Starting Problems With Car

[RickyP]

I've been having some problems lately starting my car.

Sometimes it starts straight away but I've noticed if I've left the heating on I try starting it, then there's a click and the battery symbol disappears. The red light (immobiliser?) stays on.

Then if I move the car forward and back it will start.

Is getting quite annoying, can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks in advance for any help, Rick!

 

[Mr bean]

posss the starter motor playing up does it just click when it doesnt start ? lights dim ?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

clicking noise will be a solernoid trying to kick the starter in. or possibly a relay activating somewhere.

does it do this when you havent had the heating on?

 

[MicKPM]

What car is it please? The red LED staying lit is saying there's a fault with one of the main systems in the car. Could be wiring, could be a box of tricks but it deffinately won't be the starter motor. Sounds like a UCH fault or wiring to it to me.

Check your battery condition and terminals first then make sure all the earths are good. After that its really gonna need a proper look.

Mick

 

[RickyP]

It's a 2004 Clio 1.4 16v.

It doesn't seem to do it when the heating is off as I start the car.

When I move the car back and forth I can then start it again. (Not bump starting).

Just kind of need to know what/where to be looking!

Thanks for your help, Rick!

 

[MicKPM]

Is it normal heating controls or regulated (digital display or twisty dials)?

Mick

 

[RickyP]

It has twist dials...

 

[MicKPM]

okay, when you "move it forward and backwards" is it in gear?

 

[RickyP]

No, I usually put it in neutral and push it forward and back then jump back in stick it in gear and try to bump it. I don't usually have enough room, I fail bumping it but then it will just start without any clicking!

 

[MicKPM]

Okay, firstly check all the engine bay earth's... Secondly, check the solenoid control wire on the back of the starter as these are a historical weak point on Renault.

Mick

 

[RickyP]

I'm not too clued up on where to look etc, wouldn't even know where the starter motor is!

Will try and ask a friend to have a look...if not will have to book it into the garage arghh

 

[RickyP]

Cheers for your help, much appreciated!!