Re: 2003 Peugeot 307 SW HDi 110

"Richard Swaby" <richard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:14:36 +0100, Richard Swaby
> <richard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>My recently acquired 307 lacks power. Everything happens in the first
>>half inch or so of accelerator pedal movement. Pressing it beyond that
>>has little effect.
>>
>>The local garage has just changed the timing belt at 95000 miles. I
>>had them check for fault codes but they found nothing wrong. They
>>reckon that the turbo isn't spinning and advised me to take it to a
>>Peugeot dealer, something I'm reluctant to do, given the way they
>>charge!
>>
>>I've checked the air flow sensor which is working normally. Are there
>>any other sensors I should look at before biting the bullet? If so can
>>anyone suggest where I can find the normal sensor readings?
>>
>>Thanks in advance
>>
>>Richard
>
> The saga continues.
>
> I've tested the MAP sensor on the road. The reading at tickover or
> with the engine stopped is 2.34 volts. The highest reading I got was
> 2.6 volts at about 3500 RPM pulling uphill in second gear. Fairly good
> news I suppose because it shows that the turbo is at least doing
> something. I reckon that if it was broken if anything I'd see a vacuum
> at the intercooler.
>
> On the downside though, the antipollution fault has just come up. Do
> you think that has been the trouble all along?
>
> Thanks
>
> Richard

Yes. The engine is limited to 2500 RPM when antipollution fault comes up. 
Would explain the lack of power.

Godfrey.