Recent content by Frank Perry

You checked coils but didn't replace them... they're not that expensive to replace, but if you have somebody nearby who can lend you a set (or borrow known working ones from a friend) then I'd look at this as an option. What plugs did you replace with? Did you have the misfire before the plugs...

Can't see any reason why it would be a problem. Coolant temp sensor doesn't sit on the radiator and stock rad doesn't have a purge/bleed valve either. Looks like a straight swap, maybe some minor modification(s) to get it to fit properly but looks like it'll line up. Stock radiator is usually...

Fair shout, I've never been bothered much by the standard gear shifter layout - had whacked on one of those fancy RS metal knobs and it has been fine for me. Good to know ZPO and other fancy setups don't offer any support for longevity, though!

I think some people have had success by replacing their shifter cables and ensuring everything is tightened up after replacing their synchros... IE new engine and gearbox mounts (or powerflex inserts to stiffen up a little more). No idea if that helps, but if it's only your weekend toy then it's...

Sack them off and find a pair of VXR Recaros (from a Corsa VXR). They can be had for around £400-£600 (for the pair) and they're almost a bolt in jobby. They're a much cheaper alternative to the Clio Recaros and still a great seat!

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Not sure about the seat position sensor(s) - but i know the RSTuner is capable of turning off all apart from the front seat belt pretensioners. Where are you based?

https://clio197.net/threads/rear-seatbelt-pre-tensioner-resistor.56170/#post-699681

Plugs are on the looms that connect to the OEM seatbelts. You need to bang 2x 3.9Ohm resistors in drivers plug and 1x 3.9Ohm resistor in passenger plug to get the light off. Not sure about the "Rear inertia reel circuit open" - If you have someone with an RSTuner or CLIP nearby, they could...

Just grab the RSTuner from Fastchip.nl and get it calibrated (mapped) by Henk. Absolutely worth the money when you consider the additional features you get from the RSTuner - it's not just a device to map your car!!!

Sounds like you've done a fair amount of maintenance but given one of your coils is brown, it could well be corroded inside... I thought cleaning and putting electrical grease on would fix but it didn't and ended up replacing all 4. I have a set of coils if you're local to Bristol, welcome to...

Check inside your coils - see if there's any corrosion. Usually you'll see some corrosion around the plug which helps diagnose the potential of a bad coil. Failing that, Lambda/Oxygen sensor(s) could be bad as suggested above. Also check your exhaust flexis aren't blown, you'd usually notice...

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but don't you need to disable network connectivity (internet access) and the Windows AntiVirus when using the cracked versions of CLiP? If at any point you've re-enabled your network settings to connect to the internet again, or haven't disabled your A/V and...

If it helps, I've let 2 people take my 197 on the track and was passenger to TWO money-shifts (from 4th to 3rd instead of 4th to 5th) and my engine has done a further 4 track days without missing a beat... I was half expecting it to have blown but it seems pretty bulletproof! Just keep an eye...

If you're changing the exhaust then the map will surely be out, no? If it was mapped for de-cat, then adding a cat isn't going to change a great deal and I'd suggest looking at getting another map for when MOT is due and you have to add the cat in again... Then when MOT has passed emissions, you...