My Renault Clio (W Reg) Speedometer only works intermitantley so most of the time I can't tell what speed I am doing. It has been into the garage three times but they cannot find or trace the fault. When it isn't working it also doesn't put any milage on the clock which will be a problem when I come to sell it as the true milage will not be shown.

Please help

Joanne, July 2007

I HAVE A 2001 CLIO in which I removed and replaced the sensor . HOWEVER it FAILED TO WORK. I checked the plug that fits into the top of the sensor and it appeared damaged. So I cut it off the from the harness , intending to splice on a new one. IF anyone knows where I get this plug : help ! MIKE

tike, September 2021

I'm havering the same problem with my y reg, isit easy enough to fix as Crnt really afford to take it to garage with christmas coming up, step by step would be greatly appreciated if anyone has the time to help, my mph only works when it wants and I don't no wether the sensor is on gearbox or abs please help

Bailey, October 2015

im having the same problem speed sensor located top of gearbox stopped working , hit about 3,000 rpm in 5th gear crusing at 60 and enginemanagment light pops on, turn car off and on and resets untill 3,000rpm and does same again had a good feeling it was to do with speed sensor as its intermiting but now know for a 100% cuz of this post much thanks !

Jonny Clements, July 2015

anyone got any clues to my problem got a clio mk2 2001 model abs light and service lights both on changed both front reluctor rings and abs sensors speedo was working fine when they was dissconected now goes well over the limit and lights go out for a short time but keep coming back on ive checked gearbox but there is no speedo attached to that any ideas lads thanks tony

Tony, June 2015

same thing , but the test mode didnt work for me, does this mean it may just be a loose wire?

any info appreciated

nadine, January 2015

Im buying a 03 1.2 clio and the mileage dose not show up if I change the binnacle will I have 2 reset the mileage

Skunk 4 cash, April 2014

First time a clio 3 , speedo and electronics problem. gone to garage no solution , now going on diagnosis.

please help !

shravan, March 2014

hi i have a clio 2000 1,4 16v .just replaced the speedo now do i have to reset the miles or dose the car know my miles .?if so how do i do this ?

neil a, April 2013

Exactly the same as the problem I had. Speedo just kept stopping and starting of its own will. Turned out to be the speed sensor on the gearbox.

Cost about £25 from Renault Dealer. Located centrally behind the engine in the top of the gearbox. Remove the air filter to get a bit of room. It had a small heat shield clipped to the side to protect it from the exhaust, just pull this off. The sensor is a bit difficult to get off. it has two locating lugs which are accessible through two small holes on either side of the entry spigot. Use a couple of screwdrivers to depress them and pull up with your third hand? for £25 I felt it was better to try this first than taking into a garage. I was right.

phil, August 2012

quick question on a 1999 clio, speedo etc that was on it didnt work, lit up but no movement on any dials, put some diffrent clocks on, i now have all lights on dash working and fuel and temp guage work but still no speedo or revs ?? any help

nathan, August 2012

had speedo out off car now not workingplugs are in ok rev counter andevery thing works fine

peter, May 2012

My v reg is doing this and i've found this forum very interesting. If I try the test mode thing, will it come out of test mode itself?

Mary, April 2012

The speedometer is not working at all on my Renault Clio 1.2 Y reg. Any tips on this before I go and get it replaced.

allison, October 2011

Hi there a got clio mk1 1997 my rev hAs stoped and a don't no if a doing right speed. Can any one help!

paul, February 2011

Mines is doing the same how did u get your fixed???

nicola, August 2010

thanks very much for ur tips removed the senser on the engine bay cleaned and replace working fine cheers :)

gary james, July 2010

If the speedo goes round the clock about 25 - 30% a time on test mode, are the clocks at FAULT?
the speedo is recording around 60 - 80 mph when doing 30 - 40mph on the road?

thanks

Gary, February 2010

clios are the devils car....prone to any kind of fault the only good clio is a scraped clio....i rest my case.

bob nohope, January 2010

my clio mk2 speedo is not working it cuts out some of the time so i don't know what speed im doing does anyone know what the problem might be.

thank you

john, September 2009

Clio 1999 T the speedo works sometimes but not all the time and i don't know what speed im doing. It does it when ever it wants to do it and i don't really want to get stoped by the police for speeding. Does anyone know what the problem might be.
PLEASE HELP THANK YOU

karl, September 2009

my clio marck2 doing it to mayb lose wires

naz, June 2009

Sounds like your speedo sensor has gone - replacement is about £30 from Renault and takes 10-20 minutes to fit. The downside is that you need to be able to get into the engine bay as it sits near the gearbox - this is much easier if you can get the car on a set of ramps or similar.

These sensors are prone to damp, which can cause the speedo to shut off intermittently. The contacts on the sensor can be cleaned, but it's easier to just replace the whole thing - on Mk2. Clios at least, the sensor clips into place. Further, if the speedo decides to go to sleep, the engine management light will come on if the engine has been running at 3000rpm+ for more than 4 minutes if the ECU hasn't received a signal - however, there don't appear to be any fault codes logged in the ECU in this case, which is where the 'no fault' diagnosis may be coming from.

Nice tip about the clock test mode - will have to remember that!

Whoever said the entire instrument panel needs replacing is talking BS, I'm afraid.

root-two, December 2008

Press the speedo trip button and turn on the ign wait about 4 secs and release button. All the clocks should go into test mode...fuel/water 1/4 1/2 3/4 full and so on, the rev/speedo move 20% each time....so if they are all working there is no problem with the cluster its the sender in the gearbox.

Paul Whiteman, April 2008

this has happened to my V reg clio I have been told that i need a new intrument unit it comes as a whole piece Apparently it is a common fault I havent done this yet as the unit is between £300-£400 new from renault the other option is a breakers yard where you would be looking at about £40ish ive been told. This has one down side that the milage will relate to the car it came out of so this could be "clocked" back to what your original milage is which is about £70

All this I have been Told by a mechanic I know but as i havent done it yet I can't 100% say it is the answer but hope it helps you

craig, July 2007