2004 Citroen C3 — Repair Solution

1.4L TU3JP 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Citroen C3 Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Citroen
Model: C3
Year: 2004
Engine: 1.4L TU3JP 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 81,472
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

The check engine light is on and the engine lacks throttle response.

Problem Summary

The engine is a little slow to accelerate regardless of accelerator pedal position. The engine startup flare control when cold is very aggressive, it will rev up to 2000rpm and slowly come down to idle. Startup flare control when warm is very weak, will idle very low and slowly come up to a normal idle speed.

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Quick Facts

CodeCITC304116
Vehicle2004 Citroen C3
Engine1.4L TU3JP 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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