Peugeot 306 running very rich (black smoke) idle like rotary.

Car: Peugeot 306
Variant: 1.8ltr, Auto, 107,000Kms
Model Year: 1996
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi there, my peugeot 306 has started to run very very rich to the point of black smoke and idle is like a mazda rotary.

Engine light comes on sometimes


Any common faults or is there someone who could point me in the right direction.
Posted: Sep 5, 2012 (12 years ago)
Sounds like your EGR has locked up,you can clean them but I don't as it seldom last long.
Posted Sep 6, 2012 (12 years ago)
What is the EGR ???
Posted Apr 20, 2013 (11 years ago)

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