PEUGEOT 307: Questions and answers

Peugeot 307 2003

Does anyone know where I can find the heater in my Peugeot 307, or if I even have one? I can’t seem to find one, all I can find is the air conditioning. Please can anyone help? (Hatchback)

Peugeot 307 2002

My Peugeot 307`s engine disengages at speeds above 50 mph for just a couple of seconds then picks up again. It drives fine under 50 mph. Any ideas please?

Peugeot 307

My Peugeot 307 automatic loses power when I pull away. Can anyone help?

Peugeot 307 2009

The controls on the driver`s side of my Peugeot 307 are not operational. My window does not close. Under normal conditions the side mirrors close when the car is locked and reopen when the car is opened, but the side mirror on the driver`s side does not work. All of the other windows work with the control on each respective door eg. the left window works with the control on the left door. Can anyone suggest what could be causing this please?

Peugeot 307 2006

My Peugeot 307`s rear passenger`s lights don`t work at all. What could the problem be?

Peugeot 307 2006

My rear brake lights have stopped working on my Peugeot 307. Can anyone please advise?

Peugeot 307 2006

I have been driving my Peugeot 307 and on various occasions it is jumping back. This is getting worse and worse until it finally stopped altogether. A light has come on regarding air. What could this be? Cheers.

Peugeot 307 2003

My Peugeot 307`s boot keeps opening every time that I open the doors with the key. I have already changed the locking system in the door so it`s not that. I have to press down very hard to lock the boot. Can anyone help me with this?

Peugeot 307 2001

My Peugeot 307 has a grinding noise coming from the rear axle. Does anyone know what this can be? (Hatchback)

Peugeot 307 2006

After changing the brake pads on my Peugeot 307 the rev meter goes to 10 when I start the car. Why should this be?

Peugeot 307 2001

Hi. I have just had the teeth in my Peugeot 307`s gearbox fitted because it just wouldn’t go into third gear. The teeth were secondhand, the mechanic had a Peugot gearbox and used those. I think that I have been really overpriced at £450. Does anyone have an idea of what the cost should be? Thanks.

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Hi Kate, I had a very similar problem with my Peugeot 307. It would not go into/above third gear. It was actually a problem with the solenoids (they are what change the gears), and I had to replace both of them. Each solenoid was $250 in NZ money, which should be way less in pounds. Also, considering that you are in Europe, and that the parts were second hand, you were really ripped off. For second hand parts, 450 pounds is way too much - Ashleigh Neame from New Zealand

Peugeot 307 2003

Does anyone know whether a 7 way smart relay can be fitted to a Peugeot 307? (307GLX)

Peugeot 307 2006

My Peugeot 307`s rear windscreen washers are not working. The boot was half full of water and I think that there could be a leak between the front reservoir and the rear washer. Does anyone know the route of the supply pipe? I would appreciate any advice.

Peugeot 307 2005

Could anyone tell me is there anywhere else other than the mirrors for the outside temperature sensor on my Peugeot 307, because I have stripped the mirrors down and can`t find them anywhere?

Peugeot 307

My Peugeot 307 suprised me this morning. When I went to start the engine it just wouldn`t start. I later discovered something on the dash board "AUTO THEFT". Please can anyone tell me what to do?

Peugeot 307 2002

When I try to pull away my Peugeot 307 shakes and struggles to pull off. Any ideas?

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It’s the clutch plate struggling for grip. My 307 was same so just replaced clutch - Gavin Scrimshaw from England

Peugeot 307 2004

Please tell me the head bolt torque settings instructions for my Peugeot 307? (1.4.)

Peugeot 307 2003

I changed the battery in my Peugeot 307 and now it will not start. What could cause that and how can I fix it?

Peugeot 307 2003

I changed a battery in my car and now it would not start. What could cause that and how to fix it?

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Remember the 3 min rule when disconnecting the battery. There is a process that you have to follow when disconnecting and reconnecting a battery as your BSI unit is required to go into sleep mode. 1. Ensure drivers window is down before disconnecting battery, ensure that all electrics are switched of such as lights interior lights wipers etc and that all doors are closed. (ensure that drivers window remains down) 2. Wait 3 minutes before disconnecting battery this shall ensure the BSI unit goes into sleep mode. 3. Disconnect the battery 4. Wait 15 seconds and then you may reconnect the battery 5. Wait 10 seconds and then turn side lights on through the drivers window you may hear a bong. 7. Turn ignition on and start the vehicle. 8. Remove key from the ignition and complete central locking via remote key approx 3-5 times. 9. You may now enter the vehicle as normal and operate electrics as normal and operate window to closed position. 10. If this fails then you have lost the codes on your BSI and shall have to take this to your local dealer to get recoded - Richard Rice from County Down

Peugeot 307 2004

What are the head bolt torque settings instructions?

Peugeot 307 2007

My air con has stopped working, it is blowing air just not cold, and it started to give off an odd smell, like burning so I turned the fan off. How come? It’s a 56 plate.

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Sounds like it might need recharging - Donald Utton from Kent

Peugeot 307 2005

Can a build up of carbon damage the turbo on a Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi?

Peugeot 307 2003

I was wondering what the dimensions of the 2003 Peugeot 307 exhaust backbox are? I need a new one but I don’t know what size to get.

Peugeot 307 2006

A 20A fuse has been blowing on my Peugeot 307 whenever the engine`s hot and I try to start the car. I had it MOT’d last week and they couldn’t see any problems with the wiring, but said it might be a problem with the starter motor. My car wouldn`t start this morning and all of the warning lights have come on with a continuous beeping and a clicking sound when I turn the key. Does this sound like the starter motor`s gone? If so how much will it be to fix?

Peugeot 307 2002

My Peugeot 307 has developed a leak under the driver’s side. I have had a look under the car and there is a piece that looks like a grill that the drip seems to be coming from. The liquid is an oily water (if that`s possible). Any ideas what this is and what I can do?

Peugeot 307 2003

My Peugeot 307 stops and displays "stop" suddenly, but the motor continues to run. When this happens the car moves slowly when on "D" and "R", but there is no response when pressing "fuel". When I turn off the motor and ignite it again it goes back to normal. This is happening frequently and is becoming annoying. Can anyone help?

Peugeot 307 2005

When I turn the key to switch on my Peugeot 307 it makes a ping sound (almost like the sound you’ll hear in an aeroplane when they make an announcement or they ask you to fasten your seat belt.) The car struggles to start then. Can you please identify what is the reason for this noise?

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Do you have your auto lights on? Mine beep if they are on - Jonny P from England

Peugeot 307 2007

Hi. The indicators on my Peugeot 307 are suddenly going at double speed. All of the lights are working. Any ideas?

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The indicator lights goes fast, it happen when you turn it lets say right and it goes fast, or the other side, pull over, then you will find one of the indicators is not working, to solve the problem, take out this bulb and clean inside with electrical cleaning spray, put back the bulb and take it out several times, and your problem is solved - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 307 2007

My brother who is a qualified A/C repairer needs to know the number of grams of Air con gas required to fill the air con system of a Peugeot 307? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peugeot 307 2002

A warning light comes on on the dashboard of my Peugeot 307 to stop because of high temperature. The coolant has been topped up but it is still overheating. Have you any ideas? (GLX 1.6 Auto)

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When your car is hot , touch the rubber hose that goes from the thermostat to the radiator, if it is not hot, then you have a faulty thermostat - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 307 2008

Hi. The rear side lights on my Peugeot 307 keep going off and on. And when the door is locked the flashers sometimes come on and off - has anyone else experienced this?

Peugeot 307 2002

I absolutely love my Peugeot 307 however it has just started to emit a high pitched continuous ’beep’ from the boot. On closer inspection I realised it was coming from the rear passenger light assembly! The lights all work fine but the beep continues even after I turned off the engine. Any help with this would be highly appreciated guys. Cheers. (HDI)

Peugeot 307 2002

I have had my 307 sat on my drive for six mouths and now the battery is flat. It doesn’t start with jump leads, it just turns a little. Can any one give me some advice please on what to do?

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You need to put the jump leads on for at least 5 to 10 minutes, then you try to start your car - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 307 2005

When I close the drivers door on my Peugeot 307 it locks all the doors, even when the ignition is on and the car is running. I locked my keys in today - has anyone else experienced this?

Peugeot 307 2005

All, I recently purchased a second hand 307 from a dealer and think there may be an issue with the radiator, but not sure. My temperature gauge is constantly on the move, fluctuating from 75 deg to 95 deg then down again to 75. Only when the fan kicks in does the temperature drop and then it repeats through the cycle again. Is this normal? Surprise surprise, the dealer informs me this is normal! I thought the fan should only kick in when the engine is warm when idling in traffic with no air flow through it? I only have a 3 month warranty, so am keen to get this sorted before the warmer weather. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (1.6i Quicksilver)

Peugeot 307 1993

My fuel pump keeps losing power to it, can anyone tell me where the power source is? I know its under the bonnet on RHS but need more details...

Peugeot 307 2003

Hello, the clock and stereo are not working on my Peugeot 307. The fan heater, lights and indicators are all fine so could this be a fuse? Thanks.

Peugeot 307 2001

When I am driving my Peugeot 307 I can hear a burring sound. It sounds like it’s coming from the gearbox when I put it in in all five gears. When I am driving, if I take it out of gear and put it into neutral, the burring noise stops. Just to mention the gears: When using the gear stick inside the car seem fine? I have been told the gearbox is on its way out but I am not so sure. Does anyone have an idea? Thanks.

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi. I can’t open my Peugeot 307’s passenger side front door. All other doors are fine... Any ideas?

Peugeot 307 2001

I have a Peugeot 307 hdi and the engine is revving at 3-5,000 revs on its own!! Any ideas??

Peugeot 307 2007

Where can I get a new unlocking device for my wheel nuts as the one I got with my car has snapped?

Peugeot 307 2003

I have a hissing noise when I rev up my Peugeot 307. Also, after you rev it, it like pops and misses like a backfire back through the exhaust but it drives great once its warm. It also wont idle when cold but starts fine then 30 seconds later idle drops. Has anyone else experienced this? (2.0 16v XSI)

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Does the sound change when the brake pedal is depressed? Sounds like a brake servo leak which would explain the hissing and the misfire as it will affect the fuelling ratio - Horatio McBlythe from Derbyshire

Sounds like a leak from the inlet manifold, the hissing noise is the manifold loosing vacuum, also look for split hoses - Jock Jock from East Lothian (Haddingtonshire)

Peugeot 307 2004

Hi. I have 53,000 on the clock of my Peugeot 307 and my alternator has gone capute. Is this reasonable for the mileage and how long should replacing it cost and take, thanks.

Peugeot 307 2003

How can I reset the service meter on the dash clock of my Peugeot 307. It comes on when I put the key in to the ignition. The car was serviced by myself and I heard that with same combination of the 2 buttons on the dash can do the job. Please help! (HDI LX)

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To reset this, all you have to do is press and hold in the right button (mpg reset) on the instrument panel then turn on ignition. It will then count down from 10 to 0, when this is done, let go of button and remove key. then put it back in and start car - John Rideout from Scotland

Hi, first switch ignition off. Then hold the button next to the speedo. Not the rev counter. Hold for ten seconds, service indicator should turn off - Jock Jock from East Lothian (Haddingtonshire)

Peugeot 307 2004

Does anyone know where the diesel additive tank is on my 2004 Peugeot 307?

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It’s at the side of the diesel tank, it will be behind a cover - John Patterson from Lanarkshire

Peugeot 307 2004

I bought a 54 plate Peugeot 307 just before Christmas, drove it around for a few days, then left it outside my house on Xmas Day and Boxing Day - went to start it the following day and the battery was dead. Charged it up overnight and it started again, but took it back to the garage to be checked, it was a brand new battery and apparently they couldn’t find any problems with it. Lo and behold, a week later it happened again. The garage have taken it back in but are taking their time to find a problem. They tell me they have checked the alternator etc and everything is fine. Today I called for an update and they think it could be a fault with the factory fitted stereo. They are saying they think it turns itself on at random times and is draining the battery. I can’t see anything about this on-line and not sure what to believe anymore. They are being decent and lending me a car in the process but I just want my car back hassle free! Any thoughts on this?

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You have a poss drain on the battery and yes, aftermarket stereos can be a problem as your 307 has multiplexing architecture for the electrics and would not recommend having aftermarket stereos - Ben Holden from England

Thanks Ben. Apparently, there isn’t a drain on the battery. After posting this question, I did find a couple of other forums where people had a similar problem with 2004 model Peugeots. Still bizarre all the same! If this is the problem and the stereo is turning itself on for hours and running the battery down, I’m still concerned about the alternative stereo as you mention but not sure what the answer is? - J S from England

Peugeot 307 2003

I have got a Peugeot 307 2-litre hdi. When I start driving and I go to the 2 key or 3 key, when I push accelerate it starts knocking. Please, anyone who knows about it advice me? Many thanks.

Peugeot 307 2002

I have a gear box fault message that comes on the display of my Peugeot 307... and then I lose my manual gears and it will then only go to 3rd gear and no higher. I have to turn the ignition off and a clank sound comes from buy the gear lever and then if I start the car I have got all 4 gears back in auto and my manual gears are back. This happens till the car gets warm and it slips when pulling of between gear changes till warm. And it takes a good 10 miles before it’s warm. Is this a gear box valve or just needs oil or something else? Can you help please. Thanks. (semi auto)

Peugeot 307 2006

Hi, my Peugeot 307 hdi has been off the road for 3 months due to no fault of its own, only personal reasons, so I decided to re-tax it and use it again. It started up fine 1st time so I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks. Then I went to go to work and the battery wouldn’t turn over and the dash beeped at me a couple of times. So I tried again and it did the same thing. So anyway, for a while battery spent has been flashing up when I start the car but I know that’s the key battery low. So anyway, when I started to use my car again a couple of weeks ago I noticed a light in the shape of a triangle would come on as I started the car and then go off. This triangle is orange with an exclamation mark inside it. So I tried my spare key to see if it would start... No good! Also, if it would lock... No good! Do you think it’s a new battery I need?

Peugeot 307 2004

I am about to change my Peugeot 307’s automatic gearbox. What is the recommended gear oil and where can I get it?

Peugeot 307 2004

The speedo on my Peugeot 307 has rested past the zero mark, but moves when driven but is approx 10mph different to actual road speed. Any ideas? Thanks. (2.0 hdi)

Peugeot 307 2001

My Peugeot 307 has been losing power for some time. The main problem I’m having with it is when I put diesel in, it’s a hit or a miss whether the car registers if the diesel has gone in. The hand doesn’t move and the car acts like its running out of diesel. Even when I go to another garage and top it up to try and move the hand it doesn’t work. When this happens the car has very little power. Please help.

Peugeot 307 2004

How do I remove the starter motor from my Peugeot 307? I have spent the last 2 hours trying to remove this but cannot get to it. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated, thanks. (1.6 petrol)

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Good explanation at this website: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=82711 Also look on the internet relating to battery disconnection, as not disconnecting the battery following the procedure may corrupt programming on the BSI. Also if your car has turbo, be very careful not to let any debris get into hose feeding from air filter to turbo. Even the smallest debris could trash your turbo - Iain Wood from Hampshire

Peugeot 307 2003

Does an airbag ecu of a 307 petrol fit with a 307 diesel? Does it make any difference if the car is a diesel or a petrol?

Peugeot 307 2001

Can you fit the selector cable of a petrol Peugeot 307 onto a diesel one?

Peugeot 307 2001

My Peugeot 307 hdi will not not start after parking it overnight after work. I took the car to my local garage and they can’t find out what’s wrong. Still the car won’t start and even the windows cannot be done up. Any help?

Peugeot 307 2001

Hi what it is. I get an anti-pollution fault, airbag fault light. The interior lights flicker slightly, the rev counter drops randomly (0-1000 rpm) at slow speeds, approximately 30 mph, juddering like it’s missing but it’s fine at higher speeds. That’s about it. I just wondered if you have any ideas? Any help would be most appreciated. (1.4 16V PETROL)

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I had the very same problem just before Christmas, this is how I fixed it and it’s worked fine ever since. I filled the car up with 50 lts of diesel then got a redex diesel cleaner (Asda £2) tipped it into the tank of diesel and then went on a drive. You want a 10 mile straight road, get your car into 3rd gear doing 70mph and just drive for 10 miles. It sounds like you will be thrashing it but it cleans all the dust out of your cat and you will feel the power coming back. Good luck - Richard Adams from Staffordshire

Peugeot 307 2004

I have a 307 diesel that will not start but turns over. Dealer has said it requires starter motor. Dash now showing Economical Mode and nothing electrical will work. The dealer has left the drivers electric window open... How do I close it now? Called dealer he said disconnect battery that should clear the mode, if not tow it to get the wheels moving. Tried both nothing works. Can anyone suggest anything else?

Peugeot 307 2001

I arrived in Germany for a new job and have to get winter tyres fitted onto my 2001 (51 plate) Peugeot 307. I have been advised to get tyres fitted on rims (to ease change over in the Summer) and there are lots on offer which correspond to the car details. Is there a particular size I should get ? The car details tell me I need 195/65 R15 but is there any other detail I need to check before buying? I want to ensure I buy the right thing first time!

Peugeot 307 2003

My Peugeot 307’s back windscreen wash isn’t working and when I put it on it comes through the front instead. Has anyone else experienced this?

Peugeot 307 2006

I keep getting a message on my display screen saying "Remote control battery flat". Do I just need to replace battering in my key?

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Yes, it’s just a battery for a watch that fits it - Sophie from England

Peugeot 307 2005

The time and date keep going back to zero in the morning, but is all right in the day when set. This has just started - has anyone got any ideas why this might be happening?

Peugeot 307 2003

on my 2003 Peugeot 307, when my lights are in auto mode the indicators and horn do not work, but if you turn the light on yourself manually they work! Very annoying! Any ideas why? (2.0 HDI)

Peugeot 307 2004

Where is water temperature sensor located on a 2-litre Peugeot 307 hdi xsi engine? And is it easy to change?

Peugeot 307 2005

My Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi is missing and blowing a lot of smoke when cold. When it heats up it is OK but there is also a ticking from the engine. Why might this be?

Peugeot 307 2005

On my Peugeot 307, the emissions fuse has blown a couple of times. It’s a 20 amp fuse and the RAC said they have read somewhere that you can change the fuse to 25 or 30 amp as this has been a common fault on the car. Has anyone else had this problem. If so, I would be glad of any feed back.

Peugeot 307 2004

Does anyone know how much a new ECU board costs for a Peugeot 307?

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You need ECU, both fuse boxes an a key chip from the same car second hand 100 to 150 depending on the breakers. If your car is a 1.4 16valve petrol, I’ve got it all. You can get me on 0208 319 8804, good luck - Aeven Joy from London

Peugeot 307 1998

Hi my Peugeot 307 battery was flat and was replaced by a local roadside service. After this the car systems were dead and the roadside guy had no idea what was wrong. Peugeot in Australia suggested trying to start the car with the non programmable key but this didn’t work. It seems to me like the engine immobiliser has activated? Does anyone have any suggestions or advice ? Thanks.

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Hi, I have the same problem with my Peugeot 307, just seeing if you have had any luck with a fix for this? Thanks - Scott from Australia

Peugeot 307 2003

I can’t get rid of the air trapped in the coolant system of my Peugeot 307. I’ve tried several times - this has all happened since I changed the thermostat, can anyone advise?

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You need to get the engine to normal operating temperature (thermostat now open) and then top up coolant, engine running - Martin Collins from England

Take out the thermostat and drill one or two milmeter hole in it, put it back, and here you go, no more trapped air in the system - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 307 2002

The right indicator starts off by sounding OK and then goes at double speed. Front offside indicator light not working but those on side bodywork and rear are fine. Front bulb is fine. Connection seems fine. Have got it back working again and then a bit later, not working. Any ideas?

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Had this on my 307, but on the rear was not working. I cleaned the bulb fitting with fine sandpaper also replaced the bulb anyway, made sure the bulb fitted nice and snug then put some vaseline around it to stop it getting damp, that did the trick never had a problem since in fact I went around all the bulbs and sockets and did the same thing on them. Hope that helps - Phil from Norfolk

Peugeot 307 2004

Does the Peugeot 307 HDI have a cambelt or is it chain link?

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It’s a toothed belt. If you’re going to have it replaced its worth spending another £30 and replace the water pump because if the water pump packs up, you need to remove the cam belt to replace it - Phil from Norfolk

Peugeot 307 2004

On a Peugeot 307, what number of fuse is needed for the blower fan inside the car?

Peugeot 307 2004

The fan in my the Peugeot 307 isn’t coming on properly when on "screen clear" mode. Is the fault likely to be in the heater motor or the actual switch? I am getting some screen clearance but only very slowly...

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi. My Peugeot 307 smells of petrol after driving for about 10 miles. I have changed the carbon cannister but it still smells. Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to fix this problem? Many thanks.

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Quemalo, comprate un bmw - Roger Luna from Inglaterra

Peugeot 307 2002

My 307 displays "anti pollution" and switches off the engine as soon as I clock 130km/hr. What could be the problem?

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I had the anti-pollution fault on my 2003 307 2.0 hdi 110. It kept coming and going, usually came on when I reached 50mph, had the error along with "unblock diesel filter" for a couple of years (I don’t do many miles). Eventually the car would not accelerate properly or go over 50mph, I did some research and traced the fault to the DPF "diesel particulate filter" and the fuel additive tank was empty. Had to get my local garage to fill the additive tank, they also had to reset the ECU. The DPF is a bit like a cat, the fuel additive allows the DPF to get really hot and burn off the soot that accumulates in it. The fuel additive is controlled by the ECU and should last 80,000 miles, however each time you open the fuel cap the ecu thinks you have filled the tank so it injects the additive into the tank, so if like me you only put £20 in at a time, you soon run the additive tank dry. This causes the DPF to gradually get blocked then you get the "Anti-pollution" error and eventually if you don’t fix it, the engine could pack up all together. A DPF from Peugeot (they only supply reconditioned ones) cost me nearly £400, the fuel additive is about £30 a litre and you need about 3 litres. Since I had my car done, I found DPFs on Ebay for £150-ish. Sounds a lot to repair but much cheaper than a new engine. Car drives great now better than it has been for a long time and best of all, no error messages. Hope the info is of some use - Phil from Norfolk

Peugeot 307 2007

Hi, could anyone tell me where I could get a spare coded key for my Peugeot 307? Many thanks.

Peugeot 307 2001

Hi, I need to replace the starter motor on my Peugeot 307 1.6-litre petrol. C can find 2 bolts and 2 wires but I cannot find the other one - please help!

Peugeot 307 2001

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to make you a question? I have a problem with air flow to my car. I had a contact with a private service and they informed me that maybe there is a problem on the Mass Airflow Meter. I have a Clima to my car and when I turn on the hot or cold button then the clima doesn’t work. Can you suggest me what is the problem and where is the location of the Mass Airflow on Peugeot 307 1.6 Petrol Model: 2001? Best Regards, Hajdi Deli

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If your problem is air flowing into your car, check the cabin filter, located under bonnet on the driverside(uk) behind what look like a drawer. The mass air flow meter is an engine conponent fitted by the air filter. Good luck. Also check the ac r134a gas level. You will need a garage for that - Mike Sutton from Gloucestershire

Peugeot 307 2005

I’ve lost the indicator that tells you how many kms’ driving left in the tank before you have to fill up. How do I get it back?

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If you have a different message in its place then it might be the small button on the end of the washer stalk. It scrolls between "average fuel consumption" "current MPG" "remaining miles of fuel left" etc. If that part of the display is blank, it could be a faulty display. Hope the info is of some use - Phil from Norfolk

Peugeot 307 2007

The display on my Peugeot 307 is showing OFF LIN 33. Does anyone know what this means?

Peugeot 307 2004

Hi, could somebody please advise me? The cooling fan on my Peugeot 307 comes on constantly whether I am on a long or short journey. It overrides after engine switch off for at least six or seven minutes and the sound, although smooth, is very loud. It does this from cold in the morning. Can this problem be fixed? Many thanks.

Peugeot 307 2003

My Peugeot 307 Rapier 03 plate was working fine yesterday and now it will not open!!! Key buttons will not do anything and unfortunately the only lock on the drivers door has never been used so the key will not turn in the lock!! Thus leaving me with a car I can’t use as I can’t get in to it. Any thoughts regarding the reason for this or advice on what to do would be appreciated... short of contacting a Peugeot dealer that is!!

Peugeot 307 2007

What is the best oil for the engine and the bellows of a Peugeot 307, model 2006 or 2007? And what is the best time to change the oil? Thank you.

Peugeot 307 2005

At what mileage do you need to change the timing belt on a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6hdi? It’s at 79,000 at the minute. I’ve been told 130,000 miles but I don’t think that’s right. Hopefully somebody can help. Thanks in advance.

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Peugeot told me 90,000 when I asked - Roy Hemingway from Lincolnshire

Peugeot 307 2004

The seatback lock on the rear drivers side, the back of the seat will not lock up as the catch has broken. I have bought a new one, could you please tell me how to fit it? Many thanks, Alan. (diesel)

Peugeot 307 2004

The back seat rest catch will not lock up. I have bought a new one, can you please tell me how to fit it? (Diesel)

Peugeot 307 2005

There is a problem with my central locking, I can’t get the passenger door open when I deactivate the remote central locking. It has remained like this for 2 months. It makes a slight noise, the other doors can be opened but not the passenger door. The mechanism appears stuck or jammed thus causing the door to remain locked. Can you help?

Peugeot 307 2007

Why is the steering of my 307 locked? Even with the key, it is still locked. Moreover, the car can’t start. Please, what is the problem?

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Jerk the wheel back and forth, it should unlock - Andrew from United States of America

Peugeot 307 2003

When I lock my car, my wing mirrors don’t automatically go in or out anymore. Then two days later, when I lock or unlock my car the alarm lights don’t even come on. The lights don’t flash like they always do. Please can you help? Thank you, Michelle.

Peugeot 307 2006

Hi there, I have a Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi sport! My brake lights at the back sometimes come on! All the bulbs and fuses are okay. I only had this car for a week and noticed yesterday if anyone can help thanks. (sport)

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Your problem is the same that I had when I got my car, it’s to do with the brake light sensor on brake pedal. You will need to replace it and set the new one up. It’s really easy however it’s not under your pedal like most cars, it’s under the glove compartment on a long pole coming from the pedal, dodgy european conversions. Hope this is of help - Graz Smith from England

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi, my car is making a lot of smoke. It’s a 307 diesel year 2002. Any solution? It has 130,000 km.

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Why don’t you check the mass air flow meter? - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 307 2001

’ANTI POLLUTION FAULT’ is showing in the display in middle and the car is losing power can you help? Thank you. (307 hdi)

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Just answered a question like is, have a look at the reply to Paul Mandiwa, Somerset. Basically the DPF is probably blocked and the fuel additive needs refilling. Hope that helps - Phil from Norfolk

Every third time of petrol tank refilling I add injector cleaner at begining to prevent "anti pollution fault" message - Silvia Gambo from Nigeria

Peugeot 307 2005

How do you change the fuel filter and where is it? (5 door 1.6hdi)

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You must go to the industry. You can’t change the fuel filter - Salih from Turkey

Peugeot 307 2004

The back left door has the child lock on and I can’t take it off. How do you do it? Thank you.

Peugeot 307 2004

My car’s AC is not working. l checked the compressor and gas and it is okay. Any ideas?

Peugeot 307 2002

My back passenger side door handle broke and I don’t know how to get the panel off to enable me to repair whatever is broken, any suggestions?

Peugeot 307 2008

Just bought this car, told there are no parking sensors. Is this correct? (2.0S Cabriolet)

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Afraid so! Crazy isn’t it? - Nix from Berkshire

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi, I bought my car last week (a 307 1.4). It have done about 150 miles in it, filled up the tank then 3 miles later, the stop light was flashing, abs light, both air bag lights, petrol gauge went to empty and engine temp fell to nothing but car was still running? Anyway, I pulled over and turned off the ignition. After about 5 mins, I tried again and it was fine Any ideas why this has happened? Thanks, Paul.

Peugeot 307 2006

I have a noise coming from what seems to be the air con and heater. When I press the fan option on the heater console, a loud noise comes rattling through, even when I switch the engine off. Can anyone tell me what the noise is, how to fix it and how much it’d cost? (2.0 s)

Peugeot 307 2004

Anybody know what oil I need for a 307 54 plate Peugeot?

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Just about to put 5W/40 fully synthetic in 307 53 plate, 1.6 petrol. Halfords have very useful charts, even if you buy your oil elsewhere - Lex from Hampshire

Peugeot 307 2007

Should the windows auto close when locking this model 110s? Thanks.

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Exit the car, press lock on, remote doors will lock but windows do not auto close. Press and hold lock on remote again for about 5 seconds and the windows will now autoclose - Steve Parker from Hertfordshire

Peugeot 307 2006

When trying to start the vehicle, it displays faulty ’anti hi-jacking’. You can hear a ’ping’ sound. No prior warning. A year ago when I purchased the vehicle, it had a similar hiccup. I climbed out and locked the vehicle. I then started from scratch and unlocked the vehicle and the car started. I haven’t had any hiccups since. Any suggestions will be most appreciated.

Peugeot 307 2006

Hi, I have had this car 12 months now and when I am driving, the headlights seem to come on by themselves for no reason. I turn the stick and turn them off again but within a few minutes, they are back on again even when it is sunny. Also, when I get out of the car and lock it, the car flashes its headlights intermittantly for a few mins afterwards. does anyone know why this is? (1.6 hdi 3 door)

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Sounds like a problem with the ’COM 2000’ unit. It’s the piece with the controls for turning/lights and radio controls recon unit £90 easy to replace, or just apply slight downwards pressure on the turn stick when you use them, it worked for me - Pete Swid from England

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi. I’ve got a Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI XSI 52 plate, 92,000 miles on the clock and it won’t start for my wife. My son had a look at it and he squeezed the bleed on top of the engine and it started. She went to work fine and when she finished work, it wouldn’t start. I’ve had a diagnostic on it and some faults came up but what my son done was pull some of the leads of thins and put them back on but the guy reset the ecu and then a fault came up as cam sensor. He put new one on and it said the same thing. Now when I turn the ignition on, I’ve got the stop light, the management light, battery light and the hand brake light on. Some info would be much appreciated, thanks again Chris.

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It sounds like I have the same problem, did you have any joy? - Richard Adams from Staffordshire

Peugeot 307 2003

Can you tell me how to fit a front wiper mechanism to a Peugeot 307?

Peugeot 307 2003

What size timing belts are suitable for a Peugeot 307 1.4 litre petrol? Thanks!

Peugeot 307 2005

My windscreen washer pump stopped working so I took the wheel off and when I removed the wheel arch liner a pair of wires where hanging down and had been damaged at some point. I repaired the damaged wires and could not find where they are supposed to go. The pump is connected up so it is the other couple of wires, with the connector. Thanks in advance for any help or assistance on this matter.

Peugeot 307 2005

When switching on its saying: info auto locking; info faulty; info anti theft. Can anyone tell what this means?

Peugeot 307 2000

The car makes a whirring noise when in gear and under load. If I dip clutch whilst driving the sound goes away. The release bearing and clutch have been replaced but the sound is still there. Can anybody help?

Peugeot 307 2005

My peugeot 307 will not rev over 3000, there is smoke and a lack of power. I’ve been told it’s the tubo by one person and will cost £400. Someone else said that because it’s only done 40,000 miles it’s probably not that and they had been done by a mechanic saying it was their turbo, they paid and later found out the turbo had not been changed, just a minor pipe. Is there another explanation for these symptoms? Many thanks!

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Update: the shaft in the turbo is broke! I can hold the little nut on exhaust when started. would this prevent it from running at idle, surely air doesnt need to be forced in at idle?? on advice from main dealer they said replace turbo and oil supply pipe, remove sump and clean out, clean strainer in sump and new oil and filter etc.....But!! possible it could happen again!! peugeot wont cover warranty less the service history is good.....well its not great not my fault...previous owner!!! they said it happened them before, other advice from same dealer was a second hand engine with low mileage... now confused?? Not so good news... If the shaft has excess play then the turbo is blown,the engine should still run even with the turbo blown... It should bring up some fault when its cutting out. Seen a 307 1.6hdi a few weeks ago with a blown turbo and it was driving poorly (no power) and again no fault codes were logged.... If the intake butterfly valve was stuck closed then this would restrict the air intake to engine....you really would need to graph live data when its running for the short time and see whats happening. If the engine has good oil pressure and the milage is’nt to high it should be worth while fitting a new turbo. Here is some useful info before changing turbos on the dv6 engine. it points out that using the correct oil and keeping well within the service intervals is critical on these engines The PSA 1.6HDi, DV6TED4 engine is a highly sophisticated low emission, high power diesel unit. It is used in many different applications; Citroen, Ford, Mazda, Mini, Peugeot and Volvo. Due to the engine being clean and powerful, it is designed to operate at high temperatures, which demands the very best lubricants. These lubricants must be maintained in peak condition and PSA have fitted an in-line oil filter to the turbo and an integral oil cooler/oil filter to this engine to ensure this. However there is a drawback to this; reports in the field indicate that if the engine has been operated with the oil level below normal limits, this may potentially cause a high concentration of carbon in the oil. This may then lead to blockage of the in-line filter, oil cooler and main oil filter, which will eventually bring on premature turbo failure. The vacuum pump may also suffer from this same type of contamination. However, due to its high operating speeds (230,000 revs per minute) the turbo will usually be the first to show signs of damage. This can happen from 30,000 miles onwards if the oil level and correct oil change intervals/procedure have not been adhered to. Experience to date suggests that the carbon build up in this application is particularly difficult to remove. To try to eliminate the potential for further turbo failure, the following MUST be undertaken by the garage, in addition to the normal recommended turbo fitting instructions: TURBO OIL FEED PIPE & BANJO BOLTS MUST BE CHANGED. OIL PUMP SHOULD BE REMOVED AND CHECKED. SUMP MUST BE REMOVED AND OIL STRAINER (PICK UP) SHOULD BE CLEANED/REPLACED BEFORE RE-FITTING NEW TURBO TO REMOVE RESIDUAL CARBON/SLUDGE BUILD UP. OIL COOLER AND FILTER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REMOVED AND CLEANED. REMOVE CHARGE AIR COOLER, DRAIN OFF ANY OIL INSIDE AND CLEAN THOROUGHLY. CHECK AND CLEAN ALL INLET AND OUTLET HOSES. IF OIL HAS LEAKED FROM PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED TURBO OR ENGINE INTO EXHAUST, CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINATION/BLOCKAGE (CATALYST, DPF etc.) REMOVE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP TO CHECK FOR DEBRIS/CARBON AND CLEAN AS NECESSARY. FIT NEW OIL FILTER AND OIL. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR GASKETS ARE NOT BURNT OR COMPROMISED. REPLACE AS NECESSARY OIL FLOW MUST BE CHECKED: 1. FIT TURBO TO ENGINE LEAVING OIL RETURN PIPE OFF 2. INSTALL A LONGER OIL RETURN LINE AND FEED INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER 3. START ENGINE AND IDLE FOR 60 SECONDS, THEN SWITCH OFF ENGINE 4. MEASURE VOLUME OF OIL IN CONTAINER - 60 SECONDS OF IDLE SHOULD PRODUCE AT LEAST 0.3 LITRES OF OIL. 5. REPEAT TEST TWO OR THREE TIMES TO CONFIRM OIL FLOW IS CORRECT 6. DURING THIS TEST, DO NOT ALLOW ENGINE TO RUN BELOW MINIMUM OIL LEVEL!! 7. VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN 20 to 30 MILES THEN THE OIL/FILTER REPLACED AGAIN. Another thing a peugeot mechanic was telling me is that they usally remove the strainer (altogether) in the turbo feed pipe behind the dpf. And here is more. OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE ON ALL DV6 ENGINES It is necessary to follow a specific oil change procedure on all DV6 and DV6U engines so as to ensure that no used oil remains to mix with the new oil. The following method must be used: The engine oil temperature must be at least 50°C : - the engine oil temperature is considered to be at 50°C when the water temperature indicator is between 80°C and 90°C or the cooling fan has cut in ensure that the vehicle is level (side to side and fore and aft) remove the oil filter to allow the circuit to drain completely remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick remove the drain plug allow the oil to drain by gravity for at least 10 minutes (DO NOT USE SUCTION METHODS) fit a new oil filter refit the drain plug with a new sealing washer fill the engine with quantity of oil recommended for the engine refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick run the engine at idle until the oil pressure warning lamp goes out (about 1 minute) wait 5 minutes check the oil level using the dipstick: the level should be as close as possible to, but not exceeding the maximum mark (1) so as to be between (1) and (3) For information, the lower mark (2) = Min (0%) the upper mark (1) = Max (100%) the intermediate mark (3) = ¾ 4 of 4 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT KEEPING TO THE OIL CHANGE INTERVALS If the customer does not have the oil changed at the recommended intervals, the oil will become excessively polluted and will no longer ensure the correct lubrication of the engine. One of the first consequences is inadequate lubrication of the turbocharger bearings causing a failure which is repeated after the turbocharger is replaced. Subsequent symptoms resulting from the reduced level of lubrication will be a noisy engine and then destruction of the engine. We remind you that if the customer does not keep to the servicing intervals recommended in the Maintenance and Guarantee Guide, the customer will be responsible for the durability of the mechanical parts of the engine. In this case, the any related repairs needed are not covered by the new vehicle warranty. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING THE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE If the oil changes are not done as described above, all deposits of old oil will not be removed and will very quickly pollute the new oil, accelerating the ageing of the oil in the engine lubrication circuit (even causing the oil to congeal). The consequences for the engine are the same as if the oil change intervals are not observed. As a result, any related repairs needed are not covered under the new vehicle warranty. Quote from an independent garage.... There are big problems with poor oil change routines on 1.6HDi’s causing oil clogging in cylinder head galleries, turbo supply lubrication pipes etc which is the cause for repeated turbo failure. When replacing a failed turbo it is imperitive to replace the oil supply/return pipes. You also need to remove the sump and check the gauze on on the pump for any blockages. Finally a good check so see if there is serious internal blockages, remove the brake vacuum pump - there’s a little gauze inside that. If that has signs of blockage then you’ve got some serious internal clogging going on. We’ve had a brand new turbo literally fail within 100 mile from the impellor seizing up and the nut which secures it on the shaft coming undone and wedging in the fan blades. This particular one was an extreme case and ended up having a new engine! - Tristan Kelly from Ireland

Had the same problem with mine. I needed to refill the fuel additive container with ’INFINEUM F7995’ everytime you fill up with fuel. It squirts a small amount in to help with the emissions, then I had this part reset by my local Peugeot dealer and got a mechanic to do the refilling this stuff. Stains like sh*te but it sorted out my problem - Pete from England

Peugeot 307 2001

What gearbox will match this model? Mine has blown up and I need another one.

Peugeot 307 2003

There is a crunching noise when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear. If I change gear slowly there is no noise but normal speed there is. Any clues? Expensive repair? Many thanks!

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It would be cheaper to get a second hand box - Mark from Staffordshire

Peugeot 307 2004

Insufficient oil pressure keeps flashing up on display, checked oil and it’s fine, any ideas? Help!

Peugeot 307 2002

Hi, I have a Peugeot 307 1.4 (2002). For a while now it keeps going limp and making a rattling noise, then the engine managment light flashes up and "anti-polution fault" and "catalistic-fault" pop up on the screen. If I stop for at least 25 minutes when this happens it disappears. It is also now draining my battery and is very hard to start at times and to get it going I sometimes have to keep my foot down for a few mins as it won’t keep the revs up? Please help.

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There’s a sensor on top of the engine - take this off and blow it out with an airline this and should solve it. It worked for me - Davy from Ireland

Peugeot 307 2005

When I turn the ignition I get a beep, as if there is a warning, but there is no warning message on the display and all the lights go out. It’s a diesel car and I wait for the stop sign to go out before I turn the ignition. Any ideas if there is a problem with the car?

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Do you have tyre sensors? If so check the pressures all round. Or if they are ok, take the car to have it diagnosed as it sounds like a fault warning - Andy from Hampshire

This is definitely your coolant level indicator, next time watch carefully and you will see the light that flashes with the beep, it flashes onces and quick. If it’s the coilly light then just add a bit of coolant but make sure is the right one, if not just add a bit of water and that should be fine, am ninty nine perscent sure - Big J from England

Peugeot 307 2001

When driving along, my gears are making a grinding noise and a squealing noise. It runs OK but makes this terrible noise. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Peugeot 307 2001

Hi, after about 15 minutes of driving the stop light flashes. Any advice would be great :-)

Peugeot 307 2004

At 2000rpm the engine surges/hunts. It is OK at top end revs. Any suggestions? Thank you. (2ltr xsi 1305bhp)

Peugeot 307 2004

Therer is an engine auto diagnostics warning light on my Peugeot 307. What does this mean? (3AKFU)

Peugeot 307 2003

I’ve got a problem with the steering - it goes stiff then about an hour later it goes back to normal. I’ve had two mechanics look at it and they can’t find the problem. It’s not the battery - can you help please? Many thanks, Stuart.