08-09-2013, 07:20 AM
Hi all,
I have a few of problems with my 1.4 2001 Berlingo van.
It all started last December when the radiator decided to blow & overheat the engine. I had the block replaced because it had warped & I put in a new radiator.
The 1st problem is that it runs lumpy on start up with a rather erratic idle around 1500 revs then it drops to normal around 950 revs after 5 mins or so.
The 2nd problem is more worrying as it is dangerous when I come to a stop at traffic lights. When I go to accelerate away it starts fine then for some reason the idle drops to 0 & the vehicle nearly stalls if I'm not quick enough to press the clutch, the Citroen dealer called this problem a FLAT SPOT.
The 3rd problem is when I reverse the vehicle from cold start it jerks (Kangaroos) a few times then stalls.
Has anyone else come across any of these problems & if so what was the cause & remedy to rectify them.
Cheers PITPAN.
I have a few of problems with my 1.4 2001 Berlingo van.
It all started last December when the radiator decided to blow & overheat the engine. I had the block replaced because it had warped & I put in a new radiator.
The 1st problem is that it runs lumpy on start up with a rather erratic idle around 1500 revs then it drops to normal around 950 revs after 5 mins or so.
The 2nd problem is more worrying as it is dangerous when I come to a stop at traffic lights. When I go to accelerate away it starts fine then for some reason the idle drops to 0 & the vehicle nearly stalls if I'm not quick enough to press the clutch, the Citroen dealer called this problem a FLAT SPOT.
The 3rd problem is when I reverse the vehicle from cold start it jerks (Kangaroos) a few times then stalls.
Has anyone else come across any of these problems & if so what was the cause & remedy to rectify them.
Cheers PITPAN.
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