Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 99 1.4 Electronic Intermitant Failure

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Sun 15 Jun 2008 02:42
99 1.4 Electronic Intermitant Failure - jenniewren
After 2 breakdowns in as many weeks requiring the AA service, my car has been diagnosed with failure of the ECU. I have been informed that will cost at least £500 and I believe my car is now only worth about £1000. If I have my car's ECU repaired or replaced will it cure the problem and is it a common problem with 206 1999 model?? Could I buy an ECU from a scrap merchants and have it fitted elsewhere?

Jenniewren

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/06/2008 at 13:15

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Sun 15 Jun 2008 14:42
99 1.4 Electronic Intermitant Failure - Screwloose
Jennie

I'm always deeply suspicious of "The ECU's failed" diagnoses.

These are one engine that can suffer ECU problems, mostly from coilpack back-spiking; but on exactly what evidence are they[?] basing their diagnosis?

How and when did it braek down and what did you notice it doing?
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