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kevinraven5

Ccrosser fuel consumption and stalling

Hi, I'm having trouble with my 2012 Citroen Ccrosser diesel. It's done 135282 km. Recently, I've noticed higher fuel consumption, reduced engine power, and the engine sometimes stalls when idling. Plus, there's smoke when I accelerate. I've checked for any obvious leaks and the air filter, but I can't see anything wrong. Has anyone experienced similar issues?

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berndwilliams9

Hey, those symptoms sound familiar. I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra a few years back. Reduced power, rough idling... turned out to be a dodgy connection in the fuel injection system. Have you checked the cable and plug connections to the injectors? Sometimes a bit of corrosion or a loose connection can cause havoc. Do you have the possibility to check the live data, while the engine is running?

kevinraven5 (Author)

Thanks for the tip! I haven't specifically checked the injector connections yet, but I'll definitely take a look. By live data, do you mean with an OBD2 scanner? I have one, but I'm not sure what parameters I should be monitoring.

berndwilliams9

Yes, exactly, with an OBD2 scanner! I am not an expert with Citroen Ccrosser diesels, but in my case, it was enough to wiggle the cables a bit to make the engine run normal again for a short amount of time. If wiggling the cables has any effect, the root cause is most likely a defective cable or plug connection of the component. If you are not sure, I would recommend visiting a workshop.

kevinraven5 (Author)

Thanks for your help and advice. I checked the injector connections as you suggested and found a loose plug. Cleaned it up, secured it properly, and everything seems to be running smoothly now! I took it to the workshop as you suggested and it cost 95€ to fix. Appreciate the insight!

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