Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.4 Electrical Problem

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Wed 24 Sep 2008 20:29
1998 1.4 Electrical Problem - Robbie196
I've got a very odd electrical problem on my 306. If I turn the ignition on, all the gauges are normal. When I turn the steering wheel, the fuel, temp, rev and speedo needles all move or jump. It can also cause the engine to misfire and cut out. Has anyone any advice on what could be causing it?
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Thu 25 Sep 2008 06:04
1998 1.4 Electrical Problem - hal2100
Does it matter which way you turn the wheel?
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Thu 25 Sep 2008 08:53
1998 1.4 Electrical Problem - Robbie196
It does it both ways when it gets towards full lock. It will sit on the drive ticking over fine, when I turn the steering wheel the gauges start flicking and it will misfire?
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Thu 25 Sep 2008 19:07
1998 1.4 Electrical Problem - Robbie196
I've checked this again tonight, its actually worse when it goes anti-clockwise. I've tried disconnecting the multi plugs from the indicators and wipers but that makes no difference, can't see any wires that could rub on the steering column. I've run out of ideas!
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Fri 26 Sep 2008 01:59
1998 1.4 Electrical Problem - hal2100
It does sound like an occasional short caused by the column, but I can't suggest any more than you're doing. It's certainly a doozy if the engine misfires!
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