https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:40:42 +0000 MyBB https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38118 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:41 +0100 ginge191]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38118
I'm at a bit of a loss with my Phase 1 GTI - in short, I'm getting no dash, no crank, no fuel pump, no headlights, essentially no power.

What I am getting: hazards, interior lights, immo light, 12v into the cabin and into the barrel.

It was working, running well - 2 days later, I'm trying to get my new fan motor installed and working as the previous had rusted up and seized, alongside a busted heater matrix (which got changed).

I've checked: 
- 12v to the barrel
- Fuses inside
- Engine bay and maxi fuses
- Relays , and they're working
- Power to relays
- Recharged the battery
- Used jump leads with the battery and without the battery connected in case it was a dodgy battery
- Checked earth straps on the gearbox and in the cabin
- Checked the wiring behind the fuse box (as good as I can)

I'm at a bit of a loss.

The only thing's I worked on since it worked:
- Coolant flush (emptied via the stat housing)
- Rear lights refitted 
- Headlight bulbs added
- New fan motor plugged in 

Notoriously, I went to unplug these all one by one to see if they were causing an issue and still nothing.

Any suggestions would be great!]]>
I'm at a bit of a loss with my Phase 1 GTI - in short, I'm getting no dash, no crank, no fuel pump, no headlights, essentially no power.

What I am getting: hazards, interior lights, immo light, 12v into the cabin and into the barrel.

It was working, running well - 2 days later, I'm trying to get my new fan motor installed and working as the previous had rusted up and seized, alongside a busted heater matrix (which got changed).

I've checked: 
- 12v to the barrel
- Fuses inside
- Engine bay and maxi fuses
- Relays , and they're working
- Power to relays
- Recharged the battery
- Used jump leads with the battery and without the battery connected in case it was a dodgy battery
- Checked earth straps on the gearbox and in the cabin
- Checked the wiring behind the fuse box (as good as I can)

I'm at a bit of a loss.

The only thing's I worked on since it worked:
- Coolant flush (emptied via the stat housing)
- Rear lights refitted 
- Headlight bulbs added
- New fan motor plugged in 

Notoriously, I went to unplug these all one by one to see if they were causing an issue and still nothing.

Any suggestions would be great!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38117 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:20:14 +0100 ginge191]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38117
Anyway, just got myself a phase 1 GTi in need of a lot of love and attention, starting with the heater matrix, which was a pig but is out. Next will be a new starter motor. Get it up and running before getting it MOTd

Supposedly about 10 of these left, in this colour in the country. Let's try and keep this on the road!















]]>
Anyway, just got myself a phase 1 GTi in need of a lot of love and attention, starting with the heater matrix, which was a pig but is out. Next will be a new starter motor. Get it up and running before getting it MOTd

Supposedly about 10 of these left, in this colour in the country. Let's try and keep this on the road!















]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38116 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:05:19 +0000 Kolin]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38116 Anybody have a tüv report to FK 40 mm lowering spring is pdf format? If you have it and you could send it, I would be very grateful.
If yo]]> Anybody have a tüv report to FK 40 mm lowering spring is pdf format? If you have it and you could send it, I would be very grateful.
If yo]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38113 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:21:10 +0100 Charlie0]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38113
I only ever made a few posts on here and recently wondered what had become of the forum. I think it is time to consider it officially dead. Maybe admin doesn't quite want to officially  call it. But it seems wrong to go out on a whimper. So if anyone is still out there, here is the farewell thread.

I know there's a few Facebook groups knocking about where I suspect most have ended up now

If anyone has any nostalgic photos, or even new photos, post them up!]]>
I only ever made a few posts on here and recently wondered what had become of the forum. I think it is time to consider it officially dead. Maybe admin doesn't quite want to officially  call it. But it seems wrong to go out on a whimper. So if anyone is still out there, here is the farewell thread.

I know there's a few Facebook groups knocking about where I suspect most have ended up now

If anyone has any nostalgic photos, or even new photos, post them up!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38103 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:41:09 +0100 Premier 350]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38103
Some googling and Aussie Frogs told me it was either the pump or the relay. I powered the pump up and it sounded OK. 
Am I right to make my next step a fuel pump relay replacement?

But why wouldn't it start with the pump running from a jumper battery?
It's doing my head in. 

Thanks once again.]]>
Some googling and Aussie Frogs told me it was either the pump or the relay. I powered the pump up and it sounded OK. 
Am I right to make my next step a fuel pump relay replacement?

But why wouldn't it start with the pump running from a jumper battery?
It's doing my head in. 

Thanks once again.]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38101 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:06:54 +0100 ekjdm14]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38101
Closer to Manchester the better but could travel for the right thing. Ideally a standard top-mount (even a DHY lol, got a DW10 laying about with decent rods!) but anything would help.

Again ideally (but not essential, beggars can't be choosers & all that crap) complete with manual gearbox.

Pretty much if it's an anywhere near complete XUD9T/TE then give us a shout, you'll potentially make an old ZX very happy!]]>
Closer to Manchester the better but could travel for the right thing. Ideally a standard top-mount (even a DHY lol, got a DW10 laying about with decent rods!) but anything would help.

Again ideally (but not essential, beggars can't be choosers & all that crap) complete with manual gearbox.

Pretty much if it's an anywhere near complete XUD9T/TE then give us a shout, you'll potentially make an old ZX very happy!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38099 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:04:44 +0000 -ER-]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38099
I haven't driven my car for 2 years and it was waiting for paint, then the work was done and I took my car back.

But the heater fan works non-stop.

First, I looked at the fan relay, it was clean, but I still bought a new green relay, I installed a new fuse, then I bought a 6441A1 (resistor unit), but it still continues to have full power.

Where should I look?

Does it affect the interior temperature sensor (6445AJ)?

the panel lights are working.

A/C and interior cover open and close are working

I removed the brown socket going to the fan and measured it with a multimeter, when I change the fan speed, the volts change, when it is at full speed it is 7.45 v, when it is off (I know it is not fully off ) it is 11.36 v.

I think this means the panel's signals are correct.

But I don't understand why the fan speed doesn't change. I have 2 fan modules, 1 is magnet, Marelli and the other is Sagem, but nothing has changed in both of them, they are still full power.

I just connected the module without connecting the fan and measured the black and red cables that will go to the district fan with a multimeter.
When I changed the fan speed setting on the panel, the V at the module output did not change.

I need some advice where I should look.

Note: The dark brown cable with its empty counterpart at the very end of the panel socket seems to have melted a bit.]]>
I haven't driven my car for 2 years and it was waiting for paint, then the work was done and I took my car back.

But the heater fan works non-stop.

First, I looked at the fan relay, it was clean, but I still bought a new green relay, I installed a new fuse, then I bought a 6441A1 (resistor unit), but it still continues to have full power.

Where should I look?

Does it affect the interior temperature sensor (6445AJ)?

the panel lights are working.

A/C and interior cover open and close are working

I removed the brown socket going to the fan and measured it with a multimeter, when I change the fan speed, the volts change, when it is at full speed it is 7.45 v, when it is off (I know it is not fully off ) it is 11.36 v.

I think this means the panel's signals are correct.

But I don't understand why the fan speed doesn't change. I have 2 fan modules, 1 is magnet, Marelli and the other is Sagem, but nothing has changed in both of them, they are still full power.

I just connected the module without connecting the fan and measured the black and red cables that will go to the district fan with a multimeter.
When I changed the fan speed setting on the panel, the V at the module output did not change.

I need some advice where I should look.

Note: The dark brown cable with its empty counterpart at the very end of the panel socket seems to have melted a bit.]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38096 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:16:28 +0000 Mighty306]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38096
The PEUGEOT 306 celebrates its 30th anniversary in Sochaux (laventure-association.com)]]>
The PEUGEOT 306 celebrates its 30th anniversary in Sochaux (laventure-association.com)]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38095 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:51:55 +0000 Mighty306]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38095  .]]>  .]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38093 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:39:51 +0000 CaptainHair]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38093
Can't seem to attach images, so I'll include a link to the MOT results

Page 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OOKwPem...share_link
Page 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OBr_wbm...sp=sharing

Now, the exhaust blew on the way back and after *weeks* of faffing to get the right parts, I've finally replaced the catalyst. But now I have some symptoms with braking.

When I start the car, ABS light is not on, however when I press the brake even gently the ABS kicks in. After a minute or so driving, the ABS light turns on and remains on. After about 10 minues driving tonight, the handbrake light lit up for about a minute then went off (I understand this might be low brake fluid?).

Got some new brake pads for the rear on the way, but I feel like theres likley to be more issues given the mention of brake imbalance on the MOT sheets and the fact the ABS light is always on. So figured I'd come and ask if anyone has any pointers on where to look first.

Thanks very much

Tony]]>
Can't seem to attach images, so I'll include a link to the MOT results

Page 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OOKwPem...share_link
Page 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OBr_wbm...sp=sharing

Now, the exhaust blew on the way back and after *weeks* of faffing to get the right parts, I've finally replaced the catalyst. But now I have some symptoms with braking.

When I start the car, ABS light is not on, however when I press the brake even gently the ABS kicks in. After a minute or so driving, the ABS light turns on and remains on. After about 10 minues driving tonight, the handbrake light lit up for about a minute then went off (I understand this might be low brake fluid?).

Got some new brake pads for the rear on the way, but I feel like theres likley to be more issues given the mention of brake imbalance on the MOT sheets and the fact the ABS light is always on. So figured I'd come and ask if anyone has any pointers on where to look first.

Thanks very much

Tony]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38092 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:52:09 +0100 johnny625]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38092
Now I can't seem to find any other used head from a turbo engine in my country...all I had found so far are from N/A engines. Can I put one from a N/A engine...everything is the same, valves, seats, camshaft, etc. I am just worried that N/A heads are somewhat weaker internally...]]>
Now I can't seem to find any other used head from a turbo engine in my country...all I had found so far are from N/A engines. Can I put one from a N/A engine...everything is the same, valves, seats, camshaft, etc. I am just worried that N/A heads are somewhat weaker internally...]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38091 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:50:25 +0100 stevesmiff]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38091
I'm not sure how to value such a vehicle. Are the XS models desirable? And are these sorts of vehicles going up in value or is that wishful thinking?!]]>
I'm not sure how to value such a vehicle. Are the XS models desirable? And are these sorts of vehicles going up in value or is that wishful thinking?!]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38090 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:23:56 +0100 Mighty306]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38090
The few little rust holes at the back corners of the wheel arches & in the upper P/S wheel arch have been repaired (Sorry, don't have pics of all stages of repair). I'm not the greatest welder in the world and when I look back at the pics I can see it really isn't a great job. Tbf, I'm just glad I was able to achieve anything. I really didn't want to get in to having to deal with MIG gas & didn't have a whole heap of money to throw at a welder so got a small Clarke gasless one. If you read around most people say you can't weld thin body panels using gasless wire. A few say it is possible, with care. I actually managed half decent results when practicing with off-cuts, but that is generally ideal conditions. It's a different matter when you're cramped in the car boot & can't get the torch at the angle you really want or can't see properly when you start the weld.

All the settings on the welder are set as low as they'll go or it's super-easy to blow holes in the panels. That led to a lot of the welds being on the cold side but it's the only option I have really. I made it even harder for myself as I have no mains power at the garage & so have to use a generator. The output to the welder isn't totally consistent & so the arc isn't hugely consistent when welding either. I ended up with a few areas of slag inclusion, which could also have been user error tbh. Would have liked it to be better, but can live with it. It'll all get several layers of paint & a good covering of seam gloop so will hopefully last a while.  If it doesn't hold up I might try using epoxy specifically designed for joining body panels. Anyone else tried it? e.g. Viking Thorflex 10 Two Part Adhesive 50ml – Viking Industrial Products Ltd (vikingtapes.co.uk)

Once all the bodywork is done I'll crack on with putting it all back together. There's a rebuilt beam to go on, new mounts, newly made cu-ni brake pipes, a new brake compensator valve & a few other bits.  That'll have to wait until the Autumn tho....holiday first.


  IMG_20220818_141608190_sml.jpg (Size: 556.75 KB / Downloads: 262)


  IMG_20220818_141557841_sml.jpg (Size: 477.77 KB / Downloads: 243)


  IMG_20220818_142632368_sml.jpg (Size: 1.29 MB / Downloads: 270)


  IMG_20220819_122724579_sml.jpg (Size: 820.1 KB / Downloads: 261)


  IMG_20220819_123230161_sml.jpg (Size: 727.08 KB / Downloads: 242)


  IMG_20220819_125528157_sml.jpg (Size: 683.24 KB / Downloads: 222)


  IMG_20220819_132037797_HDR_sml.jpg (Size: 1,003.79 KB / Downloads: 251)


  IMG_20220823_155420688_sml.jpg (Size: 722.79 KB / Downloads: 247)


  IMG_20220824_152006698_sml.jpg (Size: 605.28 KB / Downloads: 224)


  IMG_20220823_155346739_HDR_sml.jpg (Size: 687.56 KB / Downloads: 234) ]]>
The few little rust holes at the back corners of the wheel arches & in the upper P/S wheel arch have been repaired (Sorry, don't have pics of all stages of repair). I'm not the greatest welder in the world and when I look back at the pics I can see it really isn't a great job. Tbf, I'm just glad I was able to achieve anything. I really didn't want to get in to having to deal with MIG gas & didn't have a whole heap of money to throw at a welder so got a small Clarke gasless one. If you read around most people say you can't weld thin body panels using gasless wire. A few say it is possible, with care. I actually managed half decent results when practicing with off-cuts, but that is generally ideal conditions. It's a different matter when you're cramped in the car boot & can't get the torch at the angle you really want or can't see properly when you start the weld.

All the settings on the welder are set as low as they'll go or it's super-easy to blow holes in the panels. That led to a lot of the welds being on the cold side but it's the only option I have really. I made it even harder for myself as I have no mains power at the garage & so have to use a generator. The output to the welder isn't totally consistent & so the arc isn't hugely consistent when welding either. I ended up with a few areas of slag inclusion, which could also have been user error tbh. Would have liked it to be better, but can live with it. It'll all get several layers of paint & a good covering of seam gloop so will hopefully last a while.  If it doesn't hold up I might try using epoxy specifically designed for joining body panels. Anyone else tried it? e.g. Viking Thorflex 10 Two Part Adhesive 50ml – Viking Industrial Products Ltd (vikingtapes.co.uk)

Once all the bodywork is done I'll crack on with putting it all back together. There's a rebuilt beam to go on, new mounts, newly made cu-ni brake pipes, a new brake compensator valve & a few other bits.  That'll have to wait until the Autumn tho....holiday first.


  IMG_20220818_141608190_sml.jpg (Size: 556.75 KB / Downloads: 262)


  IMG_20220818_141557841_sml.jpg (Size: 477.77 KB / Downloads: 243)


  IMG_20220818_142632368_sml.jpg (Size: 1.29 MB / Downloads: 270)


  IMG_20220819_122724579_sml.jpg (Size: 820.1 KB / Downloads: 261)


  IMG_20220819_123230161_sml.jpg (Size: 727.08 KB / Downloads: 242)


  IMG_20220819_125528157_sml.jpg (Size: 683.24 KB / Downloads: 222)


  IMG_20220819_132037797_HDR_sml.jpg (Size: 1,003.79 KB / Downloads: 251)


  IMG_20220823_155420688_sml.jpg (Size: 722.79 KB / Downloads: 247)


  IMG_20220824_152006698_sml.jpg (Size: 605.28 KB / Downloads: 224)


  IMG_20220823_155346739_HDR_sml.jpg (Size: 687.56 KB / Downloads: 234) ]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38089 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:57:29 +0100 pug306driver]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38089
The green relays in the cabin fuse box ( and in the cooling system "heater glow plugs " fuse/relay box under the bonnet, do they use the same relay please ?

Some of the cabin fuse box relays seem hot to me.

Which relay controls the windscreen wipers please ?

All help greatly appreciated.]]>
The green relays in the cabin fuse box ( and in the cooling system "heater glow plugs " fuse/relay box under the bonnet, do they use the same relay please ?

Some of the cabin fuse box relays seem hot to me.

Which relay controls the windscreen wipers please ?

All help greatly appreciated.]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38088 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:50:37 +0100 pug306driver]]> https://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=38088
I need to remove the dash to get to heater unit to replace a leaky matrix, any advise, tips etc. Please ?

Does the main loom come out with the dash or can/does the loom remain in place on the bulkhead etc. ?

Thanks in advance, all info gratefully received.

---

Ps, pug 306 2l hdi estate phase 3 1999/2000...]]>
I need to remove the dash to get to heater unit to replace a leaky matrix, any advise, tips etc. Please ?

Does the main loom come out with the dash or can/does the loom remain in place on the bulkhead etc. ?

Thanks in advance, all info gratefully received.

---

Ps, pug 306 2l hdi estate phase 3 1999/2000...]]>