Engine Start Problem.

[Rick-Reid]

Hi Guys, Apologies if this is in the wrong section, I've only posted a few times since joining.

Over the past few week's sometimes when I've come to start the engine nothing happens apart from chugging. The weathers been both warm and cold, dry and wet. So I don't think thats a factor.

Also a few weeks ago the SERV light was lit, but only once or twice and it no longer lights up.

My Clio is a 1.4 52plate. Anyone got any ideas at all with this problem?


Thanks for any help.

Rick

 

[MRBILLYUK]

If its the original battery i would say that its knackered mate . The batteries fitted by Renault are pretty crap , low amps , if you can hold of a multimeter test the battery , it should be reading about 12.5 or 12.6 volts after its been left with the engine off for 10 mins .I think the batteries are only supposed to last 2 years anyway .If it is the battery try and get hold of a good heavy duty battery , something in the region of 620amps.