Hello,
Apologises for duplicating any posts, really wanted to put up my unique problem a fresh.
I have a Peugot 206, 2L GTI, 2004.
I have recently been having faults, identified by the ECU as Anit-pollution fault.
The mechanic i took it too, said the fault was not Cat related and suggested it was a Cam shaft spacer censor (which i got changed) and then the ignition coil (also has been changed) - unfortunately i still have the fault, it stutters and miss-fires, additionally when taken on the motorway after a few miles, loses power.
After a bit of an investigation, i believe its now the ECU - would this seem correct??
I have looked at means, prices to get the ECU changed and have found a company that speacialises in "Repairing" your own ECU to avoid "coding" problems on installations.
In peoples opinion what would be the Safest/cheapest/ way of dealing with this fault?
Is it fairly straight forward, to take off my own ECU and then put back on once repaired?
Many thanks in advance,
BB
ECU problems.
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Capncol
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Re: ECU problems.
There are many things that can cause anti pollution faults.In peoples opinion what would be the Safest/cheapest/ way of dealing with this fault?
I would take it to a mechanic who knows what he is doing, rather than the "poke & hope" method of faulting. It will save you money in the long run.
Cheers Col.
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: ECU problems.
Well you now know it wasn't the camshaft position sensor, nor the ignition coil pack, so by the process of elimination you'll eventually get there the expensive way. Just replace every part one by one - or follow Capncol's advice which makes sounder sense.
You tell us nothing about the car's history so what chance have we got? What mileage, when last properly serviced and by whom? What spark plugs are in it and how many miles have they done? When was the air filter last renewed? What fuel are you using in it? If it is misfiring then unburnt fuel deposits will hit the lambda sensor and throw up the anti-pollution warning. Why should that be the fault of the ecu? Has someone messed with it? Has a Peugeot specialist seen it yet?
Incidentally the forum is really for 206cc owners. However, we're a fairly friendly bunch and will try to help if you give us a chance.
You tell us nothing about the car's history so what chance have we got? What mileage, when last properly serviced and by whom? What spark plugs are in it and how many miles have they done? When was the air filter last renewed? What fuel are you using in it? If it is misfiring then unburnt fuel deposits will hit the lambda sensor and throw up the anti-pollution warning. Why should that be the fault of the ecu? Has someone messed with it? Has a Peugeot specialist seen it yet?
Incidentally the forum is really for 206cc owners. However, we're a fairly friendly bunch and will try to help if you give us a chance.
Ron
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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gazza82
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Re: ECU problems.
Get it connected to a diagnostic system before you spend more money on parts you may not need. That should tell you where the real problem is ...
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