Car won't start

2006 CITROEN C4
120,000 MILES • 1.6L • 2WD • MANUAL
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123JON123
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Car has gone into economy mode turn key to crank it turns over for a few seconds then cut out
Mar 29, 2015 at 11:15 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey 123JON123,

This sounds like the car is going into limp mode which can be caused by a dirty throttle body here is a guide to help you get it fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode


Please run down this guide and report back.

Dec 23, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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CHINKISFACE
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hello i have a citreon c4 and i ran out of diesel after putting a gallon of diesel into the car it still wouldnt start can someone please tell me what the problem could be??
Dec 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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When a diesel engine runs out of fuel, air would be trapped in the fuel system and bleeding has to be performed to get it started again.

You need to at least bleed the fuel filter and crank the engine till it starts. A weak battery is not good and since you would need to be cranking for prolonged periods, the starter should be allowed to rest, failing which you could damage it.
Dec 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM (Merged)
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JOHNO89
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hi i have a citroen c4 1.4 petrol 05 iv just had the gearbox changed all conections and earths are reconected correctly but it will not start and is diagnosed with no power to injectors any ideas
Dec 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM (Merged)
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FIXITMR
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I had this problem the guide above fixed it ;) I love this site
Dec 23, 2016 at 11:50 AM (Merged)