KNOWN FAULT · Peugeot · Opel

The e-308 and Astra Electric may move the wrong way when pulling away on a slope

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Engine / equipment: Peugeot e-308 and Opel Astra Electric built from March to August 2023
Period mentioned: 2023
Symptoms: When pulling away from a standstill on a slope, the car rolls the opposite way to the one selected until the brake is applied.
Possible cause described: A communication error between the electric motor control unit and the body control unit makes the immobiliser data be misread. Recall MJZ (Rapex alert 51/2023): 1,466 electric Peugeot 308 and Opel Astra cars worldwide built from 16/3 to 30/8/2023; in Germany, KBA 013243 for the Astra Electric. The motor control unit software is updated in about 20 minutes.
Check for the garage: Check campaign MJZ by VIN at a Peugeot or Opel dealer.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check campaign MJZ by VIN at a Peugeot or Opel dealer.

What are the symptoms?

When pulling away from a standstill on a slope, the car rolls the opposite way to the one selected until the brake is applied.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Peugeot, Opel
Engine / equipment: Peugeot e-308 and Opel Astra Electric built from March to August 2023
Period mentioned: 2023

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