Tuesday, 16 May 2006
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| 306 charging problem Kali02@Ntlworld.Com 16:30:42 |
| | hi.
Car is a 306 Turbo diesel P reg.
Yesterday I noticed that the battery warning light was off when I
turned the ignition, and its stayed off ever since except for the
occasional stuttering dim glow.
1. Have taken voltage of the battery on its own = 12.45 volts (sounds
OK). Same voltage is found the alternator - so I'm guessing no bad
earths.
2. When car started voltage of battery drops to about 11.5 volts and
will climb very slowly if nothing is switched on (otherwise it goes
down steadily)
3. Voltage across the points at the alternator is 4.5v and climbs to 5
if engine is accelerating. But it doesnt seem to make much difference
to the battery being charged faster.
4. When you switch the car off again the battery is at 12.2 volts and
then climbs steadily until its 12.45 volts again (!)
I've checked the general cables coming from the battery (including
cleaning the earth cable) but it hasnt made any difference.
What do you think is shot : is it the alternator or the battery?
thanks
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| 106 headlamp fault Russell McArthur7 12:20:29 |
| | Hi
Have a 106 which currently only one head lamp is working correctly,the
other is dim, changed bulb and no change. i have seen in other posts
that the dim/dip resistor needs replacing, is this a common fault, if
so where is the dim dip resistor located and is it easy to change,
other posts suggest relays may be a cause
cheers
Russell
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Monday, 15 May 2006
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| '97 406 wiper blade fitting Ainslie Thomson 19:25:51 |
| | Eh, mebbe I am being extremely dense here, but I can't work out how to
replace the wiper blades on my car. Can't get the wiper arms far enough off
the screen, can anyone tell me how to do this please?
Ainslie
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Sunday, 14 May 2006
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| Time for a 406 ... but which? Wichita 19:31:41 |
| | Thinking of changing 405 turbo diesel estate for similar 406 estate.
Maybe ВЈ5k to spend.
Mainly around London with some long-haul stuff in the summer.
Which model is the
=most reliable ?
=least hassle ?
What problems should I watch out for?
Thanks!
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| 306 seats not catching Sean 16:41:06 |
| | Hi all,
I have a 3dr 306 Turbo Diesel hatchback which serves me well.
However, if I lift up the front seats to let someone into the back, when I
put them back down, they don't always catch. This means that the person in
the rear gets a seat plus the weight of the person in front flying into
their shins.
Is this something simple that can be fixed by tightening something up, or
would the seats need removed to replace something?
The back seats are used rarely enough that it is sufficient for me to give
sufficient warning to passengers, but it is annoying all the same!
Thanks,
Sean
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| Phone installation / problem with Satnav Gollycrush 14:42:05 |
| | Having installed a Phone kit in my 406 "03" the Satnav does not operate, on
screen display says "CD ROM Unreadable" or "CD Missing". on disconecting
the phone kit the display still shows the same errors Only when i
disconnect the battery for resetting does the satnav return to normal
operations and firstly show " Satnav system initializing." Hence the kit
is now disconnected, Any ideas would be much appreciated????????????
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| Possible Radiator Leak Sean 14:36:56 |
| | Hi all,
I appear to have what I believe to be a radiator leak in my 306 Turbo
Diesel. I have to top up my coolant every few weeks, and there is some
greeny blue gunk on the radiator.
I really don't have a clue about cars and wonder if you guys could help me
not get ripped off!
1. Is my diagnosis of a leak likely to be correct?
2. Is radiator sealant a viable option to repair this or is that just
storing up problems for later?
3. Can a garage repair this, or does it require a replacement radiator?
4. How much is this likely to cost?
5. I passed my MOT last week, should this have been picked up?
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Sean
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| TOMTOM Sat Nav and 307 SW Deus DNE 12:27:00 |
| | Hi,
Got new TomTom Go 910, and would like to use the lead supplied to plug into
Blaupunkt Stereo in Peugeot 307 SW., but not sure if it will work with this
unit.
Any ideas?
TIA
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Saturday, 13 May 2006
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| Rims and tire selection Mariou 18:16:38 |
| | I recently bought a 307 XS 110HP 3Doors and I'm in love with it! I'll
get it next friday and I have to decided by Monday/Tuesday whether I
change the rims and tires consequently. It comes with 15" Apollo alloy
rims mounted with 195x65x15 and I'm planning to change to 17"
Challenger rims and mount 205x50x17. Whether or not to change it matter
of how much I like the rims in the car and also how much I have to
spend in this since I streched myself beyond my wildest dreams to buy
this car. So it's a tough call but hey... life is today... and if not
now, when? if not me, who?
Question 1: Is my pick on tire size ok? Should I go for 215x45x17?
Question 2: My choices are Pirelli PZero Rosso, Continental Sport
Contact 2 and Vredestein ultrac and sportrac. I'm inclined to go for
Pirelli since this is a high range tire which I think got to be a great
quality. I'm a big fan of Michelin but unfortunately they don't carry
that size here (at least as of today). Any comments on these tires?
Many thanks people,
Mario
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| 40 mpg Prius vs 50 mpg European Diesel cars Guest 07:46:58 |
| | I noticed in Europe that diesels and turbo diesels are very common (eg
Peugeot) with claims of 50 mpg mileage according to some owners I spoke
to. They were pretty comfortable cars, too, just not as big as in the
USA, though not tiny by any means, quite comparable to the Prius in
size.
So, given the fact that a diesel engine is ~15% more efficient,
mpg-wise, for the same horsepower than a gasoline engine, and that with
a turbo diesel you can get decent performance AND high mpg, why the
heck are the majority of cars in the USA still gasoline?
Is there some other factor that overrides the inherent efficiency of
diesel? e.g. pollution? Is that really it? Or, is it just market
inertia and historically low fuel prices relative to Europe?
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Friday, 12 May 2006
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| 306 xrdt MOT failure emmissions, now seized engine?? Pug78 17:14:18 |
| | Hi,
My 306 XRDT failed MOT on emmisions, reading 3.75 on the machine, Ii
put in some diesel additive and took for a hard drive taking it up to
the limitorin 3rd and 4th, when I had finished I was on my way home,
slowing down it cut out and it is now dead, will not jump start or bump
start, the engine will not turn over at all, the starter just clicks
because it can't turn the engine over and when we tried to bump start
it in 2nd gear when the cluth is released its like putting on the
breaks,
...it had a head gasket less than 150 miles ago.
I was planning on MOTing it and selling it, now I think I will have to
just give up on it an let it go for spares or repair.
any thoughts...
Gavin
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| 306 A/C recharging Abo 16:33:49 |
| | I've had a quick google, but no joy, so...
Anyone know where the re-gassing points are for the A/C on a Peugeot 306?
I'm going to buy one of those cans of DIY refridgerant (I understand Carl
had some success with one), but I need to know where to plug it in...
--
Abo
www.pickuptruckracing.com
See the pictures here:
www.davidswandesign.com
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Thursday, 11 May 2006
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| 306 service indicator Phil Cook 22:47:40 |
| | I suspect something is very wrong with my 306's service indicator. it
does not come on with the first turn of the ignition. But if I turn
the lights on with the ignition off the spanner lights up but with the
trip and odometer mileage.
Any ideas?
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| dunno where the starter motor is Guest 17:55:15 |
| | can someone PLEASE tell me where the starter motor is on my peugeot 306?
Thanks. please reply in the next two minutes, this is imperitive to the survival of every one in the vacinity of me and my swinging hammer! |
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| 306 starter motor solenoid problem Southwalespug 17:48:38 |
| | i own a 306 non turbo diesel.
Recently i have been finding it difficult to turn the engine over, it just
goes 'click'.
I have an ai606 toad cat 1 alarm on there, was working fine and then
started to deteriorate.
Is it my solenoid? motor? please help
Cheers all, Ian
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| Fitting bigger engine in Phase 2 106 Guest 12:53:45 |
| | Whats the largest engine that would fit with the least modification
into a 106's engine bay.
Currently i have a 1.1 Zest3 1998 106.
The GTi and Rallye use the same basic Shell as a Zest or a Independence
as far as im aware so that would mean a 1.6 should slot in ok.
Has anyone heard of bigger engines being fitted into a 106 or even a
1.6 with a turbo or superchager on a larger than 1.6 engine? I know
that: (pug-performance.com) fit such mods to gti models and rallyes.
Help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advanced,
Rem
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| 306 battery light Oz 12:39:13 |
| | Hi All
I moved my 98 306 TD lx about 20 feet the other day , came back to it
10 mins later and it wont start.
the battery light is the only light on the dashboard , and stays on
even when the keys are out.
the side lights work , so does the horn, radio and also the central
locking (only from turning the key, not remote)
the ignition at any position just keeps the battery light on.....
Help needed please
thanx in advance
Answers on a postcard Etc.
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| peugeot 406 fuel pump relay Steve 12:30:27 |
| | Hi my Peugeot 406 1.8 petpol wont start,when the ignition is turned on
the fuel pump relay makes a clicking sound when i turn it off there is
a gurgleing noise from the throttle body the fuel pump relay clicks and
buzzes like a warning buzzer i think the relay is knackered but i dont
want to start replcing parts without knowing for sure what is broke
have you any ideas
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| Peugeot 405 1994 Alarm Deactivation-Please Help Tsidi 12:27:14 |
| | I have a 1994 Peugeot 405, I thought my alarm was deactivated but this
morning it just started making noise.. My key does not work and I have tried
to find the key deactivation under the bonnet. I also dis connected the two
wires underneath the drivers seat but I have electronic seat adjustments so
all that did was disconnect the seat and not the alarm. I found two wires in
the engine that I removed but now the car will not start. Could someone
please let me know how I can solve this problem.. Please Please Please...Help.
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Wednesday, 10 May 2006
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| Replacing upper strut mounts/bushes Chronyx 23:14:28 |
| | On a 306 - does this require the spring/shock to be disassembled?
According to Haynes it does but I did the same on my old Fiesta and
they just came out as a complete strut.
Thanks all.
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| 406 sri turbo petrol 1997 Guest 20:36:23 |
| | Can anyone give me a clue as to a problem I'm having with power loss.
The car starts OK and there is no indication on the dashboard of any
problem but...on acceleration over 2000 revs (usually in third gear)
the engine begins to judder and lose power. The judder and lack of
acceleration can be reproduced when parked but not so severe. Thank you
for any help that may be out there!
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| faulty MAP sensor?!! Kia37 13:29:21 |
| | Hi,
It's been a while my 206's engine behavior used to change with any
variation in altitude - the perfomance was significantly decreased as
the altitude increased.
Checking the ECU using diag2000, there was always a fault described as
"STOP LAMP INFORMATION". Deleting the fault improved the overall
performance and changed the exhaust sound too! After 1-2days the fault
was back again.
Finally I replaced the MAP sensor, put the original sparkles back (I
had
put SplitFire 3 platinum recently)and deleted the fault. WOW! it seemed
to be flying for the first day...
Unfortunately the fault is back and the engine response keeps changing
everytime I start the engine. It's even not stable in the same altitude
anymore!
p.s. I have SuperSprint manifold + rear exhaust in place. There is only
ONE oxygen senor attached to the manifold and no catalyst convertor.
Any help appreciated,
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| 307 REMOVE HEADLAMPS Tricky4000 09:17:29 |
| | Hi,
Does anyone out there know how to remove the entire headlamp assembly
from a Peugeot 307? There are a couple of bolts I found, but I think
there's more.
Can someone assist please?
Dan
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| 306 alternator problem? Guest 00:23:54 |
| | How can I check whether the alternator is working ok?
Pulled up outside the garage after a 12mile journey turned off engine
, opened garage door, engine wouldn't restart - seemed to be low batt
volts (dash lights all dimmed). Had battery on charge overnight,
started immediately this evening.
The battery is 2 year old (and was changed because of similar symptoms
of not holding a charge).
If it is the alternator at fault is it a garage job or can it be
changed at home? Any websites or info you could point me too?
Also are the diodes housed within it or separately?
thanks
Geoff
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