Clio Problem

power2614

Lads,

I have a problem when starting my clio(2003).The fob needs to be replaced(I know that much) but up untill today I could start it as normal.

The problem is now when i go to start the engine nothing happens.The key still locks/opens the door but it will not turn over.

Do I need a new key or will I have to get the key I have now reprogrammed?(if so what details do I have to give to the garage bearing in mind I cant drive the car to the renault garage).

Guy:Incognito

Couple of obvious ones but worth a mention anyway as they are easily forgotten. has the battery in th ekey been replaced since the car was bought? Is the car battery dead?

trellheim

my old clio there used to be a small key to deactivate the immobiliser.

however do you get ignition lights / headlamps - any start motor turnover at all ?

colm_mcm

if the key had dropped the immobiliser code, then the starter motor would turn, but the engine wouldn't start, as if you'd run out of petrol.

power2614

Thanks for the reply folks.

When i put the key in and turn it,I get a noise(down by the radio I think)
The engine truns on but cuts out like there is no petrol,aslo get a cpl of lights come on but disappear when the engine stops.

Think I am walking to work to mo

Guy:Incognito

Check the battery connections. I had a very similar issue a while after the battery was replaced in my clio. Turns out the terminals were smaller than the original batteries ones and the connection was loose, resulted in pretty much what you describe. It felt like the battey was fooked. I just stuck a nail in the loose connection and never had a problem after that.

power2614

Checked the battery,everything ok there

trellheim

stoopid question : is there petrol in the tank ?

when it happened to me I had a small key to disable the alarm system '95 clio but things may have changed - do you have anything like that ?

martinr5232

When you turn on the ignition does the imobaliser light go out the little red one on the dash that flashes when the car is stopped.

power2614

The red light beside the "SERV" stays on after I turh they key