Fuel and exhaust systems fault finding (Peugeot 106)

Excessive fuel consumption

• Air filter element dirty or clogged (Chapter 1A or 1B).
• Choke cable incorrectly adjusted, or choke sticking - carburettor petrol models (Chapter 4A).
• Fuel injection system fault - fuel injected petrol models (Chapter 4B or 4C).
• Faulty injector - diesel models (Chapter 4D).
• Ignition timing incorrect/ignition system fault - petrol models (Chapters 1A and 5B).
• Tyres under-inflated ("Weekly Checks").
• Brakes binding (Chapters 1 and 9).

Fuel leakage and/or fuel odour

• Damaged or corroded fuel tank, pipes or connections (Chapter 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
• Carburettor float chamber flooding (float height incorrect) - carburettor petrol models (Chapter 4A).

Excessive noise or fumes from exhaust system

• Leaking exhaust system or manifold joints (Chapters 1 and 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
• Leaking, corroded or damaged silencers or pipe (Chapters 1 and 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D).
• Broken mountings causing body or suspension contact (Chapter 1A or 1B).