Strange issue with my Trophy!

[Tommo.]

Had a little trouble with my car this morning- I was driving to work when I noticed a sudden loss of power, when I accelerated in any gear the engine just felt bogged down and didn't do anything.

I pulled over and turned the engine off, tried to restart it and it wouldn't start. Eventually got it going (with some throttle) but I had to rev it in order to stop it from cutting out. When doing so, I noticed the temp gauge was moving up and down also. Now the temp gauge doesn't work at all.

Car now seems to start ok, I haven't driven it myself, but a family member drove it to the garage that normally work on my car and said it seemed ok, if maybe a little hesitant (they hadn't driven the car before so obviously not sure how it should be).

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[STEVE.M]

Did the yellow light with the wiggly line come on?

 

[Dan@SJM]

Sounds temp sensor related.

 

[Tommo.]

Did the yellow light with the wiggly line come on?

No lights at all mate.

Sounds temp sensor related.

This was my initial thought and i'm kind of hoping it is tbh!

 

[STEVE.M]

Sounds temp sensor related.

I`ve read they fall apart,would be a nice cheap fix!

 

[Ben.Block]

My money is on temp sensor. Had the same problem with exactly the same symptoms you've described.

 

[Scrim-1]

Deffinatly sounds like a temp sensor to me.

 

[Munson]

Had identical symptoms in my 182 many years ago. Coolant temperature sender, or associated wiring.

 

[The Fonze]

Yep same issues, coolant temp sensor.

 

[basketballjoe3]

Had this about 6 months ago, replaced temp sensor and fitted new thermostat just to be sure. No issues since.

 

[Tommo.]

Thanks for all your replies guys - really do hope it's the CTS...

Was only thinking about planning a trip to the 'ring last night, but not sure i'd trust it to get me there now!

 

[Tommo.]

Ok so got my car back tonight. Nothing has been done as no issue could be found. However, on the way home, it started again (typical!).

It seemed fine to start with, for a good few minutes driving, but the problem then reoccurred. This time, I didn't loose power but I could see the temp gauge fluctuating as I was driving, going from cold to half way and vice-versa. Then as I pulled onto my driveway, the car was idling at 2,000rpm and when I pressed the accelerator the revs didn't increase and it was misfiring.

I've been doing some research and it seems it may not be the CTS, but the associated wiring? Can anybody shed any light on this and a way to check/fix? I'm tempted to order a CTS anyway, but don't want to replace it if it's in perfect working order...

Any input much appreciated!

 

[Tommo.]

///Munson - only just saw you suggested the associated wiring! Have you had a similar problem then? If so, how was it resolved?

 

[Munson]

Yes I had the exact same issue. Although my dealer tested the sensor and found that it was ok. It turned out to be the wiring where it plugged into the sensor. I suspect that this is actually the problem in nearly all cases.

 

[Tommo.]

Yes I had the exact same issue. Although my dealer tested the sensor and found that it was ok. It turned out to be the wiring where it plugged into the sensor. I suspect that this is actually the problem in nearly all cases.

I'm leaning that way having read a bit more about it! Do you know how the dealer fixed it?

 

[Munson]

It was a Renault dealer, so most likely with some chewing gum and Selotope. I really don't know, but it never did it again.

 

[Tommo.]

It was a Renault dealer, so most likely with some chewing gum and Selotope. I really don't know, but it never did it again.

Lol!

Thanks for your help mate

 

[STEVE.M]

Yes I had the exact same issue. Although my dealer tested the sensor and found that it was ok. It turned out to be the wiring where it plugged into the sensor. I suspect that this is actually the problem in nearly all cases.

Mick at Diamond Motors in Long Eaton is your wiring demon.

 

[Tommo.]

Spent a bit of time on it tonight, I just disconnected the CTS, gave it a clean and reconnected making sure everything was nice and tight. Started it up and problem solved! I've done a good 30/40 miles since and its not missed a beat...

Time will tell if it has actually worked. I've ordered a CTS today anyway as I thought I might as well change it for what they cost.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I see you've sorted the problem now . But i had exactly the same on my 182 when it was literally 2 weeks old . All it was , was a loose connector for the temp sensor . I gave it a bit of a wiggle and it went away and 8 years later it's never come back .

 

[Tommo.]

I see you've sorted the problem now . But i had exactly the same on my 182 when it was literally 2 weeks old . All it was , was a loose connector for the temp sensor . I gave it a bit of a wiggle and it went away and 8 years later it's never come back .

Fingers crossed that'll be the case with mine then! Must admit, it wasn't noticeably loose.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Fingers crossed that'll be the case with mine then! Must admit, it wasn't noticeably loose.

Mine didn't feel loose either to be honest . But with it only being 2 weeks old I wondered what the hell was going on . You wouldn't expect that with a car brand new car . It was only after reading on here about the temp sensor issue that i realised what the problem was . Fingers crossed for ya It's the same problem .

 

[Tommo.]

Mine didn't feel loose either to be honest . But with it only being 2 weeks old I wondered what the hell was going on . You wouldn't expect that with a car brand new car . It was only after reading on here about the temp sensor issue that i realised what the problem was . Fingers crossed for ya It's the same problem .

Cheers mate, and good work with yours, bet there aren't many one owner cars about now!

 

[gex23]

It must have been you I spotted on the way to work then!

Pulled over in the Melbourne(ish) area on a country road?

Glad it's sorted though dude.

 

[Tommo.]

It must have been you I spotted on the way to work then!

Pulled over in the Melbourne(ish) area on a country road?

Glad it's sorted though dude.

:lolup:

Yes that would of been me!!

Although possibly not me in the car depending on what time you passed...