March 2014

Inside Line: FAI Automotive

With regard to the Peugeot 107 , Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo The issue we have is regarding the Timing chain We sell TCK80 for the engine (1KR-FE) fitted in all these vehicles. Reason for […]

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Inside Line: First Line

Water Pumps Although from 2009 an up-rated water pump was introduced to remedy the problem, the water pump originally fitted to the model range between 2005-2009 was prone to failure after 3 years or so. […]

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Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Peugeot, Citroën and Toyota: Defective wheel bearings Problem Loud metallic rolling noises are indicators of defective wheel bearings. Increased wheel bearing […]

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Inside Line: Corteco

Oil Service Answer Sump Plug replacements for these models are not always easy to get in a hurry from dealerships. The repair of damaged threads on a sump plug is an unreliable science that also […]

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Inside Line: Gates

CAT Inside Line: Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 Gates says a specific issue with maintenance of the Synchronous Belt Drive (timing belt) Systems of the 1.4HDi diesel engines as fitted to the Citroën […]

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Inside Line: RMI

Citroën C1/ Toyota Aygo/ Peugeot 107 • Burning smell when hot – oil leak from front of gearbox input seal. • Knocking noise/vibration from rear suspension – rear axle tube support bushes split/perished. • Petrol […]

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Inside Line: TecRMI

TOYOTA AYGO 1.0 Error code P0171: Loss in power, poor starting response Reference number(s): EN-0028T-0210-EN Fault symptoms: Loss in power poor starting response Fault code(s) P0171 Causes: Production defect. Remedy: Replace the fuel pump. TOYOTA […]

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Inside Line: Suplex

Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 & Toyota Aygo – in production from 2005 onwards Front & Rear Suspension C1, 107 and Aygo share a common platform and 90 percent of components are identical. This includes coil-springs […]

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Inside Line: Forté

The Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo are vehicles that are generally used for short stop/start journeys. This can lead to an increase in the contamination that builds up in the oil and fuel […]

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Inside Line: Autoelectro

Citroen C1 1.0 2005 – onwards This vehicle is commonly affected by several starting faults which can cause the starter motor to burn out. 1. Poor connection between the battery earth lead and transmission housing […]

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