Renault Clio 1.6 sport - Cutting out at junctions when idle

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Thu 24 Apr 2014 13:33
Renault Clio 1.6 sport - Cutting out at junctions when idle - MagsC

Hi. Have a Y reg clio recently purchased from a friend. No problems, in fact it's an amazing little motor - apart from on two occasions it has simply cut out completely when sat idle at a junction. Any ideas? It starts again straight away with no problems but as I have a small child, need to rectify the problem. I have been told by a garage that it needs a new battery at a cost of £50???

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Thu 24 Apr 2014 16:22
Renault Clio 1.6 sport - Cutting out at junctions when idle - Railroad.
Remove the idle speed stepper motor and clean it. Then refit it and follow the procedure below. This should cure the problem.

Switch ignition on for 5 seconds.
Switch off for 5 seconds.
Switch on for 5 seconds.
Switch off for 5 seconds.
Start engine and run until it's completely warmed up. 85 degrees minimum.
If fitted switch on A/C for 10 seconds.
Switch A/C off for 10 seconds.
Switch A/C on for 10 seconds.
Switch A/C off 10 seconds.
Switch engine off.
Reset complete.
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