Peugeot 205 - Manual (Page 235)

REF•18
Fault finding
10 Electrical system
Note: For problems associated with the starting system, refer to the
faults listed under “Engine” earlier in this Section.
Battery will not hold a charge for more than a few
days
Ⅵ Ⅵ Battery defective internally (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Battery terminal connections loose or corroded(“Weekly checks” ).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Auxiliary drivebelt worn or incorrectly adjusted (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Alternator not charging at correct output (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Alternator or voltage regulator faulty (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Short-circuit causing continual battery drain (Chapters 5A and 12).
Ignition/no-charge warning light remains
illuminated with engine running
Ⅵ Ⅵ Auxiliary drivebelt broken, worn, or incorrectly adjusted
(Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Alternator brushes worn, sticking, or dirty (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Alternator brush springs weak or broken (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Internal fault in alternator or voltage regulator (Chapter 5A).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in charging circuit
(Chapter 5A).
Ignition/no-charge warning light fails to come on
Ⅵ Ⅵ Warning light bulb blown (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken, disconnected, or loose wiring in warning light circuit
(Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Alternator faulty (Chapter 5A).
Lights inoperative
Ⅵ Ⅵ Bulb blown (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Corrosion of bulb or bulbholder contacts (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty relay (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken, loose, or disconnected wiring (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty switch (Chapter 12).
Instrument readings inaccurate or erratic
Instrument readings increase with engine speed
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty voltage regulator (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give no reading
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Wiring open-circuit (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Fuel or temperature gauges give continuous maximum
reading
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Wiring short-circuit (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty gauge (Chapter 12).
Horn inoperative, or unsatisfactory in operation
Horn operates all the time
Ⅵ Ⅵ Horn push either earthed or stuck down (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Horn cable-to-horn push earthed (Chapter 12).
Horn fails to operate
Ⅵ Ⅵ Blown fuse (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Cable or cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Horn emits intermittent or unsatisfactory sound
Ⅵ Ⅵ Cable connections loose (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Horn mountings loose (Chapter 12).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty horn (Chapter 12).
Suspension and steering (continued)
Excessive play in steering
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn steering column intermediate shaft universal joint
(Chapter 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn steering track rod end balljoints (Chapters 1 and 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapters 1 and 10).
Lack of power assistance
Ⅵ Ⅵ Broken or incorrectly-adjusted auxiliary drivebelt (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect power steering fluid level (“Weekly checks” ).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Restriction in power steering fluid hoses (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty power steering pump (Chapter 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Faulty rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
Tyre wear excessive
Tyres worn on inside or outside edges
Ⅵ Ⅵ Tyres under-inflated (wear on both edges) (“Weekly checks” ).
Ⅵ Ⅵ
Incorrect camber or castor angles (wear on one edge only)
(Chapter 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapters 1 and 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Excessively-hard cornering.
Ⅵ Ⅵ Accident damage.
Tyre treads exhibit feathered edges
Ⅵ Ⅵ Incorrect toe setting (Chapter 10).
Tyres worn in centre of tread
Ⅵ Ⅵ Tyres over-inflated (“Weekly checks” ).
Tyres worn on inside and outside edges
Ⅵ Ⅵ Tyres under-inflated (“Weekly checks” ).
Tyres worn unevenly
Ⅵ Ⅵ Tyres/wheels out of balance (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Excessive wheel or tyre run-out (Chapter 1).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Worn shock absorbers (Chapters 1 and 10).
Ⅵ Ⅵ Defective tyre (“Weekly checks” ).