Citroen Xantia Starting problems

Citroen Xantia Starting problems

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YamR1V64motion

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5,725 posts

231 months

Wednesday 8th August 2007
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there seems to not be enough power going to the starter motor, the motor is still turning over though but just not enough to start the car, i did think it was the battery at first but it did the same thing with a new battery, does anyone have any ideas about what it could be?, im guessing maybe the cable from the battery to the starter motor?.

Mikey G

4,784 posts

247 months

Wednesday 8th August 2007
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Worth checking the earth wires too, not sure where they locate but normally on PSA cars the engine earth is on the top of the gearbox.

megamaniac

1,060 posts

223 months

Thursday 9th August 2007
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Try putting a jump lead from the engine to the battery earth if it starts up properly then definitely the earths .Diesel engines need very good large earth cables to start well .