Toyota2005–2012

Aygo 1.0: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

15 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, six concern the body and trim and four the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Engine & fuel system

4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Engine difficult to start

Spark plugs contaminated with carbon deposits.

Overview

Affects
All models with 1KR-FE engine code.
Fault codes
P0420P0300P0303

Symptoms

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Engine misfire. Trouble codes stored: P0420, P0300, P0303.

Repair steps

  1. Replace spark plugs.
  2. Check operation and condition of catalytic converter. Replace if necessary.
  3. Check operation and condition of heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Replace if necessary.
  4. Check for diagnostic trouble codes and delete as necessary.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Failure to start

Ignition switch faulty. Fix: fit a modified part.

Overview

Affects
All models, →09/08.
Remedy
Fit modified part

Symptoms

Ignition switch sticks in start position. Possible damage to engine wiring harness. Starter motor burns out. Starter motor not disengaging.

Repair steps

  1. Fit modified ignition switch.
  2. Check engine wiring harness for damage. Replace as necessary.
  3. Check starter motor for damage. Replace as necessary.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Ignition switch repair kit69057-0H011-841
Engine wiring harness (1KR-FE)Refer to manufacturer1
Starter motorRefer to manufacturer1

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.

Rattling noise from exhaust tail pipe when accelerating

Overview

Affects
All models, →08/09.
Remedy
Fit modified part
Parts
2 parts

Cause

Unsatisfactory design of rear exhaust silencer.

Repair

  1. Fit modified rear silencer.
  2. Fit modified rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Rear silencer17430-0Q0131
Exhaust silencer mounting rubber17588-0Q0102

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0420

Affects All models with 1.0 petrol engine, →06/06.P0420

Symptoms

Lack of power.

Cause

Catalytic converter breaks up internally and blocks exhaust system.

Repair

  1. Check operation and condition of catalytic converter. Replace if necessary.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Catalytic converter17140-0Q020, or 17140-0Q0101

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.

Electrical & ignition

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Airbag warning lamp flashes continuously

Overview

Affects
All models.
Fault codes
B1000
Remedy
Fit modified part

Symptoms

Trouble code stored: B1000.

Cause

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit modified SRS control module.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.

Clutch & gearbox

3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Clutch slip

Overview

Affects
All models with manual transmission, →10/08.
Remedy
Fit modified part
Parts
2 parts

Symptoms

Squealing noise from clutch on engagement. Strong odour from clutch.

Cause

Clutch centre plate vibrating on transmission input shaft.

Incorrect clutch pedal free play.

Poor manufacture of clutch assembly.

Repair

  1. Check clutch pedal adjustment, ensure adequate free play.
  2. Fit modified clutch assembly.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Clutch centre plate31250-0H0401
Clutch pressure plate31210-0H0401

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.

Poor gear shifting

Overview

Affects
All models with 5-speed MT, →06/13.
Remedy
Fit modified part

Symptoms

Clutch slip. Squealing noise from clutch on engagement. Strong odour from clutch.

Cause

Broken clutch release bearing.

Worn clutch centre plate due to excessive clutch slip.

Incorrect clutch pedal free play.

Clutch release lever faulty.

Repair steps

  1. Fit modified clutch assembly.
  2. Inspect clutch release lever for damage and replace if necessary.
  3. Check clutch pedal adjustment, ensure adequate free play.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.

Poor starting

Overview

Affects
All models with auto shift manual (ASM) transmission, →06/13.
Remedy
Fit new part
Parts
3 parts

Symptoms

Poor gear shifting. Unable to select 1st gear.

Cause

Broken clutch release bearing.

Excessive wear on clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring due to faulty clutch release lever.

Repair

  1. Fit new clutch assembly.
  2. Fit new clutch release lever.
Parts3 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Clutch centre plate31233-0H0101
Clutch assembly31210-790151
Clutch release bearing31230-0H0111

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.

Body & trim

6 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Rattling noise from front seat belt lower anchorage point area over uneven surfaces

Affects All models.

Cause

Excessive movement between front seat belt lower anchorage point bolt and seat belt.

Repair

  1. Fit spacer sleeve to front seat belt lower anchorage point bolt.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Spacer sleeve73132-0H0101

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Water ingress into rear of passenger compartment

Affects All 5-door models, →10/06.

Cause

Rear door glass deformed.

Repair

  1. Renew weather seal at front of rear door glass.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Weather seal67873-0H0111

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Rattling noise from front passenger's seat when unoccupied

Affects All 3-door models.Fit modified part

Cause

Front passenger's seat runner assembly vibrating.

Repair

  1. Fit modified seat runner assembly.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.

Water ingress into passenger compartment through front or rear door weather seals

Affects All models.Fit modified part

Cause

Incorrectly manufactured door weather seals.

Repair

  1. Fit modified door weather seals as necessary.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Weather seal62381-700102
Weather seal62381-700202

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.

Water ingress into load area

Affects All models, →06/06 (VIN →JTDKG18C00N084221).

Symptoms

Rear footwell carpet wet.

Cause

Damaged or incorrectly fitted air ventilation outlet grilles, located behind rear bumper.

Repair

  1. Check fitment and condition of air ventilation outlet grilles, replace if necessary.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Air ventilation outlet grille62930-0H0102

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.

Difficult to insert and turn key in door lock barrel

Overview

Affects
All models without remote controlled central locking, →06/13.
Remedy
Fit modified part
Parts
1 part

Cause

Unsatisfactory design of door lock barrel.

Repair

  1. Fit modified door lock barrels.
  2. Program all new keys to immobilizer control module.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Door lock barrel set69005-0H9111

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Unable to select gears

Affects All models with manual transmission, →09/08.Fit modified part

Cause

Gear selector cable connection broken.

Repair

  1. Fit modified gear selector cable.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Gear selector cable - 1,033820-0H0101
Gear selector cable - 1,4 D-4D33820-0H0201

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

MIL
Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
VIN
Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
Trouble Codes
Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
SRS
Supplementary restraint system — the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners
Control Module
A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
Immobilizer
The anti-theft system that prevents the engine from starting without the correct key
Selector Cable
The cable that connects the gear lever to the gearbox
Trouble Code
A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
Wiring Harness
The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
Misfire
One or more cylinders not firing correctly — the engine runs roughly or loses power

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Toyota Aygo 1.0?

This guide contains 15 workshop bulletins for the Toyota Aygo 1.0. Of these, six concern the body and trim and four the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Toyota Aygo 1.0 have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Toyota Aygo 1.0 faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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