Peugeot 206 1.6 hdi - Bizarre ignition fault

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Mon 4 Apr 2016 21:28
Peugeot 206 1.6 hdi - Bizarre ignition fault - GreenDanny85

Hey all, I've had my fair share of electrical faults with this, as expected, but this one has got me stumped. Starting yesterday, the side lights now turn on the ignition (first position). So effectively, if my side lights are on, so are my radio, trip computer and electric windows.

I've tried searching everywhere else but can't find anything, nearest I could find pointed towards the gear box earth strap? Any thoughts on this one?

Thanks in advance :) Danny

Edited by GreenDanny85 on 04/04/2016 at 21:29

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Mon 4 Apr 2016 22:39
Peugeot 206 1.6 hdi - Bizarre ignition fault - elekie&a/c doctor
Most of these late model Peugeots come with some sort of electrical gremlins.I would certainly check the gearbox earth strap for security,very common for it to break off,Also try disconnecting the battery for 5 mins.I would also check the engine bay fuse box for any water ingress.
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Tue 5 Apr 2016 14:34
Peugeot 206 1.6 hdi - Bizarre ignition fault - Gibbo_Wirral

Could be a weak battery or a COMM2000 fault.

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Tue 5 Apr 2016 20:26
Peugeot 206 1.6 hdi - Bizarre ignition fault - GreenDanny85

Thanks for the replies both :) I've got the battery off at the mo so I could see the strap underneath, it's fine and fuse box is completely dry. I stuck Peugeot Planet on before I took the battery off and it's reading no faults apart from a persistent abs one :P haven't checked the battery health in a while so that's next on my list - would be nice if it is that, but I doubt it :)

Thanks again :)

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