307 Non starter on key, but will if towed.

I have a 51 plate Peugeot 307 2.0 hdi that will not start with the
ignition key even though the engine turns over fine. However, if you
tow it only a short distance it will start easily and drive and run
perfectly. Once you turn it off it will not start again, even when
warm. It’s been into Peugeot and they couldn’t offer an explaination.
Can anyone help?

 

sounds like the cam shaft posision sensor is faulty i had this problem
with mine a few years ago
i would not start with the key but would if towed for a short distance
hope this helps
from chris

 

sorry CRANK SHAFT
position sensor
chris ops

 

cheers for that , i will mention it to my mechanic

 

Hello Miker1,

I saw your message and I was thinking on your transponder in your key,
is it not damaged some way.
Did you ever let your keys fall on the ground, maybe you did and the
chip is damaged.
I’ll hope I’d helpt you if not it was some try to help your problem
solved!

 

thanks for that , i never thought of it , iwill put some batterys in
the spare key and try them .
regards mike