Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - T reg 1.4l - electrical fault

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Mon 3 Dec 2007 12:38
T reg 1.4l - electrical fault - runcornmale
hoping somebody can help me
when i start my car all power comes in and out
all lights and dials on dashboard flahes on and off
also all lcd displays does the same
then the engine cuts out
also abs light has come on
any help will be greatly appreiciated
thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/12/2007 at 18:53

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Mon 3 Dec 2007 12:44
electrical fault - Screwloose

A bad earth seems likely - full vehicle details needed.
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Mon 3 Dec 2007 14:55
electrical fault - runcornmale
it's a t-reg peugeot 306 1.4l {Now added in- DD}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/12/2007 at 18:53

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Mon 3 Dec 2007 15:12
electrical fault - Screwloose

Start by checking the battery terminals for internal corrosion. [Radio code may be needed.]

Then remove the main earth bolt on the clutch housing and check for corrosion - it can't be seen from outside.

Then check the battery to body earth and the earth points on the sills and the rear quarter panel.
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Mon 3 Dec 2007 15:21
electrical fault - runcornmale
cheers for your advice will check out what you've told me
you are a star mate
thanks a lot
p.s
will let tyou know how i get on
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Sat 15 Dec 2007 11:33
eletrics - runcornmale
i have a peugeot 306 lx t-reg
i asked this question a while back {and now tagged onto that question - DD}
it starts ok if it's running while parked or i'm reversing
there is no problem but as soon as i drive
forwards all the electrics go, the dials go up and down
the led display goes haywire then the engine cuts out
also now the central locking does'nt work either
i tried the battery terminals they were fine
i cleaned the points on the earthwire
still no joy it's now becoming a pain
could it be the battery itself
it does seem to die quite quickly if
the car ain't running
thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/12/2007 at 13:03

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