Hello Peugeot enthusiasts. It's been a long time since I've posted (or even read) a thread on this forum. I was reluctant to sell my Diesel 405 almost 10 years ago, but I've rejoined the fold finding a 2005 407 SV wagon - I think that's what it's known as. So many features, I'm struggling to get over, particularly the radio. I've managed to get it roadworthy and registered again, after a 2 year lapse. I've spent $3000 so far in fixing all the known problems, but driving home a couple more surfaced! Any suggestions for a mechanic situated in Ballarat, Warrnambool or Geelong who is keen on Peugeot's? Any other owners of a similar vehicle in the Colac area? Problems arising this week: puncture sensor is over active, struts on tailgate need replacing - suggestions for where to purchase replacements are welcome, tailgate seems to rattle loose - creating an image on the screen! and just as I arrived home, brake warning light came on accompanied with a burning smell when I got out! I'm not one for getting my hands too dirty, but happy to undertake simple tasks... Chris Sp
Peugeot mechanic Colac Vic area
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After 17 years it's unlikely the tyre pressure sensors still have working batteries. They are radio transmitters inside the wheels, under the valves. The easiest thing is to have the feature turned off, If you want to replace the units, they aren't cheap. The batteries cannot be replaced separately.
Tailgate struts can be bought or regassed in most areas. I'm a long way from southern Victoria, but a web search should find a local supplier.
For spares in your neck of the woods you can't go past EAI - https://www.eai.net.au/contact-us/
They may have a set of new struts.
The brake warning is often activated by worn out brake pads. The front pads have a wire in them that gets earthed when the wire is exposed by wear. Turn the front wheels out and you should be able to see how much friction material is left. If they get down to the metal you will get a harsh squeal as the disc is rubbed. The signal can also mean low fluid level so check the mark on the reservoir - you may need a torch behind the fluid.
Tailgate struts can be bought or regassed in most areas. I'm a long way from southern Victoria, but a web search should find a local supplier.
For spares in your neck of the woods you can't go past EAI - https://www.eai.net.au/contact-us/
They may have a set of new struts.
The brake warning is often activated by worn out brake pads. The front pads have a wire in them that gets earthed when the wire is exposed by wear. Turn the front wheels out and you should be able to see how much friction material is left. If they get down to the metal you will get a harsh squeal as the disc is rubbed. The signal can also mean low fluid level so check the mark on the reservoir - you may need a torch behind the fluid.
Puncture sensor - quite likely the battery in the TPMS (Tyre Presssure Monitoring System) is flat. Given the age this is not unusual. Many people just have it disabled as replacement involves removing the tyre and doing some surgery if you want to replace the battery rather than the whole sensor.
Tailgate struts: Its been years, but I bought some from Australian Gas Springs in Noble Park (cheaper than regassing the old ones). I checked and they are still in business. Their website includes details of how to measure the struts - usually very easy as numbers are marked on the existing ones.
LIFTEASY | Gas Struts & Linear Actuators
lifteasy.com
Installing the struts is simple so you should manage it yourself.
Loose tailgate - check if the latch is loose on either the tailgate itself, or the plate on the car body.
Brakes - if there is a burning smell, feel each wheel in turn, one or more will be warm/hot. Could be pads worn down to the metal (unlikely if it just got a roadworthy), coudl be a sticky caliper or two.
Thanks SeaSink and UNM for your suggestions - and so prompt too! Will follow up both those links to the tailgate struts.
SeaSink: you mentioned turning off the puncture sensor. Is this done by removing a fuse, or a bit more complicated. Chris Sp
we get our Latitude serviced at Easons Ballarat, no complaints so far - in fact they seem to go out of their way to ensure you are happy !! Very pleasant after the Ballarat Renault dealer experience.
There is some 'puter stuff they can't do of course, dealer province only.....
Bob
There is some 'puter stuff they can't do of course, dealer province only.....
Bob
You would need to have it disabled by someone with the Peugeot diagnostic tool (diagbox/Peugeot Planet), or similar. It's not as easy as removing a fuse unfortunately. Quite a few people on the forum have these, maybe someone local to you could help out.
Thanks Bob and UNM for your feedback. Chris Sp
John Lengton in Timboon. European car specialist, works from home. Owns a DS. Got a C5 roadworthy for me last year. Will talk the leg off your donkey.
Roger
Roger
Nothing wonkey about him. He works on the side for a Targa Tasmania team. I would trust him with any vehicle. But he does talk!
Roger
Roger
Roger: Do you have a contact for John? His landline number that is listed on Telstra White pages is now delisted, and the mobile number I have been given is the wrong number.