Intermittent loss of power

2003 Citroen Berlingo
Car: Citroen Berlingo
Year: 2003
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
starts fine and ticks over fine.Seems to develop a loss of power when i am driving at a steady speed,almost like the engines firing on one less cylinder.This lasts for about a second or two then fires back into life.The problem seems to be getting worse and now happens as I accelerate.
any ideas
Problem added: Jul 5, 2010 (13 years ago)
You don't say what size engine ? whether petrol or diesel ? Common fault on some models are coil packs which can cause this fault .
Answered Jul 5, 2010 (13 years ago)
apologies - 1900cc Diesel , Could it be the fuel injectors?
Answered Jul 5, 2010 (13 years ago)
No problem . May well be injector/s . Could also check / clean EGR valve and check all vacuum pipes . If still having probs may need to get a diagnostic scan , sometimes cheaper in the long run , rather than guessing .
Answered Jul 5, 2010 (13 years ago)
A common problem is the air dozer sticks due to carbon build up.This causes lack of intake air .It seems to be noticable at about 2000 rpm.if you take off the pipe at the front you can use a mityvac to operate the butterfly and see if it returns correctly. You will also see the build up of crud in the housing.
Answered Jul 5, 2010 (13 years ago)
On my 1.9 D when the engine lost power and when coming to a stop the engine rattled like mad, then you stalled when trying to start off , it was the advance solenoid, part cost about £75, 10 years ago, easy to fit [just like a spark plug] still got the Y reg berlingo from new and running well with only 70k on the clock
Answered May 8, 2013 (10 years ago)

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