197 won’t start

[J-a-n-e]

My 197 is playing up! I’ve read afew things about this issue but has anyone solved it?
When I push start button everything looks like it’s about to start as normal including lights on dash as normal, but won’t start. Then says “steering not locked” and no matter what I do or reset, it won’t start. The AA have been out and it’s now with a mechanic whose had it for 3 weeks now with no ideas! Anyone solves or have a list of things for me to check plz? I know the starter motor and battery are both fine. It’s like the push button isn’t talking to the starter motor.
Any help appreciated.

 

[JamesBryan]

If battery voltage is good, try a new tdc/crank sensor between the engine and gearbox.

 

[J-a-n-e]

If battery voltage is good, try a new tdc/crank sensor between the engine and gearbox.

Thanks il ask them to try this… they are completely stuck on what else to try at the minute.

 

[Chode Lint]

I know it sounds daft but have you tried to turn the wheel when starting?

I've had it before on my megane and it wouldn't start saying "steering not locked" but all I did was give the wheel a flick and it let the ignition come on

 

[J-a-n-e]

Hi guys…. Has anyone had any luck yet? My garage is completely stuck. He’s changed wires, and done everything suggested. He said we can try a new starter motor but don’t want to fork out loads if not that. He said the feed to the starter motor is firing intermittently but no idea what to do now except change motor?

 

[Chode Lint]

If it's saying steering not locked then it will be something immobiliser related. If the person working on it hasn't even bothered to check that then he needs to put down his tools and work at McDonalds ffs. I mean what sort of mechanic can't bench-test or run direct 12v to a starter 🤦‍♂️

It will be one of 3 things on a 197 if the starter or starter solenoid wire isn't the issue. The steering lock module on the column (also depends if it's a cup with a key or a normal one with a card), the crank sensor or low battery voltage

 

[hopgop1]

Where in the country are you? Might be someone who specialises in these cars nearby who will have a better idea of how to fix.

 

[J-a-n-e]

I’m in Cornwall. There doesn’t seem to be many down here that I know of that knows anything about cliosports. It’s so fustrating as I haven’t drove it for over a month now.

 

[hopgop1]

I’ve had a quick search, not much in Cornwall you’re right. Someone did recommend Andy at AMC in Paignton, apparently experienced with mk2 and mk3 sports. Might be worth a ring at least.

 

[burrellbloke]

Get the garage to check it is not the starter motor by putting 12v across the terminals.

I spent a few weeks trying to sort out my 200 that would not start. It would come up with the steering not locked error from time to time. Eventually I worked out it was the starter motor.