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Xsara Engine No Start

Xsara aficionados, my 2002 Citroen Xsara, gasoline engine, refuses to start after 237828 kilometers! Could this be the engine light, or something else? Has anyone else encountered a similar engine fault in their Xsara?

A 2002 Citroen Xsara with a gasoline engine refused to start after 237,828 kilometers. The issue was suspected to be related to the engine light or other faults. A suggestion to check the battery cable connections revealed corrosion, which was causing the problem. Cleaning and securing the connections resolved the issue, restoring the engine's functionality.

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Fellow Xsara driver! I had a similar problem. Did you check the battery cable connections? Loose or corroded connections can cause bizarre issues, including a no-start. Is your engine light on?

Good point about the battery cable connections! I may have overlooked that. Could minor imperfections really cause a complete engine refusal? Would this always trigger the engine light?

In my case, the engine light was on, and minor corrosion on the battery terminals was the problem. It might be wise to consult a workshop, in case it isn't the battery.

Thanks for the guidance! I checked the battery cable connections, and they were corroded. Cleaning and re-securing them restored my Xsara! The repair was 155€ at the workshop. The engine now purrs, thanks to your help.

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