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Starting problems on a Citroen C3 - can you help?

When I use the car, I park up and after a while I go back to the car to go home, I start it up and after 10 seconds it cuts out.

I have trouble starting it, but after a while it starts up, but the people I bought the car from say they can't find the problem. Can you help?

Asked on 29 July 2012 by bonzo30

Answered by Alan Ross
Well, rather than just trying different sensors etc, it may be best to get a diagnostic check carried out in the first instance, although it may cost £60-£70 it is better in the long run as it should identify the actual fault.

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