COLD START AND FLAT SPOT

[pugdude]

Hi guy has anyone else had a problem with there 206 xsi 1st thing In mor ing where the fooker wont idle for a bit Also I hqve a flat spot in low revs which apparently is a comon prob wi our 206's HELP PLZ

[Capncol]

Please read the bit in red

[pugdude]

2003 206 xsi 1.6 cuts out on 1st start up off day unless u rev her for 2 mins clears run and has a flat spot at low revs nonwork been done too sort fault had a loose battery terminal but I dont think that was the problem seem to he guttles unless you drop the gears and boot it

[Capncol]

Assuming no warning lights or messages, I would start by checking all inlet pipework for air leaks, and assuming that's OK, give the throttle body a good clean out with carburetor cleaner or brake parts cleaner. They sometimes get clogged up with an oily gum like substance.
If it's not already been done, that engine is overdue a cambelt.

[pugdude]

Nope no warning lights donno about messages its do e 74000 and yea is due a cambelt change

[GrandadMonkey]

When were the spark plugs last renewed? Have you got the correct Bosch ones in it? Our 1.6 got hesitant and jerky after our plugs had done nearly 30,000 miles and brand new Bosch plugs cured that. Is your air filter clean and dry? Look for cracks in the breather pipes/hoses round the top of the engine as they go brittle and crack if not careful when renewing plugs etc.

While on the subject of filters don't forget your pollen filter - won't affect your engine running but a 2 minutes job while you've got the bonnet open. If they get blocked they can cause your heater resistor to overheat and burnout.