2008 Peugeot 207 — Repair Solution

1.6L EP6 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Peugeot 207 Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Peugeot
Model: 207
Year: 2008
Engine: 1.6L EP6 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 143,500
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and since then has been difficult to start. When running, it has poor acceleration, fluctuating idle, no power, and will sometimes stall by itself.

Problem Summary

Multiple fault codes were logged, with the key repeat fault being P0014 – Exhaust Camshaft Dephasing Fault Coherence. Despite swapping VVT solenoids, the engine continued to run poorly with no improvement. The vehicle would not accelerate past 30 km/h, confirming a major timing or VVT system issue.

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Quick Facts

CodePEU2708118
Vehicle2008 Peugeot 207
Engine1.6L EP6 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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