michael_klein51

Peugeot 208 rough running

Hey, I've got a 2023 Peugeot 208 with a gasoline engine that's giving me some grief. It's got about 290k km on the clock, and lately, the engine's been running really rough. The check engine light is on, and I get jerking when accelerating. I checked the error memory and there's definitely an error stored. Could this be something with the ignition coil or maybe the fuel pump?

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I had a similar issue with my Peugeot 208. Does it feel like a rough idle, too? Have you checked for any obvious air leaks, maybe around the air filter housing or any of the intake hoses? It could also be related to the spark plugs. When was the last time you changed them?

Thanks for the quick reply! Yeah, the idle is a bit rough too. I haven't checked for air leaks specifically. Spark plugs were replaced about 50k km ago. What was the cause of your issue? Was it similar symptoms?

My Peugeot 208 had similar symptoms and it turned out to be a leak in the exhaust system. Given your mileage, it might be worthwhile to have a workshop check the exhaust system for leaks. It's hard to diagnose accurately without proper tools and a lift.

Thanks so much for the advice! I took it to a shop and you were spot on. Turns out there was a leak in the exhaust system. Repair cost was 265€. Runs great now!

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