Clio sport 182 won't start.tried everything.

[millzy1988]

Hey I'm new on here, just bought a Clio sport few weeks back and it is not starting, I've read a few topics already on here and tried a few things, first off battery and altinator checked, gearbox earth and batter earth checked, crank sensor checked, I even replaced the starter motor last night and still doesn't start.. Same as other topics I've read the ignition goes on then turn the key and nothing just a click, bumps no probs in second gear just abit of fk on every morning . can anyone suggest anything , much appreciated, Adam.

 

[-J-]

I take it you have actually swapped the battery?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I know you say you've had the battery checked, but they can read fine, but fail when under load.

Try a new battery mate

 

[millzy1988]

Yeah I just had it tested, but its still the same one

 

[car.crash]

What happens if you use jump leads?
Does it turn over or the same click?

 

[bloke]

charge the battery and then drop test it, also check the earth clamp as they can misshape and come slightly loose.

 

[millzy1988]

Tried my mates new battery , still nothing, just out of curiosity I put leads on both my battery and his new one and both span the old starter motor.

 

[millzy1988]

Both gearbox earth and battery earths tight also,

 

[bloke]

Tried my mates new battery , still nothing, just out of curiosity I put leads on both my battery and his new one and both span the old starter motor.

you mean when it was still on the car?

 

[millzy1988]

No I had the old one in the boot off yesterday, just thought I'd try it while the leads where there

 

[Poopensharten]

Tried the electrical relays under the bonnet?, right hand side under the black plastic cover, might be a poor connection due to verdigri etc

 

[bloke]

check the exciter wire on the starter is getting power on cranking and then work back from there.

 

[millzy1988]

Right chaps the culprit was the ignition barrel , just had to hotwire it for now till I trace à new barrel, thanks for all your replys and advice