Pilon Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 So, my car (2006 Clio) won't start. The engine cranks over, but it simply won't kick in. Not had any problems before, and it's my first car, so not sure what to do next... I'm not with the AA, so what would be my next step in getting sorted...? It's currently parked outside my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM01 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Flat battery? Might be enough juice to turn the engine over but not start it. Neighbour with jump leads or a charger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilon Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks. Pretty sure it's not the battery though as the starter cranks normally... Either way, I haven't got a clue what I'm looking at under the bonnet. I need to know - logistically - what I can do next. Will I have to hire a tow-truck to take it to a garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0widdy0 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 you could get someone to come to your house and look at it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilon Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 If that's the case... anyone recommend any good mobile mechanics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 IS it petrol or diesel? Silly question but you do have fuel in it don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabelle Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Could be battery, spark plugs or starter motor, or something else entirely. Do you have any family, friends or neighbours who are knowledgable about cars who could look it over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveGas Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 sounds like it could be your immobilizer sensor, ifs its turning over but wont start thats your fault, its common, you need a new sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageandy Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Could be battery, spark plugs or starter motor, or something else entirely. Do you have any family, friends or neighbours who are knowledgable about cars who could look it over? well seeing as its cranks over as normally its not going to be the battery or starter motor is it. Its a 2006 car you dont need knowledge you need to get it plugged into a computer to see what fault codes are coming up. al these people saying its this its that, u cant guess without seeing the car, it needs plugging in to a computer simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilon Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Firstly, it's petrol, and there's a third of a tank in. Secondly, no-one knowledgeable around unfortunately... Thirdly - whether it's spark plugs or immobilizer or something else entirely - what's my next logical step in getting it diagnosed/fixed if I have no breakdown cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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