Emissions

2009 PEUGEOT 207
80,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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ARCHC123
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Whenever I start the car up and pull away a message appears and says " air pollution faulty" also the engine management light illuminates.
Apr 16, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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Hi ARCHC123,

Is sounds like the catalytic converter has gone bad. this unit is used to clean the vehicles exhaust system. Here is a guide on how to replace it, though the car is a little different it give you an idea on what you are in for

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

Also if the jack the car up and get under it with a mallet you can hit the exhaust pipe near the cat to see if it rattles, this is a sure sign the cat is bad.

Here is how to jack your car up safely

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let me know what you find
Apr 16, 2016 at 4:50 PM