Citroen ZX Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
No starter engagment

Battery replaced. Ignition ON, security code entered and green light ON, ignition selected to start and no action. Car has been rocked in gear to confirm starter not jammed. All other systems operate.

1997 Citroen ZX 1.9 SX Estate
Posted: Apr 4, 2014
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Car runs for a few minutes then cuts out and won't restart for an hour or so

This only seems to be a problem in the mornings. It will start and run for a few minutes, albeit a bit on the lumpy side ( but it has never been good in the cold), then cuts out and will not restart again. Going back to it later in the day,...

1993 Citroen ZX 1124 cc petrol
Posted: Oct 28, 2012
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Won't start but makes a ticking sound

Problem arose suddenly, went to start my car this morning and the engine would not turn over. Instead I heard a ticking noise. I have noticed this ticking sound whilst driving in the last week.

1996 Citroen ZX
Posted: Aug 2, 2012
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Red battery light is showing on the dash board

Red battery light started showing on the dash board on the way home this evening. I thought that it maybe just the battery needed replacing/ recharging. Upon further investigation with the power steering getting heavier and the clutch pedal...

1995 Citroen ZX
Posted: Mar 28, 2012
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DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT IDENTIFICATION

I would like to know what the right hand orange warning light is for. It looks like a shower head and flashes sometimes when starting the engine.Unfortunately, when I bought the car, there was no Operators' Manual. I thought it could possib...

1992 Citroen ZX 1.9 Diesel
Posted: Oct 14, 2011
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Engine

when i switch the ignition off engine keeps going

1997 Citroen ZX 1.9 diesel
Posted: Jul 5, 2009
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Car wont start

although engine turns over fine the car fails to start.also as engine is turning over large amounts of smoke are omitted from the exhaust. i have managed to get it started once like this after around ten minutes and it ran fine but once sto...

1996 Citroen ZX 1.9 diesel xs
Posted: Oct 4, 2008
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Cutting out

engine cuts out or looses all power while in any gear or at any speed while driving.engine can be hot or cold does'nt make any difference. Help !

1996 Citroen ZX 1.4i avantage
Posted: Apr 15, 2008
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