Citroen C4 Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Top end engine noise

I hope someone can help. Took the c4 out yesterday. No problems at all. However starting it up to go home there was a lot of top end engine noise - as if there was little or no oil getting to the top end. It sounds like the hydraulic fo...

2006 Citroen C4 Hdi
Posted: Jul 13, 2014
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Oil Starvation problem

Hi - had terrible trouble with our Citroen over the summer. Loss of power, gear problems, blowers stopped working, pipes blocked so leak in driver footwell.... We took it to Citroen Leicester who suggested a new gear box for the gear probl...

2004 Citroen C4 1.6 auto
Posted: Sep 10, 2013
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Engine Jerking

My C4 jerks at 40+km/hr and at 60+ and 90+ km/hr .After that it runs smooth above 95KM/hr. I Had a gear box problem and changed a new gearbox .Thought the jerking was due to Gearbox and changed another one,But the problem is same.Believe i...

2007 Citroen C4 C4 Grand Picasso
Posted: Aug 25, 2013
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NON STARTING

While driving the the engine cut out,the car will now not start,the dash lights sometimes come on and the ignition sometimes tries to start but to no evail,RAC said maybe a bad earth or broken wire.I have been having problems with the boot ...

2006 Citroen C4 2.0L VTR+
Posted: Jul 30, 2013
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1.Car locks itself while drivingl!! 2.Fault warning

1. The car locks itself while driving. If I then cancel the lock it then re-locks when making left turn . 2. On ignition a fault warning comes up on display . Automatic.......Fault" . Too quick to read it all. Where can I find list of such...

2008 Citroen C4 1.6 Auto
Posted: May 15, 2013
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Bootlock

as you seem not to solve my problem about my locked boot the only thing i can say is that i got it working but you had to close it gently then it got slamed shut and now it will not work my son has said it is as if there is a lack of power ...

2005 Citroen C4 1600hdi
Posted: Mar 15, 2013
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Engine turning (briefly) but not firing!

Hi, My C4 will turn but not start. I turns on the starter motor fine but wont fire at all, it also only turns for a few seconds before cutting out, as though you've stopped turning the key yourself! I had driven (30 mile journey) and par...

2006 Citroen C4 VTR+ Coupe 1.6 Petrol
Posted: Jan 12, 2013
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Auto gearbox problems

[1] In reverse up hill the clutch cannot fully engage. It slips because if i try to push harder on the accelerator it resists as if there is a governor on it. Result much smoke and smell! [2] In auto on any up slope about 50% of the time...

2012 Citroen C4 1.6 diesel 110 vtr plus airdream auto
Posted: Aug 17, 2012
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Loosing fluid

i have a citroen c4 vtr was driving down the motorway the other day when i pulled off and stopped at traffic light there was a oil smeelin smoke coming threw my air vents i pulled into a car park and it started 2 make a grinding noise like ...

2006 Citroen C4 vtr
Posted: Aug 5, 2012
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Engine dies when pulling away

Hi, I own a 2008 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.8VTR+ It has 18000 miles on the clock. The engine starts without any problem, ticks over smoothly when above 2000rpm pulls ok. The problem I have is when the engine is when pulling away, particul...

2008 Citroen C4
Posted: Jul 18, 2012
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High revs in 5th gear

When I am driving normally in 4th and move up to fifth, the car jerks into 5th and the revs jump up to 5/6k and gets much noisier! I'm pretty sure I am in 5th and not 3rd burt will try again later when I get home. Apart from that, car seem...

2005 Citroen C4 1.4 Manual
Posted: Dec 16, 2011
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Cold start not working

my car wont start in the morning when its cold. it does crank then starts after about 3 mins

2005 Citroen C4 1.6 manual
Posted: Dec 11, 2011
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Starting problem

My 1.6 diesel car intermittently won't start - first manifested in v. cold weather in January but repeated 5 times since October. Battery sound and engine turns over well, but won't fire. Sometimes it seems to start when a trickle charger i...

2006 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi SX
Posted: Dec 11, 2011
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Car Won't start

I parked my car 2 nights ago, no problem. Today it won't start. Unlocks fine with key remote, lights turn on and off. Doesn't seem to be the battery as lights weren't left on. Key just clicks and no start. Dash is dead. I'm baffled.

2005 Citroen C4 1.4 Manual
Posted: Nov 27, 2011
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Seat belt/air bag fault light

I am getting a warning light on my car that there is a fault with the seat belt/air bag system. The ECU has been read and it is coming up with a fault code E691; Right-hand side airbag and right-hand side curtain airbag in series ignition ...

2005 Citroen C4
Posted: Oct 29, 2011
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Engine cutting out

The engine cuts or almost cuts - similar to a stall - apparently when the speed has dropped but not much brake pressure has been applied i.e. when gears have not been used to slow the car. This sometimes happens when turning a corner or if ...

2008 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi VTR+
Posted: Oct 9, 2011
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Auto feft faulty car wont start

somtimes when i turn the key in ignition it wont turn the engin over. and a sign comes up saying antifeatht faulty. this may happen 2-3 times a day so i lock all doors and windows wait 10 mins then try again somtimes it will work and other ...

2004 Citroen C4 1.6 manual
Posted: Aug 10, 2011
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Clutch Vibration through pedal

Got a C4 on 33,000 miles, had the clutch replaced due to slipping and judder, the new clutch is now having vibration issues through the pedal, I can feel engine revolutions through the pedal which get worse when the car warms up. Can't g...

2007 Citroen C4 1.6 sx Petrol
Posted: Apr 30, 2011
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Loss of power when starting off

when car is sitting for any longer than an hour when you start it and pull away the car has no power you have to put it out of gear and really rev it up, even after that it stutters and u have to keep the revs up for the first couple of mil...

2006 Citroen C4 14i vtr coupe
Posted: Sep 7, 2010
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Seized engine

I recently got stuck in Motorway traffic with insuficient oil. I managed to get to a petrol station, but could only get mineral oil (suitable for petrol engines). On setting off again the warning lights continued forcing me to pull over a...

2004 Citroen C4 Auto
Posted: Sep 5, 2010
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