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Citroen DS3 Diesel (2015) - Problems with engine light, loss of power and black smoke
Loss of engine power
Check engine light on
Jerking on acceleration
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Stalling while idling
Unsteady engine
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4 comment(s)
Hey, thanks for your reply. My DS3 now has 82146 kilometers on the odometer and the last service was done at 80000 kilometers. There are no additional symptoms, but I hope this info helps to verify the problem. I will definitely have my intake system checked. I hope it won't be too expensive. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.
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No problem, you're welcome! Although I'm not a professional, it seems to me that your DS3 probably has a similar problem to my C3 back in the day. It could definitely have something to do with the intake system, which is somehow leaking or faulty. With so many kilometers on the odometer, it's also possible that some wear parts need to be replaced. That would also explain the symptoms you have described. I would recommend that you take your car to the garage as soon as possible. The black exhaust fumes are serious because they can mean that the engine is running too rich and burning too much fuel. This is not only bad for the environment, but also increases fuel consumption. The cost of the repair can vary depending on what exactly the problem is. My repair cost 425 euros, but it could be more expensive or cheaper in your case depending on what exactly is broken and what the prices are at your garage. On my C3 they had to replace some parts of the intake system, which drove up the cost. In any case, it's best to get a quote from the garage and maybe get a second opinion before deciding on a repair. I hope this information helps you!
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Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2017 Citroen C3 diesel, it's a different model but I think the issues might be similar. I have limited car knowledge, but I didn't hesitate to show this to my garage. The mechanics there found that my intake system was leaking, which was causing the rough engine running, reduced power and black smoke. They repaired it and the cost was 425 euros. To help you more accurately, it would be helpful to know if there are any other symptoms or if you have recently had to intervene in your maintenance history. Has your car reached a certain number of kilometers? Any of this information could be helpful in diagnosing your problem. Hope this helps so far!
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