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jeez...finally gave into the stealer code-price rip-off (couldn't get through to you on PM trem1)..all worked a treat for precisely 24 hours. 8) the turned itself off. :| now the radio 'on' light is on, but no code input on display. I checked and re-checked wiring and cradles at the back, fuse ok. w...

Hello all, using my '97 tubby as a commuting car, and am getting a little annoyed about the harshness of the ride - it seems to be crashing over bumps badly. i took a look at Autocar's test of the turbo back in '96 or '97 and they too complained about an un-peugeot-like ride...when the car was new. ...

Ok - will take a look; you mean printed somewhere behind the front panel? will have a look on it tomorrow..thx

Oh no :( stereo stopped working last week....possibly overheated as on button is permanently 'on' ....checked fuses, and rechecked wiring in back....and seemed to do the trick but of course it noe wants the code...not being aware of this when i bought the car i didn't ask for the code. :oops: i'm ho...

Oh no :( stereo stopped working last week....possibly overheated as on button is permanently 'on' ....checked fuses, and rechecked wiring in back....and seemed to do the trick but of course it noe wants the code...not being aware of this when i bought the car i didn't ask for the code. :oops: i'm ho...

Just had cambelt replaced, which meant timing was checked/adjusted. Pinking has disappeared, so it's possible that cambelt stretch might result in 'incorrect' timing...just a thought.

I'm not sure the knock sensor would react to an exhaust rubbing-noise. :cheesy: I'm thinking along the lines of minor cambelt stretch and slippage over time resulting in the timing 'discrepancies'. There's also the case that the lower compression-ratio of the turbo engine is more sensitive to petrol...

Xantiaman wrote:
I will be removing the boost modulator valve in favour of a manual boost controller,

any info on what you used and how it was setup? an easy mod?
cheers

cough of course. does that mean if it's pinking i need a new ignition 'module', or is electronic adjustable?

Yeah i have same problem. Definitely pinking, which is distributor/rotor. But have done extensive interweb search for a new one and no dice - what gives? anyone know where to order a new distributor cap?

AC works a treat luckily. though the trip computer button on the end of the wiper stalk has died, and the display for the outside temp etc is only readable with night-vision specs...
apparently the driveshaft is knackered, not the wheel-bearings as i thought/hoped. bugger

Cambelt, wheel-bearings, and a full-service; just recently got the car as a commuter - but zero service-history....so i thought i'd give it some tlc
booked it in for next wed so finger's crossed he knows his stuff...

Usually they're upwind of the air-filter (engine-side), but i'd also like to know - is it serviceable? think mine could do with a clean...

Cool, I'm used to Alfa prices for spares so Puggy stuff seems outrageously cheap. . so far... :cheesy: just been quoted £70 for a cambelt change ; that was £340 on the Alfa. :x Thanks for the replies, it's going in next week to be tweaked. Gotta say that as a new 406 owner i'm loving the relaxed dri...

Thanks Teamster, I just spoke to the guy today. should be getting it in early next week so will report back. No way i'm paying stealer prices!