PEUGEOT 205 Cabriolet, Manual

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REF•18
Fault finding
10 Electrical system
Note: For problems associated with the starting system, refer to the
faults listed under “Engine” earlier in this Section.
Battery will not hold a charge for more than a few
days
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Battery defective internally (Chapter 5A).
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Battery terminal connections loose or corroded(“Weekly checks” ).
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Auxiliary drivebelt worn or incorrectly adjusted (Chapter 1).
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Alternator not charging at correct output (Chapter 5A).
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Alternator or voltage regulator faulty (Chapter 5A).
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Short-circuit causing continual battery drain (Chapters 5A and 12).
Ignition/no-charge warning light remains
illuminated with engine running
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Auxiliary drivebelt broken, worn, or incorrectly adjusted
(Chapter 1).
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Alternator brushes worn, sticking, or dirty (Chapter 5A).
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Alternator brush springs weak or broken (Chapter 5A).
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Internal fault in alternator or voltage regulator (Chapter 5A).
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Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in charging circuit
(Chapter 5A).
Ignition/no-charge warning light fails to come on
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Warning light bulb blown (Chapter 12).
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Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in warning light circuit
(Chapter 12).
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Alternator faulty (Chapter 5A).
Lights inoperative
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Bulb blown (Chapter 12).
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Corrosion of bulb or bulbholder contacts (Chapter 12).
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Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
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Faulty relay (Chapter 12).
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Broken, loose, or disconnected wiring (Chapter 12).
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Faulty switch (Chapter 12).
Instrument readings inaccurate or erratic
Instrument readings increase with engine speed
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Faulty voltage regulator (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give no reading
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Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
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Wiring open-circuit (Chapter 12).
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Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give continuous maximum
reading
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Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D).
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Wiring short-circuit (Chapter 12).
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Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Horn inoperative, or unsatisfactory in operation
Horn operates all the time
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Horn push either earthed or stuck down (Chapter 12).
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Horn cable-to-horn push earthed (Chapter 12).
Horn fails to operate
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Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
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Cable or cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 12).
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Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Horn emits intermittent or unsatisfactory sound
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Cable connections loose (Chapter 12).
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Horn mountings loose (Chapter 12).
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Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Suspension and steering (continued)
Excessive play in steering
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Worn steering column intermediate shaft universal joint
(Chapter 10).
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Worn steering track rod end balljoints (Chapters 1 and 10).
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Worn rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
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Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapters 1 and 10).
Lack of power assistance
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Broken or incorrectly-adjusted auxiliary drivebelt (Chapter 1).
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Incorrect power steering fluid level (“Weekly checks” ).
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Restriction in power steering fluid hoses (Chapter 1).
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Faulty power steering pump (Chapter 10).
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Faulty rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
Tyre wear excessive
Tyres worn on inside or outside edges
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Tyres under-inflated (wear on both edges) (“Weekly checks” ).
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Incorrect camber or castor angles (wear on one edge only)
(Chapter 10).
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Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapters 1 and 10).
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Excessively-hard cornering.
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Accident damage.
Tyre treads exhibit feathered edges
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Incorrect toe setting (Chapter 10).
Tyres worn in centre of tread
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Tyres over-inflated (“Weekly checks” ).
Tyres worn on inside and outside edges
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Tyres under-inflated (“Weekly checks” ).
Tyres worn unevenly
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Tyres/wheels out of balance (Chapter 1).
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Excessive wheel or tyre run-out (Chapter 1).
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Worn shock absorbers (Chapters 1 and 10).
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Defective tyre (“Weekly checks” ).