Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - 00 1.4 SI engine starts and then cuts out

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Sun 3 Feb 2008 14:40
00 1.4 SI engine starts and then cuts out - Soldier Blue
When I try to start my Clio it starts then cuts out straight away and if I try again it just turns over. If I leave it for a bit it will start and then cut out again, then it will just turn over and not start, so I keep leaving it and trying again later until maybe it will start or flatten the battery, once it does start it seems ok and seems to start ok if the engine is still warm
each time you try to start it, if it starts it seems to last a fraction longer before it cuts out

My wife has only had the car for two weeks and the fault has only just occured.

Thanks.


No need to shout in 'ere !

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 03/02/2008 at 16:08

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Sun 3 Feb 2008 15:25
W reg (2000) 14 SI Engine starts and then cuts out - piston power
Imobiliser fault?

Have you changed the plugs,fuel filter, is there a good spark have changed a few clio coil packs before..
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Sun 3 Feb 2008 16:00
W reg (2000) 14 SI Engine starts and then cuts out - Soldier Blue
thanks for reply.
I have not tried anything as I didn't know where to start, have had some body tell me its the cold start sensor, have read on forums it could be TDC sensor, wires to the ECU have been rubbing through. so a bit confused. will have to look at everything as a process of elimination.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 03/02/2008 at 16:07

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Sun 3 Feb 2008 17:15
W reg (2000) 14 SI Engine starts and then cuts out - Screwloose

Possible TDC [crank position] sensor; or maybe a fuel-pump/relay issue.

16 or 8-valve?
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Wed 6 Feb 2008 15:31
W reg (2000) 14 SI Engine starts and then cuts out - Soldier Blue
hi Screwloose
its a 16 valve and I have just fitted a new TDC sensor and its is still doing the same thing
you can hear the fuel pump when you turn on the ignition
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Thu 7 Feb 2008 23:29
W reg (2000) 14 SI Engine starts and then cuts out - ChicksFan
I had this with a much older car so my experience may not help in this case. If so then I do apologise.

Coil failed. The ballast resistor allowed car to start but once the starter motor was inactive the ballast resistor no longer operated of course. A new coil cured it.

I hope this helps.
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