Clio 182 starting issues - help please

[ryan_g86]

Hi guys, I’m in the middle of getting my Clio 182 back on the road after being off the road for a few years. Car was being started regularly and all seemed fine.

I was doing some work on the gear selector rod and sorting out the brakes. Then went to start the car and the car won’t start. Sometimes it don’t crank at all and other times it cranks three times and cuts out.

I’ve got a new battery on the vehicle. The starter and fuel pump have been tested and work. I’ve cleaned the earth in the passenger footwell. I’ve also cleaned the earth in the back of the gearbox. I’ve checked all fuses and relays (working fine)

The red immobiliser light does not go out. No flash just stays red.

Had a sparky out today and he thinks it’s the crank sensor but he was also unable to read the ecu from his diagnostics machine. Same issue I was having with my cheaper Chinese brand version.

Looking for some help/guidance if possible. I could have a go at changing the crank sensor but surely his diagnostics machine should have been able to pick up the ecu? Strange one.

Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you

 

[green]

Do you have a blue plug crank senor ?

 

[ryan_g86]

Do you have a blue plug crank senor ?

Thanks for replying. No it’s a black plug

 

[ryan_g86]

Does anyone know where I can get a clip diagnostics machine? Thanks

 

[Brigsy]

Its immobiliser that is the issue, never start with solid red.

Key is being recognised but no comms between uch/engine ecu. I would start with checking the white plug for corrosion in fusebox and check the can wires for continuity.

Could even be immob relay. Need clip on it ideally.

 

[ryan_g86]

Thank you brigsy for the reply. Relays have been checked and all are all fine. I’ll check the white connector again. I agree, need a clip diagnostics machine - do you know where I can get my hands on one? Cheers

 

[Brigsy]

Aliexpress or ebay, all come from china. Need full chip one around £120-140.

Where are you based? Might be somebody local.

 

[ryan_g86]

Might buy one before going down the parts canon route. I’m surprised the auto electricians £6k diagnostics machine wouldn’t connect. I’m based in south wales. If you could send me a link to an eBay one that would be great.