Renault clio Expression 2004 (54) - Car not starting after removing battery.

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Sun 9 Oct 2011 15:41
Renault clio Expression 2004 (54) - Car not starting after removing battery. - charlieware

Hello all

My dad removed the battery from my clio as he was trying to get to something underneath it. He replaced it absolutely fine and it's all connected again fine. The problem is the car is now not starting and the "STOP" light has come on. It sounds as though the car is trying to start as it clicks. Also the clock light comes on and I can still lock the car with my remote key fob so I'm guessing the battery works ok?

What can I do? Do you think it is a problem with the immobiliser or some sort of security thing?

Any help very much appreciated!

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Sun 9 Oct 2011 17:38
Renault clio Expression 2004 (54) - Car not starting after removing battery. - Peter D

I suspect your dad has disturbed the eartch (-) connection to the body/engine. Very close inspection required. Regards Peter

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