fabianweiss64

Peugeot 207 diesel power loss smoke

I'm having issues with my 2011 Peugeot 207 diesel. It's got about 143,000 km on it. Lately, I've noticed a serious loss of power, the check engine light is on, and it's blowing smoke when I accelerate. It also runs pretty rough, the fuel consumption seems higher than usual, and it's jerking when accelerating, with a loud hissing noise. I'm thinking it might be the EGR valve, maybe it's jammed or defective? Has anyone else experienced something similar?

A 2011 Peugeot 207 diesel is experiencing power loss, check engine light activation, smoke during acceleration, rough running, increased fuel consumption, jerking, and a loud hissing noise. The initial suspicion is a jammed or defective EGR valve. Another possibility considered is a vacuum leak affecting the air-fuel mixture. The issue is confirmed to be a jammed EGR valve, which is repaired, resolving the symptoms.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

Sounds familiar. I had similar symptoms with my old Opel Corsa, a petrol one though. Reduced power, check engine light... It was like trying to run with a blocked nose. In my case, it turned out to be a vacuum leak messing with the engine's air-fuel mixture. Does the Peugeot use similar emissions test/recirculation?

Interesting, I hadn't considered a vacuum leak. I'm not very familiar with diesel engines, but would a vacuum leak cause all those symptoms, especially the smoke and hissing? How did you diagnose the vacuum leak on your Corsa?

Well, the smoke could be from unburnt fuel due to the engine not getting enough air, or too much fuel, because of a faulty sensor. The hissing could be air escaping. I couldn't figure it out myself, so I brought the Corsa to a workshop. They used some smoke testing equipment to find the leak. With all those symptoms, it sounds like something more serious than just a minor issue. A faulty EGR valve could definitely be the culprit on a diesel.

Thanks for the info! I think you're right; it's probably best to take it to a workshop. It was indeed the EGR valve; apparently, it was completely jammed. The repair cost me 355€, but at least it's running smoothly again.

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

PEUGEOT

community_crosslink_rmh_model

207