What are the most common problems and failures of Peugeot 407?
What are the most common problems and failures of the Peugeot 407 and how to solve them? PROBLEM – Noise from front wheel bearings. CAUSE – Poor construction of front wheel bearings. Applies only to wheel bearings manufactured by NSK. REPAIR – Replace the NSK front wheel bearing with SNR type.
What causes side indicator warning light on Peugeot 407?
If the clutch is about to fail, then you will notice that it suddenly feels very heavy. The only way to fix this, is to fit a new clutch. If you have noticed that the side indicator warning light has appeared on the dashboard, then it is usually because there is a problem with the sensor or the wiring. This is a common fault on the 407.
What causes the front suspension on a Peugeot 407 to creak?
Peugeot 407 – ALL MODELS PROBLEM – Creaking from the front suspension on uneven surfaces. CAUSE – Excessive friction between the upper front suspension joints. REPAIR – Remove the front suspension struts.
Why is the EGR valve on my Peugeot 407 not working?
Watch the video, for an idea on how to clean an EGR valve: If you have noticed that the PEF warning light has appeared on the dashboard, then you have a problem with the PEF (Peugeot Emissions Filter). This filter needs to get hot enough to burn off any unwanted particles, but this can not happen if you only use the car to drive around town.
Why is my Peugeot 407 not running properly?
This will not store any personal information) On any 407 with a panoramic roof, there can be issues with the electric blind not opening as it should. This problem is caused by a faulty motor, which will need to be replaced. The EGR valves can cause a lot of different running problems, if they are not working properly.
What kind of ABS does a Peugeot 407 have?
I bought my 2005 407 2.0 HDi 136 SW (39k miles, full dealer service history) from a Peugeot dealer last week. It too has the ABS\\ESP warning message which the dealer mentioned just before I took it out for a spin.
Is there a diesel engine in a Peugeot 407?
RENAULT doesn’t market a diesel engine here, so rule that out. You could consider a VW Golf diesel. Both the Peugeot and VW diesels are well built, reliable and economical so that would probably be the best overall option.
Is there a forward and reversing camera on a Peugeot 407?
Peugeot 407 2006: Does it have forward and reversing cameras? The 407 has front and rear parking sensors, but not cameras. It sounds to me as if he hasn’t taken out insurance when he rented the car, and as such isn’t covered, and he is the person responsible for the collision.
Why does my Peugeot 407 make a clunking noise?
For the Peugeot 407, clunking noises from the front of the vehicle may be due to wear of the front suspension ball joints. For early models, however, the front wheel hub lower bearings were also susceptible to premature wear. Peugeot 407 Diesel: throttle butterflies and ‘limp home’ mode
Why is my Peugeot 407 in limp home mode?
Peugeot 407 Diesel: throttle butterflies and ‘limp home’ mode For Peugeot D2 407 vehicles with 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines, the vehicle could enter ‘limp home’ mode due to premature wear of the throttle butterflies which could cause them to stick on their spindles.
What is the fault code for a Peugeot 207?
Common failing electric power steering unit for Peugeot 207 models built between 2006 and 2013. Total loss of power steering and fault codes for: P0606 – Internal fault, C1404 – Electric power steering control fault and C1414 – Power steering motor internal fault.
Is there a braking fault in a Peugeot 407?
However last week whilst driving the car on the motorway, the speedometer froze at 65mph and the instruments also alerted me to a braking fault (the brakes were working fine though). Upon stopping the car and switching off the engine I noticed other strange things: the power steering pump was running constantly even with the ignition off.
What kind of car to buy for Peugeot 407?
If you’re prepared to take them, buy a car with a known service history and have it thoroughly checked by a specialist in that brand. RENAULT doesn’t market a diesel engine here, so rule that out. You could consider a VW Golf diesel.
Where is the Allen bolt on a Peugeot 407?
Now and again for a few seconds the red engine temperature warning light comes on and the temperature gauge shoots to th… Bottom rear right bolt? Other posts say there is an allen bolt to undo but i cant find it.
How much does it cost to fix ABS on a Peugeot 407?
They managed to reset the ecu so that the speedo began working again but this only lasted a few days. With the abs sensors costing around �130 each (not including labour) this repair could end up costing �600+ and still not fix the fault. So, to the point of my post.