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AlinaAc

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:31 am

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Hi all,

For the past week my Peugeot 206 has been playing up a bit. While driving slowly or turning (2nd gear), the car would just shut down and steering wheel would become "solid". The car would start after second attempt.
I visited a mechanic, servicing is scheduled for the coming Saturday.
I wonder whether it can be due to battery?
The car is of 2002, I have been driving it since 2011.

Thank you for any advice.

Razor34

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:39 am

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I would be inclined to change the battery if you don't know how old it is. Normally solves alot of problems.


	Ray

AlinaAc

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:50 am

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Thank you.

Razor34

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:46 am

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No worries


	Ray

kandlbarrett

Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:50 pm

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What model and engine, I would be inclined to think idle control valve (ICV)

Note: with the engine stopped the power steering pump isn't working so steering will go very stiff.

I would ask the garage to both load test the battery and measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte in the battery before renewing it.

I wouldn't assume battery at this point. Guessing and throwing money at faults quickly gets expensive and any good garage or mechanic can test a standard battery and prove condition before changing it.


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