2002 Peugeot 406 engine fault

Car: Peugeot 406
Year: 2002
Variant: hdi 110
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
iv been having trouble with my peugeot 406 hdi 110, the problem being when you hold the revs at 2000 the engine hunts an this can also be felt when driving at 60 at 2000 revs engine hunts an surges, there is often a smell of exhaust fumes, i would be most gratful if someone could give me some ideas on what it can be an even a way to resolve this, many thanks chris
Posted: Jul 8, 2015 (8 years ago)
Is there any residue build up around the base of the injectors?
Because injector seat leaks can cause exhaust odour/gas to then enter the cabin.
or possibly a blocked up CAT/DPF.
Posted Jul 8, 2015 (8 years ago)
is there a way of cleaning the cat/ dpf
Posted Jul 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
sounds like an egr valve sticking
Posted Jul 10, 2015 (8 years ago)
does anyone know of a good addative that i can use to clean the cat an dpf
Posted Jul 14, 2015 (8 years ago)

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