my car will only start now and then :(

[karl62]

hi ive got a 2000 plate clio and it will only start when it likes. i tink its the immobilisers because ill mess about with key and keep on taking key in and out and locking car then it will start after aload of atemps. any ideas how 2 fix it?

thanks karl

 

[TomTom]

See what the immobiliser light is doing when you turn the ignition on, if its goes out its okay, if it doesn't first thing todo is take the key apart and blow all the dust out of it.

If the light goes off - cut off the starter motor actuator terminal and replace it, or just clean it.

 

[karl62]

oryt cheers mate ive also heard it could be the tdc sensor?

 

[BRUN]

could be, but see what the immob light is doing first