hey all, i currently dont own a 406, but im thinking of getting one (pref 110 bhp hdi), i own a mazda 323f at the moment.
just a few questions really, what are the 406 like?
comman probs?
any help would great. many thanks
another newbie
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Re: another newbie
Hi & welcome 
From my experience,the 110 hdi is quicker & just as economical as the 90 bhp.Though dont rule out a good clean 90 bhp over a tired/worn 110 bhp.
Mine is the last of the 406`s,110 hdi SE est.Loads of toys on it,& half leather.Very good on the motorway,comfortable,45mpg + average.My front tyres last 22k miles +,clutch is still going strong,concidering the amount of caravan towing we do & remap to 140 bhp.I found the ride hard after having a Xantia,but my dads old 406 90 hdi with 15" wheels was a bit softer than mine with its 16" wheels & 55 profile tyres.
Engine management/pollution warning is quite common.Can just be a engine sensor,or in my case dirty fuel.Hdi`s need good clean fuel,diesel,not veg oil ect.
The electric fuel pump under the back seats on top of the fuel tanks can give issues,but its not expensive to replace,or difficult to replace your self.
French electrics
Sensors ectI`ve been lucky with mine so far.My dad had it from new,& i got it at 3 yrs old with 56k miles.Now 6 yrs old with 118k miles.Serviced every 10k miles with good quality semi syn 10/40 oil.Apart from a few sensor probs its never let me down.
From my experience,the 110 hdi is quicker & just as economical as the 90 bhp.Though dont rule out a good clean 90 bhp over a tired/worn 110 bhp.
Mine is the last of the 406`s,110 hdi SE est.Loads of toys on it,& half leather.Very good on the motorway,comfortable,45mpg + average.My front tyres last 22k miles +,clutch is still going strong,concidering the amount of caravan towing we do & remap to 140 bhp.I found the ride hard after having a Xantia,but my dads old 406 90 hdi with 15" wheels was a bit softer than mine with its 16" wheels & 55 profile tyres.
Engine management/pollution warning is quite common.Can just be a engine sensor,or in my case dirty fuel.Hdi`s need good clean fuel,diesel,not veg oil ect.
The electric fuel pump under the back seats on top of the fuel tanks can give issues,but its not expensive to replace,or difficult to replace your self.
French electrics
Sensors ectI`ve been lucky with mine so far.My dad had it from new,& i got it at 3 yrs old with 56k miles.Now 6 yrs old with 118k miles.Serviced every 10k miles with good quality semi syn 10/40 oil.Apart from a few sensor probs its never let me down.2003 Hdi Est SE
Re: another newbie
cheers matey. tho ive seen a few posts about the body control fuse box thingy which is a consern.
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Re: another newbie
Welcome in mate!
I wouldn't worry so much about the Bsi, the main things to look out for are:
Condition of lift pump, when was cam belt changed, pulleys etc, check for water damage to the multiconnectors in the drivers footwell as this has odd results!
There are loads of Hdi owners here so I'm sure they'll be along with more advice!
I wouldn't worry so much about the Bsi, the main things to look out for are:
Condition of lift pump, when was cam belt changed, pulleys etc, check for water damage to the multiconnectors in the drivers footwell as this has odd results!
There are loads of Hdi owners here so I'm sure they'll be along with more advice!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: another newbie
thanks. is there anything i should look out for when looking at one? and is which is the best to have 90,110 or 136? id like one with a good spec, climate/AC, criuse control posss leather etc.