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Peugeot 2008 keyless access failure

Hi, I've got a 2014 Peugeot 2008 with a gasoline engine and I'm having a weird issue. My keyless access has stopped working, and the car's throwing an error. I've checked the fuses, but they all seem fine. I'm wondering if anyone has encountered something similar? The car has 271072 km on the clock. Could it be the door actuator?

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alexandernacht53

Hello there, I had a similar problem with my old Opel Astra, although the symptoms weren't exactly the same. It turned out to be a broken wire in the door harness where it flexes every time you open and close the door. Kind of like bending a paperclip back and forth until it snaps. Have you checked the wiring and connections going to the door handle and actuator? A loose or corroded connector could also be the culprit.

roberthimmel9 (Author)

Thanks for the tip! When you say "door harness", do you mean the bundle of wires that goes from the car body into the door itself? Is it easy to get to, and is there a good way to test the wires? I'm not sure I have the right tools for that.

alexandernacht53

Yes, exactly, I mean the wires that go from the car's body to the door. In my case, the insulation was cracked, and the copper wire inside was broken due to metal fatigue. While you can try to check the continuity with a multimeter, I would recommend taking it to a workshop. At least they should be able to read out the error memory. The repair shop should be able to diagnose the error quickly.

roberthimmel9 (Author)

Thanks a lot for your help! I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on, it was a defective cable or plug connection, like you said. They fixed it for 95€. Much appreciated!

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