406 Clicking Dash

trumpybum · Unread post by **trumpybum** » 10 Nov 2004, 02:26

Hiya All,
Need some advice with regards my 406 Petrol Estate 1997.
There is a clicking noise coming from behind the dash which I realise is coming from the recirc motor not wanting to allow fresh air into the car.
Where is this part located and how easy is it to fix ?
I stood in Halfords searching a Haynes manual but could not find it (im a tightwad) [:)]
Any info on this issue would be much appreciated.
Thanks

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 10 Nov 2004, 12:32

Hi
The motor is £85 from Peugeot, Its fitted to the heater assy behind the glovebox, Fairly easy to do but access is a bit tight.
Its held in with 2 x screws & theres 1 Brown plug from it.

trumpybum · Unread post by **trumpybum** » 10 Nov 2004, 13:47

Thanks, will have a go this weekend !

trumpybum · Unread post by **trumpybum** » 10 Nov 2004, 14:26

Whoa !!!!
Just spoke to my local Pug dealer and they want £153 for the motor !!!
Can it be repaired ?
Scrapyard is another option, but how do I know the part im going to be fitting is OK ?

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 10 Nov 2004, 15:16

It is possible that it can be repaired. Hard to say definitely as it obviously depends on what's wrong. You could get the scrappie to test the motor and most will mark it in case it is faulty. Pull the thing out and come back on this.

trumpybum · Unread post by **trumpybum** » 10 Nov 2004, 17:50

Willdo

Malcolm · Unread post by **Malcolm** » 11 Nov 2004, 01:40

Hi,
just read about your problem. Have a look at this guys stuff. He's breaking a 406 diesel. I've had a few bits off him - Excellent. You ask for it, pay, then next thing it's on your doorstep.
Hope this helps.
Malcolm

caveman_si · Unread post by **caveman_si** » 11 Nov 2004, 02:28

The clicking noise from the the recirc flap motor ive been told isnt the motor at all.
My 405 does it (well i think it does its been doing it so long i dont hear it anymore but my passangers do). Apparently the teeth on the cog that moves the recirc flap get stripped hence the clicking noise. Since ive got fat fingers and theres not much room behind the dash im leaving it till ive got time and im feeling thin to have a go.
I have been told you can buy the same sized gear in some model shops for less then a £1 thats as good/better then the pug fitted one.
Dont know if its the same on the 406? but worth having at look at 1st
hth si

hariaran · Unread post by **hariaran** » 11 Nov 2004, 17:02

guys,
i have a similar problem on my 605. the sound is only there for a minute or so when the car is started and then goes off. can the motor be removed without having to remove the dash?
wouldn't mind having a go at it if it only involes changing a gear like what cavemen said.
thanks in advance.
cheers,
hari

trumpybum · Unread post by **trumpybum** » 11 Nov 2004, 17:54

Thanks Malcolm - Will be having a play on Saturday ... will advise all !