My 206 gti has the wrong comms unit fitted (thanks to the previous owner), therefore my esp doesn't work. Peugeot have quoted me silly money for a new part and fitting, I may be able to get the right part second hand from a breakers, would this be ok to use on my car? Also can the new part be simply plugged in place of the old or does it need programming by peugeot? Can i do it myself, and if so how?
Many thanks

Lee, September 2009

usually they can be plugged in and work without programming, however sometimes the steering angle sensor will need calibrating using computer. not doing this if needed can bring up abs faults on display. it would be ok to fit a second hand one provided it was the correct one but bear in mind this may also be faulty and contain airbag faults etc. you can do it yourself if you have correct tools. you need to remove airbag, (pops off with screwdiver through back of steering wheel through two holes), steering wheel (torx 50 socket, big bar) remove steering column surround (2x torx 20 screws) undo clamp for comm 2000 (10 mm socket) and small screwdriver to unclip wires. carefully pop out stereo controls using screwdriver. and refit it all back together.

me, September 2009