Power keeps cutting out

[steveo1980]

Hi all, i bought a 2001 multispace forte last week and a couple of times when i have been driving along the power from the accelerator cuts out and the rev counter stops working, but the engine still ticks over. I have to switch the ignition off then on again and it works fine except the rev counter doesnt work for a while then after a bit that too starts working again, has anyone else had the same issue?

[Gadgetman]

Which engine do you have?

Is there any warning lights on the dash?

[steveo1980]

Its the 1.6 petrol, yes the engine management light comes on.

[homeruk]

First thing first,

You need to get the codes read then come back here for advice

[steveo1980]

I dont mean to sound dimb but what do you mean by codes?

[Hardnut]

Edit wrong advice, my bad.

[Gadgetman]

You'll need to use the Lexia3 system to read out the codes on a Mk. I Berlingo.

A generic OBD II reader won't be able to talk to the ECU as the interface is slightly non-standard. (The connector is under the dash, by the fuse box somewhere. )

[homeruk]

When the eml comes on not only does it tell you there is a fault , it will store a code that relates to that fault.

Without knowing what that code is on a modern car you are working in the dark most of the time.

This will require a trip to the dealers or a friendly garage which has the Lexia 3 software

[pitpan]

There are a few people on here that have the un-official Lexia 3 or Diagbox software who might be in your area.
There was a thread on the general page last week listing who they were and where they are.
Have a look to see if there is anyone near you who can help as going to Citroën will cost you a bob or two.
I have the same sort of problem but I am waiting on the software to come in the post so that I can diagnose the fault.