Well, it worked. The next two start attempts we perfect. I 'll just give it a few more days to be sure and I'll be taking my wife's Scenic down for a fix. Special thanx to my mechanic, Terry, for allowing me to show him your vid and watch proceedings. I guess he was relieved at finding a solution to the problem just as much as me! Thanx Adam for your vid and explanation. :-)
@Muso57 I'm glad your vehicle is now running again, if i can help you with anything else let me know, my car has now 125k miles on it and i have gained some valuable knowledge/experience over my time of ownership. Thanks again - adamh108ta.
I have TDC sensor failure eg clatter or knocking sound when warm but intermittent so I took it off to clean but its a hole in the middle so how would i clean it?
@jblsound13 there is a tiny magnet (metal piece) at the bottom of the sensor. Use some fine grit sandpaper and sand it lightly then clean it with a cloth and some oil. Now completely dry the part off and make sure it is oil free and you are ready to re-fit the part. Hope this helps. Adam
I would like to whole hearted thankyou for sharing this video! My car was not starting after few runs! So, I just followed the instruction provided in this video to remove the TDC sensor and clean it. And when I fitted this back, I dont see this problem again! Thanks again!
Great video, iv'e got the same problem on my clio 03, i took the air filter off to give more room to undo the bolts, i have managed to remove one but can't seem to get the other one off, there is very little space and i don't want to round of the bolts. any advice would be appreciated.
Well, it worked. The next two start attempts we perfect. I 'll just give it a few more days to be sure and I'll be taking my wife's Scenic down for a fix. Special thanx to my mechanic, Terry, for allowing me to show him your vid and watch proceedings. I guess he was relieved at finding a solution to the problem just as much as me! Thanx Adam for your vid and explanation. :-)
Muso57 1 month ago
@Muso57 I'm glad your vehicle is now running again, if i can help you with anything else let me know, my car has now 125k miles on it and i have gained some valuable knowledge/experience over my time of ownership. Thanks again - adamh108ta.
AdamH108TA 1 month ago
Thanx very much for this, Adam. I have exactly the same start up problems as described here and will have my mechanic have a look at it tomorrow. :-)
Muso57 1 month ago
I have TDC sensor failure eg clatter or knocking sound when warm but intermittent so I took it off to clean but its a hole in the middle so how would i clean it?
jblsound13 1 month ago
@jblsound13 there is a tiny magnet (metal piece) at the bottom of the sensor. Use some fine grit sandpaper and sand it lightly then clean it with a cloth and some oil. Now completely dry the part off and make sure it is oil free and you are ready to re-fit the part. Hope this helps. Adam
AdamH108TA 1 month ago in playlist Renault Master Mechanic Series
thanks fella! All better now!
simonwells61 2 months ago
Watched it, did it and car now sorted. Thanks for a great video.
mark31415custard 2 months ago
I have a Laguna 2 1.8 Petrol. It cranks but fails to fire/start. It will start ok if towed/jumped. Is this likely to be the TDC sensor?
checksumerror101 4 months ago
@checksumerror101 Yes i would clean tdc sensor and take it from there. Hope this helps. Adam
AdamH108TA 4 months ago
I would like to whole hearted thankyou for sharing this video! My car was not starting after few runs! So, I just followed the instruction provided in this video to remove the TDC sensor and clean it. And when I fitted this back, I dont see this problem again! Thanks again!
shashig9 5 months ago
@archeng123 sorry don't know much about that, i've heard the immobilisers are pretty good on these renaults though and are hard to bypass. Adam
AdamH108TA 5 months ago
Yup, saved me a few quid and, importantly, I now have confidence the scenic will start when I need it to. Thanks for the advice, AdamH108TA
mervynsprocket 6 months ago
Great video, iv'e got the same problem on my clio 03, i took the air filter off to give more room to undo the bolts, i have managed to remove one but can't seem to get the other one off, there is very little space and i don't want to round of the bolts. any advice would be appreciated.
1Heathpark1 8 months ago
What shud i use to clean the tdc sensor??
100903123 9 months ago
@100903123 wd40 works wonders
lewisajax 9 months ago
Excellent Post >> now linked into the ProtonOwnersClub-UK site ( for SAVVY owners, who have the Renault D4F Engine in their car).
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Savvyest 9 months ago
A Very good, informative video. Good job once again =D
JamieMo1993 1 year ago