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Citroen C5 lacking power

My Citroen C5 is lacking power. The anti polution light comes on, engine power dies to next to nothing so I turn the engine off for a few seconds and turn on the ignition and there seems to be power again, although very lumpy. Garage thought it might be the coil and plugs. They replaced them but still the same problem. They took off the ECU and had it tested and it has come back okay, valves have been checked and okay. They are now saying they do not know what the problem is.

Asked on 13 July 2012 by taffe

Answered by Alan Ross
Well you do not say what size engine or the year, but assuming it is a 1.8, would suggest that you check the following -

1.Fuel Filter/pump and pressure
2.ECT (engine coolant temp sensor)
3.IAT (intake air temp sensor)
4.TP (throttle position sensor)
5.IAC (idle air control valve)
6.VSS (vehicle speed sensor)
7.MAP (manifold absolute pressure sensor)
8.EVAP (evaporative emission control valve)

Would suggest that your garage check these out systematically
Regards
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