Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 01 2.0 Bad Earth to Fuel Injector?

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Thu 12 Feb 2009 17:09
01 2.0 Bad Earth to Fuel Injector? - Rasher
Hi

I've had my car in the garage because of a engine warning light. The computer brings up a problem with one of the cylinders, Its not getting fuel or something. The mechanic said he would check the wiring first and tells me its a bad earth and that it has damaged the fuel injector. Now Im an aircraft engineer and I realise that whilst an earth could easily rupture a component but I've also had it where the component has survived. Is it possible he dosn't want to charge me only for fixing the wiring and is trying to include the injector or is being honest and changing the injector because its blown? Has anyone had this fault before, thanks

Al
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Thu 12 Feb 2009 17:57
01 2.0 Bad Earth to Fuel Injector? - elekie&a/c doctor
Failed injectors on 206 models ,especially the small engine variants ,is a common fault.There is no dedicated earth to the injector ,they are earth switched by the engine control unit.hth
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Thu 12 Feb 2009 18:04
01 2.0 Bad Earth to Fuel Injector? - Rasher
Thanks Mate

Right, he has since explained that it was actually a short between two cables going to the injector. So it wasn't a short to earth after all. I expect he is telling the truth as it all makes since. Cost me £244 inc labour and parts. Thanks again

Al
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