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El_Douglito
11-01-2008, 18:38
Hey guys,

Recently got the Clio back from the garage after a 4 month rest and in the 5 days I've had it back I've had a huge grin on my face for almost every moment.

Almost being everytime it isn't wet. The problem is the car has started spluttering everytime when it's rained with the revs erratically dropping then picking up again.

I've included a vid of the problem at different revs as it does this when pulling throughout the range: http://youtube.com/watch?v=y17PlEyiQcw

Does anyone have any advice for things to look for and ways in which the problem can get fixed?

Thanks for any advice,

Doug

Laine_16v
11-01-2008, 18:41
Check all aspects of the ingition system for damp, inside dizzy cap, down the plug wells e.t.c

Also suggest you look and see the ECU hasnt got wet.

ClioDan87
11-01-2008, 19:28
My ECU got wet and spluttered ... also tripped the Relays Give it a check! :)

El_Douglito
12-01-2008, 01:36
Thanks for the advice.

Just got home in it and it drove perfectly. I think the rare dry afternoon/evening has allowed whatever damp component was causing the mischief to dry out. It'll be interesting to see how she runs next time it rains.