Hi there,
I'm new here, so go easy on me! I'm hoping the experts here can help diagnose a problem.
I have a 2009 Renault Clio Expression Vvt Auto (1.6l). Petrol, and roughly 30k miles on the clock. I'm having issues with a flashing engine light and the car juddering and feeling like it is in limp mode. It's developed in the past 2 months, randomly.
From a cold start, the car is fine. For the first 30 minutes of running, there are no issues. After everything has heated up and it's done a few miles, at idle and low speeds (like slowing down for lights and pulling away) the car can judder, with inconsistent revs. Acceleration is lumpy. Most of the time, the engine management light then flashes on, and stays flashing. When this happens, the car is low power and feels like it is running in limp mode. I often pull over, turn the engine off and back on, but this doesn't get rid of the issue.
When I drive, I occasionally smell petrol or an eggy smell (but I am not sure if I am imagining this). Fuel economy is still OK (roughly 38 mpg).
I've been to two garages for diagnostics. Both said the fault code is '276 Misfire on cylinder 1 destructive misfiring stored'.
I've read a few separate posts on here and other forums. Anyone able to speak from experience what it might be? I understand it could be anything fuel related, but common issues are:
Thanks!
I'm new here, so go easy on me! I'm hoping the experts here can help diagnose a problem.
I have a 2009 Renault Clio Expression Vvt Auto (1.6l). Petrol, and roughly 30k miles on the clock. I'm having issues with a flashing engine light and the car juddering and feeling like it is in limp mode. It's developed in the past 2 months, randomly.
From a cold start, the car is fine. For the first 30 minutes of running, there are no issues. After everything has heated up and it's done a few miles, at idle and low speeds (like slowing down for lights and pulling away) the car can judder, with inconsistent revs. Acceleration is lumpy. Most of the time, the engine management light then flashes on, and stays flashing. When this happens, the car is low power and feels like it is running in limp mode. I often pull over, turn the engine off and back on, but this doesn't get rid of the issue.
When I drive, I occasionally smell petrol or an eggy smell (but I am not sure if I am imagining this). Fuel economy is still OK (roughly 38 mpg).
I've been to two garages for diagnostics. Both said the fault code is '276 Misfire on cylinder 1 destructive misfiring stored'.
- New coil pack - did not solve the issue
- New spark plugs - did not solve the issue
I've read a few separate posts on here and other forums. Anyone able to speak from experience what it might be? I understand it could be anything fuel related, but common issues are:
- Lambda / oxygen sensors
- Fuel injectors
- TDC sensor
Thanks!
