No problem so far. But one fine morning, your Citroen Survolt won't start more or barely start. What is annoying is that we do not necessarily really understand what the problem comes from. Since you have necessarily missed your appointment, take the time to identify the problem. We will discover in this file what will be the most common situations and how to do for identifier.
Your Citroen Survolt's battery is discharged
This remains without any uncertainty the most frequent and probably the most basic concern to be repaired. The headlights of the famous Citroen Survolt remained lit all night, the bulb in the passenger compartment of your car, or quite simply the keys on the ignition, etc. Everything that can consume electricity while the engine block remains off could be the source of the problem. However, this also happens when the battery is very old, or why not alternator. So, if you want to check if the battery of the famous Citroen Survolt is flat there is a very convenient way. If the headlight is ever low, that means it's a battery problem! However, assuming the headlights work very well, it shows that the concern comes from elsewhere. So if you want to recharge the battery, you probably know how to do it, and you have to think about constantly having cable within your trunk. It is also possible that thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this situation it is only necessary to open the hood and see if they turn out to be blocked. In this situation you can remove the oxidation with a brush. Assuming it doesn't work, you will need to change the battery.
The starter of the Citroen Survolt is worn
It happens less frequently than a dead battery, however it could still happen at times. So, if you want to know what to do, you have to know what a starter is for on the famous Citroen Survolt. This is a kind of engine inside the engine. What sets it apart is that it is fully electric. Indeed, it is he who will start the engine, and the electricity required for its activity comes from the battery. To repair it it will be enough to put some small strokes on its carcass to be able to take off the coals in order to leave the electricity circulate.
Your Citroen Survolt's engine is flooded
It is better that it is not that. Sometimes it is still plausible to succeed in starting your Citroen Survolt, but it also happens that the engine becomes clearly broken. This is something that happens especially when it is cold. Often you will be able to spot it when trying to start the engine and there is a sharp gasoline smell. It will often be enough to wait twenty minutes and the problem will be gone. For petrol vehicles it is also feasible to remove petrol in the spark plugs nevertheless it remains a technique contraindicated for beginners in mechanics.
Conclusion
If the famous Citroen Survolt never starts, it can come from a electric problem and less frequently of a engine problem. You now have the main keys to distinguish the problem, if despite everything it still does not go away, do not hesitate to go to a professional, they are paid for it after all! Good luck.