[welshdaf]

Hi,

Im having problems with my Mark 1 Clio with a 1.2 engine, she cuts out when idling especially when coming to a halt in stationary traffic. Does anyone know what this could be?

I also have trouble starting it, never first thing in the morning or when I leave work but always when I've had a journey and its left for up to two hours. It starts but takes a few go's. I had a problem with a loose starter solenoid yesterday and it wouldnt even turn over, the AA chap tightened it for me but it wouldnt start after I got home and wanted to nip out.

Are these problems related? Does anyone know what they could be?

Many thanks in advance,

Dave

 

[chris m]

Could be the TDC sensor

 

[dhassen]

mine does the same thing, seems like a few clios our age do this! I've still not had time to have a look at the top dead centre sensor yet though, keep us posted and I'll do the same

Dave

 

[antz1983]

mine also does the same cutting out but if i drve slow for 5-10 mins its normally fine but will cut out again but will start up no problem,it is just a pain in the ¤¤¤¤, if it is the TDC how do i fix it

 

[deano23285]

look in the how to section for TDC replacement

 

[dhassen]

I've just looked at that post and noticed it's for a megane... any ideas if it's the same / as easy for our mk1 clios??? if so i'll do it sooon!

 

[chris m]

Just as easy on the mk1 clio, its under the dizzy cap, remove the cap and it's easier.

 

[ASULLIVAN159]

Hi I Also Have The Same Problem On My 2002 Clio I Have Had A Diagnostic Test And Been Told I Need A New Throttle Unit. I Hope This Helps You

 

[chris m]

Any updates guys?

 

[dhassen]

Just as easy on the mk1 clio, its under the dizzy cap, remove the cap and it's easier.

sorry chris, whats the dizzy cap? probably a stupid q i know....

cheers

 

[chris m]

sorry chris, whats the dizzy cap? probably a stupid q i know....

cheers

Sorry, It's the Distributer cap.

 

[dhassen]

No props, I'll give it a go next week, and take some pics when I find it