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Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Mr. Florim

Hi John,

I dont mean to bother but, since theres a channel of communication i thought i might give it a try ;)

Ive bought a Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 last year, and at start, car was a dream.

With 1-2 months of use, i had to replace brake discs. Not sure that was the reason but, then, my computer panel started to show a msg saying "ABS Anomaly".

Car breakes works just fine, but it shows several times when im driving, each time i touch brake.

Also, i started doing consumption control, and my car does 3,60 miles per litter of gasoline. THAT is the reason that my dream is becoming a nightmare. Ive brought it to the peugeot store in my city, they didnt tell me if this consumption is regular, also didnt knew what was the defect of the brakes, but they said "IF it was the abs module, would cost like 1.300 USD to replace it". IF it was the case.

I updated the automatic shift software, paid some money, and it didnt change a thing.

In another mechanic shop of my trust, i´ve changed spark plugs, did a review on most gears and pieces and no problems were found.

Now my mechanic suspects it may be the automatic shifter or that the abs may be "braking" a little, forcing the engine and thus spending more gasoline.

They have checked lambda, catalyst (thats the name?), engine, several other parts that may change consumption, but no defect found.

If any ideas will be welcome greatly. I really dont know anymore what to do :)


Thanks for reading, take care.

Filipe

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - hardway

ABS sensors are basically a speedometers on each wheel.

ABS computor monitors sensor speed to detect differemces,

If say one wheel locks up it's speed drops below the others and the ABS system reduces pressure to that line only,

In effect the brake to the locking wheel is disabled.

All that said I would run a "GLOBAL SCAN" using Peugeot Planet diagnostics.

This is Pugeot's own software and runs a test on every connected electrical module on the vehicle,

Any stored fault codes will show up.

And no offense but Snap on diagnostics just isn't as accurate.

My main suspect in this case would be possible damage to the sensor or reluctor ring during the disk replacement.

Though I have seen similar from rust build up on the reluctor ring,dirt on the same,incorrect air gap between sensor and ring,failing wheel bearing and even uneven tire wear on wheel/tires.

PP diagnostics should pin down to which wheel the "anomaly" is coming from,

PP diagnostics live data will give the output reading from the sensor and if required an ocilliscope waveform patter will confirm,

Snap On's 'scopes will do just fine for this.

In comparison with other wheel sensors if needed.

I suspect the scope pattern will show a glitch caused by a damaged reluctor ring.

And as there are only four wheel sensors one of them does double duty as the output for the speedometer which may go some way to possible inaccurate MPG figures.

Everything with an ECU is interconnected on these through a system called BODY SYSTEM INTERFACE,

So a global scan of this is a good first step.

But as stated this needs Peugeot Planet diagnostics systems.

If only the main dealer/importer.

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Gibbo_Wirral

If you Google "Peugeot Planet Map" you'll find details of a network of Peugeot owners with the Planet diagnostic kit, and experience of using it.

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Mr. Florim

Thanks guys, ill try those, and keep us updated here.

Have a nice day!

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Mr. Florim

Buy the way i forgot to ask, what do you guys think about the excessive consumption?

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Chin

Hi Filipe, I have the same model of 207 as yours, its a 2008. I am facing the same problem...down about 13.5 Litre/100km which is very close to your consumption. about 3.8miles per gallon.

I did a full tune up, changed plugs, changed ATF, all that and pressurised injectors...but still no improvement..and no fault codes..

PLease let me know if you find any solution for this dissapointing fuel economy.

Thanks.

Chin

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - galileo

Hi Filipe, I have the same model of 207 as yours, its a 2008. I am facing the same problem...down about 13.5 Litre/100km which is very close to your consumption. about 3.8miles per gallon.

I did a full tune up, changed plugs, changed ATF, all that and pressurised injectors...but still no improvement..and no fault codes..

PLease let me know if you find any solution for this dissapointing fuel economy.

Thanks.

Chin

13.5 litres = 3 Imperial Gallons. 100km = 62.5 miles

62.5 / 3 = 20.8 mpg, how did you figure this as 3.8 mpg ?

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Chin
Oopps... it should be 3.8 miles per litre mate:( .. as for an update this cars never gone above 5.5 miles per litres even with driving in country side :( very bad fuel economy..any idea whats weong? 1 mecanic recommended a injector change also :( sigh
Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - focussed

Is it possible that the OP is talking US gallons here - not imperial gallons?

US gallon = 3.785 litres

IMP gallon = 4.546 litres

Just a thought!

Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error - Chin

Ok mate Ill put it like this.. for 40litres of 95Ron petrol it does only 280Km MAX!. :( pls tell me a fix!

Edited by Chin on 15/09/2017 at 20:07