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
> Just to let you know, it's fixed.
>
> There were two problems. The vacuum valve that controls the turbo was
> duff and the elbow connecting the vacuum pipe to the servo actuator
> was split.
>
> Perhaps I won't bother getting another 405 just now. I'll see how
> reliable this thing turns out to be.
>
> Thanks everyone,
>
> Richard

Good to know you've got it fixed. Despite all the adverse criticism that
the 
307 receives, I really like the car. My biggest gripe is that the
windscreen 
wipers are set up for left hand drive.

Let us know how you get on.

Godfrey