What kind of engine does a Peugeot 406 have?
Follower of the 405, the 406 was quick to become a favorite among European buyers. The car was initially available with a choice of three engine versions, with two turbodiesel added later on. The latter were then replaced by modern HDi units in 1999, retracing the route Peugeot had already taken with other simultaneously released models.
How often should a part be changed on a Peugeot 406?
This part should be changed roughly every 5 years or 60,000 miles. Check the service history of the car and ensure that this part has been replaced as appropriate as you could not only be looking at a costly repair, but failure to replace this part could have caused further problems to the good running of the car.
Is there a problem with the ABS sensor on a Peugeot 406?
The discs are known to warp and replacing this part may make the economics of your transaction at little less attractive. There is a persistent problem with many 406s where the ABS sensor light illuminates incorrectly on the dashboard.
Why are the lights not working on my Peugeot 406?
If you can hear the relay clicking, but cannot see any lights working then you have an issue with the switch gear stalk. This is a fairly low cost problem to fix, but unfortunately it can be quiet fiddly, so you are probably looking at a visit to the garage or Peugeot dealers.
When did the Peugeot 406 get a facelift?
The facelifted 406 sedan was introduced in February 1999, and safety, strength and speed enhancements resulted in improved Euro NCAP performance. Where the old 406 had one star and a struck off star, the post facelift models gained three stars.
Where was the Peugeot 406 knock down kit made?
The car travelled across Australia between Melbourne to Rockhampton, with a total distance of 2,348 km. [1] Peugeot – Fuel Economy World Records Knock-down kit versions of the car were also built at the Yontrakit Industrial Factory in Lad Krabang, Bangkok, Thailand. This section possibly contains original research.