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Competent Mechanic

  • 14-07-2009 9:35pm
    #1
    rsl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi
    I drive 2005 Peugeot 407 petrol model, bought new- wondering if someone can recommend really good competent mechanic-

    The engine idling is rough and poor driving performance- checked by Peugeot service-- serviced/changed coil/spark plugs/oxygen sensor/ updated software... makes no difference-

    Pls if anyone has any opinion- Thanks a lot.


Comments

  • #2
    beachlife
    Closed Accounts Posts: 246 ✭✭beachlife


    what part of the country are you?


  • #3
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Which sensor was changed? The lambda sensor or MAF sensor? MAF problems often cause the symptoms you mention.


  • #4
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,684 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Could be a split hose, possibly on the air intake.
    MAF sensor is a good bet too.


  • #5
    rsl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭rsl


    In Dublin. The upstream-oxygen sensor (lambda sensor), Interesting, MAF sensor... Are these sensor faults not detected by the diagnostic equipments?

    Thanks for your speedy comment. Any idea where i get get this diagnosed and fixed?


  • #6
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,684 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    MAF may not give a fault as it would just gradually get worse until it causes problems


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  • #7
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    If it is the MAF sensor give the mechanic and service manager a good kicking from me. It's a fairly common problem on lots of cars and they should've spotted it straight away.


  • #8
    Mr.Diagnostic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Mr.Diagnostic


    OP, there is a big difference between a diagnostic specialist and a mechanic who owns a scan tool and who does “diagnostics”. Most mechanics do “diagnostics” but to very varied levels. I would include main dealer mechanics in that.


    What you need to find is a good recommended diagnostic specialist who is capable of testing rather than just guessing.

    Diagnostics is a very involved subject. It is not as simple as just plugging in a scan tool.


  • #9
    rsl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭rsl


    I wouldn't take to Peugeot service centres anymore, they do not have enthusiasm to take in a customer.. experienced few times..

    Anyone recommend any diagnostic specialist? before I go and replace any suggested parts-1) MAF(mass air flow ) Sensor 2) Air intake system.


  • #10
    Row
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭Row


    Check out http://www.407owners.com/forums/ as there are a few tecs (u.k.)
    on there .....i'm also on there....:)
    you would need to connect up to peugeot planet 2000 and go thru
    parameter checks (like above) and know what you are looking for...:)
    row.


  • #11
    rsl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭rsl


    Hi I joined the forum, its great. Got my car fixed. Thank you for recommending the site.


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