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Hello all. Glad to see the forum has survived the GSF departure - definitely a cash saving bonus for us all. This place has saved me a few quid over the last few years.

Anyway, onto the problem.

I have a 1995 Pug 405 1.9 td with 196,000 miles on the clock.

About a month ago completely out of the blue it developed a nasty vibration (not there...

hello all im new to this site and need some info just before xmas one of my dads pullys have snapped off on a 405 gtx td.
Its the bottom pully on the Alternator belt so after a week of looking ive found a new pully but i can not find a woodruff key that helps hold it on ive looked all over the net but no luck and tryed some shops and scrapperyards...

Hi Folks,

I was hoping some of you guys could shed some light on this one for me. On the last two 306's I've had (95 XND and 99 HDi) the passenger side wind screen washer seems to eventually stop working. (I am currently driving the 99 HDi)

I have tried clearing the spray holes with a small pin but to no avail. When I try spraying the washers,...

HI

i've just purchased a 2001 406 hdi 110 from a mate. the car has full main dealer history and has done 125k.

However it has been parked up for a while (3-4 months) and when i purchased it had to put a new battery as the old one was flat dead.

however since getting it the multi function board has been going mad. Fisrtly the cars remote key...

have a look at the new bits im selling on ebay,my UI is citropug
regards malcolm

My GTi had an MOT advisory that one CV boot was perished and should be replaced. I got one from the former sponsors of this forum but due many reasons I had my local garage fit it. The mechanic said the boot was poor quality (very hard) and he had a devil of a job to cone it on; the only way as the joints won't split. He told me it would not stay...

i have a 306 srdt 1.9 (1.9 turbo diesel) sedan. I turn the key and there are no ignition lights
come on, and further turning it doesn't make it crank over or anything. Can't even hear a click
on the starter motor solenoid. The battery is fine, as we tested it with a multimeter and
tried a different battery. no in car fueses have blown neither the...

I've noticed over the last month that the warning led on the rear fog lamp switch started glowing.

If I pressed it in and out a few times it would go out.

Now it is on permanent whenever the lights are on but the rear fogs are out.

Checking it yesterday with the sidelights on. If I pressed the rear fog switch the dip beam came on!

Obviously a...

I've noticed some movement in the joint at the bottem of the hub carrier.Please can anyone advise how to replace this.Is it possible to compress spring and take off without disturbing driveshaft.Do you need the special tool to unscrew the joint?
Thankyou
David

Hello everybody,
When my car is about to move from stationary position and when power is required, the whole car vibrates a lot.

I dont have this vibration when the car has already started moving. It is just before moving on the first gear.

Sometimes the car doesn't move when the vibration is so big...

Can you help?

Hi All

This might seem like a stupid question but....

Can someone tell me how to remove the ciggarette lighter from the centre console on a 406?

Mine has not worked for ages and I would like to use it to charge my phone.

Surely the console does not have to come out does it?

Any help would be appreciated.

Hi
The alarm beeping once when you are locking is a clue.
It sounds like the switch on one of the door latches or its wire between the door & the A post is faulty, The car thinks the door isnt shut correctly & unlocks the doors again.
The early 306s DID suffer from wiring problems between the doors & A posts, But I would have thought Peugeot would...

Hi, My rear heated screen no longer seems to work.
When you press the button the brighter light appears but fails to stay. You can hear the initial click of the relay.
I take it the big orange one is the rear heater relay?
What could it be, is there a connecter block somewhere that could cause the problem?
Any help would be great? :)

406 D9 2.0 A/T gasoline
Hi, how ru doing.
1. My VIN is VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff], which type is my engine? XU10 or EW10?
2. My A/T was in problem of pressure regulation, so I changed two new
solenoid valves(main pressure regulation valve & converter pressure
valve), part code is 2574.16, but old valve code is 2574.10. I've heard
that my ECU is not...

I have recently purchased a W reg 2000 306 Hdi DTurbo and is runs very well, strong torque throughout the rev range, have not had chance test economy yet but there is a ticking/flapping kind of noise when the engine is under load. I have checked out the other posts which mention the crankshaft pulley disintegration problem and also the leaky...

my original spart plug is Eyquem RFN58LZ(101AB), what specific type of Bosch can I use?
many thanks.

Have you got underneath and checked it not rattling against the heatshield? If its not then might be an idea to remove the centre section and give it a shake, see if anything comes out. Yes it can fail MOT.

Hi
I use 406 ea9 , my car is 3 years old and about 50000 km. Airbag fault on MFD and airbag light on dsahboard show for 2 month.
I took my car to 2 Peugeot dealers.The first one said that problem is com2000. The second one said that problem is seat belt pretension (not plug under seat, the set of seat belt pretension) on the passenger side. Diag...

Bush has gone - been told replacing the wishbone is the best way to go.

GSF used to stock them, but they've gone from the site.

Local garrage says that my car was a changeover year ( 1995 reg GTX Est 2.0 Auto ), and there are two different wishbones.

I know these spent some time at Swinderby airfield, so if it helps, it DOESNT have ABS ( which...

Neighbour has an N reg, 306 HDI which is difficult to start, but once started runs normally. A garage has checked the glow plugs battery etc (not sure what the etc is exactly) and can find nothing wrong. Suggests the pump and estimates £600 fitted. Question is can it run normally if the pump is faulty?

Hi Guy's

I was hoping someone can give me a bit of advice in this one...

I went to start my 306 the other week to let it heat as it was a cold and frosty morning. The car started as usual with no problems, but after about 10-15 seconds it all of a sudden stopped dead, as it the ignition had just been switched off. The problem is that the car...

I've got an 1800cc petrol 405 (1996) and noticed that oil was accumulating/spraying/being blown over the ignition coil etc. on the right hand side of the engine. Initially I suspected the valve cover gasket, however I've now isolated the source to the dipstick tube (by tying a rag over the dipstick and tube end). My next step is to drop the sump...

OK. I have had one corner of the front suspension rebuilt. I am getting the 2nd corner rebuilt next week.

I knew the pads needed doing, but I have been advised to get the discs replaced as well.

1) Is there anything I need to know that makes this job interesting on the 605? I have seen a fitting kit available, and a special impact socket! I was...

help!!
ive been watching mesages and does anyone know if my tacho fault could be the same as the one 306 tacho if so where is the sensor located?
please help.

Hi
I cant seem to get rear fog light to work, changed the switch and bulb holder, got a test light seems to be no power to the rear light. Any help apreciated don't know what to try next.

Has anybody got a wiring pic for the rear fog light?

Chears

Richard

How do I remove the facia panel covering the 3 heater controls. A cable has unclipped itself on the vent control and the heat control is not moving the heat control cable.

So I want to remove the heater control assembly, but can't remove the black panel to gain access. :?

Phase 2 306td 1996.

thanks

Two questions really
1st one and the easiest i hope. What size fuel line does a 405 1.9td have? 8mm or 10mm?

2) Ive looked but cant find it. What is the test to find out which glow plugs have gone using a multi meter without taking any of the glow plug out of the car cos its too cold to fiddle about?

edit: what size are the coolant hoses too...

After a blow out last night on the rear left, I thought I was doing well changing it in the dark and snow. :D However this morning, I come to the car and the front left seems to have collapsed! Which is VERY worrying as it was all fine when I came home last night. :?

There is no bounce in it! But it does handle ok still (at very low crawling to...

I fancy a multichanger in my 99 406 HDi.

Which one will be compatible with the inbuilt radio/cd player in my car?

If you have any model numbers,and how to fit such a device,then I'll be most grateful.

Thats right free... Take away next weekend from N.London. Fully working aircon. No tears etc in seats. Red. Small dent in front wing. new discs and pads. new radiator etc. Electric windows.
Starts and runs. No tax. No MOT.
bring your own Battery!

Luke

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Hey guys, there is a pipe snapped off in the footwell of the passanger side of my 306. Its connected to a copper fitting coming (looks like ) from the wing into the car? The plastic bit that the pipe connects into is snapped off...

Any ideas? Its nomally covered by the plastic bit that covers the wires under the glove box etc.

Typical isn't it. It gets to winter, and the heater matrix in the 405 is blocked.

As far as I was aware, all 405's use the same type/style/shape of heater matrix. But looking at the GSF site, they show 405 heater matrix and 405 heater matrix BEHR type .

Now. Is this two different non-interchangeable units, or is it just a cheapie one, and a...

The headlamps on my 306 don't appear to give out much light on dip, although full beam seems fine,the glass area in front of the dipped lamps has a definite yellow tinge to it. Is it possible to remove the glass front and clean the headlamps out or do I need to replace them as a unit, if that's the case how easy (or not) is this.

Thanks for any...

A friend of mine has just got a 205 Diesel,D reg.12mths T & T for £100.Not the best looking car,but it has a good engine.Its ideal for work.
Anyway,the only thing that seems to be wrong is that the heater is not working.The blower works,all the controls seem to move fine,it just blows out cold air all the time.No hot air,or even warm.He says the...

I really am hoping someone can help me because the main dealers think I'm an idiot, and I know they are! I have a 2000 X reg 406 HDI. Fitted in the car is the Clarion tape deck, fixed to the 6CD changer, and the standard car kit for the nokia is tied in too.

The problem is this. Once in a while, more and more often, there will suddenly be a...

Hi all,
I've just bought a 2003 206 SW. I find the fact that the dipped beam goes out when the main headlights are switched on really annoying. Is rectifying this just a case of removing/bypassing a relay? And if so, which one?

Cheers, Charlie

Thanks to a very light work load I have a lot of time for random thoughts at the moment.

My most recent one is: If the block and basic mechanics of the 2.1 TD engine is the same as the 1.9, why does it not have the intercooler?!

My initial guess is that it has something to do with either the workings of the 12v head, or the limited space under...

Is there a mod kit for a single wiper solution for a 306 GTI6. Regards Peter

Ok, I admit it, I want to run the dreaded Veggie oil scam! But, I have done days and days of research and know my cav pump will blow up!

So what I want to know is can I swap for a bosch pump?

I think the answer is yes with a large but! So I woudl be grateful if someone could tell me why I will also need new injectors pipes etc etc? Doesn;t seem...

Apologies for posting this on fcf and auzziefrogs, i kinda need an answer pretty quick.

Today i lost my heaters in the car. No blowers, no hot / cold, no AC light, no recurulate light. Its a 306 XSi, with climate control. The little fan in the interior light holding also isnt spinning, like no power? I found a broken pipe under the passanger...

Evening all,
Has anyone ever seen a 406 GLX 2.0 petrol with its air box drilled? I remember when I had my 206 I drilled the box and seemed to get much better fuel economy - although it was all a bit more noisey.
Been thinking about doing my 406 but dont wanna bugger up the air box, I know where to drill the holes and everything but just need...

does anyone know if it is possible to swap the 406 V6 manual gearbox for a 2.5td manual gearbox?
i wish to improve the gearing on my car to gain a higher top speed.
would it be better to switch to the automatic gearbox?
which gearbox has the longest final drive?
and which is the easiest to swap?
i am in germany for the forseable future and...

After trying to locate the source of a water leak into the boot of a 1995 306 hatch, I think it's coming from where the rear screen is bonded to the steel of the tailgate.

Is this a common problem? Certainly this leak is getting worse and worse, and short of de-bonding the screen, and re-bonding it, I'm not sure what can be done.

Any advice...

Hello everybody,
Just want to know how to proceed to change the pilot lamp of the Hasard Switch located on the dash board. When I switch on the tail lamp, the switch does not light up.

Now I've forgotten whether it should be on.... I guess so.

Can you please help?

Hello
I bought a 205 xld on 91 H plate showing 148k miles on clock
there is no temp gauage but I know there is a temp sensor somewhere and it has a 'STOP' warning light if the engine heats up. my question is how easy or difficult to put a temp gauage and will I be able to use that sensor for the gauage? if yes where is the sensor? and do these...

In my experience,a good injector cleaner like Millers Diesel+,used a few days beforehand,a new air filter,and the old Italian tune up,before going for the test,works wonders.
I've never had a car fail emissions using the above method.

Ok i've had this problem now since i practically got the car. Its done 5k miles with these symptoms and now the weather is heading for the worse i would like to get it sorted once and for all.

Basically once bled and flushed, the car will eventually lose water after around 1000 miles, going just below the low coolant level.

If i top up,...

Hi Chaps,

Did a search but didn't find anything too relevant. A mate has a 406 HDi 90 Estate and the clutch has just started slipping. He's a mite miffed as he's not had it long, though he got it cheap off a mate who's a dealer.

Anyhow, the slipping occurs just when you'd expect it too. Hard acceleration (though everything is relative with a 90...

Hi, Just acquired this car and very clean it is too. However I have a miss fire for the first 10 minutes when clod. When hot is is fine. Coil packs measure 1.3 ohms primary each but there is a very high resistance between the secondary and anything., Is there an arch gap in these Sagem coils that causes this. Any ideas on what the miss fire may be...

My 98 406 automatic is fitted with the later model auto box with no dipstick and the gear changes arn't quite as smooth as they were.
Also,maybe once a month the two lights flash on the dashboard,but can be reset by switching off the ignition and starting again.
Is there any kind of servicing to be done to these boxes ie oil change to improve the...