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2003 Renault Clio whilst driving- car jumps - electrical fa

Tiny
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  • 2003 RENAULT CLIO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 36,000 MILES
Hi,

My clio is a diesiel 1.5 dci from 2003.
Whilst driving (accelerating or not) and just after changing gear (typically from 2nd to 3rd), the car starts "jumping". In 4th gear things are ok. I get the problem when in need to go down to 3rd gear again.
At times the electrical fault symbol comes up on the dashboard.
I dont get any issues when the car is just started and in first gear. Also the electrical fault symbol is not on when the car is idle.

Not too sure what this is related to. Can anyone advise? I would like to get an opinion on what the issue could be. Clutch, electrical fault?
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 3:06 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Does the engine over rev/race? I would have said the clutch is going bad. Except for the fact that the electrical fault warning light is coming on. It is possibly an electrical fault on the injectors or glow plugs causing a misfire which causes the car to hesitate/jump. It could be a bad wiring connection or ECU sending the wrong signals. The vehicle should be storing fault codes in the ECU (electronc control unit). Have the car plugged into a diagnostic computer to see if any codes or pending codes are present !
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 4:39 AM
Tiny
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Thank Dave
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 11:18 AM
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DAVE H
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No problem. Let me know if I can offer anymore assistance. Or if you discover the cause !

Dave H
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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The ECU reading apparently says there is a faulty sensor so it will get replaced tomorrow.
Thanks again
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 1:40 PM

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