Sunday, September 10, 2006

406 Cabin temperature Sensor Unit

If your cabin temperature goes haywire, this guy could be the culprit. The temp sensor is located above the head where the reading lights is located. The IR open/close door tx/rx is also housed there.

Took out the temp sensor unit and cleaned. Dirt was wrapping the sensor thus the feedback wasn't that responsive. It has a small dc fan that will suck in cabin air while the thermister will sense the temp which provide feedback signals to control the hot/cold air flap to mix the set/desired temperature. After cleaning the thermister and the fan fins, the unit now is more responsive.


Damp/moist Cotton bud will do the trick. This is quite an easy task.

The Motor spins better and the thermister senses better now.


Happy Motoring..........

Sunday, August 27, 2006

2 Flush or not 2 Flush ?

There is this hot debate regarding the 406 Gearbox - ZF 4HP20.

One school of though felt that flushing will improve gearbox functionalities as all the smug, slug and "impurities" will be flushed out and thus will keep the GB in optimum state.

Another school of thought think otherwise. Flushing will actually cause more harm than good. This is due to the Gearbox ATF filter also known as "Main Pick Up" is made of materials that filters very fine debris. It's so fine that flushing would not help as it will actually clog the filter faster.

here is the picture of the ATF Filter.

Another angle.

The Filter material.


Now, the questions is 2 Flush or not 2 Flush ..??

The choice is yours .....

Friday, July 28, 2006

Rejuvenating 405 - Cooling coil replacement


My 405 is already 12yrs old. Mileage passed 200K km. Engine still in excellent condition. Recently did a "dashboard down" due to Aircond cooling coil sprung a leak. With the dashboard down, replaced new heater matrix. Now, despite being a dozen yr old, she is still able to set comfortable cabin temperature. It's climatic controls function still works !!!

Here are some of the pics I capture for references as to what is behind the dashboard.


This is how the firewall looks like.


The cooling coil are practically blocked and the airflow are "weak"
It was actually worst than this as some of the "biscuit of mud" actually dropped-off before this pic is taken.

This is part of the cooling coil assy. This shows how the airflow from the blower motor to the cooiling coil. So sometimes when we have foul smells, weak airflow, not cold enough, it's most probably the cooling coil is blocked !!. I am still trying to figure out a way to clean the cooling coil without having to remove the dashboard.. it's possible .... maybe some of you out there can come up with a better toolings/gadgets to make it easier.


This is where the flap motor that controls the hot/cold air mixing for the "desired" temperature.

adious amigo for now

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

External Air Ventilation Motor for 405/406

Hi Guys,
This is how a Ventilation Motor unit looks like. It is use for opening and closing the Vent for 405 and 406. Probably also use for others models and makes. It is basically a DC drive motor and the plastic gear will wear out after sometime. For those who are into DIY, then getting the unit out is a bit of a challenge. Servicing the motor should be simple enough.

Repalcement parts can be obtain from discarded toys especially the gears. Use silicon grease to lubricate and this motor should be good for at least another 5 years.

Observe the arrow indicating it's position when reinstalling it back.

Inside view of the gear set up.

This damn plastic gear that wears off easily.

Replacement gear from my children's discard toys.

This unit is located just above the glovebox. Removing the glovebox for 406 is easier. Just pull the 2 plastic pin at the hinges at the glove box. For the 405, would be very tedious.

The Vent motor has one brown connector plug & 2 x screws holding it on.Watch and observe the small plastic gear that attaches the motor to the flap, Have a look at how it goes together before taking the 2 x screws out.

Happy Motoring....

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Most sought after logo in Malaysia



This will be the most sought after logo in Malaysia with the launching of the new beAstari. Take a look .. isn't this look nice ?

Friday, April 07, 2006

Mono Point Injection

Hi Guys,
My 405SR was converted from Carburetor setup to Monopoint injection system. This conversion is nice in a way as I get to use back my Xu9 engine which is still in good condition despite it had aready clocked 200000km. My Carb was leaky and looks like the way to rejuvenate it, conversion was the way to go. What is evident after the conversion was the fact that the idling is consistent while I save on fuel with more predictable power.

What I have "lost" was the Carby and the manifold, fuel pump, dizzy+ignition amp, flywheel,SR rpm meter, wire harness and ++.

What I have gained was ECU,Flywheel with speed sensor, Manifold + injector unit,fuel pump in the fuel tank,RPM meter,wire harness,O2 sensor,Map sensor ++

Here is the picture that might say it all.


Here is the birdeye view of the new setup.

regards

Monday, March 13, 2006

406 Heater outlet hose Sprung a Leak

It was on a Saturday ( 11 March 2006 ) 2:15 pm. Was crusing down towards Sungai Dua heading towards Bagan Ajam. Observing the temperature Gauge indicating ~ 90 degree C. This is not normal as my cooling system runs on Redline Water Wetter Coolant. On a normal day, the temperature should be just above 80 degrees C. Shelf that thought aside but keeps periodic glance at the gauge. Proceeded to the said rendezvous point to listen to a "Purist" hifi System.

The hifi "Sifu" was well prepared to feed me with "vegetarian" diet ( Purist ) first and then fed me the non-vege diet. I can tell that he is a person with a high degree of skill and knowledge in this " purist " hifi subject. The music played was enjoyable and guess now am confused, To be a Purist or a Non-Purist ? Well, will think about this.

At 4:15 pm, time for coffee and to Bagan. On the way there, the temp gauge was climbing and immediately I suspected something to do with the the cooling system. I was thinking it could be my heater core leaking again since I had it repaired sometime ago. But the cabin looks dry. Need to stop. I could tell that the high speed fan was kicking-in. As the distance was about few minutes more, I proceed to the Cafe and park at a spot that I could work on later.

Stops the engine and switch the ignition "ON" without cranking the start. let the fan spins to cool it. Yes.. you could see hot coolant flows out as indicated. Lock the car and went for coffee.
Called up Tai Hoong - Ah Ngan. Ask him about the hose and he said to come over to his shop. One thing he said was pleasing to the ear " I'll wait for you" unqoute.

About 5pm, the "Purist" drove me and my family to Tai Hoong. Talk to Ah Ngan and I was asked to follow him upstairs where he keeps his stocks of Peugeot and citreon parts. Could not find this heater outlet hose. Apparently not many people looks for it. Found a generic Japs hose that I could use. It was a little bit longer and well I could cut it. He charged me RM20 for it.

Went back to the car and open up the bonnet. Started working by removing the hoses. removing was easy. Using a plier, grip the 2 points of the clip and move it outward. Installing the new hose took me almost half an hour. The clip was too tight ( New hose ) and my old trusted pliers ( old John ) was having some "loose teeth". Hoses were in place but I couldn't hang on to the grip. It just keeps slipping in that tight working space. The clip just won't budge. My Purist friend was having "teh tarik" while I was struggling to insert the top clip into it's position.
My purist friends realised that my "old John" plier could not do the job, volunteered to go back to his home and get a better plier. I thank him for that and told him that I will keep on trying till he comes back. But if he don't see me, then I should be on my way. We bid farewell and had a laugh over it.

I guess "old John" wanted to proof that he still have some Juice left, he gave a good grip on the clip, slip it to it's position and Woaa laaah . It's in.. !!!. Poured bottles of water in and starts the engine. Keeps filling up the water and waits till it was 90 degrees C. called my Purist friend and told him it's OK. He was just about 5 mins away and waited for him. We met and bid farewell again. Drove to Alor Setar without any incident.

What I can say is that if I had not stop at the Purist house, I would be stuck on the highway. I believed the hose was already leaking and that was why the temperature was ~90 degrees on the highway. So it was a blessing in disguise and will buy another round of Ipoh White Coffee.

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Blue Battery Terminal

Today I had a few hours to kill. Did general check up on my wife's car. When I open the Bonnet, WoW, what did I see, Blue-greenish flakes surrounds the Battery +ve Terminal. Got a shock!!. This is actually a thin film of sulfuric acid. If left un-check will eventually lead to corrosion of metal parts around the battery. It can be cleaned away easily before it causes problems. If corrosion is ignored, it can damage battery cables and holddown parts and lead to operating problems, such as a no-start condition.













This blue-green flakes are corrosive !!!













Remove the terminals ( -ve) first, then remove the (+ve) side. Ensure no spill of the corrosive flakes. I then remove the +ve cable that connects to the start-motor. Did a good wash on it. Use lots of running water. Use eye-protective goggles. Then wash the battery mounting areas. You do not want any residue of the flakes to starts "eating" your paintworks and subsequently your car metal parts.













Washed thoroughly the cable connectors and the terminals. They look ok now. Then install back the cables and the battery.
This time I apply a layer of grease to protest both the +ve and -ve terminals.













This cleaned terminal and connector will give you a "one-Kick" start.

Give me a tinkle

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Heaven & Earth Meets as 1

Spent 2 days in Ipoh at clearwater Sanctuary Resort. Nice to have met some of Perak's Pug Owners and had some open bonnet session.
Had a good time there. Good place to "Let loose and Fancy Free"

At the reception, you are welcome with greeting from the 3 monkeys. This reminds me of the "missing 4th" monkey ..... created during the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal
( both hands clasping to cover the private area)


This is where the chalet are. Ample and shady parking area too. Was told that Jodie Foster stayed in one of these chalet when they film "Anna and the the King" with Chow Yuen Fatt.















What a view from the balcony. the serenity, tranquility and the chirping of the birds. Makes this a sanctuary for us to recuperate,rejuvenate and recharge.














Now with this kind of view from my balcony, what else can one ask for in life ? Well, what else ? With Old town white coffee, cigies and Newspapers to read ... No wonder it's tagline says
" it's heaven and earth meets as one"















Were "caught" in the middle of a Kavadi Procession. Very colourful sight !! Watch the red car in front.. that's a 605 !! a very RARE breed.


Ain't she a beauty ?

Well, here are the Pamelo girls !!. I guess this veiled view should suffice.

Give me a tinkle ..

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Changing Coolant

Bought Distilled water and also Redline Coolant
8 Litres cost RM7.50

Redline Coolant
Bought this yesterday.

Radiator drain Knob.
need to turn this to discharge the old coolant out.

Preventive Inspections - Pre-CNY holidays

Did an Inspections on the 406 today to prepare for the CNY. All checked out A OK. However saw some cracks on the Drive belt ( the one that drives Aircond,Power Steering Pump and Alternator ). Will get it change tomorrow.


The belt starts to cracks. Hope you guys do your Preventive Inspections too. Especially CNy holidays, workshop could be closed for days.


Give me the Tinkle

Monday, January 16, 2006

Heater Core Updates


So far the heater core is holding on. No leak. Hope this stays.

Running tempt. is hovering near 90 degrees during hot days and at traffic lights stops. Rest of the time >80's degrees <90 degrees.

Will be flushing out the older redline coolant this weekend and replace it with a new bottle. All the efforts was real worth it.

Lesson learnt, the 406 Heater matrix is repairable and one does not have to remove the whole dashboard to fix it.

On the 405, is also possible except one will need a revert tool as the dashboard is reverted. will embark on my 405 later this year.

Give me a Tinkle

Sunday, January 15, 2006

2006 2nd TT - Auto Detailing session

Hi Guys,
Oh what a night. It was fun,tiring and satisfying. The results speaks for themselves.
Here are some pics ....

I must be crazy to be here



Another Sifu at work


My shine will beat them all


Let me show you all the right footworks


Give me a tinkle ?

Thursday, January 12, 2006

405-Dashboard down !!!


Notice how dirty it is ?


dashboard - Rear view


The airflow from the top of the blower fan goes to the cooling coil


Behind the dashboard.

Hi Guys,
Had an opportunity to see 405 dashboard strip bare. This is normally required to replace the AC cooling coil that has sprung a leak. For those who have not seen how is it like behind the dashboard, here are the pics.... ( I am not good at taking fotos - guess you just have to live with the quality of pics taken )

Notice the condition of the cooling coil ( Dirty ). Despite the fact that this car was well taken care off. If your blower fan speed is slower, guess it's time to clean the cooling coil. Now have to figure out how to clean it without having to remove the dashboard.


Give me a Tinkle ?

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

How to Remove Peugeot 406 Heater Matrix / Core


Hi Guys,
I have re-connected my hose today. All system checked out OK.
No leaks, at the inlet,heater matrix and oulet. Set to 30 degrees C. The Hot air makes me feels like like Winter again.





Hi Guys,
Took the heater core out and there was 2 holes in between. The first welder doesn't want to weld for me. The 2nd one did it for me for RM18/xx. Pressure tested OK.
Installed back the core and the Glovebox. Have not connected the inlet hose yet. Will wait till weekend to do it. Who Knows if there is going to a big "Flood". The pics shows the leaks.