I've had this beast since new 1998, but since August this year, first thing starting cold it coughs and spluts and even farts. The car has 67k on the clock and I have just had the timing belt changed. I've tried fuel treatments, which temporarily rectify the problem, however after running for
20 minutes or so the problem clears. Next Thursday it's having a replacement fuel filter. Is it a fuel problem and has anyone had similar problems?
When did u last change your Plugs etc.
I had a problem on a 3.0ltr coupe which was an intermittent attempted or actual stall when running up from a cold start until hot.
The fault got progressively worse until it would mess around (revs dropping to near or actual stall several times in about the first
15\20 minutes from cold). The problem was first evident at about 55K miles.The problem was seen and diagnosed to be a faulty temperature sensor. The sensor is not very expensive but the garage diagnostics and relacement pushed the cost up to around £160.
Your description of your car's behaviour sounds more like the rough running I experienced of supermarket petrol (95 octane). I also found that after a service it was OK whilst the fuel additive put in with the service went through, but returned soon after. I only use the best fuel available and the extra economy and smooth running more than compensates for the extra cost.
Liam
In reply to your further questions:_
The problem was there before the belt change. I live in the NW and prior to the problem, you may recall, Tesco had some bad fuel. I had used their brand and I suspect this could be a factor.The garage mechanic has sujested this is a contributory factor and strongly recommends not use supermarket fuel anyway.
The belt was changed precautionary measure as change is advised at 72k.
The plugs were changed last week and the problem is still there
Noone the sensor is playing up, could this be the answer. I shall discuss this with the mechanic. Where is the sensor located?
I am sorry to say that I have no idea. The fault on my car could not be replicated after it had reached running temperature and had to cool off completely before a repeat perfomance which in the late Spring\early Summer time mean't almost all day. I booked it in the garage and they set it up, overnight for diagnostics in the morning.
It was only after the new sensor was fitted that I realised that the faulty one had been having an effect all through the rev range. Not too much of an effect but it definitely has run much better since.
When I posted, just after the fault was found\cleared back in June, a couple of people added to the thread stating that they had resolved the same problem. One had got a sensor from a scrappy for almost nothing and the other had bought a new one and self fitted. I hope they see this thread and let you know the sensor's location.
I looked at the invoice and it is described as a "temperature probe" and cost £17.09 before VAT. Failing any thread replies I would ring a spares dept of a Peugeot main dealer and ask for the price + supply delay of a temperature probe for your model. If you get the right price (nearly, mine was late May 2003), ask him where it fits as he will probably be looking at a exploded view schematic diagram.
Liam
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