Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing

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Wed 10 Jun 2015 22:54
Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing - PaulR1

my sons Clio 1.2 on an 05 plate wont start. Key in and turn dash lights all flash and dim along with the radio, engine wont turn and a pink relay under the bonnet is clicking. I have checked battery 12.8v, meter onto engine from battery live is showing the same voltage. jumped car and starts but dies very quickly after leads are removed.
Any ideas? Cheers in advance

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Wed 10 Jun 2015 23:10
Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing - elekie&a/c doctor

"jumped car and starts".Your battery is finished.Get it checked properly.

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Thu 11 Jun 2015 08:30
Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing - PaulR1

Thanks, makes sense, I'll get it looked at.

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Thu 11 Jun 2015 09:27
Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing - old-school-tech

. jumped car and starts but dies very quickly after leads are removed.
Any ideas?

Think I would be looking at the alternator not the battery..

Even if the battery is completely dead the car should still run if the alternator is good.

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