hi all,
I am thinking of buying a 2001 peugeot 307 2.0 hdi rapier and after researching into the common faults the same fault seems to keep appearing, "unblock diesel filter" and "Anti pollution system fault".......FAP regeneration???? how can you predict this problem occurring when buying a used car, is this problem really that common and how serious is it?
What should I be looking for if I decide to buy? I don't fancy the idea of spending over 2k on a car for a warning light to appear the next day. how can I avoid this?
plese help
Mr Pink
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Unfortunaly none of the modern common rail diesels are as reliable and trouble free as the old IDI engines, I personally would rather go for a 306 with an XUD engine, not only more reliable but much cheaper to repair if they do go wrong.
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As above. or a vw/Skoda/Seat with a VW PD engine. Steer clear of any 307.
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Not much wrong with HDi lumps, they can go wrong like anything else (eg PD cams and DSGs on VWs etc) but the majority do ridiculous mileage with very few problems, parts are a bit more expensive than the old XUDs though I must admit. There are ways round them but I guess the best way to avoid FAP problems is to not buy one with a FAP fitted. You could even go for a petrol, unless you do enough miles to justify the higher price tag.
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The answer is to not pay 2k and make sure it has full service history with the right oil used. Have it inspected by a professional too who can inspect for codes.
Edited by HyundaiOwnersClubAdmin on 07/01/2010 at 18:33
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Is the problem really that bad that it should put me off buying a diesel?
Should I just go for the petrol instead?
I guess all cars have their problems but after looking on here the "FAP" problem seems to keep cropping up and it sounds almost impossible to predict??.....Its got to be a 307 but which one do I get now???
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I could be wrong, as I am often am, but I don't think that a 2001 diesel Peugeot had to be Euro IV compliant and thus might not even have a PDF o the EOLYS system.I had a 2004 307 and it did have this rubbish on it but it was a recent innovation, at the time. A few months before mine was built there was a shortage of the liquid and/or the filters and some 307s were sold without them installed.
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Thanks Armitage Shanks {p}
I hope your right as i'm not too keen in getting involved with the whole EOLYS problem.
If I was to buy a 307 would there be any way in finding out if the "additive level is low" warning light has been on? As far as i'm aware this lights up on the dash but then goes out. is there any way that you can manually check the level?
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Some people wont like me for saying this, but I wouldnt buy any 307. They are not a reliable car and there are better motors to be had for the same money. Peugeot quality is not good. I am an MoT tester and have failed many a Pug at its first MoT. Cars with worn track rod ends at 3 years old and less than 30000 miles for example.
The sooner VOSA starts publishing make/model specific failure stats the sooner people can make better and more informed choices.
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If there is a Check EOLYS symbol on the dash it should light up for 5-10 secs when you switch on the ignition, as a self-test. You will see this with other things like ABS, engine management etc. If buying ask to see the handbook and if from a dealer get the answer from him, preferably in writing!
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Armiage Shanks {p}........ excuse my lack of knowledge but what do you mean when you say "switch on the ignition, as a self test"
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On most modern cars, when you turn on the ignition ALL warning lights come on, to assure you that they are all working properly.You will thus see, low fuel, temp too high, Engine management system fail etc. Some, which don't go out until the engine is started will remain, oil pressure low, alternator fail etc. Once the engine is started and the car is ready to move off all warning lights should be out ie seat belts are fastened, handbrake is off, engine has oil pressure and alternator is charging.
This may not apply to to a 9 year old Peugeot BTW!
Edited by Armitage Shanks {p} on 08/01/2010 at 14:47
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90 HP models never had an additive system from what I can recall.
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