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C2 Engine Rough Running Stalling

I'm having trouble with my 2009 Citroen C2, gasoline. It has 211064 kilometers. The engine is running rough, stalling at idle, the check engine light is on, and it's jerking during acceleration. I think it might be a defective ignition coil, maybe from a bad cable or plug. Has anyone had similar issues?

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A 2009 Citroen C2 with 211,064 kilometers is experiencing rough running, stalling at idle, and jerking during acceleration, with the check engine light on. The suspected cause is a defective ignition coil, possibly due to a bad cable or plug. After consulting a technician, it was confirmed that the issue was indeed a defective ignition coil caused by a faulty cable connection, and the repair resolved the problem.

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lukas_schwarz67

I had a similar issue with my C2. Check engine light, rough running, the whole shebang. Before replacing parts, did you check the coil packs themselves for cracks or damage? Also, have you scanned for specific misfire codes? Knowing which cylinder is misfiring can narrow things down quickly.

davideagle82 (community.author)

I did visually inspect the coil packs, but maybe not closely enough to see small cracks. I got a generic misfire code. What specific codes did you get, and what else did you check?

lukas_schwarz67

I don't recall the exact codes, it was a while ago, but they pointed to a specific cylinder misfiring. Given your symptoms and mileage, and that you've already suspected the ignition coil, I'd recommend getting it checked by a workshop. It could be a simple fix, but misfires can cause other problems if left unaddressed.

davideagle82 (community.author)

I took it to a technician, and they confirmed a defective ignition coil due to a faulty cable connection. The repair cost 95€, and the engine is running great again. Thanks for your help!

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