Why does my Renault Clio not start properly?
Corrosion on the contacts of your car battery leads to loss of contact and reduced current flow, which means that your engine can no longer start properly. To know if your Clio’s starting problems are from dirty battery contacts, you need to investigate them.
When did the Renault Clio Sport come out?
So, aside from offering the possibility of a Renault Clio Sport Sport, the launch of limited editions such as the January 2000’s MTV and the dilution of trim levels resulting in the 75bhp Clio 1.2 Sport have made choosing a Clio model a hit and miss affair. 2001 saw a revision of the Clio range.
What is the warning light on a Clio 1.2?
Hi i have a clio 1.2 on the dash there is a square with a zig zag going throuh it & underneath there is a coil shape (like you would get for a diesel glow plug) but its petrol, & every now and again both symbols light up & the car engine cuts in and out when driving. I know it’s electrical but does any one have the same problem?
When did the Renault Clio multivalve engine come out?
November 2000 saw the introduction of the 1.9dTi engine, which developed 80bhp and which supplemented the old 65bhp normally aspirated diesel. At the same time the multivalve version of the 1.6-litre engine was introduced for all 1.6 variants, the old 8v engine being deleted.
Why does my Renault Clio not start up?
Get the car code read first before guessing or fitting unnecessary bits on it till you get lucky. Check the earth straps, one from battery to bodywork and one underneath from bodywork to gear box. If you don’t have a good electrical return path the car will not start. Hope this helps.
When does the imobiliser light go out on a Clio?
Normal procedure is put key in light stays solid red when you turn ignition on ( dash lights on ) the imobiliser light will go out after approx 3 seconds. Is the engine turning over when the fault occurs ?
Why is the breather pipe on my Clio not working?
The breather pipe connects to this with a washer which can be replaced or upturned in an attempt to reseal the system, hopefully preventing too much oil returning to the filter housing. Bit late tonight, but if this seems like it might be the problem, I will try to find the Youtube video which shows the process of cleaning.
Corrosion on the contacts of your car battery leads to loss of contact and reduced current flow, which means that your engine can no longer start properly. To know if your Clio’s starting problems are from dirty battery contacts, you need to investigate them.
When does the warning light come on on a Renault Clio?
This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds. If it lights up when you are driving, it indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system. Braking will then be as normal, without the ABS. Contact an approved Dealer as soon as possible. This comes on when the ignition is switched on.
How is the voltage of the Renault Clio battery measured?
The voltage of the battery on your Renault Clio can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.