JF_Racer
Citroen C4 petrol 2008: Problems with starting and suspected battery sensor fault
Weak battery when starting the engine
Car won't start
Longer cold start time
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First of all, thank you for your answer. My C4 has now covered 85201 km and the last service was at 80,000 km. Apart from this starting problem, the car is actually running quite well. I think I'll take it to the garage and have the battery sensor checked. 315 euros doesn't sound cheap, but if it helps, it's worth it. I'll keep you up to date. See you then!
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Hey, yes, that sounds like a good idea to have the battery sensor checked, especially if you have the same symptoms as me. Your mileage isn't that far off from mine when I had the problem either. And the price, yes it's not exactly the cheapest, but it's definitely worth it if it solves the problem. Your car is still in pretty good condition, you want the best for it, right? Good luck with it and let us know what the garage says! Don't let it get you down!
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Great, thanks for the encouraging words! Yes, you're right, taking good care of your car is important, especially if you want to drive it for longer. I hope the repair isn't too time-consuming and expensive. I'll definitely let you know what comes out after the workshop visit. See you soon and thanks again!
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@bosweg10
good morning have a citroen c4 16 16v 2008 have a problem with not starting a cold engine when you put it on it starts immediately and keeps starting well until it has cooled down then it starts but does not start mvg louis
Hi Louis, your issue sounds similar to the one discussed above. It could be a problem with the battery sensor, but it could also be a fuel delivery issue. When the engine is cold, the fuel mixture needs to be richer to start properly. If there's a problem with the fuel system, it might struggle to deliver this richer mixture. I'd recommend starting with a check of the battery and battery sensor, and if those are fine, have a mechanic look at the fuel system. Please keep us updated on your progress. Do you have any further questions?
Hi, I drive a Citroen C3 Diesel from 2010. I am not a car mechanic, but I have some experience with cars and had a similar problem. My garage found a faulty microprocessor in the battery sensor. The repair cost 315 euros and the problem was fixed. It could be the same in your case, but without seeing the car, I can't say for sure. Perhaps you could give me more details about your vehicle? That would help me to help you better. Hope this helps you!
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