Engine fault P1030 and P1062

[LeonGrchz]

Hello y'all,

I recently had my check engine light turn on and power loss on the highway but the engine kept running smooth so I drove to a Peugeot dealer the next day to read the error codes.

They said it is P1030 and P1062 so the cylinder head may have to be replaced or it could also be the motor that turns the variable valves.

They deleted the codes and since then it didn't came back once.
Almost 3 weeks have passed now.

I don't know if I should wait and hope that it doesn't come back or if I should repair it immediately. I have a warranty from my dealership I bought my rcz from but it runs out in one month. If I understood correctly they would cover about half the cost of those kind of repairs.

But that would still leave me with about 2k worth of repair cost for a problem no one's sure if it's actually the sprocket in the cylinder head or not.

Does anyone here have advice for me?
Thanks in advance!

Edit: my RCZ is a 2011 thp 200 model with about 132.000 km on the clock.

If further information is required please tell me.

 

[Pedro]

Leave it as long as its running ok these codes can relate to the VVT worn gear or motor

 

[LeonGrchz]

Leave it as long as its running ok these codes can relate to the VVT worn gear or motor

Yes. When it's that worn gear, repairing it requires a whole new cylinder head. That would be quite an expensive repair.
Hope it was just a hiccup by the motor and it keeps running smooth

 

[liljon0985]

That is BIZZARE! this exact thing has happened to me, literally, yesterday & today..

I have the THP200, 2012, 60,000 miles, Just had a brand new bigger battery, coils packs, spark plugs, the timing chain, sprockets, guides, tensioner, everything along with the solenoids replaced, EML comes on yesterday with the x2 warning beeps - repair needed, went to dealer today to diagnose, they explained P1030 & P1062 and that the warranty would only cover up to £3,000, which is basically just the cylinder head and I would be then liable to pay for the valve lift system and labour, which would be £2,000 upwards

The EML has now gone out on its own and the car actually runs like new and the fuel economy is so much better, especially since the chain was changed.

It gives me hope that your EML has not come back on in 3 weeks though!, it took 300 miles after my timing chain replacement for this one to surface, so thinking I might reset the clock and wipe the codes and see if it comes on again in 300 miles or less, then maybe just rinse and repeat until the engine falls out..

I love this car, but this car doesn't love me.

Hopefully it was just a hiccup or gremlin!

If not, I think it might be time to say goodbye tbh, I've had it less than a year too

I am going to have this looked at independently next week and update if I get any good or positive news, e.i, cylinder head fine and just replace valve lift system etc, if possible, as the Peugeot dealer didn't actually strip it down to investigate

Watch this space..

 

[Pedro]

Changing the VVT valve usually cures this issue I think Marmite did it on his R saying that filthy oil sends these units bonkers together with all the other oil sensitive sensors in these engines

 

[LeonGrchz]

That is BIZZARE! this exact thing has happened to me, literally, yesterday & today..

I have the THP200, 2012, 60,000 miles, Just had a brand new bigger battery, coils packs, spark plugs, the timing chain, sprockets, guides, tensioner, everything along with the solenoids replaced, EML comes on yesterday with the x2 warning beeps - repair needed, went to dealer today to diagnose, they explained P1030 & P1062 and that the warranty would only cover up to £3,000, which is basically just the cylinder head and I would be then liable to pay for the valve lift system and labour, which would be £2,000 upwards

The EML has now gone out on its own and the car actually runs like new and the fuel economy is so much better, especially since the chain was changed.

It gives me hope that your EML has not come back on in 3 weeks though!, it took 300 miles after my timing chain replacement for this one to surface, so thinking I might reset the clock and wipe the codes and see if it comes on again in 300 miles or less, then maybe just rinse and repeat until the engine falls out..

I love this car, but this car doesn't love me.

Hopefully it was just a hiccup or gremlin!

If not, I think it might be time to say goodbye tbh, I've had it less than a year too

I am going to have this looked at independently next week and update if I get any good or positive news, e.i, cylinder head fine and just replace valve lift system etc, if possible, as the Peugeot dealer didn't actually strip it down to investigate

Watch this space..

Aww dang after such an investment another fault

For me nothing has changed since this post.

If it happens again I'll go to another dealer and ask them.

Crossing fingers for you!

 

[Griff4.3]

so what happened to these two cars guys....cos sister has same stoopid fault - identical spec car, full main dealer servicing from new (10 yrs via her)

 

[LeonGrchz]

so what happened to these two cars guys....cos sister has same stoopid fault - identical spec car, full main dealer servicing from new (10 yrs via her)

My RCZ is still running fine. It has never happened again since then and I drive it daily. So I guess you can only hope that it'll never come up again. Good luck!

 

[Griff4.3]

thanks for quick reply, do u get a ticking noise from engine too?

Sisters car had light come on twice and go out (as now) but fault codes showed at main dealer (with engine light not on) - maybe stored codes

She loves car and clearly cant afford a new head (which seems insane simplistic Dealer fix / ludicrous design - engine internals, valves etc all fine)

MOT with new discs reqd in a month making decisions difficult, however a £4k cherished car is not a disposable item on restricted income (health)

She has just booked in for a £280 camcover off inspection of timing sprocket - however as I see it, this only proves that it will cost their insane £6k to replace head or 'fault unknown'

Advice plse guys!

Any indi specialists for this 200 engine near Kettering Northants?

thks

 

[Pedro]

Depending on service history an oil change may be a indication its the VVT due to poor viscosity of worn oil & I'm not taking the P with this statement
I have changed the oil for people whose Turbo's were whistling like kettles & heard not a peep after a dose of clean oil

 

[Griff4.3]

0/30 Premium brand oil and 6k / annual changes with fairly frequent top ups in between - due for change again now - I am not keen on 0 oil with 80k mls, however ambient temp in UK only 18c recent months - there is a ticking from engine that has got progressively louder, but far from alarming

Car drives perfectly with amazing fuel economy - pulls very strong and 100% smooth

 

[Pedro]

I would use Total Quartz Ineo 5w30 then see how it works out a engine with that type of mileage needs a bit more protection someone on hear was using 5w40 & swears it ran smooth but who are we to argue I would contemplate it if mine was in the 80s or 90s just to find out if its plausible I only top mine up every odd month or so but I'm on 55.000 & began adding Liquid Moly for last two changes at 3.500klms per service
I say if the ticking is still evident after the cold start has finished then continues whilst running up to normal temp its possible chain has stretched ?