Peugeot 406 doesn't start after hot sun exposure

Talk about the 406's electrical system, what wires do what, how to add extra functionality, etc.

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aabrantes
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Peugeot 406 doesn't start after hot sun exposure

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Hello everyone
I'm new here, just registered!
I have a Peugeot 406 1.8 - 16v-LFY.
An year ago my Peugeot showed up with a strange problem, always worked fine, but when I park in the sun (of Portugal) only after cooling (with all the doors open) it starts.
Can anyone can give me an hand?
Thanks
crackpotterpig
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Re: Peugeot 406 doesn't start after hot sun exposure

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I don't think the majority of people on this forum will of experienced this problem, as we are from the uk - not hot weather...........ever :)
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Re: Peugeot 406 doesn't start after hot sun exposure

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That has to rank as one of the weirdest faults we've had on here :shock: I can't imagine why something on the interior of the car would stop the engine firing. Are any faults being logged? I take it it's turning over but not firing, does it come up with an immobiliser fault?
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Re: Peugeot 406 doesn't start after hot sun exposure

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This used to be an issue on cars with carbs, as the petrol sometimes evaporated in the heat and would take a while to restart, but not sure about injected cars.
I was thinking immobiliser too, maybe put a shield or something over the steering wheel / ignition barrel?
I did see some sun once....... 8)
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