1997 Peugeot 406 Problems

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Bsi problem

Looking for the Bsi so can reprogram it after my car didn’t start the gauges have gone mental no spark or fuel pump I’ve tryed reset but no good I’ve looked in the under dashboard place next to fuse box but not there I hear there’...

1997 Peugeot 406 3.0L v6
Posted: Apr 12, 2022
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Engine instantly cuts out when running

Engine starts and operates normal but cuts out, revs drop and there is no throttle when running instantly or for one or two seconds.

1997 Peugeot 406 1.6
Posted: Nov 17, 2021
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Over heating

I recently had the top gasket replaced because the former one fried up due over heating. The car still overheats though the fan works perfectly and I had the radiator changed. This morning on my way to work, the STOP light came on and the c...

1997 Peugeot 406 1.8 SE manual
Posted: May 19, 2017
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STOP indicator/Radiator fans

Driving normally, with temp gauge showing 80c, dash stop light came on and radiator fans started up at full speed. Remained on even though all fluid levels and indicated engine temp were ok. Remained on when engine switched off for around 5...

1997 Peugeot 406 2.1 TD
Posted: Dec 4, 2015
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Self acceleration

My peugeot 406 DIESEL !997 accelerates unexpectedly on its own from time to time.This problem happens at intervals and its very disturbing, please help.

1997 Peugeot 406 diesel 1997 model
Posted: Oct 22, 2015
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HARD START

My car turns over very nicely with starter motor but only starts with a bump even with a 2 to 3 m distance. pulls well on highway.

1997 Peugeot 406 diesel
Posted: Oct 20, 2015
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Gearbox Trouble

There was a whining in 5th gear, became hard to get into 5th,now won't go into 5th at all. The other gears are fine, although 3rd always was hard to get into. I was thinking that it could be the linkage, thanks in advance for any help and a...

1997 Peugeot 406 1.9 TD
Posted: Feb 18, 2015
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Fan Problem

Fan keeps getting burnt or stops working. Sometimes the relay gets burnt. What could be the cause of this

1997 Peugeot 406
Posted: May 17, 2013
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Engine cutting out

I purchased a car 18 month ago, it ran fine for a year, then driving back from Paris the engine light came on, the rev counter dropped to zero and the engine cut out. The only way to restart the engine is to dip the clutch whilst rolling, ...

1997 Peugeot 406 2.1 turbo diesel
Posted: Aug 24, 2012
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Entire Aircon Dead!

My 406 was packed for 3months. After returning, the aircon switch board died. Nothing comes on. The entire A/C system does work. Cant come on and does not light up. Peugeot service center confirmed the compressor to be okay and every other ...

1997 Peugeot 406 2.0 liter Engine
Posted: May 10, 2012
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Creaking front suspension/steering.

My 406 creaks and clunks from the front o/s. I have checked all the bushes springs, shock absorber they all look fine and are not loose when I apply a pry bar to them. very confused?????

1997 Peugeot 406 2.0 GLS Manual Petrol
Posted: Aug 6, 2011
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Misfire

Hi, Could anyone help? My peugeot 406 1,8 16V is running OK when the engine is cold, after a few minutes when the engine is warm the engine starts to misfire and to lose power. Spark plugs are OK and Lambda sonda is fine. Thank for yo...

1997 Peugeot 406 1,8 16V
Posted: Jan 8, 2011
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NO SPARK GOING TO ENGINE

We bought our car last year from a private dealer. After a week it was no longer working and the private dealer had changed their number etc so we couldn't contact them. That was now almost a year ago and we still can't get the car to go!! ...

1997 Peugeot 406 1.6
Posted: Apr 14, 2010
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Loss of power while driving

while driving on the motorway about 70 mph the car lost all power and stopped. i managed to get to the hard shoulder and tried to restart it. it ran very very roughly then died again. no smoke no noise. it wouldnt restart for about an hour ...

1997 Peugeot 406 2.0 glx estate petrol manual
Posted: Feb 7, 2010
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Cutting out

My 406 cuts out when engine is warm at steady speed or traffic lights.It has a rough idle and revs seem to pulse.Been in garage and no faults are found on the ecu.Had stepper motor changed but this has not worked,this unit was second hand s...

1997 Peugeot 406 2.0 16v Auto
Posted: May 23, 2009
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Engine cutting out

Problem started yesterday. Started the car drove down the road and when i stopped at the junction the car just cut out. It started straight away but a bit further down the road I went to change down the gears and the engine cut out again as...

1997 Peugeot 406 1.8
Posted: Jul 3, 2008
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