PEUGEOT 407 SW: Questions and answers

Peugeot 407 SW 1984

Everytime I turn on the ignition of my Peugeot 407 SW I keep getting a warning light coming on saying "Airbag Fault" Can anyone please suggest why this keeps coming on? Many thanks.

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

Hi. My problem is the voice on the voice command system of my Peugeot 407 SW. It hears what I say but I can`t make out what its` saying. It seems to be scrambled. Any ideas? (GT)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

My Peugeot 407 SW`s oil light is on and it says that the oil pressure is too low. Can anybody help please? (1.6 SE diesel)

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

I am getting very odd warnings on the display of my Peugeot 407 SW- a red outline of the car (like the pression check) but with the D for the drive position for the auto gearbox in red (with the car in D). Also alternating, but not flashing, ABS and EBS signs, not crossed out and in the standard orange colour, but none of them reflecting the actual state of the car. It has been sitting for a while and has got very wet both inside and outside the car. Could the problem be that the internal dashboard or computer system is a bit damp or the ECU, or a lowish battery or something more? The car has just had it`s brake fluid changed properly and an electrics check for it`s post MOT full service. The car has done 50k miles and does an extremely low annual mileage. Is anyone able to suggest the cause of these bizzare warnings and indications please? (hdi auto)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

I have a problem with my Peugeot 407 SW`s indicator lights. When towing my caravan the earth cable burns out. I am told that this is due to a faulty light sensor unit. Is this correct and how can I solve the problem?

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First try a driffrent caravan or trailer. Iif the problem has gone there is a fault in the wireing of your van or if it’s still there have a look at your plug on your tow bar. Hope this helps - Bill Shores from England

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

What is the cover called that goes under my Peugeot 407 SW to keep dirt etc from the engine? It is plastic and mine is broken. I need a new one and it doesn’t mention it in the handbook so I don’t know what to ask for? (diesel.)

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Hi. What you have broken is commonly called in Peugeot dealerships, as either the splash tray or splash guard (I used to work for a Peugeot dealership and have owned almost every model of Peugeot in the last 15 years and have a 407 SW. Ask for the engine splash guard and if you are fitting it yourself, then ask for a set of new fix clips, as they often get dodgy with age and wear - Alec Brown from Wiltshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

What is the cover called that goes under the car to keep dirt etc from engine? It is plastic and mine is broken. I need a new one and it doesn’t mention it in the book. So I don’t know what to ask for. (Diesel)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Can anyone tell me where to find the brake light switch on my Peugeot 407 SW? I have seen a kit on ebay but for the life of me I cannot find the switch on the brake pedal. Can anyone help?

Peugeot 407 SW 2004

Where is my Peugeot 407 SW`s fuel emergency cut-off switch located and how do I reset it please? (407 SW)

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

Can anyone help please? I`ve lost the key fob for my Peugeot 407 SW and am using an ordinary key, but I can`t get into the boot. Is there anyway to bypass the locking system? I`m fed up having to crawl through the back seats to unlock the tailgate.

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I tell you what, ask Peugeot to give you the code for your car, including the code for the key, purchase a fob key and any garage that has a scanner can put in the code, then you have a key the same like the one lost - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

My Peugeot 407 SW’s rear screen door opens on its own and will not stay shut, nothing is loose, ie, the catch or bolts. This only seems to have started since last weekend when I had a ladder and steps on the roof rack. Any ideas before I glue it shut, lol.

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To stop the back window hatch constantly opening when you dont want it to, get the thing closed and immediately run the rear wiper for a few minutes. That should get it back inline. Your problem can also happen if the weather changes suddenly, especially when its raining or hot. Also, I would check the peg on the window that’s the actual lock, that goes into the base of the wiper motor, give it a good clean and then a squirt of a lithium grease - Alec Brown from Wiltshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

I was driving down motorway when suddenly my 407 went dead. The car starts normally and keeps running but as soon as give it gas the engine goes dead again. I tried revving the engine to 3000 which was possible but as soon as you put in gear to move the car the engine dies. Now it starts for 5 seconds and dies out quickly. Can anyone help please :( (Estate HDi)

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

How do you deactivate automatic locking on a 2006 Peugeot 407 SW please!?!?

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Push and hold the button with the padlock on it in front of the gear stick for 5 seconds. :) Ali Mac from County Antrim

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

Does anyone know how to get the grill in the centre of the dashboard on my 407 SW off please?

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Hi, remove the radio (2mm allen key). This will expose two screws holding the screen, remove the screen this exposes two screws holding top grid and vents, remove screws and remove vents you now have to prise the grill off push fit clips. Look at this link may help you http://www.407owners.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1957 - Brian from Yorkshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

How can the immobiliser be switched on and off? And if on will it prevent the engine being started by the ignition key?

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

My Peugeot 407 SW’s multifunction display fades after 5 minutes of driving so you cannot read the display. It works initially. What might be the problem/solution?

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Hi, I have found out how to do this from a helpful person. Firstly remove a battery terminal, undo the two screws on the inside edge of door panel, remove rubber grip inside door pull assembly to find the third fixing screw remove this, using a small tyre lever or large screw driver begin to work all the way round the door carefully prizing off the inner panel, there is a hooked bracket to lift this off in the corner near the mirror. Unplug and remove the mirror/window switches. remove door panel, lay to one side. Remove plug from socket of old mirror. Tie a cord to this. Using a number 13 mm extended socket, or box spanner remove the nut from the broken mirror and carefully remove it, tie the plug of the new mirror to the cord & pull through gently, fit the grommet & plug in the new plug to socket, offer up the new mirror fit the nut with the 13mm tool tighten nut, refit the inner door panel as before, re-connect battery, job done, and a small fortune saved in the garage, good luck - Alan Glister from Norfolk

Wrong answer I think - Peter from England

Peter, it seems that way however after double checking, it appears that Mr Glister did submit this answer to this question. Makes little sense and bears no relation to the query but if Mr Glister could clarify, that’d be helpful - RoadTestReportsAdmin

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi. I am trying to get the back wiper arm off my Peugeot 407 SW. Has anyone got any idea how I might get it off? Thanks.

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It is usually stuck. Aluminum and steel corroded together. You are lucky if you only destroy the arm. I removed the arm on my car and have to replace both the arm and shaft - Bjorn from Norway

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

I need to fit a complete new non electric controlled OS door mirror for my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW. I would appreciate helpful info about procedure how to fit this mirror, thank you.

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

On the dual setting heater system, the drivers side is only blowing cold, is this an easy fix?

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No. It means that the directional flaps in the heater unit have broken. This is a common problem. The dashboard has to come out and they fit an improved part (that costs next to nothing). Budget for about £1,000 for labour. I have heard that it is possible to get at the part via the side panels and then cut the heater box, insert the new part and seal everything back with mastic (seriously!). This job costs about £200 plus parts. However, finding someone who can do this is a problem - the main dealer certainly won’t do it. If you are very lucky, try this: get the car up to temperature; put the heater on max; cycle through the heater directional setting giving it about 30 seconds on each setting. If it has merely stuck, as opposed to snapped, this might free it but don’t get your hopes up - Paul Quinton from England

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Is there an aux connection in the radio/CD player that comes as standard with the 2005 Peugeot 407 SW? I would like to attach a mp3 player.

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

I have Peugeot 407 SW with a hdi 2006 engine. It shudders during starting, has anyone else experienced this?

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Possibly a dual mass flywheel fault - Ben Holden from England

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Whenever I start my car, eco mode was activated. The buttons (controlling the radio and MFD) were not working. I can turn on the radio via the main knob and tune / control the radio via the remote. I’m dead sure that I turn off all power when parking overnight. The buttons as mentioned do work sometimes. What could be the fault?

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

Does anyone how I can reset the brake warning light on my 2007 Peugeot 407 SW?

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Would a 307 1.6 hdi gearbox fit the 407?

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi. Has any body fitted a Connects2 USB to OEM interface model NoCTAPGUSB011. If you have I would like to hear how you went about it especially how to get the connecting cable in to the glove box. Thanks. (SE)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi. Does anyone know where the sensor for the remote central locking on a Peugeot 407 SW is located?

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

My Peugeot 407 SW is losing power. When I am in first and second gear the car will only go to 2,000 rpm and when I am in third it will not drive, it just loses power. Also, the power steering seems to cut out plus there is a weird noise coming from underneath the front of the car. Can anybody advise?

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As far as losing power is concerned, I suspect that the EGR valve is clogged up or dead. It is usually a replacement job. However, before you go down this road, try injector cleaner in your diesel. Also, look on the net for EGR cleaner, this is applied in the fuel and through the air-intake. It is often successful and may give you another 10,000 miles. Finally, change your fuel filter if you have not done so already - Paul Quinton from England

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

How do I replace the pollen filter on a Peugeot 407 SW?

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I take it you have a right hand drive car? To get the filter out.stick your head in passenger footwell with a torch remove cover underneath dash held on with two twist and pull off clips you should see two silver heating pipes on right hand side of footwell look towards front of car slightly the housing for the filter is there its black and about 2" wide and 6" long there are 2 clips and the cover pulls off the element justs slides out with a bit of wiggling, hoovered and banged mine out,made a huge difference to airflow and temp - Steven Nettleton from Swansea

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

I have a fog lamp fault at ignition - the switch works and bulbs are good - green dash light lights but no lights illuminate on front or rear - looks like cruise control stick has been removed - is that connected due to loom configuration or what :) (2.0 L Petrol)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi. Is it possible to fix the multi-function display screen of a Peugeot 407 into a 2005 model 407 SW, which has the normal display screen?

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

The climate control on the driver’s side is blowing cold air - does anyone have the same problem? How did they resolve it and how much did it cost?

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

When I use my key fob to unlock/lock the doors the wing mirrors do not open, they stay closed and folded into the car. Is there a relay that controls them and if so where will I find it?

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Hi there. If it is like mine, then on the driver’s door where the controls for the windows are, you have the four controls for front and back, then there is a long slider one, that on mine is for adjusting left and right mirrors. When placed in the middle position then pull towards the back of the car, then that on mine put the wing mirrows in and out when sat in the car. Hope this may help - Mark Pearson from Yorkshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2008

Pretty simple one but just want to know how many miles I can get on a petrol light to my 407SW? Although I don’t plan to run in to the ground, it’s piece of mind when your stuck somewhere without a station for miles.

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

I keep getting a "left hand indicator bulb faulty" signal on the dash of my Peugeot 407 SW when I indicate left. I also get a "direction indicator fault" when I apply the brake pedal. I manually checked all bulbs, and all are working perfectly. Why is this?

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Hi, this is caused by the rear light cluster having a loose earth. I had the same issue, disconnected the plug from the light, cleaned the contacts, problem fixed - Ben Smith from England

I solved this problem myself. It was the recharger for my mobile phone which caused the apparent malfunction. Once I removed it, the ’fault’ light disappeared - Steven Allen from Spain

Also could be worth changing the brake light switch easy to diy and only cost around £10 on right hand drive cars. It’s in the passenger footwell. Turn 90 degrees to remove unclip wireconnector refit new one, even quicker fix spray old one with WD40 and replace worked for mine - Steven Nettleton from Swansea

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi everybody, I bought a used Peugeot 407 sw 2005 without spare key nor code card. Vin# VF36ERFNE5L007370. Can anyone help me in getting key code?

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Take your reg paper to Peugeot and they will give the code - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 407 SW 2008

Hi, both of my reverse lights are not coming on when I engage the reverse gear. Both bulbs are working fine, as I have had them checked. I also can’t seem to see a fuse for it in the manual. Any help will be appreciated.

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I had a similar issue on my 307. You will need to replace the reversing sensor. On a 307 it is screwed into the gearbox, so when the reverse gear is engaged it pushes the button in on the sensor to complete the circuit and turn the lights on - Gareth Evans from England

Peugeot 407 SW 2009

My radiator is not coming on and the engine is getting hotter than usual. Any ideas?

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

The voice activated system has stopped working on my 407SW, no response when I press the end of the stalk. Anyone got any ideas?

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

Why does the tailgate glass pop open when I open another door? Any ideas how to fix this? Many thanks in advance.

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Mike, I had the same problem a while ago. I suspect that your glass release button on the wiper arm is damaged by water. I popped the cover off and disconnected it. This problem also caused my battery to go flat overnight. Hope this helps - Chris Gaskin from Northamptonshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

Hi all, when trying to open the tailgate with the handle, the glass panel opens and not the tailgate, it also happens when I use the remote fob, can’t get into the boot area. Many thanks.

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

Why is my car reading economy mode? What does this do to the car?

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You have left the ignition on without the engine running. After around 20 minutes, the car switches to economy mode, turning off non-essential electrical circuits such as windows, radio etc. to ensure the battery stays charged for starting. Start the engine and it auto resets - Steve Parker from Hertfordshire

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

I have a Peugeot 407SW and the heater is not working on the driver’s side. The dealer wants the car for three days to strip the dashboard down. They cannot tell me what is wrong before they start this expensive repair. Does anyone have any idea since labour charge is around £60/hr.

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Hello. I am having a similar problem where hot air is coming out of the passenger side when should be cold. Could be a connecting rod that’s broke, costs £60 but labour around £900 because they have to strip the entire dash out. Luckily my car is still under warranty but had it not been I would have had to have lived with it. It could also be the pump, they cost about £400 plus labour costs. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I would take it to a local garage that you trust as their costs may be lower - Mick from England

Have a look on YouTube for ’Peugeot 407 heater flap repair’. It’s a clip of a guy showing you what’s wrong and how to replace. If you’re okay at DIY, this could be an easy fix costing you only the price of new flap. Also check out Peugeot 407 forum for other fixes - Steven Nettleton from Swansea

Peugeot 407 SW 2006

Why does the hatch keep opening when I unlock the doors or open a door? I don’t have the remote fob as it was lost by the dealer when I bought the car. They gave me a standard key but it can somtimes take a couple of minutes before the hatch will stay shut. Any ideas? This has only started to happen in the last few weeks. (Estate)

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

The rear glass hatch keeps unlocking when opening the other doors. Does anyone have any ideas why this would be?

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Hi. Ok, I had this problem as well, easy fix, remove plastic cover on underside of glass boot and disconnect both wires. To resolve, replace micro switch located behind read tailgate panel and replace wires in glass panel of course - Lee Boyce from Lothians

Peugeot 407 SW 2007

The brake pad warning light keeps coming on intermittently. I have just had the brake pads replaced by Kwik Fit and they have said the fault is in the wiring loom of the car. To be sure of this I disconnected the brake pad wires (as I believe these to work by earthing) to eliminate them being at fault and sure enough Kwik Fit were right. On further visual inspection of the cables around the wheel arches they all appear to be in very good condition, after all they should be, as I have owned the car new and it has only done 45,000 miles. Do you have any further solutions on how to resolve this problem?

Peugeot 407 SW 2005

How do you test ABS sensors on a Peugeot 407 SW?

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If you have trouble with the ABS sensors, you should first take out the sensor from its place beside the drive shaft, clean it with carb. cleaner and brush the teeth of the drive shaft with steel brush, do that for the others, and you will find the difference. If you want to test the ABS sensors, take the plug at a time and switch the ignition, you should see ABS light stay on after you start the engine - Choukri Kayal from France

Peugeot 407 SW 2004

There is a warning light on the dashboard and a picture of a spanner. Does this mean it just needs a service or does it mean something else...

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If it comes on briefly when you turn on the engine then it is letting you know how long until the next service. If it stays on then the service is overdue and you need to get it done now - Denise Mead from Australia