Everything was going well so far. But one fine morning, your Citroen Traction 11 does not start more or barely to start. What is annoying is that we never fully understand where the concern comes from. Since you must have missed your appointment, take a few minutes to understand the problem. We will see in this text which will be the most frequent causes and in what way the identifier.problem-starting-Citroen-Traction-11

Your Citroen Traction 11 battery is discharged

This is without any doubt the most frequent problem, and probably the easiest to repair. The headlights of your Citroen Traction 11 remained illuminated for hours, the light inside the vehicle, or simply the keys on the ignition, or others. Anything that can use electricity while the engine staying off could be at the root of the problem. However, it also occurs as soon as the battery is much too old, or even alternator. There is a very affordable way to check if the battery of your Citroen Traction 11 is discharged. If the headlight illumination remains low, that means it's a battery problem! However, if the headlights are turning correctly, the problem is elsewhere. To recharge the battery, you probably know how to accomplish it, and remember to constantly have cable inside your car. It is also conceivable that the thimbles of the battery be oxidized. In this situation it is only necessary to open your hood and check if they are dirty. In this situation you will be able to remove the oxidation with a duster. If this does not work, you will have to change the battery.

The starter of the Citroen Traction 11 is worn

It happens less frequently than a discharged battery however it could still provide for at times. To understand what to do, you will have to understand what is the use of a starter on your Citroen Traction 11. It is a kind of engine inside the engine. The difference is that it is completely electric. Indeed, it is he who will start the engine, and the electricity necessary for its operation comes from the battery. To make it work again, it is sometimes sufficient to hit several small strokes on its carcass in order to separate the coals and thus leave the electricity circulate.

The engine of your Citroen Traction 11 is flooded

Hopefully this is not the case. At times it is quite plausible to successfully start your Citroen Traction 11, however it also happens that the engine becomes irreversibly broken. This is something that happens especially when he does cold. Usually you will be able to understand this when you try to light the engine and you can feel a strong gasoline smell. Sometimes you just have to wait half an hour and the problem will be resolved. For gasoline-powered cars it is also conceivable to remove gasoline at the level of the spark plugs however, it remains a little advised combination for beginners in mechanics.

Conclusion

If your Citroen Traction 11 does not start, it could be from a electric problem and less frequently of a engine problem. You now know ways to spot the problem, if despite everything it does not go away, do not hesitate to go to a professional, they will certainly have the solution! Have a good trip and be careful.