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2010 Grand C4 Picasso starting problems |
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Kris_the_Joiner |
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Member No: #52034
Joined: Sep 04 2018Location: Chesterfield |
Hi. I have a Citroen Picasso semi automatic. I have been having problems with it not starting just a clicking sound. It has even blown a fuse. After replacing the fuse it started and was OK for few days. Now it won't start, just click but not blown fuse this time. Left it for a few days and just went t see and it started then tried turning of and restarting on the spot about 10 times and it started every time. Drove it to a garage and it wouldn't start for them. I then had the starter motor removed and tested and has came back as fine. Several mechanics have looked at the car and plugged in their computers but now it's come down to scratching their head and guessing. They seem to think it could be starter ring/fly wheel. I understand it to be a pricey job had quotes of excess of £1,000. The cars probably not worth that so I'm at a crossroads. Any advice? Cheers |
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routemaster1 |
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Member No: #574
Joined: Jul 08 2007Location: Dorset |
If the motor is fine and the battery OK, I would suggest you ensure that the engine earth is making good contact. | ||||
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Kris_the_Joiner |
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Member No: #52034
Joined: Sep 04 2018Location: Chesterfield |
Hi. Yes forgot to mention its had a new battery fitted in april. I would have presumed the mechanics that have been looking at it would have checked the earth. But that check might have slipped through the net. Is it an easy check that prehaps i could do myself? |
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BigJohnD |
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Member No: #82
Joined: Jan 22 2007Location: Hoylake |
Get a second opinion. | ||||
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Kris_the_Joiner |
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Member No: #52034
Joined: Sep 04 2018Location: Chesterfield |
I've spoken to another garage that have said to me they would be more inclined to swap the starter motor because off the car it might pass a test because it won't be under torque. More torque needed to turn the flywheel. | ||||
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GPGeorge |
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Member No: #44097
Joined: Mar 13 2016Location: London |
If your battery and starter are ok and all your earths are fine try looking behind the battery up in the top corner at the wiring loom where it bend around the corner coming towards you. Carefully unwrap the loom and check the wires haven’t swelled or broken. The culprit you’re looking for is the blue and white wire, this can cause this problem. | ||||
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