Citroen DS3 wont start

Car: Citroen DS3
Variant: 1.6hdi
Model Year: 2010
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
van is not starting was driving ok and started to stall a few times then it stalled few hours later and now i turn key doesent even try and start coming up saying engine fault repair needed van is citreon dispatch 1.6 hdi 2010 any1 any ideas thanks
Posted: May 18, 2024 (6 months ago)
Without a lot more info , hard to advise ,First thing to try would check battery voltage or a jump start .
Posted May 18, 2024 (6 months ago)
alternator good changed battery still no luck when turn key still nothing doesent even try and start some 1 said clear any codes with a diagnostic tool ill give a try see if any luck but ty anyway
Posted May 19, 2024 (6 months ago)
Check engine is turning by hand and not seized , Clearing any codes without fixing the faults is no use . Check all relevant fuses

Citroen DS3 (2009 – 2013) – fuse box diagram
Year of production: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Fuse box under dashboard
The fusebox is located inside the glove box.

Fuse Ampere rating [A] Functions
FH36 5 Trailer relay unit
FH3 — Not used
FH38 20 Hi-Fi amplifier
FH39 20 Not used
FH40 30 Trailer relay unit


Fuse Ampere rating [A] Functions
F1 15 Rear wiper
F2 — Not used
F3 5 Airbags and pretensioners control unit
F4 10 Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror, particle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, airflow sensor (Diesel)
F5 30 Electric windows panel, passenger’s electric window control, front electric window motor
F6 30 Driver’s electric window motor
F7 5 Courtesy lamp
F8 20 Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren
F9 30 12 V socket, portable navigation support supply
F10 15 Steering wheel controls
F11 15 Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit
F12 15 Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit
F13 5 Main stop switch, engine relay unit
F14 15 Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier
F15 30 Locking
F16 — Not used
F17 40 Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting
SH — PARC shunt
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).

Fuse Ampere rating [A] Functions
F1 20 Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (Diesel)
F2 15 Horn
F3 10 Front/rear wash-wipe
F4 20 LED lamps
F5 15 Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi)
F6 10 ABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch
F7 10 Electric power steering, automatic gearbox
F8 25 Starter control
F9 10 Switching and protection unit (Diesel)
F10 30 Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol)
F11 40 Heater blower
F12 30 Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed
F13 40 Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive)
F14 30 Valvetronic supply (VTi)
F15 10 Right-hand main beam headlamps
F16 10 Left-hand main beam headlamps
F17 15 Left-hand dipped beam headlamps
F18 15 Right-hand dipped beam headlamps
F19 15 Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel)
F20 10 Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), timimg electrovalve (THP), water in fuel sensor (Diesel)
F21 5 Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP, turbo pump (THP)
Table of maxi-fuses
Fuse Ampere rating [A] Functions
MF1 60 Fan assembly
MF2 30 ABS/ESP pump
MF3 30 ABS/ESP electrovalves
MF4 60 Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply
MF5 60 Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply
MF6 20 Additional cooling fan unit (THP)
MF7 — Dashboard fusebox
MF8 — Not used
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Posted May 19, 2024 (6 months ago)

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