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HOMESERVICE MANUALSRENAULT198518I/SPORTWAGON L4-2165CC 2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONENGINE DOES NOT START
1985 Renault 18I/Sportwagon L4-2165cc 2.2L
Engine Does Not Start
1985 Renault 18I/Sportwagon L4-2165cc 2.2LSECTION Engine Does Not Start
1. Defective ignition system.
2. Mechanical defect in engine.
3. Air intake system leaking.
4. Blockage in fuel system.
5. Defective relay.
6. Defective wire to injector.
7. Defective control relay.
8. Defective fuel pump.
9. Defective pressure regulator.
10. Cold start injector leaking or defective.
11. Defective thermo-time switch.
12. Defective supplementary air valve.
13. Defective air sensor.
14. Defective coolant temperature sensor.
15. Defective airflow meter.
16. Bad connection in wiring harness or bad ground.
17. Defective electronic control unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.