CITROEN Xsara Picasso 1999-2004 pecs, photos, engines, years, launch date and history. autoevolution CITROEN news: 1 New Citroen My Ami Pop Comes Out To Play With Fresh Features 2 I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol 2010 plate. In April i noticed a clunk whenever i steered moderately/ hard to the right, ie slow speed turning and parking. To my untrained ear it sounded like the driver-side suspension. I took the car to a garage and they replaced the coil spring and checked the CV joint and suspension. All seemed fine. Car: Citroen Xsara Picasso. Year: 2003. Variant: 1.9. Problem Categories. Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss. my car wont start it will turn over with the key and make a noise but wont start, its not the battery because radio lights and everything else works. If I do eventually get it started its fine it doesnt cut out but when i turn it off Apr 24, 2013. #11. fuel pump in the tank should just be a transfer pump.there should be an injection pump on the engine.this pump should also have a fuel shutoff solenoid. check you have power to it with the key on. before that tho i would crack the line from the fuel tank and check pressure there.if it is up to spec i would suspect the Bill Boyd. 53816 Answers. SOURCE: My 2007 Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI is blowing out a lot of white smoke and using a lot of oil. white smoke is normally water or too lean. have a compression test done. check/ replace the air filter. check /clean the PCV valve. mxegWM. See more Citroen Xsara Picasso Problems 1.6 petrol NO side lights 2ltr hi diesel Car fails to start. Citroen Xsara Picasso N68> engin starts fine when not used for a while. Then after a trip, whhen shut off and waiting for 30 minutes car does not start any more. Engine goes round but does not fire up untill repeatedly pushing down the gas pedal all the ay down. Car has new fuel filter, spark plugs and fuel pump installed recently. Citroen was praised for the Xsara Picasso's aerodynamic styling and ‘sleek appearance.’ 29.7 mpg was achieved in the earlier models with 112 mph registering at top speeds. A number of engine variants were sold, 1.6-liter, 1.8-liter and 2-liter petrol with one 2.0 liter diesel, all of which shared components with the Citroen Xsara. Start up the car with the LIVE battery - leave running for 2 minutes and then start the Citroen. Once the Citroen has started, switch on the headlights and heater on full blower and the disconnect the jump leads in REVERSE ORDER. ^ this is great IF the Citroen is Dead. From the -ve dead battery to my bonnet release catch. I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new battery fitted 2 weeks ago and the problem is still there. Once it has started with jump leads it always starts again even after a short run. The problem only occurs in a morning in my garage.

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