Ok... so the reason I say "can I fix it", is beacause I know nothing about cars. Nothing... at all. Sorry. But what an excellent opportunity to look at me like a blank canvas! 
So... please excuse my ignorance, and instead of having a go at me, please direct me to a place where I can learn instead.
Problem:
Clio (2001) won't start.
Now, I've not personally tried to start the car at all. Bought it a week ago, OH took it for a test drive, and she ran "great". Since then she's been sitting until last night, when I asked OH to move her, so I could have a go starting her up today.
Battery was dead, so OH jump started it. This made her crank (am I using the right terminology here?), but not actually start.
OH then changed the battery, again this made her crank (surely that cannot be correct... ), but still wouldn't start.
To cut a long story short(er! Hahahahaha. I tend to ramble) 2 hours later, the Clio will happily crank but not actually run. He checked the spark plugs (fine), topped her up with petrol (in desperation), as mentioned changed the battery... and no luck.
I've been reading the other posts here (and been reading on other places on the web): The windows work fine. The locks however are playing up. At one point OH left the keys in the ignition, closed the door, and the keys got locked in! Something he claims should be impossible with the keys in the ignition. Luckily I got my set, so it wasn't a problem in itself, however he's never experienced anything like it (although his expertise when it comes to cars stops at changing brakepads).
The immobiliser light keeps flashing at all times.
Reason for problem?
Now... here's where I've been reading to see what can have caused this... and these are the different explenations I've seen around the web:
1: Crankshaft Sensor. I don't know what this is. Apperantly it's above the flywheel (which, ofcourse, I got no idea what is), and can be accessed by removing two bolts (I know what a bolt is. Hahahaha).
2: Problem key
3: Thingy-bob around ignition keyhole faulty
4: Broken wire in wiring loom (again, drawing a blank here)
5: Loose starter motor connection
6: Leaky sunroof (damaging wires)
Solutions:
More ramblings coming up...
1: Crankshaft Sensor... I'm assuming the crankshaft sensor is the same as the crank sensor, if I'm mistaken, please correct me. I've found this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XzW3WztM8U Should I attempt this? Or could I make things worse?
2: Problem key. Possibly. But we get the same result with both keys. Would it be worth getting a replacement key?
3: Apperantly it's possibly to change the plastic ring containing coil wire that fits around the ignition keyhole. And it should be possible to get a replacement from an old Clio, and swap it around. Would this be something we would be able to do ourselves (I'm ruling me alone out on this one... bound to bugger it completely! Hahahaha)?
4: Wiring loom: If this is an example of what that looks like http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?252642-Another-1-8-16v-cliosport-conversion/page8 I think if that's the solution, then it won't be done by either me or OH... depending on price it will either be a mechanic or sell the car.
5: Loose starter motor connection: As mention, I know nothing about cars... so I might have gotten this wrong - is this a small red wire from the battery? If so, then I've read that wiggling it a little might do the trick. If that's the case, would the immobiliser light keep flashing?
6: Leak: Hmmmm... I read this, and the car has just has a replacement sunroof not too long ago - could this actually be a cause? Is there wires there that somehow affects the immobiliser? (This to me doesn't make any sense, if there is)
7: One-step-fix: Get rid of the immobiliser! I didn't know this was possible - but read this http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...pass-removal&p=9539848&viewfull=1#post9539848 Would this be advised (even if the Clio can be fixed now)? If we can fix her now, would we get similar problems in the future? Would this be an expensive thing to do?
It all comes down to dosh, I'm afraid. If we cannot fix her, or it will be just a small expense with a mechanic - the car will go. Got her for me to learn how to drive, and currently the only thing I've learnt is that there could be quite a few things that causes a Clio not to start. Hahahaha.
Thank you all for your time, and also for any help. I know it's been covered a few times before, so sorry for yet another post on the subject, but I was trying to gather as much info as possible together in one post. I am hoping it will be something I can fix myself, as it would be a lovely surprise if the car starts when OH finishes work (I'm at work, which is where the car is). Now... I'm off to see if I can manage to open the bonnet. Hahahah.
So... please excuse my ignorance, and instead of having a go at me, please direct me to a place where I can learn instead.
Problem:
Clio (2001) won't start.
Now, I've not personally tried to start the car at all. Bought it a week ago, OH took it for a test drive, and she ran "great". Since then she's been sitting until last night, when I asked OH to move her, so I could have a go starting her up today.
Battery was dead, so OH jump started it. This made her crank (am I using the right terminology here?), but not actually start.
OH then changed the battery, again this made her crank (surely that cannot be correct... ), but still wouldn't start.
To cut a long story short(er! Hahahahaha. I tend to ramble) 2 hours later, the Clio will happily crank but not actually run. He checked the spark plugs (fine), topped her up with petrol (in desperation), as mentioned changed the battery... and no luck.
I've been reading the other posts here (and been reading on other places on the web): The windows work fine. The locks however are playing up. At one point OH left the keys in the ignition, closed the door, and the keys got locked in! Something he claims should be impossible with the keys in the ignition. Luckily I got my set, so it wasn't a problem in itself, however he's never experienced anything like it (although his expertise when it comes to cars stops at changing brakepads).
The immobiliser light keeps flashing at all times.
Reason for problem?
Now... here's where I've been reading to see what can have caused this... and these are the different explenations I've seen around the web:
1: Crankshaft Sensor. I don't know what this is. Apperantly it's above the flywheel (which, ofcourse, I got no idea what is), and can be accessed by removing two bolts (I know what a bolt is. Hahahaha).
2: Problem key
3: Thingy-bob around ignition keyhole faulty
4: Broken wire in wiring loom (again, drawing a blank here)
5: Loose starter motor connection
6: Leaky sunroof (damaging wires)
Solutions:
More ramblings coming up...
1: Crankshaft Sensor... I'm assuming the crankshaft sensor is the same as the crank sensor, if I'm mistaken, please correct me. I've found this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XzW3WztM8U Should I attempt this? Or could I make things worse?
2: Problem key. Possibly. But we get the same result with both keys. Would it be worth getting a replacement key?
3: Apperantly it's possibly to change the plastic ring containing coil wire that fits around the ignition keyhole. And it should be possible to get a replacement from an old Clio, and swap it around. Would this be something we would be able to do ourselves (I'm ruling me alone out on this one... bound to bugger it completely! Hahahaha)?
4: Wiring loom: If this is an example of what that looks like http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?252642-Another-1-8-16v-cliosport-conversion/page8 I think if that's the solution, then it won't be done by either me or OH... depending on price it will either be a mechanic or sell the car.
5: Loose starter motor connection: As mention, I know nothing about cars... so I might have gotten this wrong - is this a small red wire from the battery? If so, then I've read that wiggling it a little might do the trick. If that's the case, would the immobiliser light keep flashing?
6: Leak: Hmmmm... I read this, and the car has just has a replacement sunroof not too long ago - could this actually be a cause? Is there wires there that somehow affects the immobiliser? (This to me doesn't make any sense, if there is)
7: One-step-fix: Get rid of the immobiliser! I didn't know this was possible - but read this http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...pass-removal&p=9539848&viewfull=1#post9539848 Would this be advised (even if the Clio can be fixed now)? If we can fix her now, would we get similar problems in the future? Would this be an expensive thing to do?
It all comes down to dosh, I'm afraid. If we cannot fix her, or it will be just a small expense with a mechanic - the car will go. Got her for me to learn how to drive, and currently the only thing I've learnt is that there could be quite a few things that causes a Clio not to start. Hahahaha.
Thank you all for your time, and also for any help. I know it's been covered a few times before, so sorry for yet another post on the subject, but I was trying to gather as much info as possible together in one post. I am hoping it will be something I can fix myself, as it would be a lovely surprise if the car starts when OH finishes work (I'm at work, which is where the car is). Now... I'm off to see if I can manage to open the bonnet.
Hahahah.
