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Peugeot 208 Overheating Check Engine Light

Hi, I've got a 2013 Peugeot 208 diesel and I'm having some trouble. The check engine light is on and the engine is overheating. I've been told it might be the active air flap. Has anyone else had this issue?

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Greetings. Your symptoms suggest a potential issue with the thermal management system, specifically concerning the active air flaps. I experienced a similar situation with my Opel Insignia. The flap motor became defective, triggering the check engine light and leading to overheating. Did you perform a diagnostic scan to retrieve the fault code?

Thanks for the info! A diagnostic scan was done, and it pointed to the flap motor. Is this something that I need to get sorted ASAP?

Confirming the error code, the flap motor is indeed the probable culprit. Given that overheating can severely damage the engine, I strongly advise immediate attention. Considering your vehicle's mileage (132459 km), a defective electromechanism is highly plausible. I would recommend scheduling a service appointment with a qualified technician to inspect and repair the active air flap system.

Okay, thanks for the advice. I've booked it in with a local garage. They've quoted 590€ for the repair, which seems reasonable. Hopefully, that'll sort it out.

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