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jstantherprsn · 10-13-2010, 10:29 AM

Hello Everyone,

I recently purchased an 01 Toyota echo. I have learned that this is really the yaris world wide and was trying to learn what I should do for the 100k service. All service has been done to the car except the timing belt. Does the timing belt need to be changed at 100k? I would think it would need to be changed. The other thing is the repair/service manual. I have seen
postings about it being available on the net, but is it better then the hayes/chiltons or is it the original manufacturer’s manual?

The next question I have is about my power locks. I have a button on the center console that locks and unlocks the car. When I bought the car I asked if it had a remote or ever came with one. I was told there was no wireless remote. If I have the Center button that locks and unlocks all the doors, does that mean I’m missing a remote and should get a replacement from Amazon instead of the dealer?

I appreciate your help.

CTScott · 10-13-2010, 10:42 AM

The 1NZ-FE engine in your Echo has a timing chain, rather than a timing belt, so it good for a long time.

As for the remote, the Echo and the present Yaris have two separate options; Power locks/windows and remote keyless entry. Having power locks doesn't mean that your car has remote keyless, so chances are that you didn't get a remote, because the car didn't come with one. My 09, which I bought new came with power, but no keyless.

big lo · 10-13-2010, 05:09 PM

Welcome to the forum buddy

10-13-2010, 10:29 AM	#1
jstantherprsn Drives: 01 Toyota Echo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 71	new to yaris (01) Hello Everyone, I recently purchased an 01 Toyota echo. I have learned that this is really the yaris world wide and was trying to learn what I should do for the 100k service. All service has been done to the car except the timing belt. Does the timing belt need to be changed at 100k? I would think it would need to be changed. The other thing is the repair/service manual. I have seen postings about it being available on the net, but is it better then the hayes/chiltons or is it the original manufacturer’s manual? The next question I have is about my power locks. I have a button on the center console that locks and unlocks the car. When I bought the car I asked if it had a remote or ever came with one. I was told there was no wireless remote. If I have the Center button that locks and unlocks all the doors, does that mean I’m missing a remote and should get a replacement from Amazon instead of the dealer? I appreciate your help.

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10-13-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The 1NZ-FE engine in your Echo has a timing chain, rather than a timing belt, so it good for a long time. As for the remote, the Echo and the present Yaris have two separate options; Power locks/windows and remote keyless entry. Having power locks doesn't mean that your car has remote keyless, so chances are that you didn't get a remote, because the car didn't come with one. My 09, which I bought new came with power, but no keyless.

10-13-2010, 05:09 PM	#3
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Welcome to the forum buddy