Peugeot 208 (II) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.2 PureTech in the Peugeot 208 (II)

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

Engine warning light on (up to 2021); Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021); Oil pressure light on (up to 21/02/2021); Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021); Premature timing belt wear that turns on the oil pressure light and causes loss of power and/or brake assistance (up to 20/06/2022); Excessive oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023); Engine warning light on; Hard starting; Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head; Engine jerking or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage; Lack of power; [1.2 Hybrid e-DCS6] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Engine warning light on (up to 2021): Engine control unit replacement (fully covered for cars under 5 years old). 2) Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021): Spark plugs, or even the engine, to be replaced. 3) Oil pressure light on (up to 21/02/2021): Oil pump solenoid valve to be replaced. 4) Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021): High-pressure fuel pump to be replaced. 5) Premature timing belt wear that turns on the oil pressure light and causes loss of power and/or brake assistance (up to 20/06/2022): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the engine (warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km). 6) Excessive oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023): Oil vapour separator replaced if it uses more than 0.3 l (warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km). 7) Engine warning light on: Oxygen sensor, engine speed sensor or ignition coils to be replaced. 8) Hard starting: Injector, injector rail or high-pressure pump depending on diagnosis. 9) Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head: Cylinder head to be replaced. 10) Engine jerking or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage: Cylinder head cleaning or new spark plugs, intercooler, oil separator or engine depending on diagnosis. 11) Lack of power: Check the accelerator pedal sensor, reprogram the control unit, fit an additional harness or replace the engine control unit. 12) [1.2 Hybrid e-DCS6] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024): Gear-change mechanism or gearbox to be replaced (fixed under recall MS7 of August 2024).

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database