Renault clio not starting - Crankshaft position sensor problem
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Sometimes a Renault Clio may not start because of problems with its crankshaft position sensor. It will turn over but won't fire up.
The crankshaft position sensor is used by the cars ECU to determine where the crankshaft is at any given time, then it can decide when and what spark plug to use, and what injector needs to spray, if the sensor is faulty, it has no way of knowing what to do and therefore will not start.
Its quite an easy component to get to, its found just below the air filter housing, and is held in with 2 10mm bolts and an electrical connector, a quick clean usually gets it fixed.
About 2 years ago the clio was having problems with this constantly and was having no start problems quite often, i was regularly cleaning the sensor as it was getting covered in oil, it turned out that the oil was leaking through the air filter housing as the crankcase breather was blocked, when cleaning the throttle body i also cleaned the crankcase breather.
In this video i replicated the problems i had by simply unplugging the sensor, although it was a bit dirty, it was still working fine, when there was an oil leak the sensor used to get covered in muck.
This is the throttle body cleaning video here:
• Renault Clio 1.2 16v D...
Although i don't show cleaning out the crankshaft breather pipe or PCV valve in the video, when you have the inlet manifold off its easy to clean it out.
Anyhow its a simple fix that should help if you need to get your car started.
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I did this and the car now runs. You really saved my balls… 8 years later. I hope you’re rich by now. From the future
Superb to hear, i made this video before selling that clio and was so glad that i did it. Seems to have helped so many people, it was an absolute nuisance up until i had figured it out but its great to know it still helps. Thanks for the comment
You are an absolute legend. I have used this method twice to fix my starting problems. Thanks to you my car starts first time every time!
This saved me, was stranded on the side of the road the car would not start, did like this video and now runs perfectly! Thank you🙏🏼
Stumbled by accident on your videos and you make the best tutorials I've seen. Really like the fact you don't talk and it's 4min of action showing where the fault and solution is. You watch somebody like ChrisFix or ScottyKilmer and you want to slice your wrists after 15min of talking, plus they still don't show how they fixed something since it's before/after cam shots. Shame you only do this for PSA vehicles. Got to hand it to the french they really don't know what they are doing with electric.
Jóia
This is the best video ever, today my clio wouldn’t start AGAIN like always. I almost gave up because I tried like 20 times and it finally started. That happened like three more times throughout the day and I had enough. Did the things you did and it took me like half an hour and it started perfectly and even faster. I feel like the car knows that i cleaned the sensor and is happy as am I. Thank you so much you absolute legend 🙏
Superb, great to hear it helped
Thank you so much for posting this, it was so helpful. I just did this and it worked perfectly, so I didn't have to call a mechanic and pay them the money I had saved for my daughters birthday. I can't thank you enough
It did what it said was the same problem and fix .. dude, you saved me big trouble you're my hero 🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻
Great to read that it helped, happy motoring and thanks for the comment.
This worked like a charm. I initially thought it's down to battery as it was almost dead by trying to start. Tried jump start but still no luck. Then I stumbled upon this and it was worked straight away after I cleaned the sensor. Thank you for this upload. Must have saved about 150 plus quid if I had asked a mechanic to look in to.
Glad to hear you got it sorted
I have a Clio mkII (Y reg) so slightly older than this, but this fix has worked a treat. The only difference is that it's a hell of a lot more fiddly to get the sensor off on the model of Clio that I own! All in all it took around 45 minutes (I am very much a novice when it comes to mechanics), but as soon as I tested with the cleaned sensor back in place, it started on the button. Thanks!
Moved my Clio, 30 minutes later it refused to start, just kept turning over. Close to tears, I found this clip, and without much hope followed the steps you did, not on a 16V, but on the 1.1 facelift 2000 model. Unbelievably, it fired up first time. I just used WD40 and a toothbrush to clean it up (wife's), and it didn't look as bad as yours did. Maybe it's the connection that was at fault, this is just an induction device. However, I am extremely grateful to you. Other videos show the component but not where it is fitted on the engine, you tell the whole story. Cheers.
Hi
Glad to hear you got the car sorted. In some instances the crankshaft position sensor can fail internally and when the engine heats up it gives problems which can result in the car not starting when hot but being fine first thing in the morining. Nonetheless if you know where the sensor is located its now easy to remove.
Awsome😊
You saved my life... literally. I tried everything and nothing gave me results... until that. Thank you sooo very much.
Thanks mate, I have had the same problem with my Megane Coupe 1.4 16V several times in the past, the last one just a few days ago. Having watched your video, and learned from the past, I now always carry a 10mm socket wrench and a couple of spare TDC sensors in the car, so I simply replaced it in-situ as soon as it acted up one morning. I've resigned to treating the damn things as consumables.
Haha to be honest after fixing this one the one time it never played up again but having a 10mm socket and some as spare makes sure there is no risk of breaking down.
This video saved me ! Had problems month and month. Two garage's tried to fix it ( one even is an official Renault dealer !)
In my case the sensor was not that dirty, but a few metal particles stick to it. Since it's a magnetic sensor, this could be a reason for malfunctioning. The whole 'repair' took less than 5 minutes. 8 weeks ago, now. Starts and runs like a charme. Freeze nor moist could prevent this. Very happy !!!
Great to hear you got it going again, thanks!
Dude, thanks a lot, you really helped me with this video. I have been two times in the service, I paid 200 € TWO repairer and neither of them did not fix my car. Thanks to your video I fixed it myself. THANK YOU!
Absolute legend. My Proton Savvy which is essentially the same car had the same problem and this fixed it. Confirmed after it was driving again by having a mechanic check the fault code with an OBD2 checker and clearing the check engine light for me.
Happy days glad to hear it helped.
I had the same problem. Drove from croydon Surrey to Wales and drove around Wales for a whole week and slightly more. Drove back to London no issues at all. Very Next day drop my daughter to school just 6 miles to and fro. Parked the car and next day car couldn't start. Stumbled on your video got my wd40 and spanner fixed the car myself having no engineering experience at all. Proud of myself. The car starts first time.
Well done on getting the car sorted, its great to hear that the video helped you out. Thanks.
Just had this very problem today, thought it was the fuel pump - did exactly as per you video - car fully working !!
Para la gente de habla hispana, solo se trata de limpiar el sensor con wd40 en la parte que hace contacto con el cigueñal y luego volver a colocarlo, a muchos les a funcionado pero si aun asi no, pues toca comprar uno nuevo y colocarlo, gracias amigo por el consejo. Thaks friend for this tip.
Thanks for the clarification
After searching the error with my diagnostic tool I used your video to fix my problem on my old Clio . Thank you very much. Andy from Belgium
+andewez
Great stuff! Glad to hear it got the problem sorted.
Ive been having trouble with my clio a lot recently with this issue on and off, did as the video described and it has worked so far with no problems. Thank you
found your DIY video through the savvy forum, and you've given a solution for months of headache! I believe that his solution works like a charm for proton savvy users too.. thanks a lot!!
My Clio wouldn't start this morning, but this fixed it straight away. Great video. Thanks.
Paul Harris Great to hear it sorted the problem, thanks for the comment
Many thanks. Your demonstration helped me solve "won´t starting" Clio II 2003/2004 1.0 8V. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
+Carpe Diem Semper
Thanks for letting me know and glad to hear the car is going again.
Thumbs up to Rio de Janero, i have never been but it looks like a stunning place.
Laguna ii owner here, intermittent starting problem (crank no start) like in the video. Also jerky sometimes when feathering the throttle.
I have the newer version of this Crank sensor (the blue connector). Cleaned it anyway, will have to see if it helps.
Hopefully it sorts your issue, i am not too familiar with the engines the Laguna 2 got but could be generally similar to the clio.
Hi! You are a GENIUS! It's very cold over here right now so I didn't wan't to dismount it, just banged it very lightly with a very small 0,25 kg hammer (really just very-very slightly), I thought the dirt will just fall off. AND IT DID. Now it starts immediately. This weekend I'll clean my garage and I'll clean it following your guide :) Anyway my car starts now immediately!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!
My son had the same symptoms on his 2003 Clio Dymonique 1.2 16v manual and after watching this and 10 minutes later car started first turn of the key.
Thanks very much hope it helps others to.
Thanks mate! We've been struggling with this Clio for months and now it's finally fixed.
Glad to hear you got it sorted thanks for the comment
Genius ordered a new on but will try that. When the battery has 14.5v off an RAC van it started. Getting closer to solving this. Taking mine out tomorrow and checking it. Thanks for the video mate. Kangoo 1.6 16v 2004
Thanks for the comment
I did it yesterday, and it worked!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. (clio 2003)
Dude, I 'm from Mexico , excellent video , surely you hate the mechanical but I appreciate Clios owners because they trick us more
The mechanicals of the clio are not too bad, yes there is quite a few bits of plastic in the way to do some jobs but its an easy enough car to work on, and parts are quite cheap for it, it didnt really give any expensive problems.
Hey. Thanks for the video. I was able to replace my crank shaft sensor on Dacia sandero. However it failed to start for me today? I’ve heard very hot weather can affect it? Should this be the case? The new sponsor is the blue one. It was working fine for about 4 - 5 days then today it failed to start. Kind of pushed the sensor by hand and got some one to turn the key and it came on first time??
Hi there, thanks for the comment
Heat can affect the sensors, if there is a small hairline crack on the sensor then the heat of the engine bay can cause it to expand. Its why cars might start on a cold morning but then as the car warms up or in hot weather it may play up.
Have you replaced the sensor? Is the connector that goes to the sensor in good condition, ie is it clicking into place securely and is it free from corrosion?
Hi there I had the same problem with my Clio intermittent starting; found your video; cleaned the crank sensor now it starts first time every time. Thanks very much saved a potential fortune in garage bills. Good job! Kind Regards Paul.
Thanks for the video, very helpful to asses the problem. One thing though: if you have a car with automatic transmission the part and location are different and much harder to reach.
It would be quite different, i think the automatic was the 1.6 only? It is quite a different engine to the 1.2 D4F in terms of its layout
Hi did you manage to access your sensor as I have clio 1.6 automatic and its very difficult to access . Got intermittent starting issues
Hello, I have a Renault Clio 1.5 dci 2001 and it has been two years that I have a problem with the ignition from time to time, even on the road there are cases when I turn it off and it is difficult to turn it on, the heater and engine light turn on, I changed the injectors, sensor gear pump and sensor again the same problem, can this sensor be to blame that only this one I have not changed yet, thank you.
Hi there
Im not 100% sure but i think the DCI has a crankshaft sensor somewhere, the 1.5 DCI can have issues where the injectors leak back and can be hard to start from cold. However if this is happening while you drive then it could be an issue like that. Is it just a case where it stops running? Any fault codes present?
Just tried this on our cheap winter run around and this worked a treat and now runs a dream.
Superb, glad to hear it got your car sorted.
Thank you! Very clear video, I followed exactly what you did and car is up and running again.
Had this problem 4 years ago, and followed your video, it was fine till Saturday. Followed this video again, started, then Sunday it wouldn't. So i brought a new sensor and still it wont start.... any ideas on what i should do next? i also have the 1.2 16v Clio
Hi there,
Can you check the condition of the connector going to the sensor, is there any corrosion on the inside of it, also what condition are the wires.
You might need to get a wiring diagram for the clio (sorry i dont have one owners clubs might help, or buy an e manual for it) then use a multimeter to check the continuity between the connector and its relevant pin on the ECU to ensure the connection is good.
And here we are in 2024 (July) and yup, you helped someone else.
Thank you!
It was by chance that i took the time to make this video before selling the clio, the sensor had been fixed but it seems it was worth doing it back then.
Had the same problem with my mk2 clio and this actually helped me! Thank you
Hi mate, I have a 2004 Clio DCI 100. Every so often, it will stall when driving and then engine is hot, and won't start again until the engine has cooled, at least an hour. The car is also jerking when accelerating, and letting off. After it restarts, there are no codes present, and the MPG has tanked. Could this be the crank sensor? RAC guy said the code was no injector pulse, and told me my injectors were dead, and it will never run again. However, once cool, it starts right up. I really hope It's the crank sensor and not the injectors, because they are £250 + labour per cylinder. Cheers.
Hi there
Best thing to do is join the clio sport facebook group (or any clio related pages) they are a fountain of knowledge.
The crank sensor is a handy first thing to check first, the fact it quits when the engine is hot is a typical thing for a bad crank sensor to do. I do not actually remember where the sensor is on the 1.5 dci. This video is for the 1.2 petrol but one of those group pages will help you in that regard.
About the injectors, there should be plenty of 2004 Clios or Renaults with that 1.5 engine in scrapyards, no need to go buying brand new injectors for a 2004 car when a used item should be adequately reliable.
Touch wood it's worked, the whole thing was covered in oil and grime, if it's any help a mirror makes the job a bit easier and it a 10mm socket
brill video,had exactly the same problem and fixed it in less than an hour,many thanks
Thank you for the video. I knew right away where to find the transmitter.
Absolute Legend!!! Had my clio 182 booked in at the garage today thought id give this a go before they made up a load of bullshit and charged me the earth and worked a treat!! I can now enjoy the money I saved for my daughters birthday and spoil her rotten instead. Thank you so much mate!
TheClubnet Great to hear it sorted the problem, them 182's are great fun
Fantastic video, just watch this and went to my car that wouldn't turn over and blow me it worked 1st time. this has saved me a small fortune as a garage would have asked for my arms to fix it. this seems like an easy job but its a bit fiddly. But thanks to you my man its all sorted. Many Many thanks.
Hi, thanks for the comment glad to hear the video helped.
Had exactly the same problem with my clio 2 1.6 16v. Cleaned that sensor and now the engine runs even better! Thanks a lot for this simple DIY video!
Thanks, good to hear you got it sorted.
Having the same problem as a matter of fact now. It the exact symptoms. Electrics works, key work, the dashboard also looks like yours, but it wont ignite the motor... Is it possible to get it started with the help of a other car battery by connecting starter cables ? If not i must get a tower haha :/
One should clean it in advance of any issues developing? Thanks for the great information.
Cleaning it does no harm, its good preventative maintenance
Thank you so much from sweden! I was so close to scrapping the car, you're the best
Thanks for the comment glad to hear the car is still running.
Thanks! Know someone with a not starting clio, took the sensor out which was dirty cleaned and sanded a little bit works like a charm!
Great to hear it worked for them! Thanks for the comment.
this was exactly the problem a friend had and this video helped me sort it out, i would like to add to also clean the connectors to the sensor and also spark plug distributor unit if you`re at it. thank you
Thanks for the comment and those useful tips
I have the same problem , just now cleaned the sensor and the car started immediately. You save me a few bucks. Thanks mate
Great to hear it solved your problem and helped.
My Clio had the same problem once, i just bought a new sensor, but I'll surely remember that! Thanks!
+Albanus35
Sometimes the sensors go bad, but they do tend to respond well to a clean
On Clio 3 I'm getting ignition fault warning but if I jump start the car etc it's fine but I get no spark at all from the key ? Would you have any idea what it could be ? Thank you
Is it worth me trying this with mine? been intermittently stalling about 5-10 times at the start of each journey for the past few months. i have a service light on at the moment which has been diagnosed as a lambda sensor but I'm sure that wouldn't interfere with ignition. Anyway this morning car won't start at all. Ignition comes on then i press the start button and a clicking noise and a buzzing noise like its trying to do something. Headlights come on nice and bright so don't think its the battery.
Many thanks for this video - turned out this was exactly the fault with my daughters Clio and your instructions meant I could fix it without the need for a mechanic.
Best regards
John
+John Williams Great stuff, good to hear it got the car sorted
My good friend you saved me alot of troubles! I did exactly what you showed us here in a megane coupe 1.4 and my car is running again thanks to you!!!!! Many thanks my friend, keep up your great work here!
All I can say is thanks for the video this problem has been annoying me for weeks now did this and it worked perfectly fine make sure u check to see if your end is still magnetic otherwise ull need to order a new one normally around 20 pounds
Thanks a lot for this video! I am about to try this method for my Clio 1.2 gasoline. However, unlike you in my case the starter motor does not make any sound at all, does not even try to start up the engine. This problem only happens sometimes because the car mostly starts correctly. Do you think I should still try this method or it might be something else? Thank you!
It is more likely that your starter is failing, remove it and have an auto electrician refurbish it. I had to do it on this clio at a time, its fairly easy.
This is for the 8v 1.2 engine but quite similar sorry about the soundtrack.
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It cost me £25 to have the starter refurbished.
Good video-warning light has gone now was flickering on intermittently cleans sensor no more light-no fault showing on obi reader -well done mate👍
Dear, ive been strugling with my renault megane 1.6 2006 for ages ..... sometimes the car cranks but doesnt start... i have changed both the crank and camdhaft sensors... however still the condition persist... not always but sometines... what can cause these issues other than sensors? I would be soo grateful if you can answer
Hi there
This is interesting, does it cut out at all while driving? Some of these older renaults did give trouble with the immobiliser, is it disengaging, you may see a key symbol on the dash.
Have you tried asking on any of the online sources, french car forum or the renault owners club facebook page?
peugeotCitroen2CV no it doesnt cut out while driving
Only sometimes it cranks but wont start
wow...so simple. I had the same issue 3 years ago with my renault clio 1.2 16V. I took my car over to the car electrician. He spotted this same problem with the crank sensor immediately but, of course he caught me unaware and he replaced this part that cost me around 50 euros! I am sure that if he wanted, he would do exactly the same procedure, i.e. to clean it thouroughly with the WD 40 and fix it on the spot but, of course he would get much less than 50 euros, out of which the 30 euros he said, charged me for his working time!! go figure, and now that my renault has the same problem, i will try to fix it my self...thanks a lot.
+ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΟΥΖΟΥΑΣΗΣ In some cases of course the sensor may be damaged and requires fixing €50 is about £35, i have bought some new prices vary but £20 does reasonable quality ones, the £15 labour rate is ok i suppose, i dont work as a mechnaic myself so cant comment on pricing, but it doesnt seem too bad.
Having said that if you can do the same job yourself DIY its better.
Thank you so much for posting ! God bless you !
Hi there. I always come back to your videos when I am in need of fixing my kangoo 1.2 16 v d4f engine. My car stutters when accelerating in low gear (1,2,3) and then it goes fine. Also the engine seems to run worse when it is very hot. I run a diagnostic and fault code "df 145 multiplex " came up. Plus, on live data of the engine, speed sensor is totally off (this was confirmed also by a scan in a repair shop), although dashboard speedometer works fine. Do you think cleaning or replacing this part may help the engine run better, or could this be an issue of o2 sensors not working well themselves or because of a leakage in the catalytic converter? I thank you in advance
Hi there, great to read the videos are helpful.
The engine speed sensor is not the one which reads in MPH or KPH that will be the one that shows the RPMs, the gague to the left of the speedometer.
This sensor covered in this video i believe is the one which provides data back to the ECU on the engine speed.
However the issues you have seem more like the dirty throttle body, i have a video on this channel covering the cleaning of the throttle body on the D4F engine. Its quite a common issue for them to splutter and act up. Mine did what you are describing, and had a few random issues. Take a look for the video and let me know how you get on.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV So, the sensor covered in this video is the one that reads mph or kph? Because car speed is exactly what my diagnostic scan tool reports totally off. Although on the car dashboard speed reading is right. I would say is not a problem of the throttle body cause I cleaned it already using your video as tutorial. May it be an injector nozzle or a faulty fuel filter or fuel pump?
I have clio 2 1.4 16v, and it wont start sometimes. But if i use start spray it always starts. Crankshaft sensor was recently replaced and i am still having this problem.. Any idea what could be wrong?
If it starts with easy start spray you may have an issue with the fuel delivery, injectors, possibly oiled up throttle body getting the wrong readings in which case a good clean with carb cleaner will work. Do you hear the fuel pump whirr as the ignition is turned on?
@@peugeotCitroen2CV i mean it depends. Sometimes it struggles a bit even with start spray but it always starts with start spray. And yes i hear my fuel pump. It is strange because it drives normally.. I was thinking i could have problem with wires or connector on crankshaft sensor 🤔
@@angrygamer8925 Might be worth posting a video of the issue on the clio sport owners club facebook page and see what suggestions you get.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV thank you!
En este momento esta desmontado. No habia pensado en esta opcion ... lo limpiare y volvere a montar... gracias ... sino funciona no tengo mas remedio que comprar uno nuevo. Saludos desde Chile
Yes sometimes cleaning may not work and a replacement is the best option.
Thanks for the video. I also own a 2001 clio 2 1.4 16v. It's okay to start the car when it's cold, but it stutters when starting the engine when it's warm. I changed almost all sensors. I couldn't figure out the reason. Can you help?
Hi there
Any engine management lights on?
@@peugeotCitroen2CV No, it doesn't light up. When I connect the vehicle to the diagnostic device, it does not show any fault codes.
I also fixed my Laguna after two and a half years out of trafic. Thanks for your instructions!
Great to hear its up and rnning again. Happy motoring
I have a scenic, replaced crank/ camshaft sensors, checked fuel pump, filter fuel rail, still refuses to start........any ideas? also cleaned throttle body, checked coils and replaced plugs........still not firing,,,,,,, :(
my car is doing the same thing, so I bought a new sensor and its still not giving me any spark. any advice would be great.
Also when i first had the car within 2 days i had a service light. took it back to the garage. plug i diagnosed toothed event so they replaced the crankshaft sensor, is that what this would be? as this also came up when i had it diagnosed for lambda but just presumed it wash;t cleared off from then
Hello, how are you? i have a symbol but when the engine is cold and i start it, accelerates by itself at 2000 - 3000 rpm until it gets hot. Also when i drive and stop, the car accelerates at 1000 or 1110 by seconds and then come back to idle (approx. between 500 - 700 rpm). What could be? it has a K4M engine 1.6 16v. Thanks!
Well it seems this video helps people all around the world!!! Thanks a lot!!! It fixed my problem :)
Although my Clio Mk3 appeared to be running OK, the dashboard engine warning light came on last week. The OBD2 reader reported random cylinder misfire and camshaft position actuator circuit faults. After some research, I decided to look at the crankshaft sensor first. Cleaning it with steel wool appears to have fixed the problem. Woohoo! I actually spent a lot of time looking for the location of the sensor on the car. It was only until I saw a picture of a Clio crank angle sensor on the eurocarparts website then I was sure where it was located. Access is from underneath the car. It has a single 10mm mounting bolt.
Good afternoon, please help me error df272 Dacia Logan 1.4 8v car of 2007 of release, it is similar to a clio, only another body. The machine twitches and poor dynamics. Works on gasoline.
Hi there
Doing a google df272 is something to do with an EGR valve.
Depends on what your own fault code readers says, good ones give an actual description along with the code.
I would advise heading over to a forum or owners club, the french car forum is a good website, the clio sport owners group facebook page is also good. There probably are also Dacia owners forums and groups. Ask there. Unfortunately I'm not a full time mechanic so don't have the answer other than googling the stuff.
I'm thankful for this video, I'm actually going to try it. Mine is a Renault Clio 1.4 2000 model. I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the immobiliser. Is the sensor in the same place or is it different? Regarding the models
Hi there,
I think the 1.4 is arranged slightly different to the 1.2. Have you had any luck in resolving this issue since leaving the comment?
i tried the exact same thing because i was having same problem and it has been fixed thank you very much the garage wanted £60 but it only cost me £2.50 for wd40 once again thank you very much
Great to hear you got it sorted thanks for the comment
I have had the same problem twice now. Used the same fix both times. But this last time i had another problem when i fixed the car. It couldnt accelerate past 100 km/h. Power cuts out and engine light flashes. Any ideas to whats the problem now?
I would recommend having the car plugged into a diagnostic machine to see what its saying.
Bonjour . Le mauvais capteur de vitesse cause-t-il des problèmes électriques ou mécaniques dans la voiture, comme un manque de vitesse de la voiture ? Merci mon ami.
Hi, the wrong sensor will most likely just not let the car start. You might need to clean the throttle body they get covered in oil on the D4F engine and that can result in the issues you have described.
Hi , I have the same issue car does not start , I cleaned TDC but still the same issue. My TDC sensor socket broken but connected directly the wire to the TDC. Still does not start. My speed sensor does not work also
I would go to a scrapyard and get another socket and solder it onto the wires where the old one is broken. Get a replacement sensor if the one you have is broken.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV replaced TDC with socket same issue. Does not start if starts RPM goes very high without acceleration. Stalls in Few minutes. Anything wrong in my ECU or throttle body?
Hi there, I have a Clio Mk3 1.4 and was wondering if the crankshaft sensor was in the same position? I had a quick look but could not find it, maybe I have to take the engine covers off?
+Rayhan Ahmed
It should be in there somewhere, cant say for sure unfortunatley, but i would say around the bellhousing like this 1.2
+peugeotCitroen2CV will deffo have a look around as i'm having ignition and revv problems, just needs a good clean I guess (crankshaft and throtte body) thanks for the quick reply & video!
is that for only petrol running cars or also for diesel ones?
Thanks for this, it definitely works, BUT its only a short term fix. I did it on my car, but as soon as the WD40 dried out (a couple of months), i had the same problem again. Its best to replace it with a new one. They're not expensive...unless you buy from a Renault main stealer!
Your video helped me start my car. Many thx.
Hello,
thanks for the video. i have a few questions for you here though it's partly related to the video in a way. Here is goes: I was playing around with my radio code yesterday and observed that my renault scenic 2003 (same as yours) wheel got looked and the brake padel got more stiff and I could not start (No Crank , The key could not turn, No Start) the car anymore. I wish to ask if the radio code could be the impact on the NO START state of the car? I have not fixed the radio code yet cause I am not at home now, but I am just worry about the state of things with the car cause it was working perfectly fine before yesterday.
Do you have any suggestion on what I can do to fix this NO START situation?
Hi, this sensor problem may occur with the same gen clio II, with the 1.5 dci engine?
Hello, yep it can happen most modern cars these days
Thanks for the fast reply!
Thank you very much, really exhaustive, you gave me the confidence to try this on my dad's 1.6 Laguna (high idling and difficult start with warm engine). Worked like a charm!!!
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
I have a problem with my lagoon renault 2004 3.0 V6, it starts but does not turn on, is it to do the same as in the video ??
The ES9 L7X engine would also have a crankshaft position sensor. Also worth checking that the immobizer is disarming, is there any key light staying on?
nice videos, i doing same in other cars, but have same engine. Proton Savvy D4F 1.2l
your videos is so nice because it is no need to much talk that bores me... thanks..
Hi, Thanks for the comment. I've had a few mention the savvy has the same engine.
Yes i see plenty of videos out there with about 2 minutes of talking before the repair starts, i personally find if i want to fix something id rather just get to learning how to fix the problem in hand rather than hearing about how the like button, subscribe and facebook all work.
Hi thank for that i just got a clio 1.2 will not start been of the road for a year would it be the same prob with my car
Thanks mate, just had the same problem. Your video did help me out. Well done.
hello sir please help me my Renault clio 2 1.4-16v had bent valves in March this year, we fixed all that including timing last month.
Now engine just cranks like yours yet not starting. It does not spark, and no fuel injection too. When we connect coil to battery using a wire it injects fuel.
please advice on what could be the problem?
Hi, did you get sorted with this?
Im not sure, i have not worked much at the 1.4 16v and would suggest asking on owners clubs or forums.
Could be a crankshaft position sensor or possibly a connector missing where it goes to the coil, or a missing earth. Especially if the head has been off to sort the valves you need to check everything to make sure its all back together properly.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV hello thank you for reaching out. Yes the car started. We used an OBD2 scanner and no errors were detected. I then proceeded unscrew the crank position sensor but due to its location I decided to stop halfway and put it back. I then went on to clean the first 3 small fuses and the car started. This was the following morning.
However, the car needs me to turn the key multiple times before it starts, sometimes it has low idle and ends up switching off. Also, the car switches of when I turn on corners on gear two (most of the time) and when reversing. What could be the problem?
im getting code DF017, Fly wheel sensor circuit , tooth signal missing. can replacing crankshaft sensor solve my problem
Anyone know where to find the crankshaft position sensor on the renault sandero T 0,9 expression please ? cant find it anywhere googling around ..... its a 2016 model
Hi there, might be best to join a sandero or clio owners group on facebook, the french car forum or that sort of place. I have not yet come across a 0.9 tce engine so cant say myself where it could be.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV much appreciated thanks , I eventually found it
Hi great videos ive used a yours a few times.
Ive had a an issue over the weeke d where my clio 1.2 16v 03 cuts out while in traffic and then struggle to start ( 10 trys and it started)
The electrical warning light comes on and the engine cuts out.
Do you think this will fix it? Ive done some looking around and seems like a likey fix but would be greatful for some advice
Cheers
Jay Breezy I never really had any problem starting up again, that could be the crankshaft position sensor, but then again if the pcv valve is clogged oil will leak out of the air filter housing down onto the sensor, and its probably cutting out because of a dirty throttle body in the first place. So worth doing it, its a bit fiddly and it takes a few hours to do but it doesnt cost anything, bar a set of inlet gaskets if the old ones are perished
Jay Breezy Just had the exact same with my 02 clio. Was at traffic lights and started to move away no problem but as soon as I went into 2nd gear, it started shuddering and just cut out. Got a mate who's a mechanic to look at it tomorrow but he seems to think it will be the sensor, fingers crossed!
Billy Adams hey did ur mech manage to have a look at yours was it the sensor?
Question..... If the problem is the crankshaft sensor would the car still start with easy start fluid?
Hi there,
It might splutter into life briefly. im not sure if the ecu will still fire the spark plugs without a cranksahft signal but i wouldnt be suprised if neither spark or fuel activated without this signal as the ECU needs to know it.
@@peugeotCitroen2CV replaced the injectors, glow plugs, fuel lines and fuel filter. Plus checked all wiring loom and still not starting.... Only starts with easy start 😤.
Only option now is the main fuel pump?
Plus fuel rail sensor switch and pressure switch on the fuel pump.
@@ivecodaddy4817
I'm assuming it's a diesel since you've replaced these parts. Just to clarify, the video I referred to was on a petrol Clio.
For the diesel, I’d recommend plugging in diagnostic equipment first to check if you're getting a crank signal or any codes related to the fuel system or injectors. Diesel engines have a few extra points to troubleshoot when they're not starting.
Start by checking the fuel primer bulb on the 1.5 dCi-these can cause issues. Is fuel reaching the high-pressure (HP) pump? Also, ensure the wiring to the injectors is intact. You might need to back probe the injector wires at the ECU to check for any breaks in the wiring.
best illustration so far, thanks a lot
I have a 08 plate twingo , when I start it on a morning and the weather is cold and damp it runs sluggish and takes a while until it warms up before it runs ok . Any ideas how I can sort it thanks
Hello. At Clio RS mk3 do you know where the sensor is located?
Hi there, not too sure as i have never worked on one. Definitely a google or owners club sort of question.
In general its either around the bell-housing or on the timing belt side of the engine.
Thank you for posting this video, it has saved me a trip to the garage , worked a treat after i cleaned the flywheel sensor .
Thank you again .
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Just did this and it worked like a charm!
Thank you so much!
Great to hear you got it sorted, happy motoring