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Hi guys, could anyone tell me where the valve covers are on a clio sport 172 as I've been told to check the bolts as I think my cars burning oil as it blowing out a white/blue smoke when I put my foot down??? Also slight leak underneath.... Any other advise or tips would be appreciated??? Thanks:(

Cheers for the help everybody, its been sorted now. Cleaned it the other day and pulled out a few fuses then played with the positive wire on the battery think it was touching the bodywork..... Started first time every time. Thanks again :)

Cheers again mate, how much will an auto electrician cost roughly and does anyone know any local to me as I phoned the only three mobile auto electricians I could find in my area and not one carries diagnostic equipment.....???

You got any pictures of it or its location pal, already had the ECU pulled out and didnt see anything like that??? Cheers

Sorry about all the questions pal, I only know the basics when it comes to cars! :banghead:

Cheers Mick, do you think its worth paying an auto locksmith to take a look at the key and immobiliser after all? I have looked at the fuses on the passenger side in the end of the dash but that's the only ones I've spotted apart from the relays by the battery. I have noticed a metal control box...

Cheers. Yes mate its exactly as in that pic but also with the round LED lit constantly. The problem started when I tried to fix a different fault which was failing tail light even after I changed the bulb, so then I checked and fiddled with wiring every where including under the glove box where...

Tried that a few times and had no luck, any other ideas mate? But I was not to sure if you had try to start it after doing that or to lock it walk away for 30 mins and come back and try to crank it?

I have already checked crank sensor just in case. Checked relays and fuses cleaned battery connections and recharged it. Also tried the key in position two whilst disconnecting the battery for five mins but it still stays on solid? But if it helps I did try to reset the ECU by disconnecting the...

The engine does turnover but it just will not start I cant hear the fuel pump prime, the immobiliser light is on constantly as soon as the key is turned and when I do this all I can hear is a click from the left side, glove box area? Sorry it only turns over for a few seconds then stops, I have...

Hello I am having problems with my 172 I cant get the immobiliser light to go off when I turn the ignition? Please can someone help, many thanks.

Cheers for the advise pal but I already attempted that and failed. I also tried to leave the key on ignition point 1,2,3 and 4 whilst disconnecting and reconnecting the battery but still not solved the problem. I've already had five parking tickets this week, any other solutions??? I have an...

No mate I had no spare when I bought the car. I've tried every solution on every forum with no luck. What was that CLIP you mentioned???

Hi guys I would appreciate any help or advice you may have. How do I input an immobiliser disarm code on a 2002 clio sport??? My immobiliser light will not go out no matter what I try!!! :mad: Many Thanks

I've had the same problems with my clio sport, I found this article that provides immobiliser overide codes that will solve any faults on any renault model http://renaulthelp.110mb.com/ImmBypass.html#CarType :approve:

Hey guys need some help as my 172 wont start presume its immobiliser as the red light is still lit on my dash when I turn the key. has anyone else had thsi problem and resolved it?????

Hi guys hope you can help, tried starting my car today and its dead it turns over for a few seconds but it just wont start. When ignition is on the immobiliser light stays on although I dont think its that as it wouldnt even try to turn over right. Also my drivers side tale light is out I...

Thanks Gemma, will look in to it :D

Hi guys where is this big red button, I cant see it any where on my 172 been having the same problem??? Many thabks

Not even loss of power or juddering when moving, even my rev counter varys it varys from 800 to 1300 when its just left running for a few minutes!?

I live in Gloucester! It also has a knocking noise that comes from the front drivers side wheel evertime i hit a small pot hole or speed bump, as well as white smoke coming from the exhaust on occasion been told its prob the cat burning or rubber valves it does smell like burning rubber mind...

I live in Gloucester! It also has a knocking noise that comes from the front drivers side wheel evertime i hit a small pot hole or speed bump, as well as white smoke coming from the exhaust on occasion been told its prob the cat burning or rubber valves it does smell like burning rubber mind...

I did the the ECU test and had a t and a h..... Does anyone know how to reset the ECU? Will this rectify my electrical problems i.e. air con not working, engine temp needle moving, dash lights constantly on and off plus i also have a buzzing noise coming from my interior light??? Thanks

Hi guys ive just bought a clio sport 172 and realised ive been done on the price considering the condition its actually in :mad:, 1st of all its occasionally blowing white smoke out the exhaust which ive been advised is just rubber seals in the exhaust or manifold and is normal for car its age...

Hi guys ive just bought a clio sport 172 and realised ive been done on the price considering the condition its actually in :mad:, 1st of all its occasionally blowing white smoke out the exhaust which ive been advised is just rubber seals in the exhaust or manifold and is normal for car its age...