car wont start

[scottcliocup]

Had the same problem last year as soon as the cold weather comes the car decides to not start.

Its very intermitent but has failed last two times.

Had the battery changed early this yr that seems fine, had a service and mot in March and asked for them to check it but they said its all fine on what it could be.

Im at a lose end as to what it can be hope anyone can help?

Starter motor?? how can you tell if its that?

Have put high octane fuel in but dont think that has any bearing.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

What is it actually doing mate? Clicking on trying to start? Turning over or not?

The symptoms would help buddy!

 

[scottcliocup]

What is it actually doing mate? Clicking on trying to start? Turning over or not?

The symptoms would help buddy!

sorry mate it sure would

Its ticking over just not firing up. all electrics are fine just not getting the fire up.

 

[lewisflintham]

Turn the ignition to the second click, leave the door open, disconnect the battery, wait about 10 seconds, re connect the battery, take the key out, lock the door, unlock it and try again. This made my 182 work when it did this in the cold weather. It had a new crank shaft sensor but that did nothing. It's worth a go. Good luck.

 

[scottcliocup]

Ok i will try that

Any other ideas what it can be?

 

[-Craigo]

Diesel? I had this with my dad's DCi, turned out the heater/glow plugs were actually flooded with rainwater... LOL

 

[scottcliocup]

its petrol ringo.

 

[-Craigo]

Ah snap my theory out the pooper. I know it'll be simple but have you tried keepin the key turned once for like 30sec-1min then turn key off then try? Would this sort of heat things up like the wires etc? any thing wrong with any earth someplace or would this not be an electrical issue? That's something I'd do.. Probs because I'm useless! Lol

 

[scottcliocup]

my knowledge on cars is woeful im hoping you guys can help, but i want to know roughly what it is before i take to a garage.

 

[scottcliocup]

would it be the key? need help guys please

 

[-Craigo]

Immobiliser maybe?

 

[panda15]

Have you checked the crankshaft sensor? Mine was just turning over and not firing a couple of weeks ago...took it to a garage and they changed the crank shaft sensor and now she is starting first time

 

[scottcliocup]

Have you checked the crankshaft sensor? Mine was just turning over and not firing a couple of weeks ago...took it to a garage and they changed the crank shaft sensor and now she is starting first time

No not yet,

Any idea on how much they are and how long the garage take to fix it?

What are the signs its the immobiliser?

 

[scottcliocup]

Took my car into garage today, and the mechanic has said no faults with the car and has started first time has been in the garage 6 hours for regular checking. Has run a computer test and came back with no fault.

Any ideas? before i pick it up?

 

[Adam D]

Would it keep turning over if you held the key or did it stop after a second or two? Did you notice if the immobiliser light did anything when you were trying?

 

[scottcliocup]

yeah was just turning over, immobiliser light went out after a second or two of turning the key

 

[IcebergRS]

Mine done the same thing, was the battery in the key fob was low, so used my spare key and boom! Works fine now

 

[scottcliocup]

Mine done the same thing, was the battery in the key fob was low, so used my spare key and boom! Works fine now

Ok picked the car up from mechanic

Wouldnt start this morning, he then got out the car locked it got back in and started first time.

Could it be immobiliser?

Scott

 

[IcebergRS]

Ok picked the car up from mechanic

Wouldnt start this morning, he then got out the car locked it got back in and started first time.

Could it be immobiliser?

Scott

Yess!!! We have advised it was the immobiliser mate

 

[scottcliocup]

Yess!!! We have advised it was the immobiliser mate

Well no difinative answers yet, have booked it in with Renault they have more of a high tech computer i take it.

If it is immobiliser how much costing will it be parts and fitting? 2 hours?

 

[IcebergRS]

Well no difinative answers yet, have booked it in with Renault they have more of a high tech computer i take it.

If it is immobiliser how much costing will it be parts and fitting? 2 hours?

Depends mate if its the immobiliser in the key flob or in the car, sometimes it might only cost £70 for someone to reprogram the immobiliser but if you need a new one it can cost £££, I might be wrong but think that's about right, anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong

 

[scottcliocup]

renault have said about the light flashing which is flashing steadily and also the light goes off after around 2 seconds.

They said it sounds like its ok the immobiliser.

got a feeling this could cost alot of money :S

 

[scottcliocup]

would a fault on the immobiliser show up in there computer?

 

[IcebergRS]

Yeh a fault should flag up mate

 

[scottcliocup]

Yeh a fault should flag up mate

Ok mate thanks for your help

 

[IcebergRS]

Ok mate thanks for your help

No worries mate hope you get it sorted

 

[CBetts]

Did you get this sorted? Im having the same problem

 

[MicKPM]

would a fault on the immobiliser show up in there computer?

Not always because its not that simple and you need to know/understand how the system works.

If the red light is on solid and then goes off after 2-3secs then the security system is working fine ad the vehicle is authorised to start using that key.

I've not read the full thread, why problems are you having?

Mick

 

[scottcliocup]

Took it to Renault they changed TDC sensor all fine now!