peugeot 406 diesel, fix or scrap?

[andymc]

Hi all,
the battery has gone flat on a 2001 406 I have, with the new battery fitted it has thrown up a host of issues
1 ABS light and airbag light on
2 the immobiliser light is on, car refuses to start.

Got an auto electrician out and he re coded the keys, said the error was with the high pressure diesel pump, couldnt clear it although he got the car started, he left after trying it a couple of times.

A little later I noticed the ABS light and airbag light was still on, about 2 minutes later the immobiliser has kicked in and its back to square 1.
I have a feeling it will be a dealer fix and as the car wont move it will need trailering, as the car only owes me £500 would it be more cost effective to scrap?

thanks
Andymc

[MJK 24]

If the car is MOT'd and taxed, just run around in it as it is. The lights may well go out in a day or two.

[mnkiboy]

MJK 24 said:

If the car is MOT'd and taxed, just run around in it as it is. The lights may well go out in a day or two.

Surely it's a bit tricky when the immobiliser refuses to let the car start, or are you suggesting he 'flintstones' the car everywhere?

[daemon]

andymc said:

Hi all,
the battery has gone flat on a 2001 406 I have, with the new battery fitted it has thrown up a host of issues
1 ABS light and airbag light on
2 the immobiliser light is on, car refuses to start.

Got an auto electrician out and he re coded the keys, said the error was with the high pressure diesel pump, couldnt clear it although he got the car started, he left after trying it a couple of times.

A little later I noticed the ABS light and airbag light was still on, about 2 minutes later the immobiliser has kicked in and its back to square 1.
I have a feeling it will be a dealer fix and as the car wont move it will need trailering, as the car only owes me £500 would it be more cost effective to scrap?

thanks
Andymc

Scrap it. Break it effectively and you will get £250-£300 easily.

You could spend two fortunes getting it running right.

Also, if you dont do big miles, you'd be better getting a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol one. Far more reliable at this age, and will be cheaper for a comparable car.

One of the best cars i ever owned was a 2.0 petrol 406. Bought for £680 with a years MOT, drove it six months with no issues, sold for £680. Marvellous.

[andymc]

I may just ebay it as a non runner

[MJK 24]

mnkiboy said:

MJK 24 said:

If the car is MOT'd and taxed, just run around in it as it is. The lights may well go out in a day or two.

Surely it's a bit tricky when the immobiliser refuses to let the car start, or are you suggesting he 'flintstones' the car everywhere?

Bottom of the second paragraph he said he got the car started?

[littleredrooster]

MJK 24 said:

mnkiboy said:

MJK 24 said:

If the car is MOT'd and taxed, just run around in it as it is. The lights may well go out in a day or two.

Surely it's a bit tricky when the immobiliser refuses to let the car start, or are you suggesting he 'flintstones' the car everywhere?

Bottom of the second paragraph he said he got the car started?

...and the bottom of the third paragraph he said it had stopped and it was back to square one. How far did you read?

[leigh1050]

Scrap it!

[matthias73]

daemon said:

Scrap it. Break it effectively and you will get £250-£300 easily.

You could spend two fortunes getting it running right.

Also, if you dont do big miles, you'd be better getting a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol one. Far more reliable at this age, and will be cheaper for a comparable car.

One of the best cars i ever owned was a 2.0 petrol 406. Bought for £680 with a years MOT, drove it six months with no issues, sold for £680. Marvellous.

Indeed, I bought a 1.8 rapier with my mum when I was 18, absolutely fantastic car, very economical, and the engine isnt bad at all.

Would buy another, but I'm addicted to RWD now.