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Why is the fuel gauge of the Peugeot 208 not working?
Answer: If the fuel gauge on the instrument panel of your Peugeot 208 first edition (year 2012-2019) does not work correctly, it is likely that there is a fau... read all

Posted on 22-06-2023
Where is the fuel filter located on the Peugeot 208?
Answer: The Peugeot 208 comes from the factory with different fuel filter settings depending on the country in which it is exported: in France they have a rep... read all

Posted on 12-05-2023
What does the orange warning light with an exclamation mark indicate in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: If the orange warning light with an exclamation mark has appeared on the instrument panel of our Peugeot 208, it means that a generic and unspecified ... read all

Posted on 22-04-2023
Where is the starter relay located in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In the Peugeot 208, the starter relay is located inside one of the two fuse boxes located inside the passenger compartment. To find it, we need to loo... read all

Posted on 22-04-2023
Where is the fuse box located in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: There are two of them and they are located in the engine compartment, the first one right next to the battery, and in the dashboard glove compartment,... read all

Posted on 5-04-2023
Why does the rear view camera on my Peugeot 208 not work?
Answer: If the rear view camera on your Peugeot 208 doesn't work it is likely that the fuse which regulates its operation has blown; if the problem does not d... read all

Posted on 4-02-2023
What does the exclamation mark engine light on Peugeot 208 mean?
Answer: The icon with the engine symbol and an exclamation point indicates a generic problem with the machine, therefore it is necessary to go to the workshop... read all

Posted on 27-12-2022
Why does the Peugeot 208 cruise control not work?
Answer: If the cruise control on the Peugeot 208 no longer works, the possible causes are: air flow sensor problem, brake pedal sensor failure, clutch sensor ... read all

Posted on 21-12-2022
How to reset the car radio of the Peugeot 208?
Answer: To reset the car radio of the Peugeot 208 to the factory settings, for example after a malfunction or the accidental activation of unwanted settings, ... read all

Posted on 27-08-2022
What is the air conditioning fuse in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In the Peugeot 208 the air conditioning fuse is identified with the abbreviation F29. We can find this fuse (15A) inside the passenger compartment fus... read all

Posted on 14-08-2022
How to reset the SMEG car stereo in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In case of blockages or malfunctions in the SMEG car stereo of the Peugeot 208, we can perform a quick reset to try to solve the problem. To do this, ... read all

Posted on 12-08-2022
How to restart the display in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: Restarting the Peugeot 208's multimedia system display, called SMEG, is very simple. All that needs to be done is to hold down the two buttons in the ... read all

Posted on 29-07-2022
How do I remove the interior door panel of the Peugeot 208?
Answer: To remove the interior panel of the front door of the Peugeot 208, it is necessary to first remove the Torx screws located on the edge of the panel. A... read all

Posted on 13-06-2022
Where is the Peugeot 208 fan fuse located?
Answer: To intervene directly on the fuse that regulates the operation of the Peugeot 208 fan, just locate the box that contains all the various fuses. It is ... read all

Posted on 8-06-2022
How to reset the engine warning light on the Peugeot 208?
Answer: The engine warning light that comes on in the Peugeot 208 display cannot be reset by a standard procedure. Since this is a warning light that comes on... read all

Posted on 30-05-2022
How do I release the electric handbrake of the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In order to release the electric handbrake of the Peugeot 208 you have to press and hold the brake pedal and at the same time lower the handbrake swit... read all

Posted on 5-05-2022
How to replace the number plate light bulbs in Peugeot 208?
Answer: Replacing the license plate light bulbs in the Peugeot 208 is quick and easy. We insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the slot of the front plate of ... read all

Posted on 28-04-2022
How to reset the AdBlue warning light in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In the Peugeot 208, the AdBlue liquid warning light appears for the first time, indicating approximately 2000 km of remaining range. To remove this wa... read all

Posted on 26-03-2022
Why do the Peugeot 208's rearview mirrors not open?
Answer: If the exterior mirrors of the Peugeot 208 do not open it means that the motor which causes them to open and close has been damaged. The problem could... read all

Posted on 11-03-2022
When should the first service be carried out in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: In the Peugeot 208, the first service must be carried out upon reaching 25,000 km or 1 year, depending on which of the two milestones is reached first... read all

Posted on 5-03-2022
How many liters of AdBlue can the Peugeot 208 contain?
Answer: The amount of AdBlue that the Peugeot 208 can contain is 17 liters. An alarm device is activated automatically when the reserve level is reached: at t... read all

Posted on 20-02-2022
What does the urea warning light mean on Peugeot 208?
Answer: If the urea warning light comes on in your Peugeot 208, it means that the fluid otherwise known as AdBlue is low. You can go to a petrol station or bu... read all

Posted on 18-02-2022
How much transmission oil does it take in the Peugeot 208?
Answer: The quantity of gear oil required for the ordinary replacement of the Peugeot 208 lubrication fluid is approximately 2 liters, but it is advisable to ... read all

Posted on 9-02-2022
How are the rear fog lights activated in a Peugeot 208?
Answer: The control for the rear fog lights in a Peugeot 208 is located on the left stalk behind the steering wheel. They can only be switched on if the headl... read all

Posted on 11-01-2022
Why is the touch screen of the Peugeot 208 not working?
Answer: If the touchscreen of the Peugeot 208 does not work, there may be several causes: first of all, make sure that the cables and the relative fuse are in... read all

Posted on 14-12-2021
The touch screen of my Peugeot 208 is not working, what can it be?
Answer: If the touch screen of your Peugeot 208 no longer responds to commands, before replacing it you can try to disassemble it, clean the monitor contacts,... read all

Posted on 13-11-2021
What does the "Adblue fault" error mean on my Peugeot 208?
Answer: In the event that the "Adblue anomaly" error appears on your Peugeot 208, you should know that to solve it often it is necessary to update the control... read all

Posted on 4-10-2021
How often to replace the timing belt of the Peugeot 208 1.6 Hdi?
Answer: The replacement of the Peugeot 208 timing belt is expected after 10 years or 240,000 km, but in the case of heavier driving conditions, the replacemen... read all

Posted on 31-08-2021
What does the Peugeot 208 engine fault warning light mean?
Answer: When the engine failure warning light appears on the Peugeot 208 display, it means that a generic malfunction is occurring. To find out why the warnin... read all

Posted on 27-08-2021
How do you reset the tire warning light on Peugeot 208?
Answer: Resetting the tire pressure warning light on your Peugeot 208 is a very simple operation. Just access the on-screen menu on the dashboard. Go to the "... read all

Posted on 6-07-2021
What does the warning light of the airbag of a Peugeot 208 mean?
Answer: When the airbag fault warning light appears in the instrumentation of our Peugeot 208, it means that an unspecified malfunction has occurred in the ai... read all

Posted on 22-06-2021
What does it mean when the wrench light comes on on a Peugeot 208?
Answer: When the wrench warning light comes on on a Peugeot 208, the car wants to inform you that the time has come to carry out the service, so as to be able... read all

Posted on 4-05-2021
How many km to replace the timing belt of the Peugeot 208?
Answer: With the introduction of new materials, the maintenance programs have now become all of the long life type: just think that the replacement of the eng... read all

Posted on 17-08-2020
Where is the horn of the Peugeot 208?
Answer: The horn of the Peugeot 208 is located behind the front bumper, on the passenger side, just below the shock absorbing cross member, near the right hea... read all

Posted on 14-07-2020
Where is the cabin filter on the Peugeot 208?
Answer: The cabin air filter of this car model is located just below the windshield, on the passenger side, practically below the plastic trim grille applied ... read all

Posted on 13-07-2018

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