Renault Clio Fuel Pump: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A genuinely severe, well-documented HPFP fault on the 1.5 dCi — with real, dramatically varying quotes (£1,300-£3,500+ dealer vs ~£1,200 independent vs one case fixed for £100).
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OEM Part Number: 172021275R (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket fuel pumps Bosch 0 986 580 198 / Hüco 133562
| Fuel pumps / feed units (aftermarket) | Hüco 133562 (complete feed unit with sender, petrol); Hüco 133533 (complete feed unit with sender, petrol); Hüco 133560 (complete feed unit with sender, petrol); Hüco 133150 (complete feed unit with sender, diesel); Pierburg 7.05656.37.0 (feed unit, 4.5 bar, 12.5 V / 12 A, 2 connectors, 190 mm long, 134 mm flange); Bosch 0 986 580 198 (in-tank feed unit); Delphi FG2413-12B1 (feed unit, no pressure sensor); Magneti Marelli 313011313302 (supply module) |
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| Types & variants | The Hüco range has three petrol modules (133562, 133533, 133560) and one diesel module (133150), which is where the fuel split matters most. The Pierburg, Ridex 1382F0345 and Stark SKFU-0410345 units share a 4.5 bar / 134 mm flange specification, which identifies them as the petrol module. Bare pumps (Ridex 458F13718, ERA 770087A at 3.5 bar / 80 l/h, Ridex 458F13818 at 3 bar / 95 l/h) are sold without the housing or sender. No pre-supply pump is listed for this generation. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 172021275R (Meat & Doria 77421E); ERA 775505A lists repair kit 775505 as an alternative |
| Fitment notes | Three different petrol modules are listed, so match the Hüco number to the engine code and year rather than buying on body style alone; a bare pump can be fitted into the old swirl-pot housing but the level sender remains the original, so a faulty gauge needs the complete module. Metzger 2250685 is only for cars with an external fuel filter. |
A Genuinely Severe, Well-Documented Fault on the 1.5 dCi — And a Real Cost Comparison Worth Knowing — Renault Clio Fuel Pump
If your car has the 1.5 dCi diesel engine, particularly an early example, this is genuinely worth understanding given how consistently and severely it's documented: the rollers inside the high-pressure fuel pump can disintegrate, sending metal filings throughout the entire fuel system — the rail, all the injectors, and the associated pipework. This is confirmed across numerous independent forum threads as a known, recognised fault among mechanics familiar with this specific engine.
It's worth getting a second opinion and a specialist assessment of exactly what's failed before accepting the most expensive quote as the only option — while genuine metal contamination throughout the system does sometimes require the full replacement, it isn't automatically true in every case.
Renault Clio Fuel Pump: A Part That Fails at the Worst Possible Moments
Rather than failing conveniently while parked, this component on the Renault Clio tends to give up mid-journey, which is about the worst possible moment. Learning to recognise the early symptoms is the best defence against being caught out.
Renault Clio Fuel Pump: Watch: Replacing It
French; gauge fix via sender unit, verify it shows pump removal
Renault Clio Fuel Pump: What It Does
The Renault Clio's fuel pump function — pulling fuel from the tank and pressurising it for the engine — is straightforward, but its usual location isn't: it sits submerged inside the tank itself, which is precisely why access for replacement is more work than the part's size suggests.
Renault Clio Fuel Pump: Generations & Engines: Fuel Pump Type
| Mk2 (1998–2005), K7M/K4M 1.6 petrol | Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine |
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| Mk2 RS 172/182 (2000–2005), 2.0 F4R petrol | Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine |
| Mk3 (2005–2012), K4M 1.6 & D4F 1.2 petrol | Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine |
| Mk3 RS 197/200 (2006–2012), 2.0 F4R petrol | Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine |
| Mk2/Mk3, 1.5 dCi diesel (K9K) | Diesel: in-tank lift pump feeds a separate engine-mounted high-pressure injection pump (common rail) — never interchangeable with the petrol pump |
| Mk4 (2012–2019), Energy TCe 0.9/1.2 turbo petrol | Petrol (direct injection): in-tank low-pressure pump plus a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump |
| Mk4 RS200 (2013–2019), 1.6 turbo (Nissan-sourced MR16DDT) | Petrol: typically a single in-tank low-pressure pump; some later or higher-output variants may add a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump for direct injection — confirm your exact engine |
| Mk5 (2019–present), TCe petrol | Petrol (direct injection): in-tank low-pressure pump plus a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump |
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Renault Clio Fuel Pump: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fuel Pump Guide for symptoms to watch for (including the low-pressure vs high-pressure distinction on direct-injection engines), confirming fitment against your VIN, and OE suppliers worth knowing.
More Renault Fuel Pump
The same part, covered across other Renault models.