2000 Peugeot 206 peugeot 206 wont start

Car: Peugeot 206
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.4 lx
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I have a 2000 peugeot 206,1.4 lx, i dont have the car long but it wasnt long before it that at random times it would be weak to start and then it would start at all until bumped, it would then start no trouble the next 20 times until you had to bump again, at this point i thought the problem had to be the starter but when you turn the key you can hear the starter is working, i had the battery and alternator checked and both seem fine, now the car will not start at all without a bump so now its surely the starter but im thinking it could also be the ignition because when you start the car the car keeps screeching and you have to push the key back to stop the annoying sound, it makes the same sound as when you try to start a car thats already running.So im thinking, starter ignition or maybe ecu or electrical, the car is not really worth fixing unless im sure i know whats wrong
Posted: Dec 23, 2012 (11 years ago)
Sounds as if the starter is not engaging with the flywheel for whatever reason .May be dirt on shaft the pinion slides on prior to meshing with the teeth before turning engine over .Could also be badly worn ring gear or starter pinion .
Posted Dec 24, 2012 (11 years ago)
Check your engine earth lead is okay.
Posted Dec 24, 2012 (11 years ago)

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