Citroen Xsara wont start cold

Car: Citroen Xsara
Variant: 2hdi
Model Year: 2002

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Had car 6 weeks. Last 10 days will not start in mornings.Thought battery at fault put new battery on been ok fof 5 days.Seems as though battery loosing charge over night. There does not seem to be anything left on no light in boot. This morning would not start turned over but seemed again battery drained. 2.30pm went to see if would start fired up first time.Anybody help.
Regards.
Lesc.

Posted: Sep 27, 2011 (13 years ago)

lesc

Points: 1

Check earth strap from engine / gearbox to body . Load test new battery and also check alternator output . If all ok may have to check starter and connections . If battery still losing power , you will have to check for parasitic drain .

http://batterychargerstore.com/what-is-parasitic-drain.html

Posted Sep 28, 2011 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,704

glow plug

Posted Oct 17, 2011 (13 years ago)

tibi

Points: 2

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Posted Oct 17, 2011 (13 years ago)

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