Peugeot 407 Lcd Display Repair
Perpetuo Carlson
Warwick XL 64 reg on Peugeot Boxer chassis. LCD display on dashboard will light up sometimes when I open the door but not others (about 50:50). When it fails, turning on the ignition similarly fails to produce a display. When it deigns to function it appears to behave normally (only twice have I had gobbledegook on the display)
Dealer and local garage said "Go to Peugeot dealer" This I did, who tested it and said I needed a completely new unit at a cost of 1100. Tried a local auto electrics place who took it apart and said it was a loose connection in the wiring loom; Peugeot/Fiat would not supply this without the complete unit.
Following comments on this forum, I contacted Cartronix in Waterlooville who first replaced the display panel and, when that didn't help, ordered and fitted a new "processor". This too has failed to cure the problem.
Going to have to be brief because i am in the closing stages of wrapping things up at work and will in fact go completely dark for a few days shortly while the IT part of the business is relocated to casa Nick.
I have not seen this problem at all and so cannot offer any quick fixes, in fact none of my Ducato's have had any kind of dash issues since 2007, so there must be a dramatically different factor regarding the usage of motorhomes v vans and that must be moisture.
Anyway, there is a wiring bundle that exits the rear of the body computer (behind cab fusebox) and heads to the dashboard. I suspect that if the instrument panel has been checked, repaired or replaced then there must be a damaged wire or two somewhere between the BCM and the panel. If any additional security devices have been fitted; i would head straight for the after-market connections, in fact anything that is connected to the fusebox that was not part of the original base vehicle build should be considered suspect. A poor connection, particularly a poor earth can cause all manner of faults. The 'gobbledegook' described is a really odd one. It suggests that the power connections are fine but the data being shared between the BCM and the Instruments is being compromised. The panel is probably able to decide to switch off if it thinks that damage could arise.
It's tough on a car at this time of year when, traditionally, motorists have been making longer than usual journeys on holiday, or when have simply making the most of summer. But what's likely to go wrong - and what will it cost to put right?
Data from Warranty Direct has shone a light on this question and shows that motorists could be hit by 10 per cent higher repair bills as summer miles take their toll on car reliability. Interestingly, it also reveals which parts fail most often between June and August.
According to the research, the areas most likely to give you problems include axle and suspension components (accounting for more than a quarter of the firm's claims), followed by engine cooling breakdowns (9.35 per cent) and major internal engine problems (9.16 per cent), resulting in repair bills as high as 7,239.
In fact the average summer time repair bill is 10 per cent higher than in winter and more than four in 10 motorists will make a claim between June and August, compared with 36 per cent during the colder months.
Last year, the firm's stats show, four of the five most expensive repair bills occurred between June and August, adding to those higher-than-usual summer costs incurred by holidays and family days out. Overall, the 10 components identified by Warranty Direct as most likely to cause a breakdown in the summer account for more than 75 per cent of claims during that period.
"Cars are complex and sensitive to the environment they are subjected to," says Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct. "In these straitened times, anything a motorist can do to mitigate motoring costs, or at least make them more predictable, is worthwhile. Maintenance and a degree of mechanical sympathy make a difference, but often breakdowns just happen."
What do you expect most from your family car? Prestige? Carrying capacity? Comfort? Economy?
I've been mulling over this while clocking up miles in Peugeot's 3008, its so-called "crossover" which looks, as the name suggests, like a cross between an off-roader, an MPV and a hatchback.
I liked it from the off because of its refinement, the driving pleasure it offers, its practicality and its high-up seating position which makes driving easier. Over the summer, new qualities have been shining through on the HDI 112 Exclusive.
Last week I zeroed the MPG readout before driving from one side of London to the other in heavy traffic then down to Goodwood and back, a trip of around 150 miles, well over four hours, in an afternoon. Apart from some uncharacteristic sat-nav foibles it made a highly agreeable companion not least because, with careful driving, the MPG readout when I finally switched off said 51.3.
Pretty impressive. It means I've now driven back from Portsmouth once and made that return Goodwood trip, and driven into a deepest Kent as well as several around-London trips... and the tank is still almost half-full.
Throughout I've been struck by the quietness off the car and this includes a lack of road, wind or mechanical noise. Other likes? The split rear tailgate which makes an excellent seat or loading platform and the head-up display which saves having to re-focus on the speedo in the cabin. I might not let Peugeot have this one back.
It's when HD wheels on its wide range of motorcycles and potential customers - or the plain curious - take them out on test-rides. I dropped in and there were lots of smiling faces, some reading the information boards about the bike firm's history, some listening to live music, taking part in HD competitions, enjoying the BBQ or just discussing the relative attributes of different brands.
What you notice most are that no two privately owned HDs are alike - seems that riders just can't leave them alone; there were customised handlebars, footrests, saddles, tanks, paintjobs... anything, it seems, goes. So no problem recognising your own bike in the car park, then. There are two more Harley nights at the Ace to go, September 29 and October 27.
Meanwhile, the Cool zone will feature a range of refrigerated vehicles and bodywork, side by side with the latest fridge units, monitoring equipment and other products specific to cold chain operations.
Ford is remaining tight-lipped about one of the new launches, but has confirmed the facelifted Transit Custom and Torneo Custom will be at the show, alongside the new Transit Connect and Transit Courier.
The Transit Connect and Courier have also received a refresh and now offer a choice of fuel-efficient engines with an all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel and 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol, featuring cylinder deactivation.
Driver assistance systems have been added including Intelligent Speed Limiter, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection emergency braking system, Side Wind Stabilisation and Active Park Assist, which helps to steer the vehicle into both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.
Ford will also have a Transit Custom plug-in hybrid at the CV Show and will be able to talk to visitors about its ongoing trial, taking place in London, to assess the suitability of electrified solutions.
In response to the changing UK and Irish markets and demand from customers, Renault Trucks will display a newly-engineered right-hand drive Range T High at the Allports Group stand alongside a range of converted Renault Trucks Master vans.
With the introduction of the new TGE van, MAN has expanded its product portfolio and is now a full-range supplier covering all weight categories: vans from 3.0-5.5 tonnes, trucks from 7.5-44 tonnes and heavy haulage vehicles with a gross train weight up to 250 tonnes.
For better efficiency and greater fuel economy, it features part-time 4x4 with power delivered permanently to the rear wheels, and front-wheel drive dialed in electronically as required, with high and low ratios available as on- and off-road conditions demand.
Intelligent Telematics will also be sharing its stand with key partners Sopp+Sopp and Plexus Law to provide advice and guidance on the advantages of video monitoring, first notification of loss and proactive claims handling.
CCI is only available to FTA members and allows vehicle operators to carry out an in-house audit of a wide range of compliance issues and pinpoint aspects of good practice and areas which would benefit from further improvement.
Throughout the event, Morris Lubricants staff will be on-hand to show its latest Whatoil? online lubricants selector tool that is designed for fleet operators and maintenance professionals to find the correct lubricants for all major commercial vehicle OEMs and models.
The company has an expanding portfolio of CV tyres including the SmartFlex for regional haul, and the SmartWork for on- and off-road, both of which are selected as original equipment for MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Scania trucks.
A DVSA-compliant daily check app will provide drivers with an easy way to perform pre-use checks electronically with data fed back to the fleet manager in real time. The app also sends defects to the Fleet Solutions booking system to ensure repairs are carried out as soon as possible.
In accident management, another new app provides drivers with the necessary portal to electronically report accidents. It logs images and data which can be sent back to the Fleet Solutions accident management team.
The app is part of a new accident management offering from BT Fleet Solutions which promises to provide cost-effective management of repairs and provide data insight to reduce the risk of future accidents.
Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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