If you experience a severe loss of power along with violent shaking, do not drive the car. You risk damaging the camshaft or valves.
The P11A8 is the engine code (often found on a sticker in the engine bay or in the VIN) for the (Variable Valve Timing and lift - Intelligent) petrol engine. p11a8 peugeot 207
This is critical. Remove the VVL solenoid and use a manual oil pressure gauge. At idle, you need at least 1.5 bar. At 4,000 RPM, you need 4-5 bar. Low pressure points to a failed oil pump or worn crank bearings. If you experience a severe loss of power
The wiring loom in the Peugeot 207 is notorious for degrading over time. The wires connecting to the fuel pump solenoid run through a hot and vibratory environment. This is critical
Locate the VVL solenoid on the top right side of the cylinder head (near the timing chain). It has a 2-pin electrical connector.
If you own a Peugeot 207 and have plugged in an OBDII scanner, seeing the code can be a moment of frustration. This specific Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is notoriously common in the Peugeot 207 range, particularly those equipped with the 1.4 VTi and 1.6 VTi petrol engines (Prince engine family).