Peugeot 406 Lcd Screen

[mini3]

Recently I gave my 406 to a garage due a clutch plate trouble and got it back after 7 days time.Then I noticed that my LCD screen has a big patch on the middle of it.When I inquired it from the mechnic he said it may be due to the heat and did not seem accept it as his fault.

I just want to know whether it a common 406 problem. It was in good shape since the time I bought it.or is it a act of a dishonest mechanic?

Seek your valuable advice.

[Crosswind]

Does replacing the clutch plate of a 406 take 7 days?

You shouldnt have left your car in a garage for that long, especially if the garage has a habit of keeping their cars exposed to sun and rain.

[The Don]

In Sri Lankan garages accountability is a big issue......

[mini3]

Ya it dragged for 7 days..Its my fault to keep the vehicle at a garage for such a long time.Appreciate your views..

[mini3]

And.. is there a place to repair or replace the MFD??

[Crosswind]

You can buy one off ebay.co.uk. make sure you go to ebay.co.uk and not ebay.com

Fixing it is a DIY job

Check this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=peugeot%20406%20lcd&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=4&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

[asanka04024]

check the bulbs inside the MFD ,may be thats the problem

[Crosswind]

406 has an LCD display. Good luck trying to replace its bulbs.

[harshansenadhir]

406 has an LCD display. Good luck trying to replace its bulbs.

it in fact has bulbs acting as back lights

[Crosswind]

Thanks for the correction dude. I always thought the display gets discoloured because the LCD starts dying out.

[peugeot407]

This is a common problem in 406 with a simple remedy

[mini3]

This is a common problem in 406 with a simple remedy

What is the remedy?

[mini3]

Thanks all...

[asrock]

Recently I gave my 406 to a garage due a clutch plate trouble and got it back after 7 days time.Then I noticed that my LCD screen has a big patch on the middle of it.When I inquired it from the mechnic he said it may be due to the heat and did not seem accept it as his fault.

I just want to know whether it a common 406 problem. It was in good shape since the time I bought it.or is it a act of a dishonest mechanic?

Seek your valuable advice.

This is called "bleeding". I think the mech was right. It could be from direct exposure to UV for too long. If its from UV it could be temporary, the patch might fade away with time. Read this thread: http://www.austech.info/showthread.php/49029-Why-do-LCD-displays-get-old-amp-bleed-%28not-talking-LCD-TVs%29 It’s not directly related to 406 MFD but you may find some useful information.

Edited June 13, 2015 by asrock

[ae100]

Please be cautious when you order this from eBay to get the exact part number.

I got the same issue in my 406. Ordered the part from eBay UK, got the part in good nick but couldn't get the radio to function with the new unit despite my specialist spending a few hours playing with it.

If you are lucky, the part I got might match your car. I'll give it in exchange for a test drive of your car, and a plain tea.

Deal?

[The Don]

Sometimes certain parts need to be coded in for it to work. For this you need to plug it in to a diagnostic system with the functionality, like the ones at a dealership

[ae100]

Sometimes certain parts need to be coded in for it to work. For this you need to plug it in to a diagnostic system with the functionality, like the ones at a dealership

Yes that's what the specialist was trying to do. But somehow his diagnostic system couldn't fix it. Or maybe the hardware itself wasn't compatible enough.

[The Don]

Yes that's what the specialist was trying to do. But somehow his diagnostic system couldn't fix it. Or maybe the hardware itself wasn't compatible enough.

Sometimes the non dealer diagnostic systems struggle with some tasks. We also can't discount a fault with the part or the rest of the system.

You should always match part numbers though, not just the part.

[ae100]

You should always match part numbers though, not just the part.

Ya I think this is where I made the mistake.

There are different types of radios in 406 (one with the in-dash CD loader, one with boot CD loader etc). The display should be compatible with the exact type of radio I guess. This is where the exact part number comes into play.

[mini3]

Thanks..Your insights were great.

[RukshanF]

My MFD was completely busted when i got the car, I got one down through these guys http://www.greenovalautomotives.com/. Give them part of the vin of your car and they’ll get down the correct part.

Cheers,

Edited July 10, 2015 by RukshanF