Peugeot 807 Common Problems and Solutions
Electrical problems
Problem:
This vehicle was well known for having electrical problems of all different kinds. The below video is an example of one electrical problem:
Solution:
A lot of the time, an ECU software update can solve the problem, but you will need to fit replacement parts on some problems, depending on the exact fault.
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Electric window problems
Problem:
It has been known on the Peugeot 807, to have problems with the electric windows. You may have found that the windows are not winding up, or down fully. Whatever the problem, the usual cause is the electric window regulator, failing.
Solution:
You will need to fit a replacement window regulator, so as to fix the problem.
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Window Regulator Mechanism
Unusually high rear tyre wear
Problem:
If you are finding that the rear tyres are wearing down far too quickly, then this is usually caused by a fault with the rear suspension.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, you will need to correctly identify which parts in the rear suspension are failing, and causing the excessive tyre wear. Once you have identified the parts and replaced them, the issue should be sorted.
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Side sliding door failure
Problem:
If you have noticed that the side sliding doors are not running smoothly along the runners, this is a common problem on these vehicles. Due to these doors being electrically operated, a fault with the runners can lead to failure with the motor, if the runners are not fixed quickly.
Solution:
The runners are integrated into the body work. When you change the runners, you will also need to touch up some of the paint work. Fitting new runners quickly will help preserve the motor, and will make the doors run smoothly in the runners.
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Chrome door handle trim peeling
Problem:
It is common on these vehicles for the chrome door handle trim to peel off.
Solution:
You can either live with this fault, or you can fit replacement door handles, in order to fix the problem. You can get secondhand replacement door handles from us, at very reasonable prices.
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