Economy Mode Madness

EZEE · 07-17-2010, 10:53 PM

I am in Sydney Australia and have just taken delivery of my first Peugeot, a 3008. I joined the forum because I am appalled at the RIDICULOUS Economy Mode that shuts down the radio after 30 minutes and to reactivate,
I MUST RUN THE ENGINE FOR 10 MINUTES. UNBELIEVABLE.
I am not very computer savy and dont know how to get to the right Forum to get as many other owners to help me in mounting a campaign against Peugeot. I like the car very much but will not be able to tolerate the ridiculous EM for very long.

Please HELP ME!

**bettyswollocks** · 07-17-2010, 11:10 PM

Go to your local dealer and ask him to deactivate it , would think around £15-£20.

**john_h** · 07-17-2010, 11:11 PM

you can get it switched off using planet...if you wish...but it helps in long run as it stops your battery being depleted.

EZEE · 07-17-2010, 11:20 PM

The dealer told me its NOT possible. What is planet?

**bettyswollocks** · 07-17-2010, 11:32 PM

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories

dealer has the same (but not from china)

EZEE · 07-17-2010, 11:41 PM

I dont understand last reply.
Could someone please tell me approx how much fuel is used during the
10 minute engine idle?

**john_h** · 07-17-2010, 11:47 PM

planet is a dealership tool that works on peugeot and citroens, it can activate and deactivate alsorts of things aswell as diagnose problems that other garages cant...that ebay one, is a clone device but works all the same.

as from the dealer saying it is not possible, well it can, i found it on my software searches using planet...and so have a lot of other people, you just have to explain that to them.

being a new car, engine idle wont really touch the fuel probs ML's of fuel...

**bettyswollocks** · 07-17-2010, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZEE

I dont understand last reply.

You asked "what is planet" that explains planet is the diagnostic used by peugeot to turn off the eco mode/read codes etc etc

EZEE · 07-17-2010, 11:56 PM

Thank you. I will try again and let you know.

Charlie · 07-18-2010, 09:34 AM

It's not only the 3008, I posed a similar question about my 307 yesterday as well ....

07-17-2010, 10:53 PM	#1
EZEE Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43	Economy Mode Madness I am in Sydney Australia and have just taken delivery of my first Peugeot, a 3008. I joined the forum because I am appalled at the RIDICULOUS Economy Mode that shuts down the radio after 30 minutes and to reactivate, I MUST RUN THE ENGINE FOR 10 MINUTES. UNBELIEVABLE. I am not very computer savy and dont know how to get to the right Forum to get as many other owners to help me in mounting a campaign against Peugeot. I like the car very much but will not be able to tolerate the ridiculous EM for very long. Please HELP ME! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-17-2010, 11:10 PM	#2
bettyswollocks Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,757	Go to your local dealer and ask him to deactivate it , would think around £15-£20. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Peugeot Pin Codes Click here Citroen Pin Codes Click here Email Me Here

07-17-2010, 11:11 PM	#3
john_h Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gateshead Posts: 3,796	you can get it switched off using planet...if you wish...but it helps in long run as it stops your battery being depleted. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *John H* *!!!READ THIS FULLY BEFORE POSTING NEW THREADS/POSTS!!!* *Peugot Planet Map* *Used to Own:* Peugeot 307 1.6 Rapier, 4 cyl, 16V, Go-Go Juice, 5 door, 2001, blue *What Happened to My 307* *Now currently Owns:* Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI, Climate Pack, 5 door, 2006, silver

07-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#4
EZEE Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43	The dealer told me its NOT possible. What is planet? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-17-2010, 11:32 PM	#5
bettyswollocks Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,757	http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories dealer has the same (but not from china) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Peugeot Pin Codes Click here Citroen Pin Codes Click here Email Me Here

07-17-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
EZEE Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43	I dont understand last reply. Could someone please tell me approx how much fuel is used during the 10 minute engine idle? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-17-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
john_h Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gateshead Posts: 3,796	planet is a dealership tool that works on peugeot and citroens, it can activate and deactivate alsorts of things aswell as diagnose problems that other garages cant...that ebay one, is a clone device but works all the same. as from the dealer saying it is not possible, well it can, i found it on my software searches using planet...and so have a lot of other people, you just have to explain that to them. being a new car, engine idle wont really touch the fuel probs ML's of fuel... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *John H* *!!!READ THIS FULLY BEFORE POSTING NEW THREADS/POSTS!!!* *Peugot Planet Map* *Used to Own:* Peugeot 307 1.6 Rapier, 4 cyl, 16V, Go-Go Juice, 5 door, 2001, blue *What Happened to My 307* *Now currently Owns:* Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI, Climate Pack, 5 door, 2006, silver

07-17-2010, 11:56 PM	#9
EZEE Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43	I HOPE it WORKS! Thank you. I will try again and let you know. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-18-2010, 09:34 AM	#10
Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sheffield'ish Posts: 164	It's not only the 3008, I posed a similar question about my 307 yesterday as well .... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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