Hi. I could use some help on the Peugeot 408 remote control again. Can I know if anyone could check how does the PCB of the remote control looks like? Is it FSK or ASK (please refer to picture)?

Thanks in advance.

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Are you using this type?




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Oh windows CE.. I thought was talking about brand.

I am thinking to get the HU and reverse camera, but need to double check on the CANbus and cables if modification necessary.
Another thing that worries me is even if getting a HU with no wire cut, would it affect my car warranty.

I'm sending the car for aircon compressor and headliner warranty in the next service. Might as well double with them.




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Ya saw that thought you said it was 4" screen.

Anyway, is this reverse camera the correct fittings for 408? I have yet to dismantle plate light so not sure if I did search correctly.

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Price is below rm1k. I did not really look into the price yet btw.


I'm wondering about that as well. Peugeot car in Malaysia are already using Denso compressor made in Japan but seems like it has reliability and coolness issue. Not sure if we can fit in sanden SD7C16 1328 (upgraded version from previous sanden used in Peugeot).

Can anyone clarify does the ventilation vent still taking in air when turn on the indoor circulation from the aircon panel?

I find strong suction at the ventilation vent no matter if I turn on or turn off the indoor circulation. I hear the motor controlling the flap running everytime I press the circulation button though. Is it by design or the indoor circulation is not working on my unit?



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No one seems be able to to answer me how does the indoor recirculation works so I went open up the pollen filter compartment but too bad I still can't figure where is the recirculation flap located.

To test if the recirculation is working, one just need to place a piece of paper at the ventilation located at the bottom of windscreen. If the paper does NOT stick to the ventilation holes with aircon fan and recirculation turn on, then it should be normal. In my case the paper will stick to ventilation no matter if the recirculation is turn on or off. Just nor sure if mine is faulty or it is by design.

BTW, the firewall insulator seems very bad shape. Guess will need to order a new one. Anyone tried to replace the insulator with extra aluminum foil one?


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Hi. Any idea what is the brake pad original brand? Is it ferodo or Bosch? I have not remove anything on the wheel yet so couldn't check.

I find the original brake very dusty and rotor thin out a lot with deep groove line. A 20k km usage looks like 40k km on both rotor and pads. Might get both rotor and pads replaced when the pad has done its service and avoid the original.

Thank you very much for your valuable information. It helps alot to narrow down which brand to look for.

There are so many variant of front brake pad for 408. Guess I will anyway need to dismantle and check the pad type before ordering (probably the first one in the attached pictures)




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Think I misused the term "groove". I should say it is scoring due to excessive dirt and dust causing the uneven wear. The car has only 20k km mileage so i guess it can't be the caused by the brake pad wear.

Scoring is very common in all brake but the scoring is just too severe than usual/standard. I believe its due to minimal or no car washing and drive in severe road condition, or it is the brake materials issue. But since your car rotor still at optimal condition then I believe it is due to the first situation, lazy and poor ex driver.

The scoring can be settled with turning the rotor but I don't think it would worth the cost. Skimming the rotor cost almost as much as a no brand rotor. Unless I get something like Textar or Raybeats, original, valeo, or some smaller brands are just cheap to obtain.

Thanks for informing about the result of valeo brake pad. Valeo brake pad will be out from my list then.

Any idea if the original evaporator coil is from Valeo or Sanden Behr?

Yes the compressor is denso 6SEL16C. Was wondering if we could convert it to sanden compressor SD7C16 1328 as it is half the cost of denso. Would check with service center this coming Friday but I'm doubt they would know. Btw, good to know the condenser is by Denso, at least I would not get a wrong condenser in the future.

As for cooling coil, I think we only have 2 Variant, Valeo or SandenBehr. Got 2 sizes, 24x21x5cm or 22.5x20.5x5. Can't really confirm unless could access the coil, which is kinda impossible for me.

By looking at the attached picture it looks like you lost at least 0.5mm of thickness on the rotor where wear seems aggressive. Guess that's how a performance brake system works. No idea about how aggressive is mylie brake pad but I would say all brake pads are almost the same for street cars. As long as it does not crack and not dusty, it is a good brake pad. Some swear dusty brake pad gives better performance though. As a DIYer I wouldn't mind to wear down the rotor as it is cheap to replace.

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I got this from v2

" 2. Reset Gearbox
Turn off engine, wait all light to dim completely esp the centre dashboard display and after that quickly floor down the accelerator for 15 secs "

Do I need to remove the key from the ignition keyhole after turning off the engine? The mileage display is the last information to turn off. Should I wait until the mileage display turn off or the center information display?

Thanks.

Alright thank you very much.

I finally realise how bad/unprofessional is the Peugeot service center. I sent my 408T to Peugeot service center yesterday for inspection and normal service. When I collect my car yesterday in the evening, I was been told that they have performed all the necessary service and repair on defect. Other items are pending for warranty and parts submission which could take 3 months, which I'm fine with it.

One of the service is coolant replacement. I was charged rm125 for coolant and rm120 for labor on coolant replacement. I thought the labor for coolant replacement should be rm24 instead of rm120? Anyone can clarify on this? Alright, the charges is just small matter if they decided to overcharged as long as my car warranty is still valid (QC passed btw). However, I did the engine checking this morning and found out that the coolant was not replaced at all because it is still with green coolant. Peugeot coolant should be blue color and not grass green (the previous owner added green antifreeze). I went to the service center this afternoon to check with the service advisor, he checked and say "come back on Monday we will replace the coolant, and it's free". I was thinking, hey I have paid rm245 for coolant replacement how could you say its free. Anyway let see what would they do on the coming Monday. I'm doubt he meant to say they will refund though.

Another defect I have been complaining is the ventilation/recirculation actuator is not working. They told me they have replaced the motor and did adjustment. Issue rectified my ass, the ventilation never closed and still getting hot air and smells from outdoor. They should just let me know if they can't make it and not telling lie.

I have yet to bring the issue to either their service manager Mr Jason or nasim HQ. I'm still deciding action to be taken next anyway.

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Anyone able to tell me if brake rotor is under 3 years warranty or 6 months/10k km? My front brake rotors are seriously scored and "wrapped". Serious pedal pulse and shake even at light brake.

I did a minor maintenance on the rotor including cleaning and sanding it does reduce the pulsation at brake if not totally cured. Realised how dusty they are.

BTW, unable to check what's the brand of the original brake rotor and brake pad. Wanted to avoid them. Anyway rear caliper is ferodo, that's all I can find out.

Edit: okay original front brake pad is galfer.



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For those who still care, the recycle/recirculation/ventilation button works only if you increase the cabin temperature to the extend where it needs to allow air to go through heater core.

So basically there's no need to turn on that feature everytime you start the car unless you need heater.

Well for some reason the radiator coolant was green in color. Peugeot SC spotted that and told me it is suppose to be blue, furthermore they told me it is a preventive maintenance for every 1 year or 20k km. I bought the car used with delay/prolong/missed service work and need to reactivate the warranty. Also bought my service and warranty book from HQ at rm53.

Visited the service center just now and get coolant replaced with new blue coolant. Claim another 5L of unopened coolant from the service center since he told me he will replaced it free last week (my understanding is refund as compensation) but end up he meant to say they will do the coolant change which they amiss on last week. What if I'm those people who never pop up the bonnet and check their car? BTW, I also find a slight engine oil overfill for about 8mm above max level.

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How to say..

Each time when you enter and start the car, the air recycle/recirculation /ventilation button is turn off by default, right? I read some of the post earlier people tend to turn on (light on) the recycle mode each time they start their car. In fact it is not necessary to do so unless you increase the aircon temperature to somewhere around 25C or above. In this case if you don't want outside air to get into the cabin, you will need to turn on the recycle mode.

To summarize
1.Temperature set at 18C/low = recycle button do nothing. Light on or light off, it will not allow outside air to enter cabin.
2.temperature set at 25C/HI or above, when it start to mix hot air from heater core = recycle light on will not allow outside air to enter cabin, else, recycle light off will allow outside air enter cabin.

Probably no. It is very depend on ambient temperature as well. At a very hot day the climate control will hardly mix any hot air from heater core. If we have snow one day the climate control would probably start to add hot air from heater core though.