Common engine faults for 1.2 Clios ?

[T.Sullivan172]

Can someone please tell me common engine engine faults for 1.2 16v clios its for an assignment at college.

 

[monkey-666]

1 Mayo looking stuff on the oil filler cap which you would think is a head gasket fauilt but it's because the engine don't have a oil breather only happens on short trips

2 some cars have problems with the ecu being behind the engine and the wires breaking down

there probily a few more but i can't think

 

[Owen172]

Pencil Coilpacks!!

 

[Flat Eric]

My coil pack went in mine when I had it. Was only on 20k miles too.

 

[Mr bean]

:- Engine wiring loom Rubbing Threw (Eml on)
:- TDC sensor faults (Poor starting)
:- HT leads/Spark plugs (Misfiring)
:- Throttle body issues (Poor Running)
:- Starter motor (Poor staring)

im sure there is more but this is just off the top of my head hope this helps :approve:

 

[T.Sullivan172]

Thanks guys this help alot.

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

problems with the ecu being behind the engine and the wires breaking down

I've had this recently.

 

[Mark-387]

Is there anyway to stop the wires breaking ?

 

[Sam@NP]

lack of power, torque or mpg.