CITROEN BERLINGO: Questions and answers

Citroen Berlingo 1999

How do I change the heating plugs in my Citroen Berlingo and where they are located? (800 model)

Citroen Berlingo 1994

Even when entering the 4 digit pin number on the keypad of my Citroen Berlingo the headlights flash when a door is opened or the engine is started. They continue for about eight times and then stop. Any ideas how to stop this please?

Citroen Berlingo 2003

I have a 53 plate Citroen Berlingo. I have just had a full new clutch replaced but now for some reason the engine management light is lit up on the dashboard and so are the battery and handbrake lights. My speedometer and rev counter don’t budge and my fuel gauge only goes to 2 bars high, no matter how much fuel is in the tank. Any ideas?

Citroen Berlingo 2003

When I lift my fott off the accelerator of my Citroen Berlingo and the engine drops to around 2000rpm I get a warning buzzer and the stop sign lights up. This stops as soon as I accelerate again. I have no problems with starting and I don’t get the warning as I drive away initially. The engine seems fine apart from this and I have done a couple of longer journeys since this fault started with no obvious problems. Any clues?

Citroen Berlingo 1999

Can anybody tell me what is the difference between a 1999 Citroen Berlingo 600 and 800? Is one bigger than the other and can one carry more weight? Thank you.

Citroen Berlingo 2006

Hi. I have just bought an ex British gas Citroen Berlingo van which has a limiter on it and will not go over 70 mph. How do I remove this? Many thanks. (16hdi.)

Citroen Berlingo 2005

Is there an in-line fuse on the cooling radiator of my Citroen Berlingo, as my rad won`t work and it seems as if the relay isn’t getting power?

Citroen Berlingo 2000

I have a problem with my Citroen Berlingo`s alarm. Can anyone help or tell me how to deactivate the alarm?

Citroen Berlingo 1997

What size fuse do I need for the clock in my Citroen Berlingo van?

Citroen Berlingo 2004

My Citroen Berlingo`s rear centre seatbelt mechanism has jammed and it appears that the mechanism is inside the back of the seat. How do I release it?

Citroen Berlingo 2003

A red light on the dashboard of my Citroen Berlingo comes on when driving up a hilly road but goes off after seconds. Any ideas? (HDI LX)

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Sounds like the low water level light. Check level in header tank and top up as necessary - Steven Hrouda from Essex

Citroen Berlingo 2005

Hi guys. I have a 2005 model Citroen Berlingo 1.4l petrol . My airbag light stays on when the car is running . I have taken it to many mechanics and they seem to scratch their heads. Any ideas? (1.4l petrol)

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I’ve had the same problem for months. Like you, I’ve taken it to various mechanics who looked more than a little puzzled. Last week, I visited an old guy about a different problem and mentioned it to him. He laughed and told me he has fixed this problem hundreds of times. 99% of times it is caused by a faulty connection under the seat, check under the seat(s) both if you have passenger airbag fitted. There is a seat sensor to tell the system someone is sat there, this may be faulty, usually it is the cable from this sensor. It passes down to the seat slide rails and has a connecting plug just before going into the main loom. Disconnect and clean this plug refit and test. Should be fixed, or the problem may be the sensor itself - Michael from Northern Ireland

Citroen Berlingo 2003

What are the compression pressures for a Citroen Berlingo 2003 van? Thanks.

Citroen Berlingo 2005

Hi guys, I have a 2005 model Berlingo 1.4L petrol. My airbag light stays on when running. I have taken it to many mechanics and they seem to scratch their heads. Any ideas?

Citroen Berlingo 2010

Just had a strange fault. Came in from shopping earlier today, brought in the shopping, went back out to the car to find the widscreen wipers going, the lights on full beam, the flashers going. The car was switched off and I had the key. Couldn’t turn any of them off and couldn’t start the car. After about five minutes the wipers stopped and everything was back to normal. Anyone got any ideas? Called the local Citroen garage who said they’d never heard of this before and hadn’t a clue what the problem might have been. Added problem is that with my wife being disabled, getting stuck in the middle of nowhere if this happens again, is not a good thought!

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Most likely fault is with the body control unit or bsi. Needs to be taken to a garage with Citroen diagnostic equipment - The Andys from Devon

Citroen Berlingo 1998

I have a Citroen Berlingo 1.9 D, when I start the van on ignition, everything works correctly. But there is a rattling noise when accelerator is used to warm engine up, it makes the noise for a minute or so. Then it stops making the noise and drives normally. I have just had a new alternator and auxillary drive belt fitted. Can anyone advise me on what the noise could be?

Citroen Berlingo 2004

Anyone know the location of the fuel filter on a 2004 Berlingo van? (Diesel)

Citroen Berlingo 2008

I bought a Citroen Berlingo van from a dealer 7 weeks ago which is 4 years old and had 32,500 miles on the clock. I was assured that this was the best deal for my work as a courier in London. I have had it back to the dealer 3 times causing me to lose work and have now been told that I burnt out the clutch myself and that I have to pay £150.00 for repairs as the warranty doesn’t cover wear and tear. Can anyone tell me where to go from here? Thanks.

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If they are going to fit a clutch for £150.00, I would pay up and have the warranty on the clutch 12 months as standard. The £150 hardly covers the cost of a clutch kit - Mike Price from Wiltshire

Citroen Berlingo 2001

My Citroen Berlingo`s rear axle beam has a slight knocking. I suspect bearing wear or rust. The knocking disappears with oil injection. How long can I run it steadily and what may possibly happen? Thank you.

Citroen Berlingo 2006

I had my Citroen Berlingo washed inside and out. Well, now the centre dashboard radio, clock, date etc are not lighting up and I can only see them in daylight. I have fiddled with the push buttons on it but to no avail. I have also looked in the hand book and searched the inside for a switch, but still nothing. I would be grateful for an answer.

Citroen Berlingo 2002

Ey up folks, the auxiliary belt came off my Citroen Berlingo and I can’t put it back on until Wednesday night, will it be okay for work for a day? Cheers.

Citroen Berlingo 2006

I have just had a new battery fitted on my Citroen Berlingo and the centre console light has gone very dim? How do I turn the brightness up?

Citroen Berlingo 2005

Where is the glow plug relay on a Citroen Berlingo 2.0 hdi 2005?

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It is behind the your headlight on passengers side, small black box with a 10 mm nut holding it on to the body of the van, nangres is probably written on it - Brian Long from England

Citroen Berlingo 1997

I have bought a little Berlingo to get me by and it seems very slow. It’s only the 1.9d non turbo but I still think it seems a tad sluggish. Does anyone have any ideas? If any, what I can do? (800)

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That’s just the way they are I’m afraid. Get an hdi model if you want some go - Darren Petherick from England

Citroen Berlingo 2000

I have a used Citroen Berlingo van. I had to have a reconditioned engine fitted about 50,000 miles ago. When I start up in the morning, greyish smokes comes from the exhaust for about ten minutes until I drive away, and then it goes. It only happens on starting the engine. Can anyone help?

Citroen Berlingo 2005

The power steering on my Berlingo does not work on idle. If I increase the revs to 1,500 rpm the power steering starts to work. Why would this have happened. (Citroen Berlingo 2-litre HDI, 05 reg)

Citroen Berlingo 2007

On my Citroen Berlingo I have replaced all engine mount rubbers but there is still a rock in the engine when you take your foot off the throttle. I have compared it against other vans and it is worse than them. Is there a stronger bottom mount available or has anyone else had this problem? The mileage is 64,000 kms. Thanks. (1.6hdi)

Citroen Berlingo 2002

Has anybody got an idea which alternator will fit my 2002 Citroen Berlingo? It’s a 1.9 non turbo. I think its time to change it, cheers.

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Not sure but I have an alternator from the same model if you’re interested. Email: kittyhart [at] hotmail [dot] co [dot] uk - Kit Hart from Lancashire

Citroen Berlingo 2006

High level brake light not working, while side brake lamps OK. I checked bulbs and they are OK. I can’t find the fuse location in the Haynes manual as it’s not listed. Also brake warning light on and stop lamp on dash? Is this all connected? Help please!

Citroen Berlingo 2004

Electrical problems with van. Once you activate the wipers they won’t turn off, but also turn on by themselves when you change the channels on the radio. Also radio keeps on scrolling through channels, even when in good signal areas. After you turn off ignition sometimes wipers will turn on for a split second on their own. Radio and wiper controls are all on right hand side of steering wheel is there a connection to this problem?

Citroen Berlingo 2005

I have locked myself out of my Citroen Berlingo, with the keys in ignition . Any ideas how I can unlock the doors?

Citroen Berlingo 2009

Where is the handle to lift the bonnet on a Citroen Berlingo 09 reg van? I’ve looked everywhere!

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It is on the passenger side just under the glove box - Sean Weir from England

Citroen Berlingo 2000

Hey, my Citroen Berlingo van has no power to start. There is a clicking sound when I try start it... I was driving it when the lights and all the power just went... What could be wrong with it?

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It could be the alternator. Check the belt is still there. It could be the starter motor, tap it with a spanner - Canaan Cavendish from England

Citroen Berlingo 2003

Hi, my 2003 1.9 HDi Berlingo makes a noise from the engine bay, even after the ignition key has been switched off. It sometimes turns the lights on even when the switch is turned off, and I have even seen the windscreen wipers working, even when the van is locked up. Does anyone have any experience of this? Thanks.

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Take your battery off then put it back on. Turn your tick over down. Check your fuses - Canaan Cavendish from England

Citroen Berlingo 2004

I need to know which type of Citroen Berlingo I have, 600 or 800? It’s not written on the van anywhere I can see and the log books just say it’s a Berlingo. It doesn’t give any more info. Also, how do you get off the back brake light to change a bulb?

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As far as I know a 600 is the old 1.9ltr and 800 is the new hdi 2ltr. There are two black plastic butterfly screws and inside directly behind tail-light, screw these off anti-clockwise and the light will come out. Best of luck - Alan Bradshaw from Ireland

The 600 and 800 refers to the payload capacity and isn’t anything to do with the engines as I thought this myself too the 600 can carry up to 600kg and the 800, 800kg. This should be detailed on either the sticker inside the drivers door shut or on the vin plate in the engine bay - Ollied D from Northamptonshire

Citroen Berlingo 2008

I left the remote locking key in the ignition and closed the drivers door. About 10 minutes later I went back to the car and pulled the drivers door handle to open it. The locks engaged with me on the outside. Had to use the manual key to release the lock. Is it normal for the car to lock if left with the key in the ignition?

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Hi, some cars - if left for a while with no activity i.e no doors have been opened, engine started etc - will assume you have forgot to lock the car and auto lock to prevent theft. Look in your user manual and it should be explained - Craig Cooke from Cambridgeshire

Citroen Berlingo 1998

My 98 Berlingo has a security code (4 digits) to enter before starting. It’s gone in wrong 3 times - what can I do? Please help, it’s a old van so I have none of the books or manuals that would have come with it.

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You have to wait a period of time for reset then try again perhaps an hour in some cases - Don Proudlock from Staffordshire

Citroen Berlingo 2007

Hi. Does anybody know how l would go about bleeding the fuel system on a 2007 Citroen Berlingo?

Citroen Berlingo 2005

Will the turbo on my Citroen Berlingo 600 turn off when a service is due? Will the engine restrict itself until the service light is reset? The van has just passed its MOT but it still won’t go any faster than 55mph.

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No, I had an ’04 Berlingo and serviced it myself, had over 50,000 miles use out of it without resetting the service light, until the head gasket went. Berlingos have a "limp home" mode which limits them to 3000rpm when a fault is detected. When parked, see if you can rev the engine above 3000rpm. Is your engine warning light on? I have a problem with my turbo and the warning light is intermittent, however it is always limiting the engine to 3000rpm. Are you experiencing any other problems with lack of power, i.e. the turbo does not seem to be working at all, or is the acceleration still ok? It sounds like you need to check: EGR Valve Turbo and actuator. In my experience, the engine warning light does not always come on with turbo related faults, so a fault code may not have been generated. In English, this means if your Check Engine Warning light has not come on, garage diagnostic equipment will be of little use. Try and fault find it yourself first if you are capable. I am not an expert so any other help is welcome - Rich from Hampshire

Citroen Berlingo 2006

I need to remove the headlight for inspection but I can only seem to find the two torx screws. I think there is a third. any ideas on how to access this?

Citroen Berlingo 2009

Now and again--perhaps 2x a year--my 2009 Citroen Berlingo simply refuses to start. There is neither discernible cause nor warning; the battery is strong; and IF I WAIT TEN MINUTES (or 30 minutes or a day) the car starts immediately. The local Citroen/Peugeot dealer offers nothing. Thank you for any advice or help.

Citroen Berlingo 2001

On my Citroen Berlingo, there is a little black box over the left wheel arch in the engine bay used for heating plugs when starting van. What’s it called?

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A glow plug relay - Brian Long from England

Citroen Berlingo 2002

Hi, the wipers on my Citroen Berlingo only work for a short time after having been switched on. And they can stop in any position on the screen. Has anyone else experienced this and can provide any help or a solution?

Citroen Berlingo 2001

Does any one know what sort of fuel pumps are on the early Citroen diesel Berlingo’s please. (1999 -2005)

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Siemans - Dave Fields from England

Citroen Berlingo 2000

When I go and start my Citroen Berlingo I turn the key and then there is a relay clicking sound and the starter is not doing anything. Does anyone know what this is and what I could do about it?

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The solenoid is burnt out on the starter motor, you need to replace the starter motor - Don Proudlock from Staffordshire

Citroen Berlingo 2008

How do I pair a mobile phone with audio system on a Citroen Berlingo 625?

Citroen Berlingo 2003

Hi, when the diesel on my 1.9-litre Citroen Berlingo is running low an orange round light comes on. But a red petrol symbol light has come on above it - does anybody know what this means?

Citroen Berlingo 2000

Hi, could anyone tell me how to change the headlight leveller on the Berlingo? Thanks.

Citroen Berlingo 2003

As soon as I start driving my Citroen Berlingo the automatic central locking locks all the doors, how do I turn off the automatic central locking?

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Hi Ian, you need to hold down the lock button on the dash console for a few seconds until you hear a beep. Then it is disabled. Hold down til beep again to re-enable it. It’s an anti car-jacking feature on most new vehicles. Hope this helps - Jon from Hampshire

Citroen Berlingo 2008

Hi, the steering wheel on my Citroen Berlingo is locked and the key will not turn in ignition. Can anyone please help?

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Hi, don’t know if you’ve figured this out yet? If you go to turn the wheel as if you’re turning it normally, it should move a bit. While you’re doing this, turn the key and it should unlock. Hope this helps - Stacey from England

Citroen Berlingo 1999

My van leaks water through the air system when I turn right and the water pours out into the passengers foot well. I have taken off the fan and can see the water coming out of the ducting leading to the fan. No blockages in air system. What can be causing this water from my radiator/cooling system to pour out of ducting? I would be grateful for an answer.

Citroen Berlingo 2008

How do I remove the sump guard?

Citroen Berlingo 2004

How do you remove the Berlingo starter motor?

Citroen Berlingo 2000

A light keeps flashing on the dashboard of my Berlingo. It’s yellow and looks like the letter ’F’ without the middle line in it. Can anyone tell me?

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It is telling you that oil level is low. It represents a dipstick - Daniel from England

Citroen Berlingo 2004

While sitting in van, I went to drive off then found that the gear stick went floppy (still in 1st gear). Any idea what has happened here, is it the linkage ie: bolt come out? Is it easy enough to sort out if so? Thanks.

Citroen Berlingo 2000

I have a problem with the off-side indicator and side light on my van. I have cleaned the terminals, changed bulbs and it still does not work! What else can I do? Thank you.

Citroen Berlingo 1998

The rear offside redus arm is seized, how can I free it?

Citroen Berlingo 1997

Where is the brake light fuse?

Citroen Berlingo 2004

The battery on my ignition key went flat and since renewing the battery, the central locking does not work. There is a slight noise followed by the red light alarm button flashing working as normally but the car’s central locking does not cut in. Do you have to do something in sequence to activate it, can you help? (600D LX)

Citroen Berlingo 2004

There is a dash warning and bleeping indicating that boot lid is open even though it isn’t. Anyone else had this problem and how do you fix it?

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Boot on a Berlingo? Is this not a van? - Steve Tompson from England

Citroen Berlingo 2000

Is the hand brake to the front or back wheels?

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Hallo bob! Your handbrake locks up your back wheels. Hope my answer helps you, thanks - GD Autos from Ireland

Citroen Berlingo 2000

At 45mph, a bit of a whining starts on the front end. It really sounds like a driveshaft noise as it develops into a deeper whine at 60. Just put new tyres on so it can’t be that. Any ideas?

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Sounds like a wheel bearing pull the sides of the tyre firmly to see if there is any play at the bearing - Robbie Wilson from Ayrshire

Citroen Berlingo 2007

I have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Can someone tell me where the outside temperature sensor is so I can check out what is the problem? On the display, it’s between 58-60 degrees. Thank you.

Citroen Berlingo 2002

Can you tell me where to find the pedal sensor?

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Inside full tank - Jim O Brien from Fife and Kinross Shires

Citroen Berlingo 2003

When I brake, the handbrake light and stop sign comes on and it beeps? Can anyone help please what is the problem?

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To be fair, I’d ignore it. I’ve ignored mine for months without any problems. All my brakes are new front and rear, plenty of brake fluid. The hand brake works fine but to be sure, on hills, I leave it in gear just incase - Richard Lee from Yorkshire

Check your brake fluid level, it’s going to be low, the only reason for it being low is two things 1. you’re lucky and it just needs topping up 2. brake pads are low causing system to use all brake fluid in reservoir thus throwing up a warning light - Paul S Stevens from England

Citroen Berlingo

Please help, I do not know what to do. I went to my car one morning and it would not start. On the dashboard, various lights came on, i.e. STOP red light and another warning light, while driving the car at times on the freeway. These lights came on especially when I approach a roundabout and need to slow down. My car is at a Citroen dealer for the last almost 2 weeks, and the computer they put onto the car, does not read what could be wrong? They called in an auto electrician and still can’t find what is wrong. Do I just give up on getting this car fixed? Is it possible that you could help me? I can pass information to the so-called experts that are trying to find the problem. Note: I also had the mobilizer replaced recently by a auto dealer. Not sure if this could also have had such an impact on the car, not to start? My e-mail address is marietjie[at]minddesign[dot]co[dot]za and contact number 0833276833.

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When the oil level goes down, Citroen engines cut off automatically when you slow down or the engine is just idling. Check your oil level and top up before the car "knocks up" - Phillip Sig from England

Citroen Berlingo 2001

Can anyone tell me how much it will cost to change a cylinder head gaskit on a Citroen Berlingo hdi 800?

Citroen Berlingo 2007

I have just bought a citroen berlingo van 1595cc , an ’07 plate, diesel 75. The drive home was perfect and it was taken for a short five miles test run and ran fine. Two days later, upon inserting the ignition key, the ’STOP’ warning lamp and other remains lit. When the key is taken out, the warning ’STOP’ lamp stayed on. I had to call out the RAC who took out the battery connection to stop it. What is this problem? (1595cc 75)

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If you look under the bonnet were the master cylinder is there is a switch for the brake fluid, If you un plug it the stop light should go off, if not the sensor on the header tank - Kieren Reynolds from Essex

Citroen Berlingo 1997

My P reg Berlingo van won’t start. It has always run fine, but I was driving the other day and stopped for five minutes and when I tried starting again, it wouldn’t and just keeps turning over now! Can anyone help?

Citroen Berlingo 1990

Can anyone please tell me if the driver and passenger doors from a C15 van 2004 reg will fit a Romahome C15 1990 G REG? Many thanks to anyone who can help.

Citroen Berlingo 2005

How do I stop gear linkage from coming off? The gears are still tight, the van has only done 50000 miles.

Citroen Berlingo 2006

When I turn on the heater smoke comes out of the ports in the dash with a bad smell. Does anyone have any idea why this may be?

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Oil - Richard Lee from Yorkshire

Clouds of greasy fumes that smear the windscreen and a fishy smell? Heater matrix... kaput. You’ve probably had it burst. Antifreeze all over the footwell and had it repaired by now. Same thing happened to me. Warning to others, if your car starts emitting greasy steamy fumes on the inside windscreen. Get it seen to immediately. Waiting for it to burst is more expensive and difficult to fix - Cindy Powell from England

Citroen Berlingo 2003

My van takes a long time to heat, the temperature gauge rises very slowly and when I have it just ticking over, the temperature gauge keeps dropping, is this normal? (2L HDI)

Citroen Berlingo 2002

What is the problem if, when I start the car, the battery light stays on but I can make it go off by racing the engine? (X)

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I think it’s your alternator not charging - Jim Kelly from England

I had the same problem, found the wire connections had rusted away, got new connectors from auto store and replaced. Runs fine now - Andy from Ayrshire

Citroen Berlingo 2001

Van just lost power after driving approximately 35 miles. All was OK until then. The van will start but when asked for power it cuts out - can anybody help?

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Had a similar problem. Computer fault code said high fuel pressure. After a lot of faffing, replaced fuel filter and it was sorted. Hope this helps - Andy from England

Citroen Berlingo

I have had a problem recently when driving through deep pools folowing heavy rain. The plastic stone chip guards under the wheel arches have become dislodged and get hooked on the tyres and are forced up making a horrendous noise. If this happens with water I dread to think what it will be like in snow. Is this a common problem? Also, is there any way to stop the windscreen wipers when set on intermittent from speeding up with the road speed of the car?

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Yes, my Berlingo does the same and my last one did it too - Mark Partington from Lincolnshire

Citroen Berlingo 2006

Does this car have a thermometer to show outside tempreture and frost warning?

Citroen Berlingo 2000

The engine is chugging and has cut out twice at low speed (20-30 miles an hour). Can anyone offer any advide or help? (600hdi)

Citroen Berlingo 2001

I have just recently bought this van and now there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust with chugging and low power on engine. This is an intermittent problem. Anyone else had this problem? (1900 diesel)