# 1985 Renault 5 TC **URL:** \ **Category:** Queries or problems with your car?\ **Created:** [November 10, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194 "2026-11-10T12:46:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/elijah_baldwin/32/158259_2.png) [@Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Elijah_Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/1 "2026-11-10T12:46:15Z")
Hey guys! Sorry for making a new post if this topic was already raised. I just bought an 85 Renault 5TC. When I was driving from another city around 200km I’ve made a pitstop to take a small rest and after that car didn’t start for around 30 mins. Starter was turning. I checked antifreeze, it was empty, so with no other choice, I put some still water. After around 30-40 mins it came alive and I made it home. It was around two weeks ago. Last week I’ve made a small drive around the city, car lost the rear, first and second gears, but was running okay. So I parked it for a week and today I had to repark it on another spot. Yes, I start with a 3rd gear. So it went dead again after literally 10 mins of driving. Starter is turning, but engine doesn’t start. While I’m waiting for an appointment to the service, what can cause the engine shutting off and not starting? With the lost gears I hope it’s only a bolt and a bushing on the gear box. Ah, yes, also heater blows only cold, even if hoes going from the engine are hot. Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/andybond/32/13_2.png) [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/2 "2026-11-11T00:24:55Z")
So the engine was turning over but not firing? Then after some time it fired up ok? ---
**Author:** ![Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/elijah_baldwin/32/158259_2.png) [@Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Elijah_Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/3 "2026-11-11T08:37:40Z")
I’d say yes. I stopped trying coz I got scared to drown the plugs. But yesterday, once again I had to repark her, It started well, but after 50m it started trembling like it’s choking (choker was on, full gas) and it died. Sounds like a fuel pump to me tbh. ---
**Author:** ![andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/andybond/32/13_2.png) [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/4 "2026-11-11T09:16:40Z")
I don’t know enough about these but I suspect they are carb fed. Take the fuel inlet pipe off and crank. That will work out if you are getting fuel If it’s only happening when warm it changes things slightly ---
**Author:** ![Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/elijah_baldwin/32/158259_2.png) [@Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Elijah_Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/5 "2026-11-11T09:46:19Z")
i’m going to replace the fuel pump today. Will see if it helps. ---
**Author:** ![andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/andybond/32/13_2.png) [@andybond](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/andybond)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/6 "2026-11-11T09:51:17Z")
Be careful of the parts cannon! ![Speedball Cannon](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/6/1/614ae43327e02697f2b1680d94feab16fa9c8416.webp) Do let us know if it solves it! ---
**Author:** ![Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/elijah_baldwin/32/158259_2.png) [@Elijah\_Baldwin](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Elijah_Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1985-renault-5-tc/245194/7 "2026-11-11T09:55:16Z")
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