Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2001 2.2HDi - non start

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Thu 1 May 2008 20:06
2001 2.2HDi - non start - wknapton
THis one's a brain teaser:

I have a 2001 C5 2.2 HDi. A simple pulley failure caused the alternator drive belt to come off. The car drove 50yards without the alternator charging then stopped it has never re-started!

Citroen main Dealer has fitted a new battery, high pressure fuel pump, camshaft sensor, water pump and cam belt. £1400 later still no start. Any ideas?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 01/05/2008 at 20:15

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Thu 1 May 2008 20:13
C5 HDi 2.2 non start - Screwloose

I don't know about any ideas - but this dealer certainly hasn't anyone with any!! Don't pay for incompetent guesswork.

Which pulley failed; the alternator over-run clutch or the rubber-bonded crank pulley?

Given the items replaced; has anyone actually checked for bent valves? What's the rail pressure when cranking? What codes were present?
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