Car won’t start :(

[Tonicdb]

Hi all,

Had the aa out this morning for my 182 that won’t start. Turns over but won’t fire. Mechanic doesn’t think it’s fuel as no ignition after squirting into the air box. My spark plugs are new and no codes or immobiliser related things. Anyone had similar? I’m thinking power to the spark plugs but I’m not a mechanic just after an idea of how big of a bill to expect

Sam

 

[cp1991]

crank sensor? does the rpm gauge move as you try and start it?

 

[Matt Cup]

crank sensor? does the rpm gauge move as you try and start it?

Yep this’ll be the culprit, fortunately it’s a cheap and easy fix.

 

[Tonicdb]

Cheers all. No the rev gauge goes to 0 when it cranks and stays there. will it wander about if it’s that sensor? Thanks for the

 

[Tonicdb]

Replies trying to work out if a mobile mechanic can sort it or I need to pay to get it towed

 

[Matt Cup]

Get/ask that AA guy leave the car there and to take you to Eurocarparts, buy the part and go back to the car and get him to fit it.

That is exactly what my guy offered to do for me but I had a spare cps at home so got it towed back instead, but the offer was there from him.

 

[cp1991]

Try giving the wiring a wiggle. Sometimes it’s just the wiring. If not it’s still a simple two bolt job.

 

[Tonicdb]

Thanks all sounds like that’s the culprit then? Unfortunately this was last night and he wanted to (understandably) clock off. Appreciate that I’ll see if I can get a mobile mechanic out and sort it rather than having to tow it.

 

[Matt Cup]

Also the AA guy should have plugged his obd reader in to confirm that’s the issue.

Try giving the wiring a wiggle. Sometimes it’s just the wiring. If not it’s still a simple two bolt job.

If you’re lucky, he did that to mine for it to fail less than 30 second later leaving me stranded in the middle of a junction, fortunately he was following me so helped me get it to a side street.

 

[Tonicdb]

He did and it didn’t throw up any codes (that he told me about)

 

[Matt Cup]

He did and it didn’t throw up any codes (that he told me about)

Mine came up with this.

 

[cp1991]

Also the AA guy should have plugged his obd reader in to confirm that’s the issue.



If you’re lucky, he did that to mine for it to fail less than 30 second later leaving me stranded in the middle of a junction, fortunately he was following me so helped me get it to a side street.

Yeah it would at least confirm the fault.

 

[Matt Cup]

Not sure if the 182 comes with the updated CPS, but it’s really an easy fix and shouldn’t need a mechanic to sort, it’s literally a 20 min job of taking the airbox out, removing the two 13mm bolts from cps which is situated above the gearbox under a water pipe, removing and unplugging the sensor and refitting the new one, putting back together is the reverse of the removal.

 

[Tonicdb]

Yeah seemed like he would have told me , where having a good chat about it and seemed a sound guy. He did say he reckoned distributer or something related to that. Thought I’d chance it on here if anyone had similar. Appreciate the replies

 

[Matt Cup]

Yeah seemed like he would have told me , where having a good chat about it and seemed a sound guy. He did say he reckoned distributer or something related to that. Thought I’d chance it on here if anyone had similar. Appreciate the replies

Sounds like your AA guy is an older fella and used to work on 80’s cars before as new cars don’t have distributors.

 

[Tonicdb]

Not sure if the 182 comes with the updated CPS, but it’s really an easy fix and shouldn’t need a mechanic to sort, it’s literally a 20 min job of taking the airbox out, removing the two 13mm bolts from cps which is situated above the gearbox under a water pipe, removing and unplugging the sensor and refitting the new one, putting back together is the reverse of the removal.

Thanks mate I might try that anyway. Would have thought it would have throw

Sounds like your AA guy is an older fella and used to work on 80’s cars before as new cars don’t have distributors.

ha I think I probably got that wrong then as you can tell I’m not too clued up on this. Is there a chance it wouldn’t have thrown up a fault code if it failed. As he didn’t say there were any faults detected when he plugged it in.

 

[Matt Cup]

This is the correct one to buy:

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This piece of wire you may or may not need, mine had been replaced previously so wasn’t required, as yours is a 182 it may already have the new sensor above?

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - 8200673202

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This is the eurocarparts equivalent, it’s not right as the orientation of the plug is the other way round, I have one of these too which still does work but it stretches the wire.

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[Tonicdb]

This is the correct one to buy:

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This piece of wire you may or may not need, mine had been replaced previously so wasn’t required, as yours is a 182 it may already have the new sensor above?

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - 8200673202

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This is the eurocarparts equivalent, it’s not right as the orientation of the plug is the other way round, I have one of these too which still does work but it stretches the wire.

Starline | Euro Car Parts

Starline at the lowest UK prices from Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 for Car Accessories, Car Styling & Car Care. Buy today Online, In store or by Phone + Branches Nationwide – Next Day UK Free Delivery.

www.eurocarparts.com

Thanks Matt really appreciate the help could save me a fortune!

 

[MLB]

This is the correct one to buy:

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct

Renault Clio Crankshaft Sensor 8200647554 - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This piece of wire you may or may not need, mine had been replaced previously so wasn’t required, as yours is a 182 it may already have the new sensor above?

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - 8200673202

Renault Crankshaft TDC Sensor Loom Various Models - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.

renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

This is the eurocarparts equivalent, it’s not right as the orientation of the plug is the other way round, I have one of these too which still does work but it stretches the wire.

Starline | Euro Car Parts

Starline at the lowest UK prices from Euro Car Parts UK’s No.1 for Car Accessories, Car Styling & Car Care. Buy today Online, In store or by Phone + Branches Nationwide – Next Day UK Free Delivery.

www.eurocarparts.com

Wouldn't count on it being updated, replaced mine on my 182 this summer and it needed the wiring with the new plug type.

Still easy to fit though.

 

[Tonicdb]

Thanks all. Fixed it myself in the end! Saved me cost of a tow and a garage. Really appreciate it!

 

[Matt Cup]

Glad to see you got it sorted Was it the crank sensor in the end and did you need the extra bit of wire?