2000 Renault Clio car lost power and cut out

Car: Renault Clio
Year: 2000
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
my sister started up her p reg clio this morning, drove for approx 0.5 miles stopped started up again then drove a further 500 yards, the car then lost power and stopped. it wont start again and only makes one "clicking" noise then nothing else happens, any ideas much app, thanks.
Posted: Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
Clicking noise could be starter solenoid , due to flat battery .Tried jump start ? Checked battery ?
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
no she pushed into a parking space and left it.i never thought it would start with a flat battery so hopefully thats what it is , cheers
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
If not battery , make sure engine oil level and water o.k and engine not possibly seized .
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
It could start and if alternator was not charging , would eventually stop when battery was drained by using lights , heater etc .
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
i'm waitin on word to see if she checked any levels etc, it was a snowy cold morning so hopefully its more a case of the alternator draining the battery (i've no idea how serious or expensive that is)
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
oil level and water level fine
Posted Mar 9, 2011 (13 years ago)

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