Citroen HDI starting problem

[karlsrelay]

Hi Guys

The vehical in question is a 2002 Citroen Relay 2.0HDI 77k miles , but im assuming that the basic principles are the same as used in other HDI citroens.

Last week whilst driving the dipped headlights and dash lighting cut out. Rear lights and side lights as well as full beam all worked fine. All fuses ok. After removing glove box etc I found a loose wire going into the fuse board. Repaired this, lights now all work fine. However, the van will now not start correctly. Ignition on, all fine, cranks over, starts for approx 2-3 seconds (but sounds noisey and smells rich) then cuts out. I have noticed that whilst the engine runs the EML does stay illuminated, and sometimes makes a brief flash?

It does this time and time over, maybe even 20 times one time after another. Ive checked all fuses and cant see any other obvious loose wires. I dont think I knocked anything, and definately didnt touch any mechanical areas! Is there a common thing to check? Maybe a relay or could I of somehow 'blown' the ECU! Im not into code reading ect so please dont ask, im just hoping that someone has had this problem or similar before.

Thanks in advance

Karl

[rmunns]

this deserves a bump, surely?

[Xantidote]

Hi Karl,

Sorry to hear your problems. I hope some forum member will be able to help you. Problem is that many, such as myself, are running older, predominantly Xantia vehicles, and aren't clued up on the problems thrown up on more modern machinery. I'm not a fan of modern technology, for exactly the difficulties you are experiencing, but we'll all have to accept it sooner or later.

Good luck - hope it's not too difficult to rectify - Martin

[wheeler]

Get your garage to do an injector leak off test. A faulty injector is a good bet, it stops the fuel system building up enough pressure to allow it to start. live data from the fuel rail pressure sensor will also show if theres not enough pressure, needs a minimum of 110 bar before it will think about starting.