Is it safe to drive with Renault Clio Mk4 EDC Hesitation Cold Start?

Generally safe to drive for short distances, but the fault should be diagnosed and repaired promptly.

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Renault Clio Mk4 EDC Hesitation Cold Start — Renault Clio 2012 | MyCarFault

Renault Clio Mk4 EDC Hesitation Cold Start

Renault Clio 2012 0.9 TCe / EDC

Safe to Drive?

✅ Safe to Drive

Urgency Level

🟢 Low Priority

The EDC dual clutch on Clio Mk4 hesitates significantly on pull-away in cold conditions and slow traffic. Characteristic of small-engine dry dual clutch combinations. Software update improves but does not eliminate the behaviour.

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