won't start when hot

RACHEL ASH · Post by **RACHEL ASH** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:52 pm

Hi there, I am new to this site. I am having probs with my 206 yr 2004 miles47000. My car starts fine first thing, but if I was to nip anywhere then get back in it. It wont start, just has a clicking noise-all the lights/radio still comes on. It is getting worse, as it will only allow me to do one journey, then I have to leave it, 2 hours later it will start again. please help.

Thar · Post by **Thar** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:20 pm

Welcome Rachel

Is it a 206 hatchback you have? This forum is dedicated to the 206 cabriolet but the cars are very similar. Sounds like a start motor problem to me but I'll let those who know their stuff advise.

Post by **Capncol** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:28 pm

Yep. Sounds starter related. Check connections to starter are tight and free of corrosion. A good auto electrician can test your starter for you, and probably repair it too.

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:40 pm

If it is not still on the original battery I'd say definitely starter motor.

My wife's uncle has a 2004 206 1.6 SE hatchback. It had the same symptoms. Started fine from cold, but was a problem when hot. A new starter motor cured it.

A couple of years after that it started playing up again but it was losing its radio memory and clock time as well. That time it needed a new battery.

See also:

http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/viewtopic ... or#p109973

http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/viewtopic ... rter+motor

http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/viewtopic ... rter+motor

Let us know the outcome in your case please.

RACHEL ASH · Post by **RACHEL ASH** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:05 pm

hi there thanks guys, yes it is a concertable. I am thinking more of a problem in the ignitition?? what do u think.

Post by **Capncol** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:34 pm

Why do you think it's ignition? Is the clicking coming from the starter (engine area) or somewhere else?

RACHEL ASH · Post by **RACHEL ASH** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:40 pm

hi there, the clicking noise comes from under the bonnett. But sometimes if you turn the key really slowly it does sometimes start, but it dosn't always work.

thanks

Post by **Capncol** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:59 pm

OK. I still call starter.

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:54 pm

Starter motor Rachel.

Thar · Post by **Thar** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:58 am

The clicking is a classic sign Rachel.

RACHEL ASH · Post by **RACHEL ASH** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:20 pm

thanks guys, i will keep you updated.

RACHEL ASH · Post by **RACHEL ASH** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:06 pm

hi guys had new starter motor put in yesterdeay. £135 in total, so fingers crossed.

Post by **Capncol** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:13 pm

Price doesn't sound too bad. Keep us posted.

rachgreen · Post by **rachgreen** » Wed May 30, 2012 11:00 am

Hi can you tell me the outcome of replacing the stater motor?

I have exactly the same problem with my car and beginning to pull my hair out as no mechanic has been able to fix the car!

Thank you

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Wed May 30, 2012 11:12 am

It will have fixed it rachgreen. RACHEL ASH will only have come on here to enable her to sort out her problem. Having sorted it she didn't bother to let us know the outcome.

What are the precise symptoms on yours, and what model do you have? Also provide details of age, mileage and service history - we'll try to help you. Welcome to the forum.

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