engine start up noise?

2000 RENAULT MEGANE
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AMBIRHAJUR
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Engine problem
2000 Renault Megane Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 72300 miles
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i recently bought a renault megane and i makes click noises when started and sometime during the drive as well
Dec 15, 2007 at 8:20 AM
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DAVE H
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check starter motor and wiring !
Mar 20, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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STRAILER
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This sounds more like the valve train is having an issue, does the noise seem to be coming from the top of the engine, if so then this can be the problem, I would remove the valve cover and use a flashlight to inspect the valve train for wear or broken parts. Here are two guides that can help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rattle-noise

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

Oct 10, 2024 at 5:10 PM