Peugeot 207 - electrical fault

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Tue 11 Apr 2017 13:06
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - George Goodhead

Can anyone help me. My wife's 207 as just started to have a mind of its own. The wipers and head lights are always on although they are turned off. The heater don't work. Oil light on and it's got a brake fault on the dash. Any ideas thanks in advance.

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Tue 11 Apr 2017 14:01
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - elekie&a/c doctor
Check the earth leads where they bolt onto the top of the gearbox.not uncommon for one to snap off as it is too short and under stress.
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Tue 11 Apr 2017 14:22
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - Railroad.

Defo the above, although you do need to remove the battery and its box to see properly. I've had a few earth cables break here.

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Tue 11 Apr 2017 20:05
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - George Goodhead

i will check that out tomorrow. thanks for the quick responce. i will let you know the outcome. once again thank you

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Wed 12 Apr 2017 08:12
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - George Goodhead

no such luck all the earth cables are securley conected. any more ideas thanks

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Wed 12 Apr 2017 12:38
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - hardway

Possible "Body Systems Interface" fault.

Global scan with Peugeot Planet diagnostics will confirm or not.

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Sat 15 Apr 2017 10:06
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - George Goodhead

is there any way to check to see if its the body system interface or the underbonnet fuse board. i well confused with the electrical wiring system on this car.

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Sat 15 Apr 2017 11:20
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - elekie&a/c doctor

Other than checking connectors to both(even that is a challenge),there is very little that can be done without any diagnostic equipment.

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Sat 15 Apr 2017 16:32
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - George Goodhead

so i will have to change both units then. b*****. thanks for the help.

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Sat 15 Apr 2017 16:52
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - hardway

Get it scanned,

Okay that cost cash but I've seen too many cars littered with new parts trying to "shot gun" diagnose faults.

Try and find a local Pug specialist who has Peugeot Planet diagnostics ore bit the bullet and go the dealer.

You dont have to get them to repair it,

The likes of BBA reman can test and repair BSI's.

See their website.

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Wed 19 Apr 2017 14:30
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - Gibbo_Wirral

Google "Planet owners map" to find a local Pug owner with the diagnostics kit.

The 207 does have a design flaw where water can get into the ECU due to poor design.

But it could be also something simple like needing a new battery and BSI reset.

Edited by Gibbo_Wirral on 19/04/2017 at 14:30

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Sat 22 Apr 2017 20:15
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - Lrac

Pop off the plastic cover to reveal the wiring connectors and chances are you will see the plug marked maron will probably have signs of shorting. So well known there are even youtube clips about this problem caused by a capillary effect drawing water in via the washers / wiring.

Edited by Lrac on 22/04/2017 at 20:17

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Sat 22 Apr 2017 22:34
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - 3uga

In the case of my ford focus, 2008, had same simptoms when alternator faild. Somehow dash went completly off after a while but engine was still running even if injectors are electronicaly controled.
Try to charge your battery and siconect the alternator form the sistem (The hot whire wich goes to battery). Dinsconect it on the alternator and if simptoms disapear, you may have the same isue as mine.

Edited by 3uga on 22/04/2017 at 22:36

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Sun 23 Apr 2017 09:25
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault - Peter.N.

Seconded. Check the voltage across the battery with the engine running, it should read about 14.4 volts, much less than that and you have an alternator problem.

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