Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 1.4 cutting out problem

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Fri 5 Dec 2008 13:18
2000 1.4 cutting out problem - ascension
Hi, for a few weeks now I've been having a problem with my petrol 306. If if park overnight with the nose facing downhill (quite a steep hill), when i start it in the mornings, it starts fine but then seconds later sounds like its spluttering (like it's not being supplied with enough fuel). After a couple of seconds it completely cuts out. It will start again straight away with no problem. If i rev the engine after starting it, it wont cut out. Then, as i approach lights etc it will cut out randomly but will be fine whilst moving.

I've recently had a new stepper motor fitted and some engine temperate sensor. I don't know much about cars either which doesn't help! I park on a flat area at work and never had a problem when taking it out at lunchtimes or after work.

I do however have a dodgy battery (completely de-charges after 2 days of no use). A friend said it could be to do with the internals of the battery being at an angle. Could this be my problem? My remote central locking has died recently too around the same time as this problem started happening. Maybe they are linked?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 05/12/2008 at 13:33

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