Why is the engine warning light on my Peugeot 206 not working?

Why is the engine warning light on my Peugeot 206 not working?

The juddering may be down to a miss fire, but there are other reasons that may cause it, such as an air leak for example. A diagnostic check should reveal what the problem is. If the juddering is just at tick over, then you will be OK to drive, but if it is there all of the time, then I would suggest that you do not drive too far.

Why is my engine warning light not working?

The most common causes are faulty camshaft or crankshaft sensors, a faulty lambda (oxygen) sensor, or a faulty coil pack or spark plug. A fault code should be stored on the ecu’s memory which will point your garage in the direction of the fault.

Is it OK to drive a Peugeot 206?

If the juddering is just at tick over, then you will be OK to drive, but if it is there all of the time, then I would suggest that you do not drive too far. A diagnostic check should cost you around £40 to £50, but it’s really the only way to go with this kind of problem.

What does the warning light on the dashboard mean?

Problems can still arise, though, and the first sign of trouble is often a warning light on the dashboard, such as a ‘check engine light’ flashing. Of all the warning lights that can appear from time to time, perhaps the most alarming is the engine warning light.

The juddering may be down to a miss fire, but there are other reasons that may cause it, such as an air leak for example. A diagnostic check should reveal what the problem is. If the juddering is just at tick over, then you will be OK to drive, but if it is there all of the time, then I would suggest that you do not drive too far.

The most common causes are faulty camshaft or crankshaft sensors, a faulty lambda (oxygen) sensor, or a faulty coil pack or spark plug. A fault code should be stored on the ecu’s memory which will point your garage in the direction of the fault.

What happens when the engine cut out on a Peugeot 206?

Oh, the brakes aren’t the problem when the engine cuts out (harder, yes, but they work).

Problems can still arise, though, and the first sign of trouble is often a warning light on the dashboard, such as a ‘check engine light’ flashing. Of all the warning lights that can appear from time to time, perhaps the most alarming is the engine warning light.