I have a car that shouldn't exist...and other problems.

[chrisfinlay]

HDi engine was first put into the 406 late january 1999, so first ones are on a S reg

This guy's 406 was built 28th October 1998

how do you know that?

And it's 50mp/h here on the Isle of Man...

[chrisfinlay]

oh, and re: dummy button on wiper stalk. There's actually something there with a bit of give, but doesn't seem to be acting as a button, maybe it's stuck...

[steve_earwig]

If it doesn't move it's a dummy and all you have is an external temperature gauge. Or you did once . I wonder if the no trip computer on a diesel D8 also applies to an HDi

[chrisfinlay]

I have a trip computer, it's in the dashboard under the speedo

[steve_earwig]

[chrisfinlay]

well, maybe I'm misunderstanding. I have a total mileage readout, and a trip mileage readout.

[steve_earwig]

Ah, so no fuel consumption or any of that guff.

[chrisfinlay]

no. would be nice, but i wrote an app for windows mobile and it does the calcs for me every fill up anyway...

[mjb]

This guy's 406 was built 28th October 1998

how do you know that?

The 6-digit number stamped in yellow on your nearside strut mount under the bonnet

[chrisfinlay]

802389? how does that translate to 28th October 1998? not that I'm second-guessing you here, I'm just curious.

And where does this put the HDi in my D8 debate?

[plod]

Bugger, thought that was the paint code

[Welly]

I thought it was the tyre pressure......better go and let some out

[mjb]

Bugger, thought that was the paint code

The paint code's next to it - KMBO in this example - although the paint's faded

see http://regular-expressions.co.uk/car/IMAG0314.jpg

[plod]

I remeber people saying the paint code could be on top of the strut top, and I had no other codes identifiable on my car except the 6 digitcode on top of the strut top, and always assumed that was the code.
Ah well, something learned today

[plod]

I got my information regarding the date of the first HDi's from this press release I saw a while back

[10 DEC 98] PEUGEOT PRESS RELEASE
The New Peugeot 406 HDi

The first car in the Peugeot range to benefit from 'Common Rail' diesel technology, the 406 HDi (High Pressure Direct Injection) will go on sale in January 1999.

It makes Peugeot one of the world's first volume car manufacturers to offer common rail engines as part of its range and demonstrates the company's commitment to maintain its lead in diesel technology.

Saloon and estate versions of the 406 executive car range will be equipped with the common rail system via a new engine - the DW 10 ATED. This is a 1997cc engine which is capable of producing 110 bhp.