Schwarina
Peugeot 307 excessive smoke exhaust
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A 2005 Peugeot 307 with a gasoline engine is experiencing excessive smoke from the exhaust and a warning light when accelerating. The suspected cause is a faulty exhaust back pressure sensor. It is recommended to visit a workshop for accurate diagnostics and repair, as basic OBD2 readers may not provide sufficient information. The issue was confirmed to be the defective sensor, and the repair was completed successfully.
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Schwarina (community.author)
Thank you for your prompt response! No, I haven't performed any diagnostics yet. I was hoping to gather some insights from the community before taking it to a mechanic. Could you perhaps elaborate on the diagnostics you're referring to? Is it something I can do myself, or would you recommend visiting a workshop?
jamesschroeder8
Given the symptoms and your initial assessment, it's probably the exhaust back pressure sensor. While basic OBD2 readers exist, interpreting the data for something like this can be tricky. Your best bet is a workshop; they have the right tools and expertise for accurate vehicle diagnostics.
Schwarina (community.author)
I sincerely appreciate your advice! Based on what you've said, I'll schedule an appointment with a trusted workshop to get a thorough assessment. It turned out that the exhaust back pressure sensor was indeed defective and the repair cost me 245€. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
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jamesschroeder8
I think you are on the right track. I remember there were some issues with the pressure sensor on that model. The symptoms you describe are extremely similar. Have you had any diagnostics done to confirm the error?