Clio 172 PH1 Problems

[Frontline RACING]

Got a problem with the 172 firstly now if i try to start it it dosent turn over just makes a tik noise as if the engine is seized but i tow started it and it started and all the lights in the dash were on but flickering and the car was missing abit and if you dont keep it revved it will go off.

Anyone know what the problem is?
My first thought was it may be the starter motor but not sure.

 

[Budgie]

What about a jump start?

 

[magh]

The battery is flat hence the starter motor clicking because its just got enough power to flick the solenoid, change/charge that and try again but going by the lights flickering once running id say you also have a bad earth or loose wire hence the reason for the battery going flat.

 

[Frontline RACING]

But even when i put the booster pack or some jump leads its still the same, rekon i should change the starter motor?

 

[Sean6545]

Yep, tight starter motor. Give it a tap with a hammer and see if it goes.

Might be worth checking your engine earth points too.

 

[Missing Link]

Clamp the negative end of your jump pack onto the engine ( clean metal ) as apposed to the negative battery post and try it.

This will rule out a bad engine earth.

After that it's the main feed to the starter or the starter itself.

 

[.GAZ.]

Clamp the negative end of your jump pack onto the engine ( clean metal ) as apposed to the negative battery post and try it.

This will rule out a bad engine earth.

After that it's the main feed to the starter or the starter itself.

Yellow Ph1 Sean?

 

[Missing Link]

The fleets getting bigger LOL

 

[.GAZ.]

The fleets getting bigger LOL

Sell me the Odyssey lol

 

[Missing Link]

It hits the track next month, That took a while did it not !!!!

 

[.GAZ.]

Progress is a slow process.

 

[Frontline RACING]

Where is the starter motor located?

 

[Budgie]

Back of the engine.

Under the manifold.

 

[Frontline RACING]

Reckon i can get a hammer in there?

 

[Budgie]

Probably not..

Use a length of pole, or the handle to a jack to slip down there and give it a tap..

 

[Frontline RACING]

Right just changed the starter motor but still the same?

Any one got any other ideas what may be the problem, as soon as i try to start it all the lights in the dash just dissapear, ive also put a fully charged battery in.

 

[Danith]

knackered fuel relay? try that? same sort of thing happened in my 205 gti.

 

[Frontline RACING]

Dont think it is the fuel relay, but which one is it ill try changing it anyway.

 

[Daniel]

Have you just charged the battery up or have you put a new one in?

 

[renaultsport1981]

my vote goes towards knackered battery not holding charge, stick a new one on if you can.