2001 Renault Clio backfire

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CLIOMK2
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2001 Renault Clio 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 78.700 miles

ran engine dry of petrol 2 days ago now car seems to backfire and want to stall everytime i go over 4000 revs also when sitting at lights the car shakes ben told its either fule block or the coil needs replaced can someone tell me what it sounds like
Nov 11, 2009 at 12:02 AM
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DAVE H
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A coil would tend to cause a misfire at all rev speeds and mainly at low rev's .. sounds like you may have a fuel blockage or a bad fuel pump not supplying enough pressure at WOT (wide open throttle) ! start by checking fuel pressure @ WOT .. does the vehicle have the MIL showing on the dash display ? .. have the car pluggged into a diagnostic computer !!
Nov 19, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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