2005 — 2010
2.0L I4 (EW10 A)
Petrol
Cycle the electric sliding doors multiple times, especially while parked on an incline. | Note: The motorized sliding doors on the 807 are notoriously temperamental. Damaged cables, faulty actuators, or misaligned tracks can cause them to reverse direction or fail to latch entirely, costing a fortune to fix.
Pay close attention to gear shifts from 1st to 2nd and downshifts under load on the AL4 automatic transmission. | Note: The AL4 4-speed auto is prone to solenoid failure and overheating. Hard shifts, slipping, or 'Gearbox Fault' dashboard warnings indicate imminent valve body issues.
Rev the engine post-warmup and check for blue smoke from the exhaust, then inspect the engine bay for oil leaks. | Note: The EW10 A engine can suffer from high oil consumption, often due to worn valve stem seals or piston rings. Also check for leaks around the plastic valve covers.
Operate every single electrical feature simultaneously (windows, climate control, wipers, COM2000 steering column stalks). | Note: French multiplex wiring (BSI system) in this era is notoriously fragile. Glitches can cause random wipers, airbag warnings, or dead instrument clusters.
Routine engine oil and filter change (using high-quality synthetic oil to prevent EW10 A hydraulic lifter noise) and cabin filter replacement.
Replace spark plugs, air filter, and perform a preventative transmission fluid flush (AL4 gearbox requires specific fluid). Inspect front brake pads and discs.
Critical timing belt and water pump replacement milestone. Also inspect the auxiliary drive belt, engine mounts, and front suspension control arm bushings.
Monitor the coolant level and check plastic coolant flanges and thermostat housing for hairline cracks.
Check and top up engine oil regularly between services, as the EW10 A engine is prone to moderate oil consumption.
Clean the electronic throttle body periodically to prevent rough idling and hesitation.
Inspect the electric sliding door tracks for debris and lubricate them with dry silicone spray.
Keep battery health at 100% to avoid low-voltage triggers that confuse the sensitive BSI electrical module.
Estimated repair costs if issues arise
Preventative maintenance required every 80,000km to 100,000km or 5 years. Failure results in catastrophic engine damage.
Frequent failure point resulting in 'Gearbox Fault' limp mode. Requires replacement of pressure regulation solenoids and fresh oil.
Common issue. Parts are expensive and routing the cables requires significant labor to strip the rear interior panels.
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