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Peugeot 207 Poor Starting Fuel Consumption

Hi, I'm having trouble with my 2008 Peugeot 207 diesel. It's done 161836 km. Lately, it's been starting poorly, and I've noticed the fuel consumption is higher than usual. The engine power seems reduced, and it idles unevenly, sometimes even stalling. A mechanic checked it and said it was an injection nozzle defective, probably from clogging. Does that sound right?

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Hey, that sounds familiar. I had similar issues with my 207, although mine's a bit newer. Rough idling and stalling, plus the fuel consumption went way up. I'd also noticed a loss of power, especially when accelerating. Was it just one injector, or did they say all of them were affected?

Good to know I'm not alone! He only mentioned one injection nozzle as defective. He suspects it's just dirty. He quoted me around 515€ for the repair. Does that sound like a reasonable price for an injector replacement, or should I get a second opinion?

515€ sounds steep but also about right if it's a full replacement. If he suspects clogging, maybe ask if they can try cleaning it first? Otherwise, if it is the injector definitely go to the workshop. These new engines are so finicky, they are complicated to repair at home.

Thanks for the advice! I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on. It was a defective injector. Replacing it solved all the problems. Runs like new now!

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