I had same problem on 2005 megane. I removed the plastic panels from around the handbrake and found if I bent the stiff peice of wire from the push button the ratchet engaged again. Saved the price of a new unit.
bernie lancaster
June 2012
Cheers 4advice guys
Col
May 2012
replace handbrake assembly. try scrapyard for replacement.
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