Renault Clio II 1999 - Renault Clio 1.2 8v mk2 Non Starter No Coil Volts

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Wed 20 May 2015 20:57
Renault Clio II 1999 - Renault Clio 1.2 8v mk2 Non Starter No Coil Volts - onestjhohn




Hi,
My Clio won't start. Immobiliser is turning off with key and turns over engine. No spark. Tried changing the TDC sensor no change. Tested power to 3 wire plug to coil and nothing on any terminal. Fuel pumps to inlet rail.

I've noticed that ABS light and Service light goes off when ignition turns on, along with immobiliser light. When cranking the immobiliser light stays off but ABS & Service light come on. It may always have done that, not sure if it indicates anything.
Checked the relay connections on nearside wing, seem ok, sprayed with contact clean.
Rummaged about all the cables I can access but not tested any specifically as no wiring diagram.

Once, I had disconnected battery for several minutes and then reconnected and it still didn't start, but I then recoded radio and clock, and it started. I turned the car on and off several times ok, but in the morning tried again and no start. Doing the battery disconnect and radio code made no difference. It has not run since.

Sorry for long intro, but its been that sort of job and internet search seems to be bogged down with immobiliser lights flashing or no fuel.

Any ideas on where to try next?








Edited by onestjhohn on 20/05/2015 at 20:58

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Wed 20 May 2015 23:14
Renault Clio II 1999 - Renault Clio 1.2 8v mk2 Non Starter No Coil Volts - elekie&a/c doctor

You need to be careful when testing the coil supply on these.I think you will find there is only power to the coil when engine is cranking.Check the wiring to the relays behind the left headlight,behind plastic cover,there should be ignition power to the thin yellow wire to the relay block.

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Wed 20 May 2015 23:46
Renault Clio II 1999 - Renault Clio 1.2 8v mk2 Non Starter No Coil Volts - onestjhohn

Ah you hero, that was what I needed a pointer to which cable to look for. I know which block you refer to, I'll check it tomorrow when I can get to the car.

Thanks

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Thu 21 May 2015 17:08
Renault Clio II 1999 - Renault Clio 1.2 8v mk2 Non Starter No Coil Volts - FIXED - onestjhohn

RESOLVED...

Thanks everyone - it turned out to be a thin green wire in the loom that runs to the fuse box, a break in it where it is in a big bundle running along just above the gearbox to the front of the car. When I joggled it about there was a clicking from the relay which is housed under the plastic cover for the fuses (along with the other 2 identical relays).

Happy days.

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