D&M 66 Posted March 1, 2018 Hello All, We've got a Peugeot 207 with the 1.6 VTi engine. Only 40k. The engine light is on along with 'Depollution System Faulty' on the display. It's been plugged in at our mechanic and it came up with a misfire fault and 'VTi Jammed' The misfire has been fixed with a new coil pack, and that code hasn't come back. Alternator and Battery have been checked and are fine, and the car has only just been serviced. It starts and idles fine - drives Ok but the power delivery isn't smooth. We can delete the code from our cheapie handheld code reader and it stays off for a couple of drives - when the light is off it drives much smoother but not 100%. Has anyone here had experience of the 'VTi Jammed' fault? Or can recommend someone in Devon? - Good garages are hard to find, and as there is only a finite amount of money in the car, we don't want to take it to someone who will just play 'Parts Darts' with it. Any help or pointers most welcome! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted March 1, 2018 chains can be rough on these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 1, 2018 I had one last week sticky valve was a pig of a job to be fair, hope yours isnt the same also had grief with a 1.4 version which was also a valve issue with stupid lack of clearance in the engine, the 1.4 is the same engine as the mini and even the mini has far more room to work on. on my avoid list from now on sadly shame as they do drive nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted March 1, 2018 Not had 308s for a few years now. Incredibly unreliable cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 1, 2018 thought we was talking about 207's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted March 1, 2018 Isnt the VTI pulley like renault dephaser pulley? When was the oil last changed? Is oil pressure good in live data? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSP Motors 39 Posted March 1, 2018 What is the code, P0012,13,14,15? if so, they all relate to valve solenoid's.... very common I've changed loads. The exhaust side is super easy to change, the valve side a bit more annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted March 1, 2018 If it’s the same “Prince” engine as the 308/mini/1-series etc I’ve wiped my hands with them. Terrible engines and riddled with problems. I’ve only ever lost money on three cars and thry’ve all been Peugeot’s with that engine fitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Lakeside said: If it’s the same “Prince” engine as the 308/mini/1-series etc I’ve wiped my hands with them. Terrible engines and riddled with problems. I’ve only ever lost money on three cars and thry’ve all been Peugeot’s with that engine fitted. Hahaha, to say that engine is a piece of shit is an understatement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ek cars 17 Posted March 1, 2018 Chain is 'streetched' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted March 2, 2018 family member wanted one of these thanks for the heads up she aint getting one now guess its the old extended service regime causing chain stretch,never happened on my duplex chained austin 1100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted March 2, 2018 Ive heard problems from a "good" BMW mastertech, that these engines can have oil pressure problems that sometimes can only be cured with a replacement engine/ or major stripdown and rebuild/recon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted March 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stalker said: Ive heard problems from a "good" BMW mastertech, that these engines can have oil pressure problems that sometimes can only be cured with a replacement engine/ or major stripdown and rebuild/recon. I’ve noticed that almost every assured report on BCA that pertains to a Mini or a certain age/mileage contains the comment under “Engine Running” as being a warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted March 2, 2018 I had a 1.6 308 recently which was lumpy when cold, had a mechanic scratching his head over it for a week, then we googled it, and recommended a peugeot dealer software update. astonishingly, it cured the fault! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted March 2, 2018 5 hours ago, s and b said: family member wanted one of these thanks for the heads up she aint getting one now guess its the old extended service regime causing chain stretch,never happened on my duplex chained austin 1100 Hahaha, lets be honest here, how many of you would suggest one of Frances finest to a family member? And as for a 308 absolutely no bloody chance whatsoever!!! Owners of French cars must get used to fixing them because every time I have a Frenchie there’s always something already wrong with it OR something goes wrong during my ownership. It’s a shame they’re popular with the punters otherwise I’d never touch one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) To be honest I don’t think 308’s are a bad car, it’s just that engine that lets them down. Edited March 2, 2018 by Lakeside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
