Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.4 petrol - electrical faults

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Sun 30 Dec 2007 13:09
99 1.4 petrol - electrical faults - dumbwelshman
i have a Peugeot 306 lx t-reg
it starts ok. if it's running while parked or i'm reversing there is no problem but as soon as i drive forwards all the electrics go, the dials go up and down the led display goes haywire then the engine cuts out also now the central locking does'nt work either
i tried the battery terminals they were fine, i cleaned the points on the earthwire, still no joy.
it's now becoming a pain. could it be the battery itself. it does seem to die quite quickly if
the car ain't running.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 30/12/2007 at 19:04

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Sun 30 Dec 2007 14:12
T reg LX - electrical faults - Screwloose

What engine and fuel?

Completely remove the bolt holding the earth lead on to the clutch-housing and remake that earth.

Check the cable terminal fit on that end and re-check the earth terminal on the battery - take it completely to pieces, they corrode inside - this is a common fault with them.
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Sun 30 Dec 2007 14:27
T reg LX - electrical faults - Fullchat
Screwloose seems to be on the right track I would say. What you have to ask yourself is why the difference between going forwards or backward??
I would suggest that the slight movement on the engine/gearbox when moving either way will be either forwards or backwards. the forward movement is causing a stretching on a poor connection on an earth lead.
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Sun 30 Dec 2007 18:09
T reg LX - electrical faults - dumbwelshman
thanks for the advice will give it a try
it's a 1.4l petrol engine
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Fri 25 Jan 2008 18:06
T reg LX - electrical faults - dumbwelshman
thanks for the advice. It was the battery earth I did'nt find it
the A.A guy did.


I did not know it was called an earth wire I thought it was called a neutral wire so did'nt even
look at it i was looking at the earth wire by the battery housing but it's all done now and running smoothly
so a big thanks again

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 25/01/2008 at 18:10

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Sun 30 Dec 2007 23:31
99 1.4 petrol - electrical faults - skreech
i would check for corrosion of the earth cable and connections
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Sun 30 Dec 2007 23:33
99 1.4 petrol - electrical faults - bell boy
ive had this with pewjots
and renwalts
the battery terminots seem fine but they arent
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