Car won't start

[caister]

Went to take the clio for its MOT and it wouldn't start. The last time i drove it was a week ago.

Engine turns over fine but it just wont fire.

Am I right in thinking its probably the TDC sensor? I there an easy way to tell if it is this before spending £60 on a new one?

Thanks

 

[caister]

Well ive cleaned the sensor and wiggled the wire for it and it still wont fire.

Fuel pump sounds like its coming on

Battery has been fully charged

I've checked all fuses

Anything else to check?

 

[Mar172]

It sounds like the tdc mine used to just spin over and after a time fire up and off I would go it I changed it

 

[montana]

Given all the shitty wet weather we have had recently i would check the plugs / leads / coilpacks for anything obvious too

 

[caister]

Given all the s**tty wet weather we have had recently i would check the plugs / leads / coilpacks for anything obvious too

Will do. Its not used very often to be honest has done only a few thousand miles this year. First time it has let me down in 5 years :-( its really bugging me with what it could be though.

 

[montana]

Will do. Its not used very often to be honest has done only a few thousand miles this year. First time it has let me down in 5 years :-( its really bugging me with what it could be though.

It could be something simple like water ingress and just need a good dry and clean up, best to check it though

 

[MickyWelsh172]

Where do i find this TDC sensor on a phase 2 172???

Mines doing exactly the same

 

[not normal dan]

Where do i find this TDC sensor on a phase 2 172???

Mines doing exactly the same

As you look at your engine its on the right hand side, look down at the bellhousing an you will see at the top