2.0 hdi only does 70mph

axl · Post by **axl** » 09 Oct 2004, 22:53

I just bought a 2l HDI(van), and it only does 70-75mph in top, and about 60mph in 4th.Doesn't have much go either, and engine temp is a steady 70degrees
I haven't had a chance to change filters or do anything to it yet
Any idea what might be wrong?

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 09 Oct 2004, 22:59

what model & year is the van ? is the engine management light on ? it could possibly be in limp home mode,does the engine rev over 3,000 rpm ? is it smokey ?

axl · Post by **axl** » 09 Oct 2004, 23:16

it's a hdi 110 peugeot expert, same as citroen dispatch, 2001
engine diagnosis light was on all the time, but I don't know what it is for
No rev counter, but didn't seem to want to go over 75, but OK up to there
It had to be jump started cos the battery was flat

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 09 Oct 2004, 23:21

If the engine management light is on all the time, there's probably a sensor sending wrong information to the ECU. Time for it to have the memory read.

axl · Post by **axl** » 09 Oct 2004, 23:28

OK thanks
do I go to peugeot, or is somewhere else to be recommended?
I'm cambridge/norwich area.
BTW can these engines be chipped?!

bencowell · Post by **bencowell** » 10 Oct 2004, 11:30

If its a HDI 2.0 110, it can be chipped with outstanding results. Search on here for info about chipping. Be sure to read everything posted here and search all links.

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 10 Oct 2004, 13:05

You'll find that most repair garages will have the facility to code read these days, try ringing around.