2001 Renault scenic - Car won't start when hot

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Sun 24 Nov 2013 11:22
2001 Renault scenic - Car won't start when hot - Riaan
Hi my 2001 Renault scenic won't start after engine warm. I've cleaned the crank sensor but still the same. Can it still be faulty? I've read about ect sensor but don't know where it is located or where to buy it from. Looked on euro car parts but no luck. Please can anyone help!
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Sun 24 Nov 2013 13:16
2001 Renault scenic - Car won't start when hot - Wackyracer

The only true answer to this is to have it correctly diagnosed using a diagnostic scanner tool. They will be able to see the signal from the crank sensor and ECT sensor in live data when the engine is hot and to determine if either are faulty.

Don't waste your money buying a cheapo code reader (upto £200) far better to pay someone with a proffesional tool and expertise.

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Mon 25 Nov 2013 22:52
2001 Renault scenic - Car won't start when hot - Micky-BO

It would help us to help you if we knew wether your car is petrol or diesel. Your engine code would be a good place to start F9q ??? what are the 3 numbers after F9q Regards Mickeybo

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Tue 26 Nov 2013 12:37
2001 Renault scenic - Car won't start when hot - Peter.N.

If this is a common rail diesel it could well be a worn HP diesel pump, when its hot the viscosity of the fuel becomes to low to build up sufficient pressure to switch the ECU on. It could be the pressure sensor but in my experience with PSA vehicles its been the pump. You should be able to pick up a secondhand one for not to much money from a srcappers or ebay, I think I paid £55 for mine.

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