car wont start with clutch

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markymodem
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car wont start with clutch

Postby markymodem » Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:29 pm

i have a 2008 1.6 petrol megane.


over the past few days i have noticed that it wont start when in gear and using clutch, it does however start when pressing the brake pedal.

i have read about clutch switch wiring faults on earlier models is this an easy repair to do and does anyone have a pic of the switch so i know what to look for...


thanx in advance

markymodem
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Joined: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:34 am
Currently Drives:: megane iii 1.6 110 petrol privelige

Re: car wont start with clutch

Postby markymodem » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:09 pm

thanx for all your replies....lol

i have found out that it is the wires that go into the clutch switch, they have a break just as they go into the plug which in turn plugs into the clutch switch.....

there is very little room to look around in the footwell, so was just wondering is it an easy job to remove the plug and re-attach the (lengthened) wires, or is it possible to buy a new plug to attach (spoke to renault parts earlier and they didn't seem to think you could purchase just the plug, instead a new loom at £270+ would need to be purchased.....i dont think so)


thanx

steve-t
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Re: car wont start with clutch

Postby steve-t » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:25 pm

Thanks for using the search first before posting "LOL"
Well documented problem

davelowe
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Re: car wont start with clutch

Postby davelowe » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:31 pm

The repair can be carried out using about £1 of cable and solder.

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