I have had the car since April this year (2000 model). We used to to tow a Lunar sunbeam which it did champion. We changed the caravan to a Swift challenger (1990) 450/5se. Although its a bit heavier than the last one the car ran quiet well with it on the back. A month or so ago when we went down to blackpool I found that going over the A66 I was going against the wind. Coming back was no different. I found that the power seemed to be dropping but I put it down to the wind anyway. The last outing to Seahouses found me wanting for power again, so I have just got round to looking for my problem. I found that the Air flow mass meter was faulty. Its just a little sensor just after the throttle body. New they cost around £80 mark. On Ebay I got one for £23 and fitted that. I now have full power again and pulling as good as when we first got it. Just a tip for anyone who might have the same car and maybe having the same problem.
Peugeot 406 HDI
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......this is always the first thing to look at when a modern diesel looses power at the top end of its power band.
Garages love this problem as it is usually easily fixed but they can charge an inflated repair cost as the problem seems so serious to the uninitiated owner!
Garages love this problem as it is usually easily fixed but they can charge an inflated repair cost as the problem seems so serious to the uninitiated owner!
£23 that is cheap EBAY, i am sure most are more informed on ebay than i, but, be aware of quality issues with these very cheap MAFs,might run better than the old one but it might not still be giving you a proper reading,and therefore all the power and economy you should have, just better than the old one. on top of that they dont always last that long, and remember it did take you to be towing and uphill to realise you had a drop off of pulling power. have to say £80 for deakler 1? how times are changing these things used to be between £150 and £250 not that long ago
Peugeot maybe different but they normally sit very close to the air box housing......
Peugeot maybe different but they normally sit very close to the air box housing......
Gafferbill said:
That is a very broad statement to make. As someone who until recently owned a garage, I can assure you that not every garage takes that approach. From my experience, these kind operators do not survive long.
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Steve w77…….
My post was in response to raccoon, a fellow DIY advocate.
He obtained the part and fixed the problem himself.
My Terrano diesel lost power at the top end of its rev range after covering 60,000 miles.
I simply purchased an Air Mass Sensor from my local Nissan main dealer and fitted it in 15 minutes….. problem cured !
Cost £40….. supplied to me at trade price.
The same Nissan dealer would have charged me for 1 hours labour for diagnosis and fitting + the part at retail price had the vehicle gone into their workshop.
There is no danger of them going out of business!
The "inflated repair cost" I referred to was garage workshop as compared to DIY for such a simple job.
My post was in response to raccoon, a fellow DIY advocate.
He obtained the part and fixed the problem himself.
My Terrano diesel lost power at the top end of its rev range after covering 60,000 miles.
I simply purchased an Air Mass Sensor from my local Nissan main dealer and fitted it in 15 minutes….. problem cured !
Cost £40….. supplied to me at trade price.
The same Nissan dealer would have charged me for 1 hours labour for diagnosis and fitting + the part at retail price had the vehicle gone into their workshop.
There is no danger of them going out of business!
The "inflated repair cost" I referred to was garage workshop as compared to DIY for such a simple job.
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