Starting Problems

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Larry May
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Starting Problems

Postby Larry May » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:16 pm

My 53 1.6 VVT Megane will not start. It turns over without any problems but fails to fire, it has happened once before but then started working again without any interferance from me.
I gather the TDC may be one possible cause, where is this located and how do I clean it.
What else could it be , Reanault want £60 to run a diagnostic on it!
Megane II 1.6VVTi 5dr Expression Dec 2003

Jonault
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Re: Starting Problems

Postby Jonault » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:11 pm

The TDC sensor is located at the top of the bell housing next to the engine block. It is held in place by two bolts but is hidden from view by various pipes and cables. When you remove it, clean off any dust and iron filings before refitting. Disconnect and reconnect the electrical connection to remove any oxidisation.
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Larry May
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Re: Starting Problems

Postby Larry May » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:01 pm

Managed to get my hands on it and move it around a bit, it started soon after. There is no way I will be able to get to it, I am no mechanic!
Megane II 1.6VVTi 5dr Expression Dec 2003


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