Citroen C1/107/Aygo Fuel Pump Replacement DIY. CityBug Lifetime Fuel Filter
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Intended to find and clean the lifetime petrol filter on the c1, but turned out to be a complete waste of time and effort as it’s a sealed unit. If nothing else, the video does show a bodgy method of how to replace the fuel sender unit/fuel pump in a with basic tools + new sticker fitted.
"Lets gently move this seat"
Proceeds to throw it out of the car
but in a caring kind of way ,,, lol
You say we did not learn much, but you showed me not to keep at the fuel filter until I would brake it. Thanks. Sometimes I don’t know when to stop and would bugger it up. All info is good info.
Yea I suppose so! Cheers mate
Did anyone else watching this smell petrol when he lifted the sender ?
I can still taste it from sucking and blowing on the outlet of the pump to check the one way valve.
Yes
Just followed your video with the exact same tools to replace mine. my pump had developed a pin size hole on the outlet and started pissing petrol under the back seat,love the videos also 👍
Glad it helped, and thanks 🙏
Great video, very informative. Thank you helped loads!
Thanks mate
Like others I was searching for a instruction how te replace the fuel filter. This is the only one I could find, but now I know why. 🙂 I expected it to be somewhere under the hood, but now I realise it's inside the fuel pump. The weird thing is that webshops do sell fuel filters so you don't expect it's glued somewhere and you're not supposed to replace it. It's a shame because you can see there is plenty of debris in there.
Exactly, I expected at least a filter sock on the intake of the pump tbh
I was thinking this is a job I can do and then you realise it's a lifetime component, oh well.
I'm gonna see how much the whole unit is to replace, I'll come back and post result and cost.
Good vid 👍
Cheers. Yea I didn’t price up the whole unit, I probably should have done and mentioned it. I’m really not a fan of lifetime filters though.
Oh my god mate. Been looking online everywhere on how to remote back seat and u just flick it like it's nothing out the way hahahaha love it. Ur a legend. Keep the northern banter. Some times I watch Ur videos for no reason coz I enjoy them hahah
Thanks mate 🤣
It's just two white plastic clips for the double seat cushion and two bolts plus two nuts for the double back rest. If you take out those and tuck down the rear seat belts, you've got a 2-seater van or a 4-seater car when you put them back. Easy!
It's all experience.
There’s no replacement for experience. I’m disappointed that I couldn’t separate the filter out to see how dirty it was and give it a clean. I’ve done it on other sender units that are “lifetime” filters in the past, but this one seemed like it was glued together and likely to break if I forced it ☹️
You are so great on those stupid Petrol clips. Now I know what to do. Vith another video useless not showing those most important parts. Thank you for the very nice video
Thanks mate
Wonderful video. Have this car, I mean the 107 and already did the oil and air filter change video. So, no need to do it for the fuel filter as it is a life time one. :) You got my like here. Just keep up and drop by if have time.
Thanks mate!
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Anytime mate. These cars have batteries that last very long. At least in my case it is still the stock one inside. The car is 2010. :)
I thought the fuel filter was a 120,000 mile service interval?
@@micheals1992 I also had such thoughts, but then I heard that there is no such thing. :) Drop by and check my content.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I seem to think my battery went at around 7 years old. It's not terrible for a battery though. Hopefully the Varta silver I got as a replacement lasts as long if not longer.
To replace the entire pump is around £50 so it won't break the bank, eventually I might just change it, I've got 90.000 miles on the clock so the filters gotta be dirty.
That’s actually really cheap for what it is.
I've got 2 of the clips off just struggling with the one with like the butterfly clips. ..did you use a small screwdriver ?
They can be a pain in the arse when they get old and the plastic deteriorates. Often helps to push them further into the fitting whilst releasing them. Can sometimes use a little flat screwdriver but be careful not to chew it up or you could make it worse.
thank by share your knowledge ,it's possible see that is too hard record and fix it in the same time,soo thank you soo much
Thanks for watching
thanks for this! also you are funny as fuck! haha keep up the great videos! :-) 😅
You’re welcome, and thanks!
Hi bud, followed your guide in replacing my fuel pump on my Aygo. All is well however after fitting the new pump and filling up a fully tank, the car is showing only 3 bars . I’m unsure why this could be any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Hi mate. It sounds like the new sender unit could be fault, or the float inside is possibly stuck 🤔
Top video mate, much appreciated! Any luck on this issue you have? My mum also has a dodgy fuel gauge not displaying properly, she has a peugeot 107, she took it to the garage & they've made her buy a new speedo clock but I don't think it's fixed the issue. They said she may need a new computer unit or some crap which will cost hundreds.. I'm tempted to take out the fuel pump & put a multimeter across the wires and adjust the float switch/lever & check the resistance gradually changes & doesn't go open circuit but surely the garage would have already done this? Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
@@edwardrofe3424 I’d have tried changing the fuel sender unit first. It’s the most likely thing at fault. You can get a used one for about £40
Hi there. I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 I have a issue with my Citroen C1. My key was lost so I got a new key, linked it to the Immobilizer, but it doesn't want to start. It only cracks. I don't have spark on the Spark plugs and I don't hear the petrol bump when I turn the key. Please can you help me.
This could be a pain in the arse to sort out tbh. Your car will be immobilised as your new key and immobiliser unit are likely not paired. You’ll probably need to get a paired key and immobiliser unit from a running car. The immobiliser unit fits under the dash near the steering column, quite awkward to change. If this is the case, you’ll need to fit the replacement immob unit, put the transponder chip out of the replacement key into your key that fits the ignition lock, and then do a key pairing procedure. If you’re very lucky, then the key pairing procedure alone may fix the issue so is worth trying before going any further. I’ll post a link to the process to pair the key to the ecu, let me know if it works.
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@@StupidBlokeStupidVideosthank you for taking the time to respond to my message
Did not work.
@@profgino78 that’s unfortunate. I suspected that may be the case as your chip and under dash immobiliser unit usually need to be paired for it to work and this pairs them both to the ecu as I understand it. I suspect you need a new immobiliser unit and key. It can get complicated as I’m not sure if you’ll need to get one from the same year/engine loom configuration as your car 😬
Can I use a universal pump besides the original one
If you suss a way of plumbing and wiring it in then I’m sure it shouldn’t be too hard
Thanks for the informative video kind Sir.
You’re very welcome
How do clear a ps power steering fault code
As far as I’m aware it should clear automatically once the fault is repaired. The power steering ecu can fail and cause the fault but also poor battery voltage from a weak battery, weak alternator or bad loom connection can cause the issue too.
My engine of the Toyota was faster then now in the second gear, can it be the fuelfilter?
Possibly, but I doubt it. Have you any other symptoms or fault codes?
No sir, no fault codes or other symtoms.maybe its nothing, thank you for your great video
I have PS fault code can you help
Thanks for your vid!
But, it's clearly impossible to find the entire pump on the net... Have you got a tip for me?
I don’t think they are available as aftermarket, so can only really get a genuine one from dealer or get a used one. I don’t think the filter becoming blocked up is something that’s known to happen on these though so unless it’s faulty, just leave it alone lol
What is a good thing to restick the cover with?
It was just half stuck down with some kind of gummy sealant. It seemed to be up for a second go, so I just reused what was there.
Butyl. The same stuff they use on the vapour barrier, behind door card
Thanks for the video mate… these cars have a common problem over 100k running lean and it’s inevitably the petrol sender / knackered filter… just replaced mine using your video… now all fixed
I’ve contemplated changing mine for the same reason. What symptoms were you having?
Originally got a P0171 lean code… I cleaned the MAP, EGR, Throttle Body, checked O2 sensors and Plugs and could not solve it… it’s only as it got worse over last 3 months that it struggled to start first time and then started to splutter/ revs died under heavy load… it was classic fuel starvation so went back to basics. Found your great video. I went cave man on the lock collar too 😆.. I’m chuffed it’s got 145k on the clock and hopefully got a few more MOTs in her 👍
Is it a Diesel or Benzin Motor ?
Petrol
Pain in the arse doing these I did my girlfriends because the outlet was pissing out being 6ft in a small ain't best thing 😂 told her she can scrap the car if it happens again lol
😂
Hi great informative video funny too I have a Toyota Aygo which has the same fuel pump my one is turning over starts then dies can you help and tell me if my fuel pump is faulty as it does say this online but i'd want to know beforehand your help would be grateful or any folk on here that have similar problem with their motors.
To test if it’s a fuel issue, you could try running the car on brake cleaner or easy start briefly by squirting it directly into the intake.
Hi I completely love this video. Do you already have or can you post a video on how to fix a fuel level issue. I have a 2011 Toyota Aygo and the fuel gauge on my dash sometimes shows empty even though there is fuel in the tank. It restores itself after a while and shows the correct fuel level - then out of nowhere it displays that the tank is empty. Can this be the fuel pump issue? Fuel lever issue or fuel sensor issue.? Thank you in advance and keep educating us.
Cheers mate. Does sound like it could be a fuel sensor issue, or could be the wiring going to it.
Same as my Honda Accord fuel Filter which can’t be cleaned 😞
Here's the problem. The fuel level in the tank is no longer displayed correctly. It does not go below two divisions. As a result, it does not work the sound signal about the end of fuel. What can you advise? Should I buy the complete pump or is there a cheaper way? Thanks
@@glebbsif sounds like either the float is sticking or the sender unit is faulty. It all comes as one part unfortunately
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos
I decided to get in there and see what was causing it. It's a pity that you didn't show how to disconnect the gasoline return pipe (not supply, but return, the one closer to the back of the rear seat). Unfortunately I broke the return pipe on the top of the gas pump and as a result I ordered the whole part from Poland)))). In Ukraine there was no spare part to buy at once. Can you explain in words how to disconnect this pipe so that I do not repeat the mistake? I see that the pipe there has a different cut from different sides, but how to dismantle the hose so did not understand
@@glebbsif honestly that pipe can be a right pain in the arse. I made another video doing this job that might explain it better but it’s almost impossible to show how it’s meant to work cos they often get chewed up or go brittle. Keep an eye out on the channel tomorrow at 5pm for the newer vid!
can u do a video on changing the gear oil? and how much should we put in littre?
With the gear oil you can't go wrong because it's a level plug, approx v1.7l. but it should definitely be changed more often than the recommended 100000
As above, but yes it’s already on my list of vids I’ve got planned lol.
I bought some time ago a tool, to remove that ring, that I was moaning that not many garages have it and today I needed it to remove the sender unit and it was so shit that I ended up using the chisel method 😀
Haha brilliant 😂
Great stuff - I had wondered what the metal hump is under the back seat and thought also of changing the fuel filter. I'm a fan of Scotty Kilmer and he talks about changing the fuel filter as part of a regular service. You found the answer: don't do it.
Klick bait Kilmar says a lot of stuff that isn’t necessarily right tbh 🤷♀️
Great video Tim, Full of usefull info there. Put that subject to bed ok. Where you around when the Original Popcorn was released ?
Cheers mate, and I think the Hot Butter version predates me by about 15 years 🤣
My petrol gauge doesn't appear to be going down ! I've either found willy wonkers never ending petroleum or something is fucked . Any ideas where to start ?
Plus with it constantly reading full am I going to have issues trying to refill it ?
You won’t have issues trying to refill it but it sounds like either, it’s just running on fresh air, or the float is stuck. Try banging the bottom of the tank a few times under the pump
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos luckily I reset the milage after every fill , its done 113 miles but not gone down a block , its usually around 70/ 80 miles. I'll give it a go nice one
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos for some mad reason its actually working but I got over 120 miles before the first block went down , 2 down now and over 200 miles . Surely its not suddenly become amazing on fuel consumption. I'd expect it to be worse with the warmer weather
Completely off topic, but just bought all the clay bar tackle, one the weather sorts out I’ll let you know how I get on
Yea let me know how you get on. I only did a quick do on mine right after it had been washed, and loooaaaads of shit came out of the paint.
I'm just selling a 2014 107 and it has virtually a full fuel tank.
Any ideas how to get it out, easier than pump removal?
I'm guessing that there is an anti-syphon to stop it coming out the filler neck?
Thanks.
Easiest way is probably to pull the pump out and syphon it from there, but probably not worth the hassle tbh.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Firstly, thank you for the instant reply!
I'm inclined to agree with you but it's a fair amount of dough, at today's fuel prices!
By the way, I do like the entertaining way you have of presenting your videos, and I wish you every success.
@@alannock1358 it is I supposed these days, but also a good selling point! And thanks 🙏
Great video! This was the only video I found about the fuel filter. Does it really not need changing if it's a lifetime filter? I'm new to cars so I don't know much about these
Yea the only way you can change it is by changing the whole fuel pump assembly. It’s likely designed to last the lifetime if the car.
Thank you for the video had a leak from the sender and replaced it today 🎉
Glad it helped
Great video very informative!!
Can you please tell me if it’s easy to have a leak from the fuel pump when you replace it?I suspect my mechanic did something wrong and I had a serious fuel leak after the replacement of the pump!the smell after 3 days with opened doors doesn’t go away!!the same issue with the back seat!! Thanks a lot!!
Cheers. It’s possible but it’s also possible that it’s from a bit of spilled fuel. Petrol is pretty potent so a little bit of it can smell pretty strong. It could also be something like the seal on the top of the tank not being seated properly too.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Thanks a lot for the reply!!I will check that!!
@@justdriveit7434 no problem mate. I try to reply to every comment, but for some reason some of them don’t appear visible 🤷♀️
I hate life time filters, my Corsa D has one ( some Corsa Ds have them, others dont). Wonder if its possible to retro fit a replaceable filter to the car? ( interrupt the fuel line and add the required connections to the line so the filter can connect properly)
I’m not a fan of them either. You could add an inline one, but the problem with the in tank ones isn’t so much that they don’t filter, but more that they block up over time. If you was gonna fit an external filter it would probably only help if you remove the in tank one but it’s deep inside the sender unit 😞
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos I was wondering if the old filter would need removing. I don't mind getting a new pump without the filter providing that the pros out way the cons regarding fitting a removable filter. It's just a massive pain that I cannot even check the condition of the life filter ( the car is 15 years old, but it's only done 53K miles)
@@mattbarker581 mine is about the same age on 140k and seems ok. You can probably strip the sender unit down further to check the teabag filter, but I didn’t wanna risk breaking it when it was still working tbh
I'm glad I now know exactly what not to do. Thanks mate 😂
You’re welcome 🤣
Numero uno tranks amico uguale mia citroen c1
I do believe the nail colour is lilac mist. As a new subscriber, I have to say the nail polish threw me a bit, nevertheless, the videos are mostly useful, and it's none of my business if you're bilingual.
On a separate note, if you ever considered making a video on installing a drivers-side switch that could operate the passenger window, you'd be the first to do so on YT - a function I miss every day.
Cheers! Not sure about the passenger window switch from the drivers side, my car his wind up windows so a switch for the drivers window would be a novelty… If I did have electricity windows I’d probably do it. The switch will just power the relay so shouldn’t be too hard, maybe the odd diode might need throwing in there though.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos I was considering attempting it with a rocker switch from eBay, I have an 06 plate and no aircon, so it's about to get very warm for me.
@@onepalproductions have you considered arm extensions?
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos :'D
My fuel sensor is broken. Can I replace it from a other one by only the lever or complete with pump?
I’d just replace the whole unit. Are you on the groups on Facebook or on Instagram? Look for a guy named Ash Carter at Jelly Snake Motorsport. He’ll likely have one, and he’s well priced and a good guy to deal with too.
@StupidBlokeStupidVideos well, I live in the Netherlands so that is no option 😀. I will check the junkyard Monday for a other fuel pump. Today I ran out of fuel but the meter said that it's was almost full.
@@Joey.Oranje ah I see. Failing that, just keep it full 🤷♀️
Hey there used you’re video to replace the fuel pump on my aygo however when I tried to tighten the locking ring for the fuel pump it doesn’t thread properly at all or it cross threads , any suggestions to help solve this ?
Are you using the original ring? Sometimes they do this, and on hot days it can be down to the tank warping with the warmth. Just perseverance is probably the best option tbh.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos it’s a different ring because the original was on so tight I had to break it open
you deserve a tripod , all this one handed stuff isnt good for you .
My mate actually bought me one, but I usually decide to make a video when I’ve not got it with me 🤷♀️
Hi bud thank you for this. I put dirty fuel in my car unknowingly of course. It was spluttering and eventually didnt start up so got told it was contaminated fuel. So had fuel doctor drain it and put new fuel in And it was fine for about 100 miles. And its started doing it again i went over a speed bump it just stopped. But then it started again went for about 10 miles. Then did it again.
So do you think i mite need change the whole unit. Rac told me thr filter coulf have a build up from the bad fuel.
Possibly. Are you sure you did in fact put bad fuel in, and it wasn’t a fault with the pump itself, or the wiring to it originally?
They come to that conclusion when they use some easy start and it started running fine. So I just followed their advice like got it drained but it's running a lot better but go over a speed bump and stops it's weird
I'm only going what RAC have told me you see. But it's still spluttering now.
@@Matthew-fm8vn banging the fuel tank can bring a bad fuel pump briefly back to life. The pump itself could well be shagged
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos it was it was in 2 bits in the tank 😂 shes fine now
Thanks for this video. You saved me a lot of work.
You’re welcome!
Get a head mount for your god damned phone. One handed fumbling causes anxiety and stress to the viewer. 😂
The stressful nature is part of the viewing pleasure,.. it’s like watching a really shit horror film
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos you should make a video where you attempt to fix something but keep fumbling and breaking parts for long periods of time and never get the thing done. Then finally taking a club hammer and smash the shite out of the new replacement part?
@@thetube4607 that’s just what I do at work
Part of the charm really.
Next video about petrol resistant nail polishes?
I think it’s Rimmel. It has held up pretty well, but I think it’s probably been developed to deal with stronger substances from when Kate Moss used to wear it when modelling for them 🤷♀️
Top info again 👍
Love this video😂
Cheers mate, there’s loads of others just as bad on the channel too!
Interessante
Hoeveel bar moet die zijn?
Ik weet het eerlijk gezegd niet zeker, misschien 3 of 4 bar?
Cheers for this vid, ordered a unit as mine is not pumping fuel.
Make sure it’s getting power too
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos it all started with misfire on cylinder one, changed all the spark plugs and the ignition coil on cylinder 1, put one of those cleaners in with the fuel to clean the injectors, still spluttering and broke down going up a hill, and hasn't run since, it turns over so there is spark, but not firing up presumably because there is no fuel getting through to be fired up.
@@stewiecthulhu probably the issue then yea. Have you tried spraying a bit of brake cleaner it easy start in the throttle body when cranking to see if it fires, just to rule out anything mechanical. Unlikely on these engines though tbh
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos i will give that a go, thank you
Stewie my car is doing the same has yours did you put a new fuel pump on and did it solve the problem
Thank's
You’re welcome 🙃
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos After struggling with the clutches for an hour today,I could murder the designer....Why the hell make something so stupid? The right clutch refused to let go and I had to use so much force that the plastic shit was broken into pieces ..Afterwards the fuel gauge shows wrong so now I have to take everything down again...😡
You've showed us all now to access the fuel pump & sender unit .. so " Not a total waste of time " Thank YOU ..
You’re welcome.
I have some fuel on top of the fuelpump... would it be the filter? Or can it be the connector of the fuelline?
Either way, i removed the pump thanks to you...
It’s likely to be the connector leaking or the output of the fuel pump cracked. It’s not unknown for them to break, sometimes if the metal cover under the back seat is missing then the weight of someone in the back seat can damage it.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos thank you for your info. I ordered a new pump, going to try if that is the problem.
Otherwise its a new fuelhose i guess?
@@misterm7476 yea could be. The seal around the pump can leak too but usually only when it’s been taken apart and when the tank is full
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos thanks for all your help.
I keep you updated 👍
@@misterm7476 yea let us know how you get on