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1.6 VTi 5MT (120 HP)

Hi - replying to this thread as I have the same problem on a 207 1.4 16V and have just changed the head gasket.

I found it extremely challenging. Mainly as the access is very limited when trying to take the timing cover off and moving the engine up and down on a trolley jack means the engine pivots forwards and backwards and you still only have...

Ok, so BOXER 2 MEDIUM CHASSIS CAB TYPE 10 2.0 HDi 90 Manual gearbox 5

No DPF, build date October 2002, with DW10D engine

Could be back pressure in the exhaust due to a clogged cat or exhaust, try disconnecting it an running it - somewhere quiet!

Peter

Wow, great job. That shows me just what I need to know.
I am very grateful to you lads who take the time and trouble to help us out.
Thanks again
Tony.

Hello mate. I’m currently checking the crankshaft sensor. I’ve changed the camshaft sensors, checked the solenoid valves, the timing chain is good, timing is good, I have voltage at the plugs for each sensor. The crankshaft sensor is definitely faulty because I’m not getting any resistance when I test it. I should be getting a reading of sensor is...

Yes...it’s the common rail..The pump part number is 5WS-40380..

Have been monitoring the regens for the last month and it appears to be working ok, the there is still some signs of soot on the back door.
However last week I started to notice black smoke coming from the exhaust. Previously there was some white smoke and diesel smell at startup, which disappeared after the engine warmed up. Now at startup, at...

Hello colleagues, I have Peugeot 206 1.4 HDI Eco 70 and yesterday I had tried to activate the CC (cruise control) but wihout postive result. I inserted the module in switch and I went in Peugeot Planet 2000 to activate this function (missing ===>presence) and still remain in missing function, actually I cannot activate somehow. Can you help me...

. . . Mine is hard to change down over 30 mph however I discovered that blipping the throttle helps

That suggests that the synchromesh is struggling to work properly. Worth checking that the gearbox oil is 75W-80 gear oil GL-4, and not GL-5.
Also possible that the clutch is not disengaging sufficiently. Is clutch pedal height correct?

The...

I thought I'd already answered this - and realised that I had - but the post and the original question was probably one of those that was lost when we had the recent outage.

To answer your question it is the switch that isolates the rear electric windows to prevent them from being opened by the rear passengers:

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Ah, I see,...

Thanks

+ 1 for the in tank pump. I have had problems with the pressure regulator on the back of the HP pump, never had a pump fail though, I have one here somewhere. The regulator is quite easy to remove, two philips or torx screws and a connector, you may have to remove the fuel filter though. You can pick the regulators up pretty cheaply on ebay, I got...

Try locking and unlocking the driver's door with the key only (not the fob) several times, locking and unlocking. Keep doing that for a while and see if that resolves the issue.

Next you can try this reset procedure:

Failing that, it may possibly be a wiring issue - possibly in the area between the A Pillar where the wires come through the...

And the riddle goes around and around.....
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Hi Marc, I'll have a good read through this in a few minutes, thanks for all the info. It has done 115k miles, I've replaced the fuel filter but I suppose there could be crud from the tank beyond the filter by now. It was getting low on fuel when the problem started, near empty. What I can't fathom is why with a tiny bit of easy start it fires up...

If you are doing an LHD conversion, can I scrounge your RHD steering rack, assuming postage isn't going to be prohibitive?

OK - I've had a look, and using PP2000/diagbox it shows a 1.1nm differential on steering torque biased towards the right. So on full lock right its recording 11.1nm torque, full lock on the left is 8.9nm torque and rest is 1.1nm torque to the right. Take that 1.1nm at rest out of the equation and it seems to have a -10-->+10nm range left to right...

Thanks Marc, much appreciated.

Thank you very much Marc for that.

No worries - clicking the image will zoom it up and 'HD' it :-D

If the airbag light is permanently on, then there should be a fault code stored. A common issue (certainly on Right Hand Drive models) is the wiring under the passenger side (Left hand side) carpet can become worn or the connection can become problematic. I'm not sure how they route the wiring in a left hand drive though. Whatever you do, don't go...

Just sits at 63 and doesn't move at all. Both stationary revving etc and out on the road

Well, it got worse over period of time. I eventually saw the bubbles coming from the seal on the filter when I primed it. It run run ok with occasional misfire, but when I left it overnight it drew air into the system as it cooled down. Caused me real headache for some time. Soon as I changed seal it never broke down again

No, it has the original radio. I thought about checking the fuses.

Some update - I've used all fuel and today filled up 50 litres and covered some 130km.
Connect the pc and there is the same level of additive 3254ml :?

No, I assumed that as its post pump (HP) they wouldn't affect the feed side of it but I'll have a look thanks.

Thanks for the quick reply.

..... but the next day I recorded the engine idling from a cold start and so on for the next 15 minutes. It was entirely absent until the engine was hot, and then quickly got worse. It seemed, listening with a stethoscope, to be coming from under the top cover, over the cam.

Could it be belt/idler/tensioner/bearing...

Both 2400 HP and 2400 PH are both valid part numbers, hence the confusion. The correct one for the complete cable and the other part is 2400 PH for your vehicle.

Which supplier are you referring to?

If you are getting a new fob and key cut you’ll have to code it to the vehicle. If you are going to transplant the key with transponder into the new fob case you will be able to start the car, but the remote features may not work until it is paired. If you are transplanting the key and circuitry, you may as...

Thanks Dave xsara, was thinking along similar lines but the citroen ( xsara picasso 1.8 petrol ) is not with me at the moment as still welding up the pug, near finished near side then onto off side front of sill/jacking point area that is not as bad. Hope to get it finished and mot'd before mid july as we want to go on holiday in it!

If the...

White-grey smoke is either unburned fuel, or coolant (glycol) getting into a cylinder and being combusted.
Black smoke is over-fuelling.
Blue smoke is engine oil being burned.

what was it??
He means he's fixed the Youtube video link. Richard isn't the OP.

Hey Marc,

well, don't I feel silly. Just got a call from Peugeot saying the SAME thing! :oops:

Turns out the belt is slipping which is causing all the problems (apparently.) He also advised to replace the lower belt pulley (or something or other) but says the alternator is perfectly fine.

£300 total for the repair, which is pretty good...

Good news we hope. Sounds like he's worked on too many Fords and needs to think out the box :roll:

Ok thanks guys so the plastic should be flush then. I didn't know if it makes any difference.

I machined a bar down last time and stuck a piece of emery to the bottom to clean the seat.
Where i went wrong i think was I didn't tighten it down enough as the copper washer didn't look to be displaced as much as the one I took out last time I did it...

Hi, and :welc: to the forum. Might I also suggest you also take a look in the fuel filter housing. If you see small, gold coloured flecks in there that is a strong indicator that the fuel pump is on the way out. If you DO see those flecks make sure to get them out (and, possibly, replace the fuel filter), as if any dirt gets into the high pressure...

206 or 207???

Maybe check the part number on the Citroen database?

Great, that’s good to know, thanks Marc.

I have never replace guide bolts unless they are damaged. Use a little red grease to lubricate them or ceramic grease. I use red because I have red

not a place I would like to be thanks.

:)

If the ECU was immobiliser locked this would not stop diagnostics talking to the ECU or the CPH.
Doing a diagnostic with PP2000 will tell you in black an white if the ECU is locked or not & if the Key is recognised.
Before you condemn the ECU you need a wiring diagram to check that the ECU has all its power supplies & earths and that the...

So... When I started the car yesterday morning no odd double light showing everything working as it should. I was hoping there would be something stored in the cars electronics bit there was nowt, Still the scan was OK at €20. No further forward tho, Grrrr

OK, sorry I Havnt updated this, I've been busy with various personal things in my life.

I have tried unplugging the oxygen sensor, and got no warnings, and no difference at all.

I have tried unplugging the maf, I got a speed control error, which I guess is normal, but no difference at all in mpg or power.

Does this mean the possibility of the...

Forgive my ignorance but does the 207 have a COMM2000 or equivalent unit that could be causing the instrument issues? Or failing that, since it happened after disconnection of the battery it's like a confused BSI :?

Yes it does. I disconnected the battery to check the gearbox earth I followed Marc's guide to reset the BSI.

One small detail concerns me, the part where you say between 70 and 80°C, which is well under working temperature.

I wouldn't say it was well under working temp, would expect it to run somewhere around the 90-95c mark normally & maybe up to 105 on a hot day working hard.

What sort of temperature is the engine running at normally? (worth...

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure any 1.9 XUD kit will do turbo or no. From my experience they were all the same cambelt/tensioner/idler and water pump for the cars at least. Only stipulations I would apply is use a good quality name brand kit (Dayco/Gates etc belt, INA tensioner/Fahren pump for examples) as belt failure will usually ruin the...