Problems with citroen xsara?

benja

I recently bought a 1999 citroen xsara 1.8 vts. The engine seems to be running perfectly. however on two occasions after driving for a while and then stopping ive left the car for a few minutes and then when i try to start it again, it loses power unless i rev it. Once i keep up the revs it drives fine, however for a minute or two it will cut out when i stop reving it... then it seems to be fine after that....

It has 60000 miles so i think it may need a new timing belt? Does anyone know of any other issues that might cause this problem?

Esel

No answers, just a free bump!

CDfm

get a new timing belt pronto and a good sevice for it.

it could be that it didnt get enough TLC and could be the oil

crosstownk

I'd recommend getting a new timing belt fitted but it's not contributing to your problem.

Your problem may be down a lack of intake air preheating. Basically, when the weather is cold the intake air is drawn over the exhaust to heat it - if it isn't heated, moisture in the air will freeze causing the engine to stall/loose power at low revs. Have your preheating looked at first and take things from there.

rufio306

have a look at the stepper motor (idle control valve) if you can locate it and clean with carb spray or similar it should help, do the same with the throttle body

benja

thanks everyone.. will look at all of that!