how to fix my renault megane scenic dashboard problem?

Red spanner symbol comes in and stays on.checked all I can. Display showing service due.

Sammy
August 2018

thank you all for your posts. walked in to renault dealer today with a 2005 megane scenic and they are replacing my dashboard for £150 plus vat. i thought they wouldnt do it since its now out of warrant and being 3rd owner on it and having bought it from a pvt seller.

s.kay
December 2012

If you need to remove &/or replace the dashboard display, it's a doddle . remove the two speaker covers on the dash top (carefully) - remove with a screwdriver as a lever starting towards the interior side, then lift away. It may be a help to drop the steering column as low as possible. remove the two star-head screws which are under the speaker covers. The entire dash top can then be withdrawn towards the inside of the car. There are only three star-headed screws securing the display unit. Remove these and the two or four connections (depending on year).
Replacement is a reversal making sure that the dash top locates at the front (screen) side first with it's two location lugs.

Max.Headroom
May 2012

Saw this artical on line and thought it would be helpful to all...........
It`s quite common for cars to have digital dashboards these days and from time to time these dashboards can develop faults. On models like renault megane scenic the entire dash can go blank. No reading whatsoever can be seen on the dash and a Digital Dashboard Repair will be required. Experienced electronic specialists can carry out the repairs and in the case of the scenic components are replaced with more robust ones. These parts can easily be replaced and the dashboard will work like new once more. The faults that occur can vary from one car manufacturer to the next and a different type of Digital Dashboard Repair might be needed depending on the vehicle that it is fitted within. All of the work that is conducted by the electronics expert is guaranteed and the dash will operate as it normally should. Some owners might be tempted to replace the dashboard with a new one if they suddenly find that it has gone blank. However, this would prove to be a costly option as a Digital Dashboard Repair can save them a large amount of money and the dash will work just the same, no programming is required and you will retain the origional mileage reading afterwards. You will also not be forced into high cost main dealer service charges. Try this company for a solution to this problem http://www.cartronix.co.uk

helenjones
April 2010

Ring Renault customer services on 08000 72 71 72 . The number is on the Watchdog page. www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/10/renault_get_lost_on_a_scenic_r.html
To replace instrument panel everything is £100 (parts, fitting etc) nothing to pay on top. Feel much better now!

Shazzypops
January 2010

As per Watchdog tonight Renault have agreed to replacing the dash for a cost of £100. For those who have already had it replaced they will refund the full cost of replacement minus the £100. Take a look at the Watchdog website for the number to ring.

Steve
October 2009

Hi
Same thing happend with me . Dont buy a new battery. It is the dash itself that is faulty. They should replace this under wtee so when you take it in make sure you mension this to them. This problem costed me £600.00

Jane
October 2009

This display fault is common on Scenics years, '03, '04, and '05. It costs around £500 to replace by a dealer. There was a page on this site which has been removed (yesterday). It had 330 posting on this problem. Renault have refunded some peoples costs but not others. BBC Watchdog are aware and I have written to Renault UK. Please make them aware of your problem.

B.Turton
September 2009

i sent my megane scenic dash to a company called cartronix.co.uk and recieved it back 2 days later fully working and was only charged £140 including p & p excellent service

simone
September 2009

This is a simplier job than what the dealer makes out. The digital dash can be easlier removed from the front of the dash board by simply unclipping the direct surrounding of the digital dash. You then unscrew the 2 screws on each end of the digital dash and then un plug the 2 plugs. All front access. I sent mine off to ECU TESTING (ECUtesting.com) and they sent it back within a week cost £195. A week later though my car kept cutting out and i had to have the a wiring loom replaced apperently a common fault too. cost £140 again not from dealer as Renault dealers are considerably dearer..

Shaggy
September 2009