not start. Currently Drives:: 2004 54-Reg Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique Auto Silver (SORN'd) Location: Wembley. can anybody help please? If the key won’t turn in the ignition, it could be for a couple of reasons: Often this happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something. If the key won’t turn in the ignition, it could be for a couple of reasons: Often this happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something. Follow us on Facebook. My car won't start. 2009 Renault Megane the key won’t turn in the ignition. I'm bloody sick of this car. If it happens again, hopefully tracing the drain on the battery or checking to see if its the battery at fault (you never know!) Hopefully someone can help me. Might it be that the cards need to be encoded? I went to start my tonight and it won't start again! To unlock the steering lock With the diagnostic tool you have to lock the airbag ecu. it kinds looks like the battery is flat, when I lock it the lights are really dim. If I accidentally stall the car at a traffic light, it's almost certain that the car will not start again, due to the "Steering not locked" issue that's discussed a bit in these forums. Top. Moderators: q292u, Ray, AndyAdmin, Stranger, Postby anth_dci » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:47 pm, Postby anth_dci » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:16 pm, Postby anth_dci » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:24 pm, Postby anth_dci » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:54 am, Postby busternlouie » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:38 pm, Postby jo3yb777 » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:51 pm, Postby busternlouie » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:10 pm, Postby jo3yb777 » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:09 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 78 guests. Workshop manuals and technical notes are in here. I did not had the chance to start it after an hour tries. Related problems: Fuses (1) Starting (5) Dashboard (3 ... set it in neutral, press the brake pedal as it need to be done, and the engine does not start. Renault Megane 2006 1.9 cdi sedan 164000 miles. I have a 2006 renault megane coupe cabriolet 1.5 Diesel. I have a Renault Grand Scenic 2.0 16V 2005 that won´t start. If the steering lock comes off, when you put the key in the slot, then the key is recognised. will having the key close the car cause the battery to drain? If it is, there is a problem right there. The steering won't lock as it usually does and there isn't the usual 'clicking' sound when I put my key card in, press the break and start button. how would i go about tracing battery drain? it's a good job ive got my aa cover if it is one of those. Also check in between the terminal, under a plastic lid, if the metal is broken and thus no electrical current is reaching the starter. Hello mates. When I put the keycard in and try to start it says Steering locked/Steering unlocked and … Does any message appear on the dashboard? The service light comes on, the car refuses to start. A message indicating the steering was not blocked then appears. well with abit of help shes fired into life. The electician told me it must be the computer that is failing. THIS HAPPENED TO ME TOO. I would like to know what can be the problem. Renault scenic 2004 1.5 dci. I hope it is just a dud battery.. much cheaper than a new electric steering lock! on the dash it says "steering locked" and the service light is on. 1) Steering lock fault ( a new steering lock unit is required ) 2) Body control Module ( a new BCM Unit is needed ) This is never a fault with your key card . the chances are the lock is just stuck and working the steering wheel left then right as far as you can will free it up if it dont then you can also try jacking the 2 front wheels off the floor like put the car on stands then try turning the steering left and right to unlock the ignition doing it this way releases the pressure from the tyres and should make it easier to unlock the steering. Ahhh Thank You. However, if you hear the steering lock come off, but when you press the button nothing happens, it’s not the key. First of all, check if the circle red light from the immobilizer is blinking. THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL BROKE THOUGH. A message indicating the steering was not blocked then appears. Last night I stopped on a small slope, put the car in park, handbrake on, got out locked it, and went away for about half an hour. I would like to know what might be the problem that is causing my starting failure. my car displays either steering locked ( it is not ) and steering not locked, and since this happened it will not start. Do you like StartMyCar? I tried to bump it off but cuts out immediately. When trying to start it back, the engine could be heard but the car did not start working. glad it was "just" the battery! I don't think it's the battery (I've tried to jump start it). You need to release the pressure on the deadbolt locking the wheel. CAN I JUST CHANGE THE BATTERY? 2005 Megane Sporthatch 2.0 VVT Dynamique Extreme Blue. Hi, I have a renualt megane 2003 1.6 car, and i am having problems starting the car up, Everytime we try to start our car up, on the dashboard it appears to say "steering locked" but in actual the steering is not locked, and some time it appears to say "steering not locked" could you … When the engine is then "turned off" it says "steering not locked". The Problem: when I insert the key-card to start the engine.... it doesn't start... and the first message was "electronic fault" then this message gone and it keeps saying "steering not locked \ steering locked" with no power to start the car. will be easy! anyone got any idea why it's doing this? The steering lock is part of the immobiliser system Once a steering lock has been coded to one car, that's it. ... A message indicating the steering was not locked, there is a click heard and the engine fan comes on, then a beep and Low Battery is showing on the dash also showing set to Neutral. It shouldnt be a duff battery i only replaced it in decemeber! 13 posts • Page 1 of 1. I insert the card, set it in neutral, press the brake pedal as it need to be done, and the engine does not start. Re: steering locked won't start.