Hi I'm new
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matthewking
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Hi I'm new
Hi I'm new and have just bought my first 406, a 1996 2.1 GLX. I have a few things that need sorting but apart from that I'm really impressed, it handles really well and is very quiet on the motorway. Nice car! Cheers
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Welly
- The moderator formally known as Welton
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- Location: East Midlandfordshire
Re: Hi I'm new
Welcome, nice choice the 2.1 and getting rare now, cracking engine it delivers the boost nicely and feels quick I had one in a massive 605 STDT once 
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
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Doggy
- Mod with a 2.2 HDi, De-Fapped!
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Re: Hi I'm new
Hi Matthew & welcome to the forum. 
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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matthewking
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Re: Hi I'm new
I'm impressed it can pull such a large car, but it is quite nippy.Welly wrote:Welcome, nice choice the 2.1 and getting rare now, cracking engine it delivers the boost nicely and feels quick I had one in a massive 605 STDT once
Re: Hi I'm new
Another 2.1 owner here, great engines. Enjoy the car! And I'm sure we can help a bit with the niggles 
2002 V6 SE Coupé (210bhp) - (Aegean Blue)
2002 D9 2.2 HDi Exec Estate - Samarkand Blue
PM me for PP2000 diagnostics around Surrey
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GingerMagic
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- Location: Bournemouth
Re: Hi I'm new
Hi New, welcome to the club. There are many people here who have solved many problems. Saved me a bob or two anyway.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
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matthewking
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Re: Hi I'm new
I will, give me a few days and they will be on.
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matthewking
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Re: Hi I'm new
Very sad news. My car was fitted with a Lucas fuel pump and it looked ill. If I drove the car hard diesel would leak out of it and pool around the block so I decided to say bye. The car was sold to an enthusiast who intends to fit a Bosch fuel pump. I will replace it ASAP and will share the details of my new 406 shortly after. Thanks 
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matthewking
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Re: Hi I'm new
I have just bought a 2001 2.0 HDI GLX. It has Sat Nav and electric seats, my old car didn't have these. Like my last one it's done high miles but it was quite cheap. It' feels a bit tighter despite having done the same mileage as my last one. Is the HDI engine any good, it seems to be a bit better on fuel to be honest?
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Captain Jack
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Re: Hi I'm new
HDI engines are solid, though not as perky as the 2.1 you had. Needs to be driven differently. Nothing a remap won't solve though.
Is it the 110 or 90?
Is it the 110 or 90?
2003 - 2008: 1998 Peugeot 406 2.1 TD 110bhp LX Saloon
2008 - 2009: 2004 Honda Accord 2.2 CDTI 136bhp Executive Saloon
2009 - 2013: 2002 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI 110bhp Executive Saloon
2013 - 2021: 2007 Peugeot 407 2.2 HDI 170bhp Executive Saloon (mapped to 213bhp
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2021 - ????: 2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 180bhp Titanium
2008 - 2009: 2004 Honda Accord 2.2 CDTI 136bhp Executive Saloon
2009 - 2013: 2002 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI 110bhp Executive Saloon
2013 - 2021: 2007 Peugeot 407 2.2 HDI 170bhp Executive Saloon (mapped to 213bhp
)2021 - ????: 2016 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 180bhp Titanium
Re: Hi I'm new
Welcome to the forum
"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car then win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car...is your story. So don't let someone else write the book." - Moog