PEUGEOT 206: Questions and answers

Peugeot 206 2000

I`m having problems with the left indicator of my Peugeot 206 which flashes really quickly but the light isn`t working. I have had the stalk changed and the bulbs checked but still couldn`t find anything wrong. Any ideas what it could be?

Peugeot 206 2006

When I was driving my Peugeot 206 I have seen the letter "S" (with sound) appear near or at the top of the "D" or drive mode. What does it mean? Thank you.

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi. My daughter`s Peugeot 206 2000 plate, starts shaking at 50mph, the accelerator pedal vibrates and the gearstick moves about a lot. Any other speed it`s fine. Can anyone help at all?

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One or more wheels are out of balance. Just take it to quick fit and they will solve it cheaply or my name’s not Jenson Button - Tony Heath from France

Peugeot 206 2001

Hi. My Peugeot 206`s high speed fan is not working. Any suggestions what to do please?

Peugeot 206 2006

My Peugeot 206 has always had a problem after it starts in the morning, (I`ve had it since new), but Peugeot said there was nothing wrong. It’s as if it needs extra revs to stop it cutting out, but it has got considerably worse lately. On many occasions when approaching a t-junction or roundabout where you hold it on the bite it seems to lose power in 1st gear. I have heard that many people have problems with Peugeot 206s as they use a cheap gear-link system but I’m starting to worry about taking long journeys in the car. Can anyone help me please? Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Petrol 1.4)

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I had the exact same problem with my car, since I purchased it in December last year. I had it serviced, a new can belt fitted, my mechanic put it on his computer which said he couldn’t find anything wrong with it. He then got me in some engine sensors, these never sorted the problem, and then one day my battery completely died, in which I have had a new battery fitted and haven’t had the cutting out issue since. I have also noticed it now drives a lot nicer to, and I haven’t stalled once - Chloe Broughton from Suffolk

Peugeot 206 2002

My Peugeot 206`s petrol engine 2002 has started to cut out while in motion and the steering lock is applied. I have had a few near misses. Please can anyone help?

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I had the exact same problem the other day. I’ve just had the coil pack changed and so far it has not happed again. When Googling problem it seems it a common fault - Jan Smith from London

Peugeot 206 2000

Does my 3door Peugeot 206 manual 2000 definitely have an airbag? The steering wheel doesn’t have "srs airbag" written on it but when you start the car the airbag light comes on and then goes off with all the other start up lights. Can anyone advise me please?

Peugeot 206 2001

I recently bought a secondhand Peugeot 206 glx and it has hardly been out of the garage since. I had to have a new spring fitted and the new strut (supposedly) front part of the exhaust fell off last week. It is going back into the garage as now it seems to have developed an oil leak, there is a big puddle of water in the back behind the driver`s seat and all of the lights on the dashboard have failed ie. speedometer, temperature gauge, petrol gauge etc These worked again when the connector was taken off and put back onto the battery (which appears to be fairly new) but the passenger airbag light also keeps going on and off. The puddle and power failure seem to hae baffled the garage that I took the car to. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem could be?

Peugeot 206 2000

After a short while my Peugeot 206 slows down of it`s own accord, then with a bit more pressure on the accelerator it`s okay for a short time again. The diagnostic machine says that there is nothing wrong. Any thoughts as to what could be causing this?

Peugeot 206 2000

After a short drive my Peugeot 206 loses power. It does not stop completely at that moment, just keeps going at virtually no speed and then it picks up again. Any ideas? Thanks.

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My friend thinks it could be that the clutch is on its way out. Did you get it fixed? Aas it the clutch? Angie Murray from Scotland

You did not say if your car is diesel or petrol, in both cases, first check if diesel or petrol filter is dirty, and when you change it beware of the air inside the filter... second when it happens again, open the tank cover and let the air enter into the tank, because most likely that is your problem - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 1999

Could anyone tell me why my Peugeot 206`s temperature gauge, when it goes to 90, would make my sport mode flash on my dash board?

Peugeot 206 2003

I have a Peugeot 206 Quicksilver 1.4i. It feels like my car has lost power as it maxes out at 85mph. I know this car should go faster. Any ideas what the problem could be? (Quicksilver 1.4i.)

Peugeot 206 2000

When I put the bean light on I can’t turn off the engine in my Peugeot 206. What’s the problem?

Peugeot 206 2003

On a few occasions now my Peugeot 206 has made a "bong bong" noise when turning the ignition on to start the engine. It doesn’t come up with a warning message but will sometimes lock my doors at the same time. Twice it`s happened after the car has not been driven for 24hrs, but it happened today on a cold wet morning.. Is it the car battery or key battery maybe? (gti 180)

Peugeot 206 2006

My Peugeot 206 turns over but won’t start after being hit from the rear. What might be the problem please? (four door hatch)

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If it is a petrol engine there is most likely a cut off switch which shuts off fuel in the event of a bump. Should tell you in the hand book where it is and how to reset it - Chris S from England

Peugeot 206 2000

I have fitted a new map sensor and coil pack in my Peugeot 206 but it still starts up very rich and when warmed up it seems to run on only 3 cylinders. Once it has some throttle it runs smoothly. Any ideas as to what it can be? (1600 glx)

Peugeot 206 2000

Can anyone tell me why my 1600cc Peugeot 206 idles very roughly on 3 cylinders but runs on all cylinders above 2000 revs?

Peugeot 206 2001

Is an engine flush on my Peugeot 206 good or bad?

Peugeot 206 2008

I am trying to remove the steering wheel of my Peugeot 206 to remove the indicator/lights/wiper control unit due to an electrical fault. The Haynes manual states "remove the two retaining screws to release the driver`s airbag from the wheel". I cannot gain access to them as the rear cover is in the way. How do I remove this? There is only one hole in it so how is it released? (1.1 Verve)

Peugeot 206 2005

I can`t find anything at all online about this problem. Basically, my Peugeot 206`s ignition is powering on without the key. A lot of the dashboard lights come on as well as the stereo. The dashboard lights then alternate with other lights on and off. It flattens the battery obviously. When I put the key in and start the car, while it`s having this ’episode’, I can then remove the key and the engine continues to run. I have to stall it to stop the car. This problem only happens now and again. Can anyone help? (hdi)

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It looks like faulty ignition, spray it with some electrical cleaning oil and put back the key, open and close several times, it might help , if not it would be better then to change it - Choukri Kayal

bdm or bdi unit next to the battery. I have had this fault on many Peugeot’s. These aren’t cheap and are dealer only (new). There is a company called bba reman who may fix it for a fraction of the cost of a new one... I hope this is of some help - Steve from Northumberland

Peugeot 206 2006

The Abs warning light has come on in my Peugeot 206 and remains on. New break pads were fitted about a year ago, however the car has only done about 200 miles since then. It sits on a drive most of the time, only being started every few days. Why has the abs light suddenly come on?

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Try to clean the ABS sensors (beside the wheels) with special spray which the electricians use, and brush the teeth of the ABS which are located in front at the end of the drive shaft, and don’t forget to do the same in the back. This could be the cheapest way to solve your problem - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2000

My Peugeot 206`s battery has gone flat which means that I can`t get into the car and it doesn`t have a key lock. How can I get in to charge the battery?

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Try this, put the key in the door lock and turn it left or right to the extreme. In case this does not work, lift up the door handle and turn the key left or right to the extreme - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2000

When my Peugeot 206 starts up from cold it is very rich and takes a very long time to idle normally. Can anyone advise me please? (glx)

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This is the map sensor, which works like the choke in old cars, and it is suppose to work like that - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2009

Hi folks. My Peugeot 206 1.4 Look, reg 2009, is a lovely little car and drive, but one thing that I cannot understand is when I put it into 1st gear and pull away into 2nd gear there is always a clunking. Is this a normal event? Whether you are slow to change gear, change at normal ratio or very careful it still happens. Some people and my garage say that this is part of the make of car. I have no other problems with any other gear changing. Any hints or help would be appreciated please?

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I had a 03 307 for 6 years from new and it did it frOm day 1, but never got serious or impaired driving. I now have an 08 308 with 6sp box and again it clunks. The garage changed the gearbox oil but said it was fine but 3 years on (and out of warranty) it is now getting crunchy and £1000 for a exchange box! Good luck - Ron Dom from Lanarkshire

This is not a serious thing, you can drive your car without fear, and for a very long time, what makes this sound is the synchro ring which is located inside the gear bos between the first and the second. Now try this: when you put it into first don’t go fast and when you shift to the second, do it slowly - give it quarter of a second on neutral - then put second, I think this will do - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2002

My Peugeot 206 remote will open and close the doors but it won’t start the engine. I have to use the spare (non remote) key. Can anyone advise?

Peugeot 206 2001

I have a Peugeot 206 1.4 lx. It’s a 2001 and since December last year, when I go to start it up, it cuts out and in the end I have to rev it a bit to get it going. It’s not often it will start on its own apart from when engine is warm. Sometimes it cuts out when I slow down to stop. I’ve had car 6 months and up until December it was running fine.

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi, my car won’t start and when I try and start it there’s a sound and a signal that appears on the dash board saying ’ECO’. Can you tell me what this is and how I can get it fixed please?

Peugeot 206 2000

I am unable to see total mileage display on my Peugeot 206. Could this be just a case of the bulb having gone? (GLX).

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Yes, it will be the bulb. My daughter has just had the same problem with her ’99 206. There was no mileage displayed, just take off the plastic cowl and undo the torx screw securing the clocks then you’ll be able to get to the bulb. On my daughters car, the bulb holder had just come loose. 5 minute job! - Kevin from England

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi, the speedo has stopped working all of a sudden on my Peugeot 206 GLX 1.4 v reg. All the rest of the clocks work fine. However, I have disconnected the clocks on the dash and now my mileage has gone. Is there a easy way to fix this?

Peugeot 206 2002

I’ve replaced the battery on my Daley but now can’t start it... immobilizer on... The manual says leave key in on position for 1 minute but this doesn’t work... I tried holding lock button down while in position on but still nothing... Has anyone else experienced this and can kindly offer a solution?

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I had the same problem, it has lost the key code, should have it on small card in car or otherwise phone Peugeot, costs about £40 - Alan Brown from Monmouthshire

Peugeot 206 2005

Does the 2005 Peugeot 206 have 3 full seatbelts in the back to have 3 car seats strapped in? I am looking to buy a car with 3 seat belts. If they do not, does anyone have any idea what cars do? Thanks.

Peugeot 206 2002

Short version: When I go over 50mph my hazards go off - repeatedly. Any ideas what’s up? (GLX AUTO)

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Why would you want the the hazard lights on at 50mph? It’s probably illegal anyway - Tony Heath from France

Tony, I think Tony Heath means that the hazards are off initially but begin to flash on and off once the speed of the car reaches 50 miles per hour :) RoadTestReports.co.uk

Peugeot 206 2006

Hi. I do not have a manual for my Peugeot 206 and want to confirm what the series of zeros are that come up on the display when I first turn on the engine. Is it to do with the oil levels?

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The series of zeros means oil level is full and when it come up as a series of lines it means oil levels are low - Dean Higgins from Cornwall

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi, I have a Peugeot 206 v reg and there is water getting in at the passenger side front. I took it to a garage and they said my blowers could be blocked and this would cause water to get in. Could anyone tell me how to check if they are blocked?

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If it is coming from the centre dash housing, it is probably the heater matrix as my Citroen did that the footwell was wet, it’s expensive to change but you can buy an additive to put in your cooling system to repair it for about £20 if it is not too far gone - David Perfitt from Northumberland

Peugeot 206 2003

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I have had no major issues with my Peugeot 206 since I bought it brand new and know it’s getting on a bit now! I topped up my water for windscreen (which I normally do) and engine cooler and checked my air filter (garage normally does) and seemed fine and just put everything back again. This was done 2 days ago and have not used it since however the car drives fine in 1st and 2nd, but as soon as I go into 3rd it chugs and changing to 4th does the same too. Not sure if this was about to happen anyway or have I not done something when putting the air filter back together again? Thanks in advance.

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Have your gear box oil checked - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 1998

Hi. I have a 1.4 Peugeot 1.4 206 and I’m only getting 32-36 mpg driving around town. I’ve just seen, on another site, that I should be getting 44-64 mpg. Is this correct? If so, do you have any advice on what’s wrong?

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You should have it serviced or do it at home. New spark plugs, air filter etc will massively improve economy in your car. Hope this helps - Blaine Whatman from Essex

Peugeot 206 2005

Both headlights have stopped working... it’s a single filament, all other lights work fine. Full beam indicators and fogs.. Can someone please help? (2.0 HDI)

Peugeot 206 2004

I am looking to buy a Peugeot 206 04 plate. It is petrol and has a mileage of 105,000 miles. It’s being sold for £1750. Everyone is telling me to steer clear of high mileage cars when I buy, but I’ve also been told Peugeot 206’s go on forever. Should I buy this car? It drives, looks and sounds great. And to be honest I fell in love with it but I’m worried about the mileage since being told to steer clear of that and I don’t want it breaking down a few months down the line. Any advice?

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Well, first thing to find out is when the cam belt was last changed and check the oil and water for head gasket problems. Hope this helps but it does seem a lot of cash for a car with that much mileage - Ernest Walters from Staffordshire

Please stir clear of these damn cars. I have one, it’s an 03 plate with just 68,000. It has had so many problems, head gasket, rear axle, anti-roll bars, pins, the list goes on, and buying one that expensive with over 100,000 miles isn’t worth wasting the money on. Follow your heart, but my advice stay away from it - K C from Devon

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi. I have a 2002 plate pug, it started cutting out when my rev counter was low, eg at traffic lights or roundabouts. I had a friend look at it, he took the coil pack out cleaned up the spark plugs and put it back in, then when he tried to start the engine, it was ticking over but didn’t want to start. He changed the coil pack from a 1.4 pug into my 1.1 pug, this did not help. Do the coil packs need to be from the same size engine, if not what else could it be? Thanks.

Peugeot 206 2003

On my Peugeot 206, there is a button near the handbrake with lines on it like sound lines. What is it for?

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi, I have a 206 GTI Rallye. It has started running rough, so through process of elimination I have found that injectors 1 an 4 work spasmodically. I swapped them with the other two but it made no difference. I am thinking that the ECU may have had it but I’m not sure. No dash warning light appears. If the car starts rough it always stays rough. If I turn the ignition on an off about 10 times, most times - not always, it will start with the four injectors working. Providing I don’t turn it off it’s OK. If it’s turned off then the problem starts all over again. Does anyone have any ideas?

Peugeot 206 2003

Is there any way of stopping the cold external temperature display from taking precedence over the clock on the central display on a 2003 Peugeot 206?

Peugeot 206 2001

I have a Peugeot 206 dw88 engine 2001. I am having a problem with the acceleration, it will not go above 2,000 revs on the pedal but when I pop the bonnet up and use the cable I have full acceleration. Checked EGR valve and it seems fine. Any help appreciated, thank you.

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Seems like the cable has stretched from your accelerator so its sticking on the peddle. Try some WD40, it may do the job. Hope this helps. Good luck - Ernest Walters from Staffordshire

Peugeot 206 2001

Can someone help? I keep getting a warning message saying my doors are open when i start the car up but I’ve checked all the doors and they are closed... But it keeps coming up!

Peugeot 206 2006

I need to replace the centre display unit on my Peugeot 206. What other models of a Peugeot’s have the same unit? Cheers. (Verve)

Peugeot 206 2001

I recently bought a Peugeot 206. Everything was working fine when bought... I’ve had it about 6 weeks now and now all of a sudden the mileage has gone off the dashboard, all the other dials and gauges are working fine just the mileage has gone. Any thoughts? (lx)

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I had the same prob on my 206 cc and it was the speed sensor on the cc it is on the top of gear box left hand side. You have to put your hand at the back of engine and feel for the plug 2 wires coming from plug. Mine cost me £32 so you’re probably better going to Breakers for it. Hope this helps. Good luck - Ernest Walters from Staffordshire

Peugeot 206 2003

My Peugeot 206 keeps on slowing down when driving. No warning lights come on, oil is fine, head gasket fine, could this be a new filter needed?

Peugeot 206 2003

How much is average price of petrol fuel filter cleaning as I think my Peugeot 206 has a blockage? Cheers.

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I bought a filter from ebay. Cost around £7 and it took me about 10 minutes to change it! - Tim Lochi from England

Try using REDEX for petrol cars, you use half and then fill the tank up, I have used it and it lowers the emissions down too - K C from Devon

Peugeot 206 2003

Please help me. My 206 vehicle has been running fine until the other day. I was driving and my car just beeped 3 times and slowed down, no oil light came on, I had that checked, the head gasket is fine, the radiator and water is all fine, I just wanted a heads up before I take it to the garage. Then I was driving again the other day and the same thing happened, it slowed sown, and came to a stop. Thank you.

Peugeot 206 2001

I just bought this Peugeot 206 and when I lifted the bonnet the pipe from the air box to the engine was rattling. But when I took the pipe off the engine side had a good amount of oil in it and the reservoir between the air box and engine has some in but I don’t know enough about diesel engines so could someone tell me if this should be...? Thanks.

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Why don’t you try to check the air filter? - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2005

Can anyone help? I have just drove home from work and my battery light and handbrake light came on and the steering locked up. I have checked power steering fluid and that all looked OK. Oil checked also, what can this be? Thanks.

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Look at the power steering belt - Steve from England

Auxillary belt snapped (fan belt) - Sam from Worcestershire

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi there, can anyone advise please? I’ve bought a second hand Peugeot 206 which runs great, however the windscreen washer only works when the bonnet is up. Any ideas on reasons why? Also, the central locking isn’t working and I can’t get into boot.

Peugeot 206 1999

My 1999 Peugeot 206 [petrol] revs when cold. It settles down and runs great when engine is warm. Can you help?

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That sounds like the normal function of the choke, depends how high it’s revving. Mine revs at 1200 rpm and settles to just under 1000 after a few minutes - James Griffin from England

Peugeot 206 2002

My wife and I are very sad owners of a 2002 Roland Garros edition Peugeot. The issue is that cylinder 4 is misfiring making the car shake while idling, make weird noises, high petrol consumption, fail MOT and to a point that we want to get rid of the car in anyway possible. The car has been looked at by a few mechanics whom claimed are the best in the field, yeah right, and end result is that no one knows what’s wrong with the car. I refuse to take the car to a Peugeot dealer as they’re extremely expensive and untrustworthy. The following checks have been done: Diagnosis test showed cylinder 4 misfiring and nothing else. All 4 spark plugs and the pressure on all four are functioning fine. Injector 4 changed. Coil pack changed, oil and filter changed, oxygen sensor checked. The mechanics all claim that they have checked everything and anything they could and suggest that the ECU is the suspect. Before sending the ECU to be checked I wanted to know if something has been missed by the mechanics which could cause this headache. And if that wasn’t bad enough as a result of the shaking, the exhaust has come loose from its place which makes it difficult going over speed bumps.

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Is your engine diesel and how many miles on the clock? If it made over 150k, then it is time to check the exhaust.It might be blocked - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2000

My Peugeot 206 keeps chugging as I’m driving it and the engine light comes on. It also cuts out as I’m slowing down to come up to crossroads etc.. What might be the problem?

Peugeot 206 2008

Could someone please help me and let me know what 105 with a spanner means flashing on a dashboard? Thanks.

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You need to service the car. To get rid of it just hold down the mileage reset button then turn on the ignition. When it’s counted down to zero, let go and that’s the service indicator reset - Horatio McBlythe from Derbyshire

Peugeot 206 2002

I have just brought a 206 and when I’m driving and break there is a noise like a puff of air. It sounds like it’s coming from behind the glove box. I wondered if anyone could help? Cheers.

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We had the exactly the same problem, and it turned out to be the air flow meter - Sabrina Smith

Peugeot 206 2002

A week ago my 206 started up in idle really wobbly (if that makes sense) in a low gear it was slow to pull off but seemed OK in a higher gear but still not right. Had a diagnostic and came up that it’s injector 4. Since today it has gone back to normal and drives like it should. Although now the ems light is still flashing. If the fault has rectified itself (hoping) will the ems light go off on its own or does it have to be reset with a diagnostic? Is it possible that it could rectify itself that maybe there was just dirt and it’s cleared?

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi there. Please could someone out there tell me why I can’t turn my aircon off or down - it just blows constantly. I have pressed every button on the control it just won’t stop! Please help. Thanks.

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It’s the switch. Get a new one - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 1999

What problem would cause indicators on a Peugeot 206 1999 auto to start flashing on their own without flicking the switch?

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The stalk on the column has a fault. I had the same problem on my 206. Very kind of Peugeot to make it necessary to change the complete housing around the steering column. It cost me just under £200 (that included fitting cost) - Brian Mallinson from Leicestershire

Put some WD40 down the indicator switch. It’s condensation - Steve from England

If you carefully and gently brush the insides and blow the insides with keyboard cleaner, it will remove the minute metal fillings that attach themselves to the contacts causing random indicators. There is an indepth description on the net with pictures, takes around 15-20 mins, saves buying new stalk. I did mine 3 years ago and no probs since - Richard Bates from Isle of Anglesey

I had the same problem, found this very useful guide: http://philsworkbench.blogspot.com/2009/12/peugeot-206-indicator-stalk-repair.html?m=1 - Sorted mine out and cost me nothing - Phil Moor from England

Peugeot 206 1999

Hello. When I turn the engine on my Peugeot 206 the rev counter is on 5,000 and then when I press the gas it goes up to 6,000 and 7,000 as I accelerate. The engine sounds fine and is running well but I don’t know why the rev counter is starting so high, when it should be on 1,000 revs? Any ideas anyone?

Peugeot 206 1999

Hi. I have just had another engine and auto gear box put in my Peugeot 206 1.4 and now the strange thing is, when it was on the stands the wheels were going forward, so I went to take it for a test drive and it would not drive forward even though it did want to drive. The strange thing is it only drives in reverse. Even though at the time it was funny I am now desperate to get my car back on the road. Please help as this is the strangest thing and can not find anything on the internet about this problem. HELP!

Peugeot 206 2003

The oil light on my Peugeot 206 keeps coming on. I had my dip stick changed at the service as piece had broken off. It seemed OK but is now on all of the time.

Peugeot 206 2002

How much is it approximately to supply and fit n/s/f/ ball joint - I have several bits and pieces that need doing to get it through MOT!

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi, I’ve just changed the radiator on my 206, but I’m not sure how much water/coolant it will hold or should hold. I’ve filled the expansion tank, run it up to temperature and it seems okay but it just seems there’s not a heap of water/coolant.

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If you put in around a gallon, it seems ok, but if less then you need to add more after the temperature goes to around 90 degrees centigrade - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 1998

I have an S reg Peugeot 206 - had lots of repairs and work done over last year - just passed MOT and after few days was out driving and car started to lose power and had to have accelerator almost to the floor to move the car. It then started shaking and misfiring. I parked up and called the garage. They collected the next day. They did not use tow truck but drove car back to garage, however after while boot started filling with smoke and when they opened it, it was full of smoke and stuff had been melted. The car was then towed back to garage. It’s been in 3 days and they still can’t find the problem - PLEASE HELP! I need my car for work - what can I do?

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I believe your car had made at least over 200k, and it is diesel, if so, try to see if your exhaust is blocked. This happened with my son in Belgium and the garage told him to sell his car because the engine is blown, when he rang me, I asked him to hammer the exhaust hard on several places while the engine is running, and the result was fine after that he changed the whole exhaust, and the car is running very smooth since then -  Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2004

I have lately been going through double the amount of petrol on the same car journeys. Does anyone know why? Thanks.

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Check your temperature gauge is the engine getting up to temperature? If not then thermostat needs replacing. If it is then have you an engine management light on? If so, a likely cause is a failed O2 sensor. If not try not pushing the accelerator so hard! ;) - Dave from Hertfordshire

Peugeot 206 2005

Hi. I hope someone can help. My ABS light has started flashing when driving. Can I repair or is it a garage job?

Peugeot 206 2001

Can someone help me? When I apply my brakes my front headlights come on and my dashboard lights up. What does this mean and how can i fix it?

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Don’t think this is daft but I had this fault on a cavalier few years back and I traced the fault to a faulty stop lamp bulb the element was touching the side lamp element and when brake was applied it operated the lights so have a look at the stop lamp bulbs or remove them and test - Michael Morrison from Devon

Peugeot 206 2002

I have Peugeot 206 1.6 and all the dials on my dash board keep flicking up and down. The garage have said it could be the battery as they reckon the one in it is too small. Any ideas anyone?

Peugeot 206 1999

Hi all. I wonder if anyone can help me here? I am a typical woman driver and I know nothing about cars. In the last two weeks, on a few occasions I’ve started the car and it’s been jerky (this hasn’t happened first thing in the morning either, it’s occurred later on in the day). Today I had used it, it was fine, left it 10 minutes, went to go out again and it was jerky. So I sat and watched the rev counter, it went up to 20 even though my foot was nowhere near pedals. I went to pull away after the rev counter went back to normal and there it was, with the jerks, it’s like the revs are not high enough for the gear? It seems to be in the lower gears, 1st 2nd and 3rd (the car is fine in 4th and 5th gear). Anyway I had to pull over a few times in my road before I felt it was steady enough to drive away. It’s a right pain in the bum, as when I go to show someone the car behaves itself :( Can anyone shed some light on why this is happening? Many thanks.

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Is it petrol? I know these cars well, I also own a Peugeot. Sounds like a fuel blockage or an air blockage or auto choke problem or idle valve problem. Either a blocked air filter or fuel filter could cause this but could be another problem. These parts can be picked up at a motor factors. I take it that it’s not been serviced recently? call 0774 532 9090 if you would like a full service carried out. I live in Warrington (Cheshire area). I do repairs and servicing at cheap prices as I know people in the business - Chris Bate from England

Yeah its petrol 1.1 1999. I only had it serviced a few weeks ago as the service light came on. It seems like one thing after another with my car. I got told it could be a loose spark plug or it could be misfiring? Who knows. The garage are going to look at it Friday. I just hope being female I don’t get ripped off - Krystal C from Hampshire

Peugeot 206 2001

The light on my Peugeot 206’s odometer has gone out and I can barely see the mileage. How do I change the bulb? I am not sure how to remove the dash to get access...

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Jerk the front of the odo dash towards the rear of the steering wheel from the top of the surround. Once tilted, pull upwards and off. On top of dial cluster is one star screw, this will release the cluster, so you will have access to the bulbs. Check fuse first just to the right of the steering columb below dash - Peter Knowles from England

Peugeot 206 1999

I recently bought a second hand Peugeot 206. But when I put on the heater it just blows out cold air, no heat whatsoever. What can this be?

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Sounds like an air block in the coolant tank. The following should do the trick. Open coolant bottle and top up to the necessary line, leave cap off and start the engine and run for a few minutes to clear air block. Replace cap and close bonnet - Claire B from England

It sounds like you have an air lock in heater matrix which is the radiator in the car. If this is not the problem, the cable which selects the heat setting is broken some place, possibly on the back of the console. Hope this helps - Tel from England

Peugeot 206 1999

I have recently had my brakes fixed on my Peugeot 206. Everything was fine for 2 weeks but now my steering has become loose and I can hear a knocking noise from the driver’s side back wheel. The knocking can be heard when driving at a slow pace but then seems to go when the speed picks up, also when my foot comes off the brake it seems like air is being released. Is this normal? Any ideas on what this could be please? Thank you.

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Go back to the garage sooner - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi. I just put a new battery in the car, due to it dying on me, and now the spanner light is on. Has anyone got an idea what this means? Thanks.

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It means it wants a service, the new battery will have triggered this. If it has recently had one, take it to a garage and they will get the light off - J B from England

Disconnect the battery for 10 minutes - Steve from England

This means the car is due for a service and needs to be reset via the mileometer button on the instrument panel - Ben Holden from England

Spanner means its ready for a service - Brian Jeeves from England

Peugeot 206 1999

The fan belt broke on my Peugeot 206 and after new one had been replaced all works fine but the rev counter works but backwards. Any ideas?

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Disconnect the battery for 10 minutes - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2002

My Peugeot 206 sometimes fails to start. It does turn over but doen’t start and the lights and wipers also come on even though switched off. I charge the battery and it doesn’t take long to charge.... Any ideas anyone?

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Hi. I have the same problem. Did you manage to solve this? If so would you mind eailing me with the solution please? Thanks  - Dave Snow from Yorkshire davekarensnow[at]aol[dot]co[dot]uk

Peugeot 206 2003

Does the Peugeot 206’s dashboard fuel gauge start to flash when tank nearly empty or does the light just stay static?

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Static - Myke Myke from Yorkshire

I have pug 206 1999, it just stays on/ no flashing - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 1998

Where would the immobiliser be fitted on Peugeot 206 1.1-litre?

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The immobiliser is in the ECU which is paired with a transponder on your key, it cannot be removed or shorted out although a company on ebay will alter your ECU (or supply an ECU) that will work without the transponder - Myke Myke from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2000

Automatic 1.4 206 problems, snow and sports light are flashing. It doesn’t matter what setting I have it in (D, 1, 2, 3), I have lost practically all forward motion, it won’t crawl forward properly, like it should, no matter how many revs it has and when it does it then it won’t go into any gears as it should. It will eventually start moving but it sounds rough as hell, stays for too long in the gear before changing and judders when driving. Has anyone else experienced this and can offer any advice?

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Check the oil in the gearbox, you’ll need someone to help you. Open the bonnet, start your engine, step on the brake and shift the gear to D and keep pushing the brakes, then somebody has to take out the dipstick and wipe it clean, put the dipstick again in the gearbox and pull it out and check for the level of oil. Of course I think your gearbox needs oil, you can add the oil from the place of the dipstick - Mrs S C from England

Peugeot 206 1998

The rev counter and speed counter on my Peugeot 206 have stopped working all of a sudden. My rev counter stopped ages ago but now the speed counter has as well. Any ideas what it could be? Please help, if I can fix it myself I will - or is it a garage job? (1.4 auto glx)

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Try disconnecting your battery then reconnecting after 10 minutes, it worked for me - Myke Myke from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2002

I bought a Peugeot 206 about a week ago. I have just been out in it. It’s been running fine up until now. There’s a little spanner sign and also 300 in the mileage area? It just cut out on me. I turn the key and the car turns on then beeps, and then turns itself off but that spanner sign and 300 is still on the mileage does that have anything to do with why its cutting out?

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That simply means it needs a service in 300 miles so not related - Col Ryan from Berkshire

Peugeot 206 1999

My Peugeot 206’s heater is only blowing moderately warm air, and the temperature gauge goes up to 90 after about 10 mins of driving at around 30 - 40 mph. Are these things connected? Recently I had a new radiator fitted but the heater wasn’t getting hot before new rad was fitted...

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If it’s a petrol, it should run at 70. If in traffic, it may go up to 90. You may have an air lock in the system - Steve from England

I have had the car flushed through by a mechanic and new anti freeze put in, still the heater only gets slightly warm and tempreture gauge still rising. I’ve looked on the net and they say it could be the matrix or the cable or the thermostat, how do I find out? Are they things I can repair myself or would it have to be done through a garage? Also, are they expensive jobs to be done? - Jayne Appleby from England

Peugeot 206 2004

My passenger airbag light is on but there is no fault with the airbag. Does anyone know how to reset it without going to the dealers at £60+? (3 door Hatch)

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Have you tried the pass airbag switch on the driver side right of the steering wheel? This may be the problem - Ben Holden from England

I’m familiar with these vehicles and own a 2000 Peugeot 306 hdi. I have owned for three years which has been very reliable, does 62 mpg at 70mph and has only broken down once due to the lift pump in the fuel tank giving up at 100k miles (currently 178k). I am aware of a problem with the srs system on these vehicles namely the 206, 306 and 307s. Mine had a similar problem three months after buying it. The airbag light would come on and flash, it was very annoying as the warning light is directly under the rev/speedo dials. I considered taking the bulb out or taping over it with black tape anything to avoid seeing that damn flashing srs light after driving 900 miles to and from Scotland several times with the problem. Didn’t want to pay the dealer £50 to rest the system and it wouldn’t have fixed it anyway. I found out it was due to a wire clip under the passenger seat that had become slightly separated tripping the srs system and causing the light to flash on the dash. It does it on quite a few Peugeots apparently and can be due to a passenger just putting their weight on the seat too fast thus separating the wire clip, it’s a common fault and occasionaly still happens on mine when I have a heavy passenger who jumps in too fast. Can also be due to the seat sagging with age as it is directly under it. Turning the airbag system off results in a solid orange srs light on the dash to come on which also infuriated the hell outta me as I’m very particular about warning lights etc. Okay to fix the problem turn ignition off take key out. Look directly under the middle of the passenger seat, you should see an orange clip joining about four wires together then disappearing into a cut in the carpet, it’s part of the srs system. It may appear to still be joined but the wiring can still be disconnected or not making enough contact to stop it tripping the system thus causing the light to come on. UNPLUG IT- NOW PLUG IT BACK IN AGAIN pressing the connection together firmly. Ok now put the key in turn ignition on start car check to see HAS THE LIGHT GONE OFF. It should have if it has not repeat the procedure for the drivers side it has the same connection and can have exactly the same problem. For some reason, it will probably be the passenger one or soo my mate a Peugeot mechanic says ;-) hope this helps you - Chris Bate from England

Peugeot 206 1999

Will a 2003 automatic gearbox fit in a 1999 206 of same model?

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No. The later gearbox has hydraulic clutch, earlier has cable - Col Ryan from Berkshire

Peugeot 206 2005

My Peugeot 206 diesel estate had 2 new injector levers and seals fitted and now won’t start? Has anyone any idea why this might have happened?

Peugeot 206 2001

My CD player will only play CD’s when the engine is off... but the radio works fine. Does anyone know why this could be or how to fix it? (206 2.0 hdi diesel)

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If this is your own personal stereo, it might be overheating if your heater is on. It happened to mine. I had to put original back in. If not that, I’m stumped - Ben Dover from England

Peugeot 206 2002

Please help me if you can! I have a second hand 206 which I have had for just over a month so I am still within my warranty with the garage. It had a new alternator due to the car constantly going dead and all the lights on the dash coming on. Since then its been working fine. In the space of one week, my Air Bag light has come on and then gone off again. The ABS light has come on and gone off again and on two occasions, after locking the car the alarm has gone off meaning I’ve had to leave the car unlocked. I’ve noticed that all these things happened first thing when the temperature has been freezing and then once the car has warmed up (or varying between half an hour and a few hours) the problems have been solved. All I need to know is if this is a common Peugeot problem, can it be fixed or should I take it back to the dealer and get my money back? Any help appreciated. Thanks. (GLX)

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Take the car back - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2005

My Peugeot 206’s main beams have stopped working. I’ve checked the fuses and changed the bulbs but still nothing. Any further ideas?

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It will be the stick what you move to, put it on main beam - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2001

On my Peugeot 206, there is a wire leading from the right hand injector (looking from the front). Where does it connect in to? It’s a 2001 dw8 engine. Thank you.

Peugeot 206 1999

Hi there. I just bought a Peugeot 206 GLX 1.6 (16v). I drove it home and was working fine for about an hour but then it seemed to cut out. I pulled over fine and dandy and went through the motions. I tried to turn it over but every time it would sound like it was going and then stop within seconds. I cannot get the engine running long enough to see it has petrol but from what I remember there was around 1/4 of a tank or just less. I kept trying. The battery then became drained and wouldn’t turn over at all. So I decided I should charge the battery overnight. The battery is now charged and I reinstalled it. Back to the same turning over but not starting. Certain lights will come on the dash: Air bag, Petrol Gauge Warning, Battery Warning, Oil Warning, Hand Break and Auto diagnostics. It would seem that it could be a problem with the ECU or injector system, or possibly that my battery is unable to hold a charge. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (GLX)

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I don’t think it is the ECU. Pull the wire off the throttle body and put back on do things like that. I put a new throttle body on mine and it wouldn’t start. Pull wire off put back on and it started. Is it turning over fast? If it is, the cambelt has gone. Put some petrol in it to make sure - Steve from England

I had the same problem with my 2002 206. It was the alternator. Various lights would come up on the dash, i.e. Air Bag, ABS etc and then the battery would go dead. The garage changed the battery but then the next day, it went dead again. Apparently, the altenator powers the battery and is responsible for all the lights on the dash. You should make sure its replaced with a new alternator and not a second hand one - Marina Georgiadi from Gloucestershire

It may sound daft but try putting some petrol in it. A common fault with some 206 fuel gauges is that it reads 1/4 when empty. Try sticking a few litres in then try starting it - Mark Boyd from Ayrshire

Remove the shunt fuse for a few minutes and this will reset and resolve your problem - Nick Glean from London

Peugeot 206 2004

I am having a problem with my Peugeot 206’s windscreen and windows in that they are not de-misting, no matter whether the fan is on full or not. Any suggestions as to what might be the problem? It’s getting to a stage where it is dangerous to drive it...

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It could simply be that your heating system is not getting hot enough to demist but alternatively you may have a moisture build up in your blowers. Try cleaning out your heating system or otherwise take it into a garage. Most main dealers offer service deals for these problems through winter - Will from England

It might be that the cabin air recirculation button is always on, this prevents fresh air getting in but cabin humidity eventually rises thus no drying out is happening inside the car - Dusty Hoff from Hampshire

Peugeot 206 2002

Hello there. I was just wondering what error code 9200, on a Peugeot 206, is? If anyone could please help me...?

Peugeot 206 2004

Hi, my Peugeot 206 is making weird rattling sounds from behind the rear tyres. I don’t know if it’s my disks making the noise or if it is coming from where the spare tyre is placed. Please could somebody tell me what the problem might be. Thanks.

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Go to a garage - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2001

I have a 2-litre Peugeot 206 hdi it only as has a clock display. Can I change it for clock and radio display?

Peugeot 206 2006

How do I know if my odometer has been tampered with? I just bought the car with under 65000 km and now with just over 65000 km the timing belt has broken... that seems too soon and I suspect foul play.... is there anyway to check?

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Go to the gov website, put the MOT number in. This will show your MOT going back to 2005, you can then see the miles the car has done. Cambelt is 80,000 miles or 10 years which ever comes first. You are right, the cambelt should not have broken at 65,000. I had a mate who had a Peugeot, the mileage went from 94,000 to 240,000 as he was driving so they do go wrong, it may have had a second hand clock - Steve from England

If you go to key cutter shop and give him your key, he will tell you exactly how many miles the car did, because most of them, cutters have that machine even tells the code of the car - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2004

The front passenger seat on my Peugeot 206 is jammed and won’t sit up at all. Does anyone know how I might fix the problem?

Peugeot 206 1998

My car is a Peugeot 206 1.6 S reg. Part of my exhaust needs replacing but today a light came on and when I’ve looked up what this light was for this is what it said: Engine autodiagnostics light, indicates a malfunction in injection, ignition or emission control system. Could this light of come on due to my exhaust?

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It depends on where the fault with your exhaust is. If it’s before any of the sensors or between them ie. at the front of your car or the middle then this could be the case and it’s merely an emissions light, fix your exhaust and have it turned off. However if it’s a silencer issue this would most likely not affect your warning lamps so it would be worthwhile going to a garage - Will from England

Peugeot 206 2006

On a Peugeot 206, what would be the cause of a miss on the engine when ticking over intermittently? (1400 diesel)

Peugeot 206 2000

Hi, my car was making a knocking noise so I got it looked at and was told the CV joint needed replacing. So, in order to get a quote I rung some garages, one said they could replace just the CV joint for £141, another said you can’t replace just the CV joint and another said it is cheaper to replace the whole drive shaft. Please help, which is cheaper and can you replace just the CV joint? I have been told it is the OUTER CV joint. It is a 1.4-litre petrol Peugeot 206 (2000). Thank you.

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You can replace the CVJ cause I have done one to my mate’s car - Simon Beavan from England

I have a 1.4 LX 2000, I replaced my joint for £80 with labour so have a better look around and where do you live? If you live in Bristol, I can maybe help you for same price - nabizzletown@hotmail.co.uk - Nabbie from Gloucestershire

Hi, I would search the net to find one cheap with delivery then take your can with part to Bedford Street Motors in Gloucester town centre. This will out very cheap as they have done a few things for me and was very cheap just ask for Malcolm and say Fran sent you to them. This is what I done and had my bearings pressed in and out for about £30 for both - Dean Newman from Gloucestershire

Peugeot 206 2003

While using my 206, when my automatic lights come on and I lose the driver side indicator. And then, when I indicate left the auto lights turn off the indicators. Everything works fine when I put the lights on. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Mine is the same, automatic lights turn on, go off when I indicate, and indicators don’t work properly. Solution is to always use side lights - Jack from Lancashire

Peugeot 206 2006

Just got the car in question, the orange seal between the turbo inlet and the corresponding hose was protruding! I loosened the hose clip and refitted the seal into the hose - it was split and looked like it had been over tightened! My question though is... The inside of the hose is coated in engine oil! I realise that this is recirculation of engine gasses fort the emissions, but just how much oil should be in there? Could any excess be caused by a air filter that needs changing? The servicing is up to date (apparently) so it should have been changed (but you never know) - haven’t had time to check it yet! Looks like more than a ten minute job! (1.6 HDI)

Peugeot 206 2002

Hi. My 206 GLX has recently started struggling to start. When I turn my key to start, there is a low beep and the airbag and engine light come on, and it also locks itself. Sometimes the time and date reset too. It seems to be worse when it’s cold but that could just be coincidental. What is this? Thanks.

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Battery - Flick from England

Peugeot 206 1999

What are the descriptions of the following faults in the car C 228 P 1928 C 3020 P1A63 P 2060 P 2B89 P 1872?

Peugeot 206 2000

I have just bought a second hand Peugeot 206. The immobilizer key doesn’t work since this morning, only 24 hours after having been bought.... I changed the battery on the key but it is still not working. The worst and surprising thing is that the key doesn’t automatically open the front doors: neither driver, nor passenger side door. So, I just can’t get in the car!! I am so frustrated. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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Is the red light on the key when you press it? You may have lost the code. Will the door open with the key? Please give more info - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2005

I recently purchased a 206 1.6 hdi gti (05 reg) and am experiencing problems with the heater. Keeps blowing hot air one day, cold air the next. This happens regardless of whether the air con is on. Sometimes it does work OK but when the engine is switched off the cooling fan runs for 5-10 mins. Can anyone help?

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Change the thermostat - Mark Boyd from Ayrshire

Peugeot 206 2001

I’ve had to change the instrument cluster on my 206 1.4 lx, and the new mileage is lower than the original. Who do I notify of the change? As I’m aware that this could been seen as fraud. Thanks.

Peugeot 206 2001

Hi , My wife’s Peugeot 206 has a broken hose connection on the front drivers side. There are no warning lights visible and the car seems to be running OK - but should I get this sorted less it lead to problems in the future?

Peugeot 206 2003

What engine oil should I put in my automatic Peugeot 206 lx auto? And can you tell me why it is using a lot of oil - I have had it filled up twice in 3 weeks!

Peugeot 206 2002

I recently purchased a Peugeot 206 2002 2.0hdi car which drives great but makes loud roaring / whistling noise when accelerating - is this common?

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Sounds like the Turbo intercooler pipe has come off, mine did the same. It’s an easy fix but hard to reach - Keith Bedford from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2006

On the dash of my Peugeot 206 Sport a light and message has come up "warning pollution sensor". What does it mean?

Peugeot 206 2000

After getting a new battery installed, a series of warning lights including the stop and oil light come on when the revs counter dips below a certain level. It seems the car thinks it’s going to stall, but it’s not. The car is running great and this problem is very frustrating! If anyone has had this type of problem I’d be very gratful for some advice.

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I also have this problem. Mine is because the car battery is a bad fit, causing a loose connection on the terminal - Cat Bell from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2005

Hi, does anyone know what the price of a new key locking system on a Peugeot 206 is likely to be?

Peugeot 206 2003

Hi, can anyone help? How is it best to clean the computer sockets on a Peugeot 206?

Peugeot 206 2006

What coolant temperature should my Peugeot 206 diesel run at?

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I am wondering the same, as my 1.4 Diesel is hovering over the second line, whereas I’m sure it should be around 90 degrees - Nathan from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2004

I have a leak inside of my Peugeot 206, by footwell on the passenger side. Does anybody know what this is and what part to buy?

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Hi, your problem is the heater matrix leaking. Don’t drive it until it’s fixed, the water is your engine coolant - Shaun from Yorkshire

Peugeot 206 2000

The hazard lights are flashing all the time on my Peugeot 206. They are not on by the switch, anybody have the same problem? Thanx

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I’ve got the same problem on Peugeot 206 GLX automatic (2000). Did you get it sorted? Seems to happen when I go over 50mph?! - Tony Smith from Lancashire

Peugeot 206 2006

I have a problem with my Peugeot 206 HDi diesel. When I try to start the engine I hear a sound like a bell ringing, not the usual beep sound. This started only yesterday and now the turbo does not work very well I leave a large cloud of black smoke behind when I pass over 2,000 rpm. Is there anybody out there that can help me?

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First, clean the mass air flow meter (spray it with carb, cleaner), start your engine after 20 minutes and watch the difference. If the car is still the same, take off the electric plug from mass air and watch. If there is change then probably it is not working, you can purchase a second hand. After that, you can check the turbo and I think it is very dear - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 2001

Hi, What equipment do I need in order to change my front brake pads on my Peugeot 206?

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If it’s not ABS, you will need a 12mm socket. If it is ABS, you will need a tool to send the pistons back. You will never get the piston back without this tool, it turns the piston. Do not push the piston, turn it - Steve from England

Hi, I’ve changed mine recently, go to Halfords. Tell them what brand, litre and whether it has ABS along with reg plate and then they will advise you on what you need and give you the part there and then. Mine didn’t have ABS and mine came to £20.00 if that helps - Krystal C from Hampshire

Peugeot 206 2007

My daughter-in-law has discovered an oil leak on her Peugeot 206. The motor mechanic took it away had a look... Yes he said, it will cost £400. He contacted her and said "your engine’s cracked as well". I think he is a bit of a con artist because he said I can’t give your car back until I have replaced the engine. My daughter-in-law said "but have you fixed the oil leak?" and he replied "not until I put the engine in". It has just passed its MOT test, would they have picked up the cracked engine? He has still got the car and is waiting for an engine and it’s coming up to 3 weeks that he has had the car. We know nothing about cars - can you please help?

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Why has he took the engine out? Did you tell him to do this? He sounds like a con man, tell him you want your car back. Go to Trading Standards - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2001

My Peugeot 206 does not hold its interior power once turned off and the key is out the ignition but all electrics work with the key in the ignition, expect for the cigarette lighter - has anyone else experienced this and can provide a reason/solution?

Peugeot 206 1999

My horn works with the ignition off, but as soon as the ignition is on it won’t work at all. Does anyone know what this could be please?

Peugeot 206 1999

I have a Peugeot 206 and the radio keeps cutting out... can anybody offer any ideas on what it might be and how it can be fixed? Thank you.

Peugeot 206 2006

Hi. I need to replace the glass on the drivers side door as some lovely person smashed it for me. Does anyone know if this is a complicated job or if I need any specific tools? I have the glass but just need to know if this is something I can realistically do myself as I’m quite a practical bloke :)

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The Haynes manual gives it 3 spanners out of 5 so should be okay minding that is for the regulator removal too. It says the window should be put down about 2/3 of the way down to gain access to window clips on the regulator. The window comes out by moving up and out from the car. Torx sockets will be needed to remove trim panel (Star shaped, a bit like allen keys) - Billy Connelly from Ayrshire

Peugeot 206 2005

Hi, does anybody know what size of spanner I will need to work on rear brake drum? Thanks in advance!

Peugeot 206 2003

My daughter’s car engine light and airbag light are staying on and when she is driving it’s as if she is in the wrong gear, what could be the fault?

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Take your car to the garage. They will plug a computer in to the car, this will tell them what’s wrong with the car (do not carry on driving the car) - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2001

Can I still drive my 206 xsi without any brake fluid in it?

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Absolutely not. Extremely dangerous - Neil Birchall from England

Peugeot 206 2002

There is a single black wire with a black connector found in the stereo loom. Do you have any idea what this is for? Also is it possible to change the hazard warning switch to the one that incorporates the central locking button? (1.4 auto petrol)

Peugeot 206 2001

Hi I’m having problems with my manufactured alarm that keeps going off for no apparent reason, day and night. Any ideas on what could be this reason? Can’t afford to take it to a Peugeot garage, need help please!

Peugeot 206 2001

The air bag warning light is flashing. Is this a serious issue? I know how dangerous they are when they go off.

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No, they will not go off, however if you are involved in a crash they still may not go off due to a defect in the SRS "Airbag" system. You will need to go to a garage who can scan the airbag system and rectify the problem or at least tell you what part of the system is at fault. Under the seats are a common fault for the wire to come out or seperate at the plug area. HTH - David from Lancashire

Peugeot 206 2004

I test drove a 206 today which was a bit sluggish to start. The garage said it was stood for couple of weeks. Thing is I noticed airbag warning light on dash. Could this be due to flat battery?

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Walk away from it. Never buy a car with an obvious fault especially if the garage are trying to palm you off. Air bag faults can be costly and it may not even be the air bag. This may be a comm 2000 fault. £125 for the part. Sounds to me like they already know that! - Gary from England

Peugeot 206 2001

The rear fog light stays on, I have to disconnect battery to turn it off. How can I fix this?

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I would have a look at the stalk switch first if you are electrically minded. If you aren’t, take it to an auto electrician. You could always replace the stalk which would be cheaper probably than an auto electrician. I have just had a look at the Haynes manual and the most obvious thing is the stalk switch, it’s the only switch in the circuit. The connector at the stalk is grey in colour and wiring is across 1 and 3 pins check this opens (open circuit) when turning off foglight, use multimeter to check. Try ebay for a light stalk...good luck - Billy from Ayrshire

When I was doing my apprenticeship, my college tutor used to set up a 206 fault just like that. It was a short circuit in the rear light obviously this is maybe a bit specific but it’s worth checking for bad earths and short circuits before you go buying new parts - Will from England

Peugeot 206 2000

My traction light is staying on. Any ideas how I can turn it off? (2.0L Gti)

Peugeot 206 1999

My dashboard gauges (speedo) is not working. I can not see what fuel I have in or the mph at which I’m travelling. Could you please get back to me on vstewart37@hotmail.com?

Peugeot 206 1999

I got a Peugeot 206 and the radio/cd player is not working. The radio lights up to indicate power to it and the cd changer can be heard trying to select discs but nothing on visual display. Anyone any ideas please?

Peugeot 206 2004

Hi. Recently I have been having problems with my cars electrics. First it was saying anti pollution fault, which would cut the car out completely. I’ve had that fixed now!!! Now it keeps saying insufficient oil pressure!!! This only happens when thew car is stationary or drops below 1000 revs, when it’s going it’s fine and the drive is unaffected?? Is this an electrical fault? A sensor perhaps?? Any ideas or suggestions? (1.6 xsi)

Peugeot 206 2003

When driving my head lights, come on without touching them. What should I do?

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Steven, you like I have probably got auto headlights on your Pug. To turn them off turn your ignition key to first mark, then press the button on the end of the light stalk and hold till you hear a tone. Reverse to turn back on again. Regards, Robert Adams from County Londonderry

Hi, it is automatic headlights, they come on if it senses a change in light, i.e. if you go through a tunnel, they will come on - Kelly Authers from England

Peugeot 206 2003

When stationary, my temperature gauge quickly goes into the red, and starts to cool when I am moving. Why?

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At a guess, I would say that your auto cooling fan is not operating, i.e comes on when the coolant reaches a certain temperature, so when you’re stationary, the engine will just start to get hotter and overheat, however when you are moving, there is a certain amount of flowing air coming through the front grill to cool it down a little. Time to check the thermostat or the auto cooling fan switch, I’m pretty sure it will be one of the two - John Wilson from Dumbartonshire

Rad blocked - Steve from England

Peugeot 206 2002

Why does my stop alarm come on and engine/oil needle rise to danger level when driving on motorway at 60mph for more than 20 mins?

Peugeot 206 2000

My gears sound clunky when changed, is this normal?

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Yes, all Peugeots are like this - Steve Conley from England

Peugeot 206 2006

Hi, our Peugeot 206 HD has started to jolt whilst the car is in motion. We can go 3-4 days with nothing happening, then it happens three times in one day! A friend says it could be the sensor on the camshaft? But none the less, it is worrying if you are doing 60mph! Please can you help?

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Hi, this happened to my 206. No one knew what it was, took it to three garages and a friend of the family looked at it and it was the spark plugs. I renewed the spark plug box and now it’s fine again - Julie Cast from Herefordshire

Peugeot 206 1999

The engine does not turn over when I try to start it. The glow plug and oil lights do not come on either, but the others are fine. The immobiliser is making a clicking sound as well. I have checked the fuses, and everything else I can think of, but can’t seem to fix the problem. Does anybody have any ideas as to how to fix this?

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I had this same problem last month, if it’s just one click when you’re turning it over then it’s your battery, probably a loose connector. However if it’s a series of three clicks then it’ll be your starting motor. Mine cost me £100 to fix at a garage - Tom from England

Peugeot 206 2001

A white light has appeared on the dashboard, what does it mean? It looks like a tap or engine.

Peugeot 206 1999

Why doesn’t the screen on the top of the centre console (dashboard) work? Nothing comes on as I turn on the ignition?

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Try pressing the (DRK) button located on the stereo system, it worked for me - Ben Traverso from England

Peugeot 206 1998

Is 138,000 miles for this make of car and year OK? It is petrol 1.4l.

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If it has got a verified service history (with the stamps and receipts) then, depending on how many owners and it has been driven, you should get more mileage out of it. The external condition is often a good sign, as is the driver’s seat condition. If it’s been used around town all its life then I would be wary. If it’s been sat on the motorway then the chances are it is fine. Take a friend who knows cars, the choice is yours - Andy from Hampshire

Peugeot 206 1999

How much will it cost to fix a blowing exhaust (gasget) part?

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My Peugeot has been in and out of garages due to the exhaust blowing, just pay the bit extra and get a new exhaust fitted, saves a lot of money and hassle in the long run! If you have a respectable dealer near you (ie. Wilcos or something similar), you can buy a new one for about £70 depending on your model. Hope this helps - Becky from England

Peugeot 206 2004

The diagnostic fault code for my Peugeot is 1336. What does that mean and where is the fault? (1.1 Independence)

Peugeot 206 2006

What is the mpg or kml for this car from personal experience? Yah or nay for purchasing in mint condition 2006 with 70,000 km? (1.4 litre engine; 5 speed; 5 door)

Peugeot 206 2001

I have a problem with the front passenger seat. Can you just change the upholstery on to another seat? (Look 3 door)

Peugeot 206 2004

I have a new clutch on my 206 but it is hard to get into gear. Could this be the clutch cable which was not replaced and if so, how does the self adjuster work?

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Self adjusting clutch cables work by extending the outer cable length or shortening automatically in order to leave the central operating cable the correct lenghth.If you’re having trouble engaging a gear and the cable is old then it could be faulty and not adjusting correctly. Check by having someone look at the clutch lever under the bonnet while you press the clutch pedal down. If the pedal travels a long way before moving the clutch lever under the bonnet then you probably need a new clutch cable - Bob Disdell from Staffordshire

Peugeot 206 2004

The STOP and oil can have flashed up on my dash, only comes up when I stop, haven’t noticed any problems driving. The oil tank is full. is this something I should be concerned about?

Peugeot 206 2001

My Y reg Peugeot 206 refuses to start in this extremely cold weather. I have had the battery charged up so I don’t think it can be that. Can anyone help?

Peugeot 206 2000

First of all gear 3 went, it would engage but once in would act as if it’s not in gear and just revs out with a whining noise... from that gear 5 then became a big problem to engage. Now it can’t make its mind up on what gear it wants to work first, it goes stiff then loose as normal then it locks in a certain gear then locks in nuetral... Can anyone help?

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Sounds like the mesh needs replacing inside the gearbox - Donna from England

I bet there is no oil in the gearbox - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 206 1999

I have totally lost 1st and 2nd gears, all the other gears work fine. What could this be? (1.4 lx)

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Manual or auto? I presume manual so it sounds like your selector has sheared the fork pin or gearstick selector u/j has worn/broken - Andy from Hampshire

Peugeot 206

My car keeps cutting on when I take my foot of the gas. Does anybody know why this may be happening?

Peugeot 206 2004

My car broke down yesterday. I have been told that the clutch release bearing has broken, meaning 4 to 5 hours labour and the gear box taking out. Could anyone please give me an idea how much this might cost? Thank you.

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Depends where you go. Dealer charges between £40 and £60 per hour. But I would stick to a smaller garage which has been recommended as you can get a fixed price and you don’t pay for the glossy dealership image - Andy from Hampshire

Peugeot 206 2003

On the dashboard next to date symbol, when it is cold a light keeps flashing stating 1 degree, minus 2 etc, how can I stop it flashing and keeping the time on - as I believe it would in warmer weather?

Peugeot 206 2000

I had the master cylinder changed in July 2009 and I have just needed it changing again. Is this a common problem in the 206? It is working out very expensive...

Peugeot 206 2004

The stop light came on and then the oil light. I put oil in while I was driving home. When I had to brake and change gear at junctions, the warning beep, stop light and oil light came on. When I accelerated they all stopped. Can anyone advise and can I still drive the car?

Peugeot 206 2004

I have an auto 14 and it won't change gear right and stays in 2nd gear for too long - can anyone help/advise?

Peugeot 206 2005

When I switch on the ignition the engine management light stays on. There is also a message stop that flashes a couple of times then goes out. The engine sounds fine but lacks power and is very sluggish and won’t go faster than around 50 mph. If I rev the car when stationary and some black smoke from exhaust. The car is a Peugeot 206 1.4 hdi diesel. Can anybody advise?

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Could be the ignition coils. Guess it’s firing on two cylinders now. Advice is to take it to a garage with a diagnosis machine before the ECU is affected which might be expensive to replace. Good luck - Gibbs from Essex

Peugeot 206 2004

It squeaks really badly from the back wheels and when I had it tested they said it wasn’t pulling as much on one side. What could it be? Also, a thing under bonnet that says oil filter looks like its got a bit of oil on it - is this a cause for concern?

Peugeot 206 2005

I have a 206 Verve and was wondering what type of engine oil it takes?

Peugeot 206 2001

The bonnet locked sender button is loose in its mounting to the bonnet lock mechanism, such than when the bonnet is shut and on rough road surfaces, the button drops and ’bonnet open’ and ’STOP’ warnings begin, and the anti-theft alarm sounds when the car is locked on the remote. Is there any way this button mounting can be fixed without removing the entire bonnet lock mechanism? Any help is most appreciated. (GLX Petrol Manual)

Peugeot 206 2002

Can I fit an independent temperature gauge and switch for fan as I have a fault? (1.4 auto)

Peugeot 206 2009

My wife has just received the Peugeot 206 as a courtesy car but can not open the windows. Can anybody help?

Peugeot 206 2005

What tyre pressures do I need? It says 2.4 but what is this in PSI?

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Hi Jackie, if you go the Kwik Fit tyre pressure search webpage - http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure-search.asp - and enter your car’s registration and it will provide you with the recommended front and rear tyre pressures in PSI - RoadTestReports.co.uk