Starting Problem With 1.2 Clio 1997 MK1

[GTRalex]

My clio that i use everyday for work decided to brake down on me last night.

It started to stutter then the engine went completely. I thought oh dear ran out of petrol. Got someone to get me some (5L). Put that in and just didnt want to fire up. It turns over nicely just wont start.

Got recovered home and started with the basics. The spark plugs were bone dry. They were sparking though. So only thing it could be is fuel not getting through? Removed the fuel filter as i thought that could be clogged up due to running out of fuel. Whilst the fuel filter was off i tried turning it over again to see if any fuel would come out through the fuel lines. But no, no fuel at all coming through.

So i was thinking fuel pump has broken. But when i removed the rear bench to access the fuel pump i can hear it whine so it sounds like it is working.

Do you think its still a lack of fuel in the tank and thats why? But i did put a good 5L in surely that should be enough to get it going.

Thanks

Alex

[trickywoo]

Was it low on fuel? If it did suck the tank dry the filter may be clogged.

I'd put money on it being a cam (or possibly crank) position sensor otherwise.

[thiscocks]

Idle control valve? PCV valve? Injectors? MAP sensor?

[GTRalex]

changed the pump and that done the job!