Clio. II cutting out

[Charlie24]

Hi all, I am new to this forum and already seeking help with a peculiar problem. I am working on an 02 Clio 1.2 which will not run for more than about thirty seconds before the electronic warning light comes on and cuts the ignition. I have checked all the usual suspects, loom, throttle body TDC sensor and fuel pump.
after the engine stops there is a rapid ticking from under the front offside wing which seems to be emanating from a black plastic box bolted to the inner wing. There are petrol pipes going to and from this but I don't know what it is. There seems to be plenty fuel being delivered to the fuel rail.
any suggestions gratefully accepted.

 

[MicKPM]

That clicking is normal when there's an issue. You really need it plugging in I'm afraid

Mick

 

[Charlie24]

I have plugged it in to an OBD reader but no faults are coming up.

 

[MicKPM]

CLIP is Renault specific and tells you so much more than a generic reader will. Also, code reading the ECM may not show any codes as the problem may lay elsewhere in one of the many other systems.

Mick

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

what mick says^

 

[Charlie24]

Is it possible that this could be the throttle body sensor failed. Anyone near Inverness with Clip please? Local dealer not helpful.

 

[Charlie24]

I found today if I disconnect the MAP sensor and start the car, it will run fairly lumpily. If I leave it running and then reconnect the MAP the engine smooths out and runs fine. If I stop the car the problem returns. Is the sensor faulty or could it just be the seal which is not in great shape?