Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 02 1.4 Automatic gearbox

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Wed 25 Mar 2009 16:27
02 1.4 Automatic gearbox - lucy1985
Hi, I have recently bought a Peugeot 206 1.4 auto on a 52 plate. It had one previous owner and fsh so thought it was a good buy. When im driving it seems to be over reving through 1st and 2nd gear change and its not that smooth. Once through that stage its fine through 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th. Its bugging me as I cant pull off quick at a junction incase it loses power etc. I have it booked in tomorrow to change the gearbox oil and see if that works. Sometimes aswell when im driving the sports light and snowflake light will flash????
Also when i start it for the first time in the morning it starts for a few milliseconds then cuts out, if i rev it its ok, but was just wondering if anyone knew what these problems could be.
ANy suggestions will be appreciated.
Lucy
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Wed 25 Mar 2009 17:05
02 1.4 Automatic gearbox - Woodspeed
Who was the previous owner. Small autos tend to be bought by elderly or disabled, who do not drive very fast. Good move to get the gear fluid changed, but insist on filter too as if blocked can make changes sluggish due to lack of pressure.
First course of action to cure rough running from cold is warm it up and give it the proverbial "Italian Tune Up".
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Wed 25 Mar 2009 21:23
02 1.4 Automatic gearbox - lucy1985
yes it was an old disabled driver thats why at £1800 i thought it was a good buy. ill see how it drives after the oil and filter change tomorrow hopefully it will be ok, if not ill be back on here lol
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