Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Dead dashboard

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Wed 1 Apr 2009 15:55
03 1.9 Dead dashboard - HoleyMoley
I have a 03 Megane II dci. When I turn the engine off and get out of the vehicle all my dash lights including the red alarm light stops working. When i enter the vehicle and close the door it normally beeps and shows the vehicle door open and asks for the card to be inserted but now it does nothing. Only after I start the car does the lights come on and the rev counter starts to work. My trip meter and radio is also reset and I have to enter my radio code everytime I start the car.

Is there another battery which powers the vehicle electronics when it is switched off as the main battery is okay but I get no power to the dash when the car is off. My alarm light does not flash either. I have checked all the fuses and the battery and they are fine. Any ideas anyone?
Thanks in advance
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Sat 18 Apr 2009 13:09
03 1.9 Dead dashboard - doofer
I suggest you read the posts on this link.

www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=234934

There are an awful lot of people affected by this, as you will see if you follow the URLs posted within the above thread.

Edited by doofer on 18/04/2009 at 13:12

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