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2005 Citroen C4 Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Engine, Battery.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.

Asked on November 29, 2010

Car wont start

Hello i have a citreon c4 and i ran out of diesel after putting a gallon of diesel into the car it still wouldnt start< can someone please tell me what the problem could be??

Avatar Asked by chinkisface

Answer

Replied on November 29, 2010

When a diesel engine runs out of fuel, air would be trapped in the fuel system and bleeding has to be performed to get it started again.

You need to at least bleed the fuel filter and crank the engine till it starts. A weak battery is not good and since you would need to be cranking for prolonged periods, the starter should be allowed to rest, failing which you could damage it.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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