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Exactly same happening on my 182..

I had the same problem and eventually traked it down to the wipers.. I've now got a set of the new style flat blade wipers and there is no noise.. Stu

Cheers folks, glad it doesn't seem too serious.. Is it ok to drive till I get a chance to sort it..?

Hi, Got in the car today and on starting up there was a constant whining noise from engine bay. It appears to be from around the altenator and it gets louder when the accelerator is pressed. The noise stayed all day, even after it had warmed up. Never had this noise before, any ideas? The car...

Hi, Got in the car today and on starting up there was a constant whining noise from engine bay. It appears to be from around the altenator and it gets louder when the accelerator is pressed. The noise stayed all day, even after it had warmed up. Never had this noise before, any ideas? The car...

Would be the only reason to hug them..

Was mobil 1 0w 40w, cheers.

Last time my 182 was in for a service the dealer used mobil 0w 40w, is this the right oil? Other posts seem to suggest it should be 5w 40w. What difference will this make, if any? Cheers, stu

I need new discs and pads on the front of my 04 plate 182.. Anyone tell me roughly the £'s involved and what ones to go for??? cheers, stu

Got them just now and they're giving a whistling noise on the motorway at 80 or above (when in the off position).. Doing my head in so need to try somthing else...

Anyone use the new Bosch Aerotwin flat blades? And if so are they any good? Stu

Renault dealer just phoned back with a progress report.. Needs new drivers side driveshaft which they've ordered and will be fully covered by warranty.. Didn't even need to argue!!

Got my windscreen seal checked, noise still there. Seems def to be wipers as it goes when they are on.. I've got bosch wipers at the moment, anyone else had this problem? If so, how did u sort it...?

Hi, anyone know if the driveshafts are covered under 3yr warranty. Was on the motorway yesterday when my 04 182 started pulling to the right and then vibrating very badly under braking.. Breakdown recovery had a look and reckoned its excess play in the drivers side driveshaft. The car has done...

Mine too. Completely standard, just had a service, and still doin it! 5 mins gentle drivin in the mornin and its fine tho.. Just somthin you have to live with..