renault scenic not starting

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poggle
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renault scenic not starting

Unread post by poggle »

hi i'm a newbie
my daughters got a 1.6 scenic sport and it occationally won't start always at a busy time with the kids, she gets in key the ignition dash lights on not even a click on starter trys it a few more times and it starts and runs fine until the next time anybody got any ideas.
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AndersDK
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Most common cause is a weak electric connection between the starter coil and the ignition key contact set.
Any handyman should soon be able to trace this cable connection and find any weak spots which usually are corroded connectors in the engine bay.
Anders (DK) - '90 BX16Image
poggle
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non starter

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thanks anders will check it over at the week end i'll let you know