Electronic Diagnostics PEUGEOT 208 1.2 PETROL
One of the ‘new breed’ of Peugeots, the 208 ‘Supermini’ has become a family favourite for many. Kim Henson and Edward Haggar explore the diagnostic intricacies of a three-cylinder petrol-powered example.
Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012, the freshly-styled 208 replaced the outgoing 207, and was said to be lighter, more spacious and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor, and with lower exhaust emission levels.
A variety of petrol and diesel engines was offered, and for this feature we are looking at a three-cylinder 1.2-litre 208, dating from October 2012, bearing engine code HMZ – also used in a variety of other PSA Group Peugeot and Сitroёn vehicles.
Advantages claimed by the PSA Group for their three-cylinder engines, compared with four-cylinder units, include lighter weight, increased fuel efficiency and better emissions performance – plus lower levels of friction within the motor.
Our diagnostic guide to this 208 is Edward Haggar.
Preparation
These Peugeots are extremely easy for the home mechanic to work on, with excellent underbonnet accessibility.
Edward adds that, based on his own experience of having owned one, they are amazing around
