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How to Reset the BSI Unit on the Peugeot 206

Model: Peugeot 206 MK 1 - Years 1998-2012
Part: Warning light – error code

This guide explains how to reset the BSI unit on the Peugeot 206, following the instructions below. First, open the bonnet of your car and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery by unscrewing the nut; then wait about three minutes before reconnecting the negative terminal. Next, get inside the vehicle and insert the key into the ignition, pressing the lock button ten times; exit the vehicle and press the unlock button another ten times. Then turn on the ignition to complete the reset operation!

Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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