Economy Mode Active

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:15 pm

Hi....new to the forum but looks great....Looking for a bit of advice.
My 2001 206cc is sitting lifeless in the drive! A week ago when I went to start it on a frosty morning I put the key in and ....nothing! I could not turn the key either way! Whilst jigging the seering column about I also put the steering lock on.

It was also clear that there was some type of electrical problem....the "Economy Active mode" would come up in the dash. If I left the car it would beep as if the keys had been left. After a few minutes this would reset itself and I could lock the car....

I was thinking a low battery but recharging and jump starting the car makes no difference....so I'd only change the battery if I'm certain it is the problem. I've checked the levels and oil, water and brake fluid are all fine....

So, at the moment I've a car that I can open, put the key in the ignition and nothing else!

Would really welcome any advice.

Thanks

David

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:34 pm

How old is the battery?

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:34 am

i thyink the battery must be the original....which would make it 8 -9 years old.

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:34 pm

I'd replace it with a new one of the correct specification. If you want to get it professionally checked for a duff cell before spending your hard earned cash then do so by all means. However at that age it has already done well. Take care, some after market ones are not as tall and don't fit properly. It is worth spending the money on the one that fits perfectly. There are tips on changing the battery in the owners handbook by the way.
Let us know how you get on please.
Ron

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:49 pm

Thanks Ron

As a matter of course I was going to change the battery anyway....I'll certainly let you know how things go.

Thanks

David

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:22 am

An update.......

Put new battery in but no joy...Car still stuck in economy active mode....Real pain.....Going to get the local garage to have a look but I'm thinking its going to have to go to the dealers for a diagnostic......

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:53 pm

Are your windows, wipers, audio and courtesy lights working normally? These shouldn't work when economy mode is active.

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:55 pm

The problem is I can't even turn the key to check if anything else is active!As soon as the battery connects the economy mode activates......I think the immobiliser has kicked in and is preventing me turning the key,,,,,(Its not just the steering lock being on.......I could not turn the key and when jiggling the steering wheel around the steering lock also came on).

Thankls

David

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:43 am

I think you're right David - A dealer job, or a good Peugeot indy specialist. Sounds like the ignition switch at fault to me, but I'm just guessing.
Let us know what transpires please, and good luck!
Ron

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:27 pm

hi Ron

Update......

I've been waiting the best part of the week to get the car towed to the local garage....

Anyway, expecting the car to be picked up tomorrow I thought I'd have a final look......

Economy mode was still coming on so I decided to randomly play about and try things....so I'd put the side lights on, leave it a minute and try to unlock the key.....I'd lock and unlock the car with the remote.......

Well, quite unexpectedly the lock came free and the key turned and started the car first time! I was completely taken by surprise!

Anyway I've tried it 5 - 6 times and there is no problem whatsoever.......

Whatever I did it kicked out of the ecomony active mode......the new battery is also helping.....

Looking forward to getting back on the road....

Thanks for all your help and advice...

David

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:58 pm

Well done David, sounds as if your persistence has paid off.

I'm pretty certain that the new battery will have been the crucial issue, but as you say, you obviously did something to help jog it out of economy mode.

Hopefully should be fine now. Enjoy spring now it has arrived. Ron

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:33 pm

Thanks Ron

Car was fine today and the new battery is perfect......only problem now is I've an MOT to do and I need a few things done....

The joys!

Chhers

David

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:53 am

Ours just sailed through its MOT, no problems whatsoever.

Good luck with yours.

DAVrov · Post by **DAVrov** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:18 pm

Well.....Been ok on all MOT's...until this one......

Still in garage.....needs several things including brakes all round and bushes which connect to the back axile........seems the car had lowered and the wheel was actually rubbing the inside arch!......New tyre required as well......

Garage said this bush replacement is a problem with many peugeots......

Hopefully get the car back in the next week!

But it will certainly cost a few hundrew quid!

Just when I thought my luck was in!

David

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:10 am

Shoot! So sorry David. Bet the cambelt will fall due for renewal next year too! Or has it already been done?

Ron