What are the reasons why the Peugeot 207 gear does not move when engaged?
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The reasons why the Peugeot 207 gear does not move when engaged are as follows: 1. Functional comprehensive failure: The car does not move when the gear is engaged, which is a functional comprehensive failure involving the clutch, transmission, and drive axle. The fault location should be determined first during diagnosis. 2. Transmission failure: When the car starts in a certain gear and the drive shaft does not rotate, it indicates a fault in the transmission. 3. Clutch failure: If the drive shaft does not rotate in any gear, the fault lies in the clutch. Check whether the clutch is severely slipping, whether all the spline teeth of the driven plate hub and the steel plate rivets are cut off, or whether the steel plate is broken.
Last time I drove an old 207, I also experienced the issue of the car not moving when shifting gears, and it was highly likely due to clutch slippage. For cars with over 100,000 kilometers, wear on the pressure plate or thinning of the friction disc can prevent power from reaching the wheels. If you try accelerating hard and the engine revs soar but the car doesn't move, it's basically a sign that the clutch is done. Also, check if the clutch slave cylinder is leaking oil—aging rubber components in the hydraulic system are quite common in French cars. If you smell burning during partial clutch engagement, pull over immediately and call a tow truck, as continuing to drive could destroy the clutch kit.
