Re: '88 505 GLS has a few problems(power window fixed)

John Gibb (jgibb1@earthlink.net)
Thu, 6 May 1999 08:02:49 -0700

Hi Tamara,

> Anyway, I would like guidance on:
>
> -getting a manual
> -activating/fixing the sun roof
> -activating/fixing the passenger-side power window

i fixed the passenger-side power window( a dealer wanted around $320) for
about $30(just the scissors-like 'regulator' needed replacement) plus my
time of a couple of hours...

Note: I found one archived message that says the 'door panel just pulls
off'...well almost; actually, there are 3 screws, nominally related to the
door panel's internal handle and arm rest, that must be removed first and
also you have to sneak the door lock activator underneath the activator
hole...THEN, it just pulls off...

> Hi, John!
>
> Welcome to the unofficial '88 505 2.2i (ZDJL) Automatic Transmission
Owners
> Association!!!
>
> Jim has given you good info about many of your questions so far, and Steve
> Coleman has presented a reasonable process for troubleshooting and fixing
> the sunroof. You may need to rehang the sunroof sliding panel in its
frame.
> I think it is Steve Leung who developed a juryrig for a part of that
> assembly. It is in the archives, although I have not accessed it myself.
>

I have gotten part way thru the archives on this topic and Steve's name show
up a lot; hope to get to it in the next couple of weeks; it's not as
critical now that the aforementioned window is fixed...

> We'll be watching for any future questions that we may be able to help
answer.
>
> We got ours from a couple who really didn't have the orientation for
> Peugeot ownership. We paid enough to get them out of a tight spot, then
> plenty more to rebuild the suspension and braking systems, plus a few
other
> engine things. we bought it at about 190,000 miles (about 210,000 now).
The
> most distressing problem for us, a hesitation over 2500 rpm that could be
> annoying or cripple the engine until it cooled off. I was using regular
> gas, Tamara was using hi-test. Tamara put in most of the gas. Once we
> started putting in regular only (and that is the recommendation of the
> manufacturer), the problem has not materialized again. USE REGULAR GAS!

mine says 167,000 and since it 'runs like a top', i just guessed that it had
an engine and transmission replacement in the not-too-distant past; but
given the mileage on yours, maybe not...

>
> We are struggling with how to get the O2 sensor off. It is mounted in the
> exhaust pipe just after the exhaust manifold, just before the catalytic
> converter. Accessibility is not good, but is from underneath the car.
>
> If it turns out to be a problem for you, just disconnect it until you can
> get a replacement. Ours was. It's disconnected, but not out. We have hope.

What was the symptom of your 'O2 sensor' problem? poor mileage? What
mileage do you get and do you expect?

Thanks

-john

John Gibb
jgibb1@earthlink.net

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> Gene & Tamara
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