Peugeot 205 - Manual (Page 232)

Fault finding
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2 Cooling system
3 Fuel and exhaust systems
Overheating
Ⅵ Ⅵ Insufficient coolant in system (“Weekly checks” ).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Thermostat faulty (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Radiator core blocked, or grille restricted (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Electric cooling fan or thermoswitch faulty (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Pressure cap faulty (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Ignition timing incorrect/ignition system fault (Chapters 1 and 5B).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Inaccurate temperature gauge sender unit (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Airlock in cooling system (Chapter 1).
Overcooling
Ⅵ Ⅵ Thermostat faulty (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Inaccurate temperature gauge sender unit (Chapter 3).
External coolant leakage
Ⅵ Ⅵ Deteriorated or damaged hoses or hose clips (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Radiator core or heater matrix leaking (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Pressure cap faulty (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Coolant pump seal leaking (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Boiling due to overheating (Chapter 3).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Core plug leaking (Chapter 2D).
Internal coolant leakage
Ⅵ Ⅵ Leaking cylinder head gasket (Chapter 2A, 2B or 2C).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Cracked cylinder head or cylinder bore (Chapter 2A, 2B, 2C
or 2D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Leaking cylinder liner base seal (Chapter 2D)
Corrosion
Ⅵ Ⅵ Infrequent draining and flushing (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect coolant mixture or inappropriate coolant type
(Chapter 1).
Excessive fuel consumption
Ⅵ Ⅵ Air filter element dirty or clogged (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Choke cable incorrectly adjusted, or choke sticking - carburettor
models (Chapter 4A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models (Chapter 4B
or 4C).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Ignition timing incorrect/ignition system fault (Chapters 1 and 5B).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Tyres under-inflated (“Weekly checks” ).
Fuel leakage and/or fuel odour
Ⅵ Ⅵ
Damaged or corroded fuel tank, pipes or connections
(Chapter 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Carburettor float chamber flooding (float height incorrect) -
carburettor models (Chapter 4A).
Excessive noise or fumes from exhaust system
Ⅵ Ⅵ Leaking exhaust system or manifold joints (Chapters 1 and 4D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Leaking, corroded or damaged silencers or pipe (Chapters 1
and 4D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken mountings causing body or suspension contact
(Chapter 1).
4 Clutch
Pedal travels to floor - no pressure or very little
resistance
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken clutch cable (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken clutch release bearing or fork (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken diaphragm spring in clutch pressure plate (Chapter 6).
Clutch fails to disengage (unable to select gears).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate sticking on transmission input shaft splines
(Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate sticking to flywheel or pressure plate (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty pressure plate assembly (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch release mechanism worn or incorrectly assembled
(Chapter 6).
Clutch slips (engine speed increases, with no
increase in vehicle speed).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate linings excessively worn (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate linings contaminated with oil or grease (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty pressure plate or weak diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).
Judder as clutch is engaged
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate linings contaminated with oil or grease (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate linings excessively worn (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch cable sticking or frayed (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty or distorted pressure plate or diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn or loose engine or transmission mountings (Chapter 2A, 2B
or 2C).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Clutch plate hub or transmission input shaft splines worn
(Chapter 6).
Noise when depressing or releasing clutch pedal
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn clutch release bearing (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn or dry clutch pedal bushes (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty pressure plate assembly (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Pressure plate diaphragm spring broken (Chapter 6).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken clutch plate cushioning springs (Chapter 6).