Worth the repair?

[miyaryn]

Hi im new to the forum. I currently have a 2014 clio rs200 and its currently having the classic check anti-pollution and gearbox lights so I’m pretty sure it needs the tcu change. But I wanted thoughts on whether it’s worth it since the car is currently at 210,000kms needing its service. So I’m in a dilemma on if it’s worth replacing the tcu and whether the car will still last. I don’t particularly want to spend 3k ish for something that will only last a year sooooo I wanted thoughts.

Is it worth spending the extra for the repair or will the car not last regardless. (It’s been running on those checks for a while, like 5000kms+, and the cats smell non existent unless thats just the tcu giving the car the wrong petrol mixture)

 

[Adey.]

Could be a dying battery? its defo worth getting a proper diag done.

should be a lot cheaper than 3k for the tcu too, can fit it in less than an hour.

If the rest of the car is going strong I don't see why not?

 

[miyaryn]

Could be a dying battery? its defo worth getting a proper diag done.

should be a lot cheaper than 3k for the tcu too, can fit it in less than an hour.

If the rest of the car is going strong I don't see why not?

It’s had the proper diagnosis about a few years back but the previous owner ignored it. They do recommend replacing the tcu but I could do a battery swap. It’s just I’m not sure whether that will be a money pit as well.

 

[Adey.]

your millage isn't really massive, my own is on 117k miles, tuned and I'm not concerned, only major issue being a replaced TCU. There are cars here going past 200k miles.

 

[miyaryn]

I see. That was my real major concern and whether it would only last like max a year. Would it be worthwhile try the battery replacement despite having the issue for a long time? The checks come everyday even after clearing.

 

[Adey.]

probably not then tbh, id go and get a fresh diagnostic done and go from there.

 

[miyaryn]

Thanks, I’ll probably go that route.