Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 1997 1.8 engine turns over but doesn't fire

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Mon 5 May 2008 16:04
1997 1.8 engine turns over but doesn't fire - dave9182
i have a Renault laguna and just recently the car doesn't want to start. everything else works fine, engine cranks but there is no ignition spark! an the red immobiliser light constantly flashes when the key is in the ignition on second and start position when you turn the key i hear a relay clicking twice in the dash board area on the passenger side i was going to investigate that but i wasn't sure if was normal and iv'e been trying other things. do you have any ideas ???

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Mon 5 May 2008 22:02
1997 1.8 engine turns over but doesn't fire - volvos60T5SE
Hi, Try using the spare key to start, i had this problem on my clio,
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Mon 5 May 2008 22:39
1997 1.8 engine turns over but doesn't fire - dave9182
tryed that i also tryed ldz of others things. i heard somewhr that if you dissconect the battery an leave the lights on for about 15mins+ it drains the ECU power and forgets any corrupt infomation after i tryed this the car started first time

after that i tryed alsorts of things to make it go wrong i.e turning off an on fine
try with other key, fine locked the car with the central locking and unlocked it an it didnt want to know anymore! :( red light flashes rapidly again when key is turned

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Fri 9 May 2008 19:55
1997 1.8 engine turns over but doesn't fire - dave9182
dose anyone have any ideas? as i am stuck with a car that dnt work! PLEASE HELP!
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Fri 9 May 2008 21:43
1997 1.8 Immobiliser problems - dave9182
any ideas ? to about questions?
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Fri 9 May 2008 22:06
1997 1.8 Immobiliser problems - Screwloose

You appear to have an immobilizer fault; they're often the source of grief on these and your best bet is to call in a vehicle locksmith to identify which of many issues yours is suffering.
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Sat 10 May 2008 10:01
1997 1.8 Immobiliser problems - dave9182
i already know that! but as i dnt have any money i am unable to do things like that!

basicly im looking for advise that people wld be able to give so i can look at it myself as i am in the trade!
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