Citroen C4 Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Heater blower not working

Interior blower not blowing. The light comes on the fan speed control but blower motor doesn't work. I connected the blower directly to battery and it's working. I noticed there's constant positive power from the blower motor resistor to th...

2011 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Jan 20, 2024
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Car unlocks, but will not start. Battery seems OK.

Having exactly the same issue. Recently replaced battery. Seems to be worst in mornings and if I eventually get it started then it is ok until the next day. Seems to be getting progressively worse. An error message sometimes flickers up abo...

2016 Citroen C4 Picasso Grande 1.6 BlueHDi
Posted: Jan 4, 2024
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Car won't start

New battery fitted 3 days ago, car now won't start, doesn't crank at all, car was struggling to start and was clunk noise when it eventually did, when running is smooth with no other issue's.

2013 Citroen C4 1.6 hdi Picasso
Posted: Jan 3, 2024
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My key will unlock doors but car won't recognise it to start unless I take + off main battery then put it back on I've since put a new battery on and still same

My key will unlock doors but car won't recognise it to start unless I take + off main battery then put it back on I've since put a new battery on and still same can anyone help?

2016 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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16 plate 1.6 diesel intermittent rough running

Started in 2022, engine will intermittently lose power and run rough rev counter fluctuates, usually lasted around 5 mins or so , initial diagnosis was Dpf issue, went into Citroen in October 22 for new sensor and pipes. June 23 same issues...

2016 Citroen C4 1.6 blue HD
Posted: Jul 31, 2023
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Engine starts to jitter out of the blue , check engine lamp appears

Mileage 60k. While driving (random range , random speed and RPM and engine temp) engine starts to jitter. Check engine lamp appears. When ignition is turned off and on again it is possible to drive further without any troubles. While scanne...

2016 Citroen C4 1.6 THP 5GZ
Posted: Dec 23, 2022
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Stalling at pull off and shuddering when driving

Originally lost power intermittently pulling off in first gear, engine code said air flow filter problem so had that changed. Now the car is stalling at pull off occasionally, (4X in a week), it’s never done it before in the 3 years I ha...

2010 Citroen C4 C4 Grande Picasso VTR+ HDI S-A
Posted: Oct 28, 2022
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Refuses to start after fan belt issue

Car engine stalled fan belt was broken when fixed car refused to keep idling and can't rev up.

2009 Citroen C4 1.6 hid
Posted: Jul 15, 2022
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Starting problems.

Turn ignition on, seems battery is dead, turn on again and starter motor whines, turn on again and it starts. Every time this happens.

2011 Citroen C4 1.6 diesel
Posted: May 24, 2022
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Stop/Start Function.

When try to depress clutch to re-start car nothing happens and car doesn't re-start. Have to start with key. Also engine fault light has come on dashboard saying needs to be taken to garage to be repaired. Garage say problem with batter...

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus Flair
Posted: Apr 25, 2022
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The engine loses power and goes into limp mode.

The engine loses power and goes into limp mode. Service light came on, orange engine pictogram came on, warning came on saying ‘ engine fault, get the engine repaired’, the speed limiter stopped working. I was on a Spanish autoroute at...

2015 Citroen C4 2.0 diesel , blue, auto
Posted: Feb 6, 2022
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2007 citroen C4 goes into limp mode no lights showing on dashboard car done 152500 miles

Came back from trip to wales car running great 10 miles from home started overheating a bit so stopped after a while checked water levels everything ok car was not used for a month on starting up ( no problem starting ) after about 3 minute...

2007 Citroen C4 1.6 v diesel
Posted: Jan 12, 2022
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Worn Start / Stop Button?

I am having to press quite hard and then hold for a good few seconds the start / stop button in order to either start the car or to switch it off. I am guessing that the button is maybe worn out and was thinking of ordering a new one to re...

2013 Citroen C4 E-HDI EXCLUSIVE PLUS
Posted: Dec 9, 2021
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Losses power when driving at speed

Driving on the motorway with cruise control set then suddenly jumped out of cruise control and had no power engine fault needs repair light on ,still drove but slow, Seems fine driving round town fault light still on ,going to try the motor...

2011 Citroen C4 1.6 grand Picasso automatic diesel
Posted: Dec 1, 2021
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Engine fault light on then it's downhill from there..!!

Car won't pull away in drive accelerators to the floor but there's nothing no movement or sound, sometimes I move the steering wheel and it goes or I have to put it into neutral then back to drive sometimes it crunches and shudders when cha...

2015 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Nov 16, 2021
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Engine cuts out without warning. C4 grand Picasso 2008 1.6 TD.

Driving along while car still warming up. About 5 minutes or so after cold start. Engine cuts out without warning. 4 warning messages: Oil pressure ESP/asr system fault Anti-pollution system fault Parking brake fault. Car will not start unl...

2008 Citroen C4 1.6td
Posted: Oct 29, 2021
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Engine won’t start

Sometimes car will start and sometimes looks like battery flat but new battery fitted and still intermittent problem.

2016 Citroen C4 1.6 hdi
Posted: Oct 2, 2021
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Rapid deceleration

I was driving in normal conditions on a fairly clear motorway when my car seemed to kind of lock, there was a bang and rapid deceleration which resulted in the car behind smashing into my rear. The police seized my car for examination but ...

2017 Citroen C4 Picasso
Posted: Mar 8, 2021
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Car cutting out whilst driving

The car is automatic and when I press accelerator to speed up the car loses all power , engine light comes on , and car stops and won't restart. This has happened 4 times in 2 months . I have noticed that the car isn't changing gear as good...

2010 Citroen C4 1.6 vtr hdi
Posted: Apr 14, 2020
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Engine and battery light

Hello, I tried to start the car 15 minutes after completing a 30 mile trip, I got the ignition sounds but the engine wouldn't start. I then got the battery light and amber engine light come on. I tried several times with no luck. The follo...

2012 Citroen C4 VTR+ E-HD
Posted: Mar 1, 2020
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