2003 Renault Scenic car wont idel

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Renault Scenic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

hi I have a renault scenic on a 53 plate 1.6 16v which will start ok but wont idel, I have removed and cleaned the tdc sensor, but still the same,
it all started when the battery went flat and I had to bump start it, the car ran ok untill I stopped the car and its when it started, can anyone help please
i have put a new battery on
thanks
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 AT 5:35 PM

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Tiny
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Have the car scanned for fault codes. Check the alternator is working correctly
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Friday, October 29th, 2010 AT 4:06 AM
Tiny
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Hi done a diagnostic told me the crankshaft senseor is the problem
so ive ordered new one will let you know how I get on
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Friday, October 29th, 2010 AT 6:08 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for letting us know. Please let us know if this works so other members can see your final fix
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 3:05 AM
Tiny
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Hi all, I replaced cam shaft and crank shaft sensors and still wont idle on the senic, any more ideas, I plugged back in to dio and no faults are coming up.
I just dont know wots wrong with it
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Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
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Check for vacuum line leaks
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Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 7:11 PM
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Where are the vaccum line links please
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 6:58 AM
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There are numerous vacuum lines to check. Your local library or autoparts store will supply a repair manual with diagrams inside
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010 AT 4:11 AM

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