HDi engine looses power, then stops.

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My Name: masive39

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Model: C3 2006-2009, Facelift model
Year: 2009 (59)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 35000
Trim Level: Airdream+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: BlueHDi (75 PS)

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Hi I’ve got a Citroen c3 HDI on a 59 plate it has only 36000 miles on the clock the problem is when i’ driving i’ Get a anti pollution fault on dashboard when the looses all power then when I get a low oil pressure warning fault that’s when the engine stops to start the car i’v Got to turn the ignition off all together then start the car i’v Had the car in the garage were I got it from there garage put the diagnostic machine on but they said that there is nothing coming up this has been going on for approx 2 months now still no look all help would be greatly appreciated
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
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Hello masive39

The no faults found is a good indicator of an electrical power fault. Along with spurious error messages displayed all indicate an electrical problem with the engine ECU and it's sensors.

It could be the engine ECU , one of its many sensors/actuators or a problem with the loom (short circuit)

This is not going to be easy to diagnose. One thing that may help is to try to look for a pattern. Does it happen in acceleration, braking, cruising after a long run? Any pattern at all?

I don't think there will be a cheap fix because of the time required to diagnose the whole ecu system :(
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