Why does Peugeot 206 overheat?

Fan Clutch- The fan that pulls air through the radiator is controlled by a fan clutch. If you notice that your Peugeot is overheating when you’re sitting in traffic, overheating on the motorway, or your fuel mileage has been reduced dramatically, the cause could be a faulty fan clutch.

How do you bleed the cooling system on a Peugeot 206?

Fit the filling cylinder [1] to the filler opening . Open all the bleed screws as well as the bleed screw on the radiator (quarter turn) (According to specification) . Fill the circuit slowly with coolant . Close the bleed screws in the order in which the liquid flows without bubbles .

What temperature should a Peugeot 206 run at?

90 is the correct temperature for the engine to run at. It could be that your thermostat is opening too soon or is slightly stuck open giving cooler running (70 – 75) around town.

Are there any problems with the Peugeot 206?

While this is a common problem in all models of the 206, it occurs a lot more in 1.5-ltr models. The problem is going to be the engine mounts. These will need to be replaced with one of our parts, or your engine is going to become worn out very quickly and will become increasingly inefficient.

What causes the central locking on a Peugeot 206 to bounce?

You will need to replace the crankshaft pulley, in order to fix this problem. A common central locking problem on the Peugeot 206, is ‘bouncing’. This is when you either lock or unlock the car using the central locking, and it immediately re-opens or re-locks. This problem is caused by a faulty actuator.

Why is my Peugeot 206 making a tapping noise?

When you have your HDI engine running, and you hear a very loud metal sort of tapping noise, then this is a problem with the crankshaft pulley. You will need to replace the crankshaft pulley, in order to fix this problem. A common central locking problem on the Peugeot 206, is ‘bouncing’.

What causes water to leak from the front of a Peugeot 206?

Peugeot 206 Common Problems and Solutions. Water leaking into front footwells. Problem: If you have noticed that the carpets in the front footwells are wet from water leaking into the cabin, this is usually due to a blockage in the bulkhead drain. The drain can get blocked up with leaves or other debris, which will need to be removed.