Peugeot 206 engine jerking rough running

Help! My 2001 Peugeot 206 (gasoline engine) is acting up. Got 237k km on the clock. It's running rough, the check engine light is on, and it's jerking like crazy when I accelerate. Feels like I've lost a ton of power. What's going on?

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Sounds rough! I had similar issues with my 206 a while back. Rough running, check engine light flashing, terrible throttle response... turned out to be a dodgy fuel injector. Have you checked your spark plugs or ignition coil recently? Could be a misfire.

Fuel injector, eh? How did you figure that out? Did you have the exact same symptoms, or were there other things going on too? I don't really know much about car engines...

Yeah, pretty much the same symptoms. Reduced engine power, jerking, the whole shebang. I tried new spark plugs first, but no luck. Eventually, I had a diagnostics test run and it pointed to a faulty injector. Honestly, unless you're comfortable working on engines, I'd suggest taking it to a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the problem for sure.

Thanks for the advice! I took it to a mechanic, and you were spot on - defective injector. Cost me 515€ to fix. Runs like new now!

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