308 starting issues

[Leviathan]

Anyone else having trouble starting 308 when it's cold?

Needs some gas and a few attempts to get engined turned over.

Peugeot say diagnostics report no problem so they replaced spark plugs - still an issue and all Peugeot keep saying is that nothing comes up in diagnostics.

[davidireland]

There is a software update for this problem. It stops the engine management ecu drenching the plugs with petrol.

[Leviathan]

Originally Posted by davidireland

There is a software update for this problem. It stops the engine management ecu drenching the plugs with petrol.

David,

Thanks for your response. Can you suggest what I say to the Pug dealership to get this update?

The wife was only advised to replace the spark plugs as the diagnostics report no problem.

Thanks

[DeeBe]

This problem has been affecting mine too. Are the dealers aware of this problem and if so, I assume the software update is free?

[Leviathan]

My local dealer wasn't aware of the problem as didn't mention the software upgrade.

I've looked online and this looks like quite a common problem.

[Leviathan]

Originally Posted by DeeBe

This problem has been affecting mine too. Are the dealers aware of this problem and if so, I assume the software update is free?

Any success DeeBe? I'm having now joy with my dealer recognising a problem.

[gee01]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

Anyone else having trouble starting 308 when it's cold?

Needs some gas and a few attempts to get engined turned over.

Peugeot say diagnostics report no problem so they replaced spark plugs - still an issue and all Peugeot keep saying is that nothing comes up in diagnostics.

Hi there Ive just recently purchased a Peugeot 308 1.6SE 120 VTI and am experiencing the same problems as you describe in your post. have you managed to get the problem sorted out yet ? If so what was the problem ?

[Davidoneill27]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

Anyone else having trouble starting 308 when it's cold?

Needs some gas and a few attempts to get engined turned over.

I'm having starting issues too but mines a 1.6 Diesel 110 Sport. Has anybody got any suggestions because it's out of a warranty?

Regards

Onelly27

[wi11iam5]

I've just bought an '08 308 1.6 vti S, still with 3 months Peugeot Warranty, and this sounds very similar to my problem. Usually taking 2 or three times to get it started.

Car will turnover and start, then engine dies.
Turning the key again, engine will start with revs around 900rpm, die almost stall, then with a brrmmmp revs will pick up to just over 1000 rpm.

Also, when driving with a cold engine, it feels 'chuggy', almost like a misfire, but not as obvious.

Anyone had a software update that remedied this, or are we looking for something else?

[wi11iam5]

Off to pick up my car...engine management system reset, and latest firmware uploaded.

Will it now start from cold? I have my doubts, but let's see.