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Hello all,
I'm hoping someone can help me out here, I have seen similar threads but not entirely sure what I am looking for, I'm not a car-person so don't actually understand half the stuff I've read.
I have a 55-plate Clio Expression 1.2 16v, I've owned it for 3 1/2 years and never had any major problems.
Firstly, my car wouldn't start first time when I got in it last night, but I immediately tried again and it was fine. I was about 5 minutes from home when the electronic fault light came on (the rectangle with squiggle and coil underneath) and then a couple of minutes later I noticed the exhaust gas monitor light had come on. I parked up at home and noticed it was much louder than usual, then within a minute or two the engine cut out.
Left it for a minute while I copied the warning lights down so I could check what they were, then tried starting the car back up. It started fine, the electric fault light went out within a few seconds as normal but the exhaust light stayed on.
Just been out and checked the car again, still the same.
My first question is - is it safe to drive? May be a stupid question but if it's not safe I'd rather know then risk damaging the car. I have to travel 10 miles each way for work and with the bank holiday I'll have to clock up at least 80 miles before it can be seen to.
Secondly - What the hell could be wrong and what do I need to do?
As I said before, I'm a bit ignorant with the inner workings of my car and would really appreciate laymans terms if possible!
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm hoping someone can help me out here, I have seen similar threads but not entirely sure what I am looking for, I'm not a car-person so don't actually understand half the stuff I've read.
I have a 55-plate Clio Expression 1.2 16v, I've owned it for 3 1/2 years and never had any major problems.
Firstly, my car wouldn't start first time when I got in it last night, but I immediately tried again and it was fine. I was about 5 minutes from home when the electronic fault light came on (the rectangle with squiggle and coil underneath) and then a couple of minutes later I noticed the exhaust gas monitor light had come on. I parked up at home and noticed it was much louder than usual, then within a minute or two the engine cut out.
Left it for a minute while I copied the warning lights down so I could check what they were, then tried starting the car back up. It started fine, the electric fault light went out within a few seconds as normal but the exhaust light stayed on.
Just been out and checked the car again, still the same.
My first question is - is it safe to drive? May be a stupid question but if it's not safe I'd rather know then risk damaging the car. I have to travel 10 miles each way for work and with the bank holiday I'll have to clock up at least 80 miles before it can be seen to.
Secondly - What the hell could be wrong and what do I need to do?
As I said before, I'm a bit ignorant with the inner workings of my car and would really appreciate laymans terms if possible!Thanks in advance for any help.
