Citroen C3 problems

Could be anything, you should ask your dealer what fault was stored in the enginecomputer, that might giva a clue...

Alwik The Netherlands

You suddenly got double Webers?

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An intermittent fault in the signal from the Throttle position sensor, then. In other words, the ecu doesn't know what the throttle's doing, so can't tell how much fuel to inject.

Probably just a duff connection somewhere.

Allright, the throttle position sensor measures how much you press the pedal, there's a variable resistor in it. In fact, for security reasons, there are TWO variable resistors. The measurements are compared, if they differ too much, the most likely value is taken. Also an error code will be stored, and the engine warning light will come on. No engine/environmental harm, and no drivebilityproblems, until the other one stops working... You should ask your dealer to just replace it (it's under warrenty I assume?)

Alwik The Netherlands

andrewl wrote:

Al

I have a Citroen C3 SX, 52 reg, mine does the same, i have been to main dealer who told me they have fitted a resistor and updated the software, has only happened once since then. I have found that it occurs when the engine is just getting towards its normal temperature, i have found though that if park up and switch off everything, except the hazard lights!, and restart after a few moments all is ok again

Mine will drive again too if I do what you describe. However, the little fault light does not go off! In the end, they replaced the "throttle body" and since then (touch wood!) it has not happened again. When it does happen, it is quite scary as you lose all power. So far it hasn't happened on the motorway, but I hate to think what I'll do if it does!

Incidentally, the latest problem with my C3 is that there is a creak/knocking noise from the pillar between the doors (driver's side). Dealership says some bodywork needs welding back together and it is a common fault! Very reassuring!

I bought my C3 new and in the 18 months I have had it, it has been back to the dealership 10 times due to faults (ie not for servicing). I would not advise anyone to buy a C3!

The C3 has drive by wire technology, the fault mentioned is a very common fault in DBW systems. It means the sensor that gives the acelleratorpadlle position to the MM system is not always present. The result of this is the MM system switching to a safe driving mode, wich results in severe power loss.

Cleaning any connectors in the sensor circuit or replacing will solve the problem. Replacing is the last thing you would like to do, the sensor is a very expensive part.

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I've got a throttle problem - sometimes - in as much as taking the foot off of the throttle doesn't always slow the car down.. especially at around 35 -

40 mph.. sometimes it tends to speed up a bit. Its been back 5 times, but they say 'nowt wrong'.. I reckon l'm going to sell it - shame really 'cos its comfy to drive... its an 03 reg diesel, 10,000 miles. Any suggestions what the problem may be please?. Cheers

Don't sell a good car.You have a solvable problem. The symptoms are the same as is used on racing motorcycles. It is called a back-torque slipper clutch which allows bikes to free-wheel into a corner.Definitely sounds like a software fault. Perhaps they incorporated it in error. Go back to the dealer as you are in warranty and insist that they contact the manufacturer and get it fixed.

Icedog.

Hi Icedog... thanks for the help. Went back.. but told its a bit different to a bike --- blar blar. Don't really want to sell the thing, but this accelerator problem is driving me nuts-- the damned thing wont do it when they go for a test run...... thanks anyway. Ramon.

Cheers Ramon. Sorry couldn't help. Of course, unlike Honda and Suzuki, Citroen don't make bikes so may not even be aware that this facility exists as it is leading edge thinking, as was paddle gearchange a few years ago. AFAIK there is no actual clutch plate, merely a computer program module which part disengages the clutch on the overrrun. It would probably be linked to the electronic throttle. Hence a software matter, perhaps designed to improve fuel consumption.(anyone else out there with no braking on overrun?). For what it is worth my 2002 C3SX auto works perfectly, in fact if anything there is too much braking effect when I lift off. Of course it ante-dates this "technology."

Good luck - if you get a result please re-post with findings.

Icedog.

I have this problem with the management light and loss of power,but only when I go round a right hand bend. anyone else had this problem.

Hammo.

replying to andrewl, Melody wrote: Hope you can help I have a Citroen c3 when car drove alot it will flash auto have to switch off car and wait for it to reset then yesterday there was a whining Noise then got someone to put automatic gearbox oil in but whining was still there then this morning went on auto again and took a hour to start but only goes up to 2000 revs please help me as it's my only transport for kids to school hope I posted in right place thank u melody