Does a database of car faults exist?
The interest in the post featuring the 206 cooling fan proved very popular. I find it fascinating that there are thousands of cars failing in the same way all over the world! Wouldn't it be great to have a database of faults to know what to expect next for your car. Or perhaps it exists and I haven't found it yet.Peugeot 206 gone. Rear suspension failure!
Anyway there wont be any more 206 related post because it succumbed to another common 206 fault! The rear axle bushes went resulting in too much play for the MOT tester's liking. So if you've got a 206 with- squeaky rear suspension
- negative camber
BEWARE! It will be your turn next!
Hello Mazda MX5!
So my BMW 320D has become my mover and shifter of stuff and the 206 has given way to a little fun in the shape of an Mazda MX5. What delights will this have in store? Well I didn't have long to wait but nothing more serious than a wet boot.Mazda MX5 blocked drain pipes
Again it's a common fault caused by blocked drain pipes. When looking for an MX5 to buy we encountered the wet boot syndrome a few times and it dissuaded us from buying. Little did we know at the time but the remedy is relatively easy and will need doing occasionally especially if you live in a leafy area.Water run off from the convertible top collects in gutters tucked behind the seats and just visible. Unfortunately, the water drain holes in these gutters aren't easy to see but a length of flexible hosing can be pushed up the pipe exit found underneath the car. These exit points are just behind and in front of the rear wheels. I did read that there is a flap mechanism in the pipe that can hurt the unwary fingers. So be cautious.
Having found the quite well hidden exit hole and inserted the pipe a gush of water confirmed there had been a blockage.
