PEUGEOT EXPERT: Questions and answers

Peugeot Expert 2008

My Peugeot Expert starts up fine when cold, but when it gets warm and when I turn the engine off it does not start up unless I bump it or get jump leads or wait for it to cool down. Can anyone suggest what the problem could be?

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Hi. I have been having the same problem for the last three months. I have been to Peugeot dealer, they did not have a clue. I visited nearly 4 garages, still could not find out the problem. But finally I found the garage called Albyn Motors in Deptford who had a proper Peugeot diagnostic, he said you have air problem but fuel pump is working fine, suggested I change the fuel filter first. We did, but air still visible in the hose. I am going back this week to see him, but if the problem is not sorted, then the best solution is to buy a new fuel compartment because the engine is sucking air from somewhere in the fuel compartment. Hope this helps - Youssef Asbi from London

Peugeot Expert 2007

My Peugeot Expert`s fuel gauge has stopped working when it was working before. Is there a fuse that I can check and if so where is it? I don`t have a van manual unfortunately and can`t find one on the internet. (1.6 Turbo)

Peugeot Expert 2003

Does anyone know how much it would cost to replace the ignition on a Peugeot Expert 2003, as the key has snapped inside? Many thanks.

Peugeot Expert 2004

Although I shut the back doors of my Peugeot Expert, when driving they open on their own. I only have to drive a few hundred yards for this to happen. What could be causing this?

Peugeot Expert 2004

Under a light throttle my Peugeot Expert van splutters with white and blue smoke. When it`s reached it`s normal running temperature it does not smoke so badly. When the engine is cold or under a heavy throttle the van doesn’t splutter or smoke at all. Can anyone help? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (1.9 none turbo 54 reg)

Peugeot Expert 2008

My 2008 Peugeot Expert E7 2L tdi side and dipped headlights flicker intermittently while driving, even though the light switch is in the off position. I have checked the fuses and they are okay. Any ideas what the problem could be and how to fix it? (2L TDI)

Peugeot Expert 2006

What capacity is the fuel tank on a diesel version of the Peugeot Expert? (E7 Taxi)

Peugeot Expert

How do I refill the gear box oil on a 1.9 Y reg Peugeot Expert?

Peugeot Expert 2010

My Peugeot Expert`s fuel filler cap has come off. How do I refit it? (1.6 diesel.)

Peugeot Expert 2000

The plastic connection between the accelerator pedal and cable has broken on my Peugeot Expert van 2000. Is this common?

Peugeot Expert 2007

How do I repair my electric steps? One can pull out the other is static. (e7 taxi)

Peugeot Expert 2003

Hi, my van starts fine from cold but when I stop it will not restart for about 30 minutes. Turns over fine but unless I wait around it just refuses to start up. I have changed the battery in the key fob following advice but this hasn’t helped. Any ideas? (2.0 HDI)

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I had the same problem 6 months ago. Had engine diagnosed: 2 injectors weak. Had new injectors put in and it has been fine ever since. Same van, same year - Dave Head from England

If until now you did not change the injectors, which are very expensive, there is a very cheap way to solve your problem, and that you add brake fluid (about 1/3 of a quart) to diesel tank after you fill it up, then drive your car, and you will find improvement. I advise you and all who read this to add brake fluid once a month and you will never have injector and injection pump problems - Choukri Kayal from France

I bit the bullet and took it to a garage with diagnostic kit. First they said it was the immobiliser so they isolated that. Then it still wasn’t fixed and they said it was an injector so they replaced that. Now it’s fine but my bank account is drastically depleted. Sadly the reply above didn’t come in time or my usual garage guy could have replaced all the injectors for less than I paid. The delights of motoring eh! Douglas Dickinson from Powys

Peugeot Expert 2004

The heater blower motor relay in my Peugeot Expert buzzes permanently and flattens the battery overnight. It`s not the relay which is at fault. Has anybody else had this fault?

Peugeot Expert 2000

Hi. The airbag light on my Peugeot Expert is not coming on at all? I have changed the bulb. I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks. (taxi)

Peugeot Expert 2000

I have fitted a new (second hand) ignition in my Peugeot Expert and now the van won’t start. It turns over but will not take. Can anybody help?

Peugeot Expert 2001

Hi. I have a Peugeot Expert combi 110 bhp window van. Every now and again, it just stops when driving, engine management light comes on and it takes about 4/5 pre start key turns to refill the filter with fuel (you can hear the bubbles going back to the tank). Eventually it starts, runs with yellow MG light. Next day it clears, refuses to go on full power. Is the tank fuel pump supposed to keep running after the engine starts? Desperate to overtake in safety.

Peugeot Expert 2000

Hello. My odometer has never worked... It’s not the bulb, the actual LED has gone... I can just see the odd line... Is there any way I can check how many miles I have done... Are they stored in the ECU... Is this a common fault on them? Cheers.

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Hi, I also had the same trouble, what I did was take out the speedo itself, what they do is come unstuck, if you get the wires that come from the digital odmeter right you can fix them back on and then you can get the digits to come back - Ken Blackman from Devon

Peugeot Expert 2003

When my Peugeot Expert is first started up in cold weather and left to idle it makes an intermittent clicking sound? Has anyone else experienced this and knows what the problem might be? (2.0 HDi)

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Hi. I have a Peugeot Expert combi 110 bhp window van. Every now and again, it just stops when driving, engine management light comes on and it takes about 4/5 pre start key turns to re fill the filter with fuel (you can hear the bubbles going back to the tank. Eventually it starts, runs with yellow MGlight next day clears, refuses to go on full power. Is the tank fuel pump supposed to keep running after the engine starts? Desperate to overtake in safety - Brendan Dobbin from Cheshire

Peugeot Expert 2006

Hello. I have a problem with my Peugeot Expert taxi. When I speed up little bit and then if I put my foot on gas a vibrating, rattling noise comes from under the car. So far the mechanics have failed to find an actual fault. Can any one with similar experience help? That would be great, thanks.

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My cab had the same symptoms at between 50-70 mph. Check the valves in the Cam. Mechanics tried various fixes but nothing worked. Finally my engine dropped a valve at 205,000 miles, I’ve just had to have a new engine fitted. There is a place in Birmingham that fits re-tuned engines. Good value, good customer service - Taximan from Northamptonshire

Peugeot Expert 2001

Is there a pump to clear the air out of my fuel? I was told there is one next to the fuel filter but not on my Peugeot Expert. Anyone know where it is, if it has one, thanks.

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I have a Peugeot Expert. On mine, there is a plunger button right next to the fuel filter, almost centre of the engine as you look at it. I’ve got air in my fuel and if is getting worse, failed to find an answer so far - Pete from Gloucestershire

Peugeot Expert 2000

Hi, the clock on dashboard of my Peugeot Expert has stopped working. I’ve checked fuses and all are OK and all the other gauges are working. Any ideas anyone?

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Hi mate, I had a very similar problem with mine but the clock, radio and interior light stopped working the five amp fuse kept blowing (no 6). Apparently it’s a common fault on these vans. Ended up rewiring all three with a new feed works fine now. There must be a fault within the main harness. Contacted main dealer, bl**dy useless no help whatsoever - Wayne Kimmings from Yorkshire

Peugeot Expert 2004

There is rain water leaking into the nearside cab of my Peugeot Expert, from behind glove box. Has anyone else experienced this and can advise me as to what to do?

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If you open the bonnet and look at each end where the suspension mounts are, there are two tubes one at each side of the van. The gully from where rain travels from of windscreen, check the tubes are clean and free of leaves and dirt and not touching the sound proofing at back of engine - Deano ’Does It’ Newman from Gloucestershire

You’ll probably find its the windscreen needs resealing, probably best to get done straight away as can get into the electrical unit (bsi). Regards - Ben Holden from England

I had this problem also, if the rubber drains are clear the problem lies behind the plate in which the wipper arms are, so you have to take the arms off (which can be difficult, WD40!) take plate off then you should see the problem, mine was full of twigs and leaves. Never had the problem again - Alan Leah from Staffordshire

On the plastic panel that the wipers are mounted on you will find three removable grilles. Gently push the tabs towards the windscreen and lift the grilles off. Behind the grilles on both the driver and passenger side you will find what could be described as a reservoir which should have a drain hole which can easily get blocked by dirt. On the passenger side this reservoir leads through to the fan. If the drain hole is blocked water can overflow into the fan assembly and through into the cab. All you need is a long thin object (stick, screwdriver or in my case a wiper blade that I had just replaced) and poke the dirt out to allow the water to drain. Simples. Shaun Danby from Nottinghamshire

Peugeot Expert 2004

How much does it cost to replace the 4th gear synchro on a Peugeot Expert?

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If I am not mistaken, this is a common fault on this year of van what I would do it get one from a scrap yard then you will have parts of it goes on a different gear as from scrap yard should get one for about £30-ish. If live in Gloucester, try Harry Bucklands as if you try Twigworth, you will be looking about £90 plus vat - Deano ’Does It’ Newman from England

Peugeot Expert 2003

I have a problem with power not getting to the starter motor on my Expert Van. The van starts perfectly when I user a jumper wire to the solenoid. From researching the internet it would appear I may have a problem with the starter relay, please can anyone let me know where to locate this relay? I have tested all the relays from the fuse box under the bonnet (none are identifiable!) and they all appear to be functioning! Or, if anyone has any other ideas what may be causing the problem I would be please to hear them! Many thanks. (2.0 hdi)

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Have you tried looking at the big black relay screwed to the front of the ECU? Try the multimeter on the outputs, or be brave, consider it’s old enough to have gone naff and buy a new one. Serves as relay to a number of ’ignition’ controlled services like a VW T4 - Roger from Worcestershire

Hi I believe there are some relays below the glove box easier to take the glove box out but I would say it’s the starter as sounds like the solenoid - Deano ’Does It’ Newman from England

Peugeot Expert 2004

My Peugeot Expert’s engine rattles violently when cold, like it’s getting no oil, and then it runs fine when its warm. Any clues as to why it is doing this?

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Could be anything. When was the last oil change? One is recommended every 3,000 miles could be sticky rings. What I would do is get some seafoam from Ebay, put half of fuel tank and half in oil, run for about 100 miles then do an oil change. Seafoam is expensive for what you get but you only get what you pay for. Have a look at Seafoam on Youtube, the americans swear buy it - Deano ’Does It’ Newman from Gloucestershire

Peugeot Expert 1999

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me? My Peugeot Expert van has failed its MOT on emissions as it was pouring out black smoke at high revs. I got it home and have changed the air filter diesel fuel filter. There was a pipe off the egr valve that I have replaced. I have checked for air leaks in the air system - there were a few - now sorted. And I put some cleaner in the fuel filter but now I get white smoke, then black smoke and the idle is a little up and down. I did do one step at a time and was checking engine at each stage. The smoke is not as bad but it is still there but now white then black with idle problems. This van is a 1.9td version. Can anyone help?

Peugeot Expert 2003

The digital mileage dial on my Peugeot Expert has gone off. What is likely to be cause of this?

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If you take out the clocks, fuel speedo etc, then replace the blown bulb or bulbs in the back and the bulbs are pennies - Dean Newman from Gloucestershire

Peugeot Expert 1998

How many bolts hold the Peugeot Expert’s starter motor on? Any advice on changing motor?

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Hi there, the starter has 3 bolts holding the starter on one tip is to disconnect the battery before starting work. Make sure you have the code for your radio before you do this then disconnect the wires from the starter then proceed to undoing the 3 bolts holding the starter on - Dean Newman from Gloucestershire

Peugeot Expert 2003

The speedo is not working on my Peugeot Expert. Can it be fixed?

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The previous owner of my 2001 Expert 2 litre HDI had the same problem and ended up fitting a new dash at £650+ I had speedo, odometer, petrol guage, warning lights and reversing lights (!) fail yesterday: fuse 11 had blown. I’m keeping my legs crossed... If speedo only; sensor or cable? - Somerset Boy from Somerset

Peugeot Expert 2000

Hello all, I’ve got a 2000 W-reg Peugeot Expert and when it rains water rushes down the back of where you feet are. I think it’s coming in through the air ducts under the wind screen ? Has anyone else had a problem?

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I have had this problem and what I done was follow the airduct under the windows wipers and at each end, there are pipes for water to run free. Mine was blocked at one end and the other was not out in open as water was running. It was hitting sound proofing behind the engine so cleaned one out and repositioned the others are all good. Hope this helps, one pipe is behind battery and the other in wheel arch - Deano does it from England

Peugeot Expert 2000

Where is the pollen filter located on a 2000 1.9-litre D Peugeot Expert?

Peugeot Expert 2002

I have just had a new clutch fitted and my Peugeot Expert will now not drop into reverse gear. I’ve been told it is a spring washer that is missing. I am still waiting 5 days for them to fit anew one. Is this true or am I been giving some bull s--- ?

Peugeot Expert 2004

Hi. I need to know the location of the fuse for the radio/interior light/clock on a Peugeot Expert. I have checked the fuses under the dash but none of theses seem to be blown, yet there is no power to the radio and other items when the ignition is on. Can anybody help?

Peugeot Expert 2000

Hi. What does the amber rectangle with a K on it mean on a Peugeot Expert? Thank you in advance.

Peugeot Expert 2001

My Peugeot Expert struggles to start when cold. It runs great when warm, pulls well for a non-turbo and doesn’t use oil, new heater plugs and relay. Can anyone please tell me what’s up?

Peugeot Expert 2009

The nearside door lock won’t release after vehicle has stopped. Answers asap please!

Peugeot Expert 2005

How do you turn off the air bag on the passenger side?

Peugeot Expert 2008

What is the common cause of the power steering failure? ie. pas warning then sometimes you have pas and then you don’t even though the warning is on. This happened yesterday and it also brought up a brake warning? (eurobus E7)

Peugeot Expert 2003

How do I bleed the clutch?

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Hello, it’s the same as bleeding brakes. Access to the slave cylinder is restricted so remove the airbox to make access easier, either use a proper bleeding kit for doing it on your own or using a helper. Whilst they push the clutch pedal down, turn and open the bleed nipple just enough to allow fluid out under pressure and then tighten said bleed nipple up again before the pedal hit the floor. This is to ensure that no air is sucked back into the system when the pedal is released. Repeat this process until clean fresh fluid is ejected from the nipple and the pedal feels firm. Remember to keep topping up the reservoir with fluid because if you don’t, you’re pretty much wasting your time! Hope this helps - Richard from England

Peugeot Expert

I am looking to buy a new van about the size of the Peugeot Expert, not that make though, as it has very poor reviews. Please recommend a reliable make? Thank you.

Peugeot Expert 2001

Is there a child car seat that will fit the rear bench seat? (Combi)

Peugeot Expert 2006

The airbag light comes on when engine warms up and stays on. Any idea why?

Peugeot Expert 2007

The windscreen washer pump is not working. Could it have fused or will it require a new pump? What fuse rating do I need?

Peugeot Expert 2004

Could you tell me the part number and location of the air temperature sensor on my 2004 Peugeot Expert van 1.9d?

Peugeot Expert 2003

Hi, the sliding door on one side is not closing tightly. I want to check: on the door upright is there a plastic "socket" which the top catch goes into as this catch looks to be wearing away, metal on metal. Can someone check: is there something missing from my door pillar? And if so where can I get replacements?

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Hi there mate, I have the same problem with my expert. You need to change bottom door sliders as they tend to sag after time. This should solve your problem - Tom McCready from County Antrim

Hi mate, mine was the same, all you need to do is get a good pair of pliers and bend the metal bit on the door back to the right position, this should be easy as it’s screwed into the thin panel, then check to see that the hard plastic gromit is in place on the panel behind the bulkhead then line them up slowly when shutting the door and viola, job done. Hope this helps - Ray Shergold from Oxfordshire

Peugeot Expert 2004

Does my Expert have pollen filters? If so, where are they? Thank you!

Peugeot Expert 2006

Does the 2006 Peugeot Expert van have an OBD11 fault code socket?

Peugeot Expert

Hi. I bought my E7 in May 2009 from new. At only six thousands miles it started to judder every time I try to pull away. I’ve had a new clutch and fly wheel replaced, now it’s started doing it again at just a little over another six thousand miles. The main dealer is saying to me that it could be wear and tear, GRRRRRR, any advice would be appreciated - johnbenwell70 [at] gmail [dot] com Variant: . Year Of Make: 2009 This vehicle was bought.

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Hi mate, that’s the flywheel. I have had mine replaced because it was doing the same thing (the second one). Peugeot now have upgraded the clutch and flywheel because of these problems!!!!!! Stephen Berklay from Conwy