Bluebird16 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 I have a C3 2014 eHDi 1.6 with start Stop system I have replaced the Battery under the bonnet AGM Type as spec S/S Still Not working ..shut procedure followed,, I have read about a motorcycle style battery under passenger seat ,But I can’t see anything,no cover The reason I replaced battery, The car was standing I Think for about 9 Months plus forecourt time and only worked intermittently So as I intend to keep the car I decided to fit a new battery for peace of mind Also Capacitor has been mentioned as they “ decide the charge rate “ I might be talking ALoad of Tosh Any Help would be appreciated Quote
paul.h Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 The stop/start ecu and capacitor are inside the front left wing, needing the wheel arch liner removing to get to them. If the ecu is replaced it needs to be programmed but I am not sure if the same applies to the capacitor. If your car is still under warranty then I would get the dealer to sort this out, it probably needs a diagnostic to decide what the fault is. Before touching the capacitor it should be discharged using a special tool so possibly not a diy job. Capacitor replacement and initialisation takes about 1½ hours. The capacitor part might be 9677002780 or 9801739380 but this needs to be checked using your car VIN. This gives you an idea of what they look like https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-CITROEN-DS3-STOP-START-ECU-CONDENSER-9801739380-09-15-DV6C-/381874582494 Our C4 has stop/start but we switch it off to help preserve the battery and alternator/starter since these are expensive to replace. Quote
Bluebird16 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Posted February 17, 2018 Hi Paul Many Thanks for your reply We are going from Bognor Regis ( someone has to live there ) to Cambridge today so I’m hoping this long drive Kick it into being MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP Steve Quote
Bluebird16 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Hi Paul Just to let you know my Long Drive to Cambridge didn’t work I’ve booked the car in next week with a local electrical guy and I’ll let you know what he says for future reference Many Thanks Steve Quote
paul.h Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 The electrical guy will probably need Citroen diagnostic equipment to check your car so I would ask about this before you see him. Quote
Bluebird16 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 Hi PAUL Sorry not got back to you earlier Had to cancel garage visit due to snow Drove 300 yards and stuttered to a stop. Bells and whistles Managed to get home after a couple of restarts limped Home trekked out bought a Fuel filter because it was so icy I thought I’d give it a try Bingo it started fine ,,, found I had water in the Diesel line which must have frozen ,,,Then we went on holiday So am booking it in with the garage tomorrow Monday Will let you know how I get on Regards Steve Quote
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