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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:35 am |
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Joined: Oct 06, 2011 Posts: 4
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Location: Darlington
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Hi guys, I've just bought a 206, here's the specs:
2002
114,000 miles
4 owners
12 months tax and test
HPI clear with 2 keys and original books etc.
£780
It drove perfectly on the test drive pulling well through every gear but now i've got it home it seems to be lacking in power. Its almost as if the turbo isn't helping it along and the revs wont go any higher than 3.5-4k. Its also a little lump on idle.
No engine lights are on. Here's a video of acceleration on full power:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eutMkMN91a8
Any help is greatly appriciated. Sam
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 13077
Trade Rating: +65
Location: England
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It's in limp mode. Ecu is detecting an error in a major sensor (normally two because its French). Needs fault code reading
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:40 am |
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Joined: Oct 06, 2011 Posts: 4
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Location: Darlington
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Cool, i have a fault code reader at home so i'll see that the problem is when i finish work and let you's know
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:40 am |
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Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 393
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Location: Birmingham
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tbh i had same car but in a van version, tbh it wasnt far off what you showed, might be a common problem. but now my 2.o litre is doing it it feels sluggish sumtyms but not always
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:47 am |
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Joined: Sep 12, 2010 Posts: 1912
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Location: Manchester
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i had the same problem last year, all it was was the air intake at the back of the engine had come off, so it was sucking in air from the back which was bypassing the maf sensor and triggering the fault
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:09 am |
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Joined: Sep 21, 2011 Posts: 317
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Location: UK
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So how come the engine light didn't light? Does it come on with the ignition on before you start the engine? Maybe blown bulb.
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:27 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 13077
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Location: England
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It should come on if it's in limp mode.
2002 should be a SMD and shouldn't really blow, so it's either been removed or taped up.
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:03 pm |
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Joined: Oct 06, 2011 Posts: 4
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Location: Darlington
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Right people, i've had the machine out tonight and i can confirm there are no faults at all and the engine light bulb is fully functioning.
Does anyone have any ideas where I should start?
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:04 am |
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Joined: Sep 21, 2011 Posts: 317
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Location: UK
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Brakes binding on?
Poor compression?
Timing belt slipped?
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:48 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 314
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Location: Ebbw Vagas (Wales)
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If you've just bought it cant you take it back under some kind of warranty.
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:42 am |
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Joined: Mar 27, 2010 Posts: 3017
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Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........
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It's a 1.4 Diesel, what did you expect
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:49 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 5575
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Location: Moscow
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What are the two lights on?
The bit that is confusing me... How high do you want the revs to go? You are nearly on the redline on that first change up, power will drop off before that point on a 206 derv.. Its a diesel.
IMO opinion your changing to high to get the full turbo. On the 2.0HDi the turbo kicks in at 1900rpm. Your changes only drop it to 3200rpm.
I can't hear or see anything wrong on that video.
It also needs a service.
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:02 am |
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Joined: Jul 07, 2010 Posts: 142
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Location: West Midlands
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tomd0801754 wrote: |
What are the two lights on?
The bit that is confusing me... How high do you want the revs to go? You are nearly on the redline on that first change up, power will drop off before that point on a 206 derv.. Its a diesel.
IMO opinion your changing to high to get the full turbo. On the 2.0HDi the turbo kicks in at 1900rpm. Your changes only drop it to 3200rpm.
I can't hear or see anything wrong on that video.
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i agree the power curve of a derv is quite limited and the power comes in around 2k and will give best torque till about 3.5k past that your on a downward slide of the curve
Pushing it too hard in the wrong part of the powerband ease off and change up sooner your engine will thank you by lasting longer
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| 206 HDi 2.0 XSi. Du7ch My Garage
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:08 am |
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Joined: Sep 21, 2011 Posts: 317
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Location: UK
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Yeah, reading the above and considering 3 other factors:
- Needs a service
- Airbag warning lights on
- "bargain" price for its age/mileage
I'd say the car has been neglected a little. Did you take it for a test drive, and were the airbag lights on then? And did you ask about the service history? If you really want to keep it, then I'd do a service, then a compression check and a boost check.
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:27 pm |
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Joined: Oct 06, 2011 Posts: 4
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Location: Darlington
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Totally agree with the service, im going to go down that route first then see where i end up.
Being my first derv im not sure what applies in the service, obviously main componants in a petrol is spark plugs, oil and filter. Whats the equivalant for a diesel? Thanks people!
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