Ecu Problems With C3 1.4 Diesel

[Guest sallyann-10]

Hi,

I am new to all this. Recently bought a 2003 Citroen C3 1.4HDI Exclusive. Owned a peugeot 206 GTI for nine years with no problems so did not think there would be a problem with buying 'French' again.... Well, this car is a nightmare. The ECU has apparently gone. The garage say it has probably thrown out the fuel pump and injectors etc also. I cannot afford to take it to Citroen main dealer, they want £800 plus VAT just for the ECU plus fitting and coding to the car, then all the other bits they will find wrong with it.

I have sent the ECU to one of these ECU specialist repair places who say they cannot read the software on it and cannot repair it. The AA could not get a reading from it.. The part itself is as rare as rocking horse poo and I cannot find a reconditioned one anywhere. I am blonde and a secretary so please do not baffle me with science, but can anyone help me? I understand that with this year and model it is very common. If that is the case, Citroen should be hung drawn and quartered for selling such a heap of junk and charging such an extortionate amount for something that they probably ship in from China or somewhere for a measly few quid. I have worn down the heels of my boots, been on foot now for six weeks and am losing the will to live!!!! HELP.

[Johndouglas]

Have a chat to these guys:-

http://www.bba-reman.com/catalogue/DetailedProduct.aspx?DetailedProduct=546

I haven't used them but I've heard good things said about them.

Don't be tempted to fork out for a second hand one from a breaker. They won't work without being rebuilt and coded.

[Guest sallyann-10]

thank you so much for that. Much appreciated. :)

I have been searching for a site like that.

[Guest womble]

Have a chat to these guys:-

http://www.bba-reman.com/catalogue/DetailedProduct.aspx?DetailedProduct=546

I haven't used them but I've heard good things said about them.

Out of curiosity I have just had a nosey at this site and thank you for posting details. Will be saved in favourites for potential future usage.

 

Cheers matey