2002 Peugeot 206 LX from UK and Ireland - Comments

Indicator COM2000 module. Replaced in August with new one, but same fault developed whereby radio comes on full volume, indicators don't stay on, end up flashing headlamps when indicating right. Dealers, Castles in Leicester, don't have a clue about customer service. One minute the Com2000 is in stock, then next it's now withdrawn by Peugeot. Then its in stock again. Not satisfactory.

Great car to drive, in a straight line, but anything that involves using indicators means the car is annoying to drive.

I'm sorry to hear of your problems with the 206, but it is my opinion that you have really been unlucky with the car. I own a 2002 206LX, and have done 5000 miles with no problems, and I know of others who have done many times that with no problems either, so all the problems you have had in under 2000 miles just seem really unfortunate and definitely in the minority compared to other 206 owners.

I do, however, share your views on the poor service provided by the dealers, but rarely do you come across a dealer who offers top notch service, although they all should.

With regards to the indicator problem : just drive in a straight line.

I purchased my 1.4LX petrol 206 from new in January 2001. Initially I was thrilled with it and found it to be "the drive of my life"! That was until the problem with the Com 2000 started, it then became a nightmare to drive unless driving in straight lines. The indicators were an absolute nightmare, and accidentally flashing headlights very annoying to oncoming traffic.

I have just had my fourth Com 2000 fitted to my car and sadly it is still no better although I was assured that the 2003 Com 2000's have not been a problem!

I do not find the 206 a particularly comfortable car to drive on long journeys, although my husband does not have this problem with it.

Dealer wise I have had very good service and have no complaints, but then I was an employee when I purchased the car.

Mechanically engine wise it has been fantastic and a very economical runner, it has never let us down. However, the problem with the indicator stalk has finally got to me and I collect a new Citroen C3 tomorrow - I just keep my fingers crossed I am making the right decision!!

I bought 206 from your agent and my car caught fire while I am driving it on 11th April 2003 and, the fire started near the fuel tank.

My car is still in work shop without any action taken.

Chassis number : vf32ak6e241696620

first registered : on October 2001

no spare part and follow from the dealler

I've been buying Peugeot cars for more than 25 years. The 206 is a major disappointment in its performance and reliability. I own a 406, a 306 and a 206 The 206 is an unending tale of woes. The car either misfires, stalls for no apparent reason, has to be warmed up before take off on mornings and even then can't make the little incline from my garage. It sticks between gears and blinks blinks blinks while it struggles to move, so you have to switch off the car and start again. It may happen again three or four times during the first 100 yards of driving. Now it has developed spontaneous surges of acceleration in addition to all those other problems. We have taken this car back to the dealership here in Trinidad several times and each time they say they have fixed it, but the problem continues. We next thought we should write to Peugeot in France, but after reading that they don't take responsibility for the faulty cars, it seems a dead loss. I'm so afraid to stick someone else with this 206. Today we got so frustrated we thought of writing a letter to each newspaper in the island - after that no one would every buy a 206 again. I'm so disappointed in this car. It has made a big chip in my Peugeot loyalty.

I excitedly bought my 206cc in April 2001. However, after 9 months the gears began to stick, which continued until the reverse gear had to be double-clutched before any movement could take place. Despite a new clutch being installed by my local Peugeot dealer, the problem has not been solved. However, my local dealer tells me that Peugeot's are just like that. I fail to understand how this is so, as my car started off as a pleasure to drive, but apparently cannot be fixed. Please advise.

My girlfriend has just phoned me, almost in tears, to tell me the headlights on her 2002 Peugeot 206 aren't working. If there wasn't a history I'd say this was an unlucky, isolated event...

After purchase of the car (new, from a dealer) she had to have the indicator module replaced at least 5 times (I don't remember exactly how many) before finally receiving one that remained working.

Since the first visit to the service centre, the computer has occasionally added miles to the clock - approximately 70 at a time. The car went to a service centre who spent a couple of days trying to ID the problem. Eventually, it was traced to a problem in the ECU. Apparently, the use of the central locking mechanism triggered the miles to be added, although not regularly enough to make it obvious it was happening. A new ECU was ordered (or at least a software update - I'm a bit sketchy on the details here) This seemed to solve the problems.

Tonights failure of the headlights coincides with a failure of the central locking system. The service interval on the car is 20,000 miles which is impressive, but the car is only 14 months old and has paid at least 10 visits to service centres already.

I shalln't offer any patronising "advice" but the above is a true record of my experiences. It would appear that other's have had similar experiences.

Good luck.

Robert White.

I bought an '02 206 back in Jan this year. What is this indicator problem exactly? Mine keeps canceling (mechanically) if the steering wheel is straightened slightly when cornering, is this the fault you speak of here?

I bought a 206 1.4LX a month ago (second hand) only 2 1/2 years old and I'm having problems with my indicators. They are not working. Sometimes they do sometimes they don't. I took it back to the garage and they said unless they are permanently not working there's nothing they can do. I'm worried as this is quite dangerous when I'm driving. What should I do? Should I take to a proper Peugeot garage or what?

My 2000 pug 206 lx has started indicating left when I am driving. its geting worse and doing it on every journey now. any ideas what the problem is?

Thanks.

With regards to the Peugeot 206 indicating left when driving straight, mine had the same problem and I managed to sort it myself.

Peugeot wanted £80 for a new indicator stalk and I wasnt prepared to pay that.

You need to remove the steering column housing (2 screws from the bottom) then remove the 2 screws that hold the switch block in. the switch will then pull out by sliding it left. unclip the 2 wire block connectors to completely remove the switch.

To open the switch block up I used 3 flat head jewellers screwdrivers. slide between the two plastic parts to undo the clips on each side. you need to remove both sides to the switch box in order to clean the contacts.

The problem of the car indicating left is caused by grease shorting out the circuit in the switch box. once the box is open you will see the contact rails and contacts. I used a cotton, but to remove all the grease from any metal parts. do not remove the grease from the plastic parts or the switch will be damaged over time.

Simply put the switch block back together and the car will not indicate on its own again.

I just fixed my continuous flicker. I removed the stick, opened the unit and reseated the flicker contact. It is a flimsy plastic contact that when you see it you will be sure to understand why this is a problem. Saved myself some bucks.

I've got a pug 206 1.1 LX, and I've had nothing but problems with it; the coil pack went twice, the indicator arm went, and now there's a big leak in the car.

Help!!

Can any one help me please with my peugeot 206.i can't lock the car with key remote becouse the doors keep lock unlock the same time.