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Problems with Citroen C2 petrol engine 2007: High fuel consumption, uneven running and loss of power
Engine shuts off by itself
Unsteady engine
Check engine light on
Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Jerking on acceleration
Poor fuel economy
Loss of engine power
Stalling while idling
Strong exhaust smell
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Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely check that out. My little runabout has just cracked the 105477 KM mark and the problem described actually occurred quite suddenly, without any particular signs beforehand. The last service was last year, when everything was still fine. The whole thing is very strange...
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Hey, thanks for the info! From my experience with the Citroen C4, your problem could well be due to the wiring harness/connector. But you could be right, it could also be the fuel volume regulator. However, as the symptoms are quite varied, they can also have other causes. For example, I was able to trace the strong exhaust smell and black smoke on my car back to clogged or defective injectors. In my case, the unsteady engine and the stuttering problems were due to a defective ignition coil. Add to that a few other little things and you have almost all the symptoms covered. I would definitely have the wiring harness/plug and the fuel volume regulator checked and replaced if necessary. But you should definitely consult a specialist to make sure you don't overlook anything. I hope this helps you a bit. Good luck!
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Hey, that's really helpful, thanks! I didn't know that the problem could also be with the ignition coil or the injectors. There are still a few things I could have checked. I'll ask the garage about just the points you listed. It's crazy how many different reasons there can be for such symptoms. I hope it's nothing too serious. Thanks again for the help!
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Hello, something similar happened to me with my 2005 Citroen C4. My car showed almost the same symptoms. I only have some experience with cars, but this case was a bit beyond my knowledge. I took it to my garage and after some looking around the mechanic found out that the wiring harness/plug was faulty. It cost me 155 euros to fix the problem, but after that everything was fine again. Could you give me some more details about your car? How many kilometers does it have on it and when did the problems start? The more information you provide, the better we can help you.
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