Clio 172 Cutting out at Idle?
 

Hi Chaps, A mate of mine just picked up a 172 yesterday, after a long run, Kent to Bournemouth it kept cutting out at idle? starts up fine again and you can carry on but rather annoying!

I have had a quick search on the net, seems it could be the idle air control valve or a coked up throttle body?

What are your opinions on the above??

Normally the IAC valve with things like this. Common problem with Vauxhalls for sure - got no hands on experience of Renaults though.

Whip the valve off and give it a good clean with carb cleaner and go from there. A job you can do yourself and you may just save a hefty garage bill.

first thoughts reminded me of a mk2 golf I worked on a few years ago.

it was driveable, but refused to idle at all. you'd have to constantly have your foot down a bit to get it to keep running.

we checked all those little vacuum pipes, etc and tried new ISV's. In the end there was a slight crack in the inlet manifold gasket that was leaking and throwing the reading out on the MAF

check out www.cliosport.net you'll have to register to view anything but loads of helpful advice on there

Thanks alot for the help guys! I will pass on the info to him

Speak to showtime on here (Adam) as he's worked at a Renault dealer for years and knows his stuff :)

Ok Nick, thanks I have his number I'll give hima buzz later on!

Or speak to Crewie tomorrow night Mark........

I am away on work so no racing tom night :thumbdown:

I will catch him next week perhaps.

I just gave this link to my mate Tom who has the 172, no dash lights coming on before it stops? I have had a look on net, seems it could be the coil pack too as these tend to get hot on a long run?

Thanks again for the help guys :thumbsup:

give me a call if its still not sorted Mark

just one Q is it a motorised or cable operated throttle body?? :)