- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Evasion (Synergie) and Peugeot 806 (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2002
- Symptoms
- A handbrake ratchet that can fail (built March to July 1998); air in the brake fluid on ABS cars (March–April 1999); an airbag trigger to be checked (September–October 1995). On diesels: water in the brake vacuum pump reducing assistance and leaks at the HDi common-rail unions.
- Possible cause described
- PSA recalls and technical bulletins collected by Honest John for the Synergie (British name of the Evasion), twin of the Peugeot 806.
- Check for the garage
- Test the handbrake and the pedal feel; check campaigns by VIN.
- 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.
Handbrake, ABS brakes and airbag on the Evasion and 806
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Test the handbrake and the pedal feel; check campaigns by VIN.
What are the symptoms?
A handbrake ratchet that can fail (built March to July 1998); air in the brake fluid on ABS cars (March–April 1999); an airbag trigger to be checked (September–October 1995). On diesels: water in the brake vacuum pump reducing assistance and leaks at the HDi common-rail unions.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Citroën, Peugeot
- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Evasion (Synergie) and Peugeot 806 (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 1994–2002
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Peugeot 8062000–2002
- Citroën Evasion2000–2002
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