Renault Megane 1.6 R reg dashboard instrumentation not working?
I recently had to replace the ignition barrel as the key got stuck and the AA had to break the lock to get it started. I got a second hand barrel from a scrap car and my father in law replaced the lock, but in doing so failed to disconnect the battery which has since caused the dash instrumentation to not work. The wires from the ignition barrel came out when he replaced the lock and blew a fuse which meant the car wouldn't start. I have had my mechanic friend on the case now for a week with a fault code reader and although the car will now start, there is still no gauges or warning lights or mileage display working. We are at a loss as to what the fault is, the car was a cracking little runaround before this and it would be a shame to scrap her but the mot is due very soon and we cannot afford to spend much on fixing it! Could it be the ECU?? is that expensive if so?
Please help!!
Many thanks, Simon
the lights on dash ARE part of MOT test you are required to have a warning light which is on dash to show rear fog light is on hazard warning as well abs light must work if fitted with abs along with others so THEY are part of test.
if you checked all the fuses including the ones which you would never know are there i would say the wiring or instrument pack ( £25 secondhand ) or even worst case u.c.h ( about £250 - £350 new ,depends on type new maybe only option as some coded to vehicle and secondhand is no good )is faulty good luck i would think about cutting your losses or if your near me i could fix it maybe
