Chk spark plug cables. Probably poor or inconsistent HT reaching plugs since plugs hv been chk-ed as ok.

I've read abt that... But hv yet 2C wat it really looks like...NO CABLES at all??
Feel shld hv 2supply 12V 2plugs, rt? Then cld it b those "coils" on the plugs giving prob??

ps. Will try remove engine cover 1 of these days 2C wat's under it!! Haha! Me like "old school" & out-of-date liao...

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Added on June 26, 2011, 7:04 am@rajivshm : BLMs/FLs dun hv all those hi-tech stuff like ABS, EBD, etc... Only got "Lotus Handling"!!

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 07:04 AM

Any1 got recording of or any YouTube video of IAFM in operation "airplane taking off" sound? Really dunno wat is meant...dumbo here...
Hv seen & heard IAFM problem sounds but not proper & good-working IAFM sounds la...

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Added on June 26, 2011, 7:15 amAnd yup, feel that BLMs/FLs are very silent (on GY Ducaro GAs) if road is newly laid & good quality surface! XM1s kinda noisy...

Any1 oledi shod their wheels with XM2s? Share Share lo...TQ!

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 07:15 AM

Re Coil On Plug systems, it appears that there are 2 types, namely DI (Direct Ignition) and "Wasted Spark" (1 coil for 2 spark plugs).

Which type is used in BLMs/FLs? Maybe the "Wasted Spark" system...which is cheaper?

Can some1 pls clarify?

ps. This mayb Ericmazman's prob? 1 faulty coil affects firing of 2 cylinders at one go!! Very rough idling &?engine dies...

MyVi might b using the "Coil Pack" system ie all 4 ignition coils in a moulded pack?? Or am I wrong?

OIC. TQ, bro, for info. Me really need 2remove that engine cover & hv good look soon!! Haha!

So hv yu found out cause of yr prob? Or at least narrowed it down to a couple possible ones mayb?

Oh no... Yu r fast, bro! Answers b4 my questions published!!

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Added on June 26, 2011, 1:00 pmMech gone 4lunch, huh?

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Added on June 26, 2011, 1:02 pmSit tight, ok? Wish yu all the very best!!

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Added on June 26, 2011, 1:20 pmLink to YouTube video on how to test for faulty ignition Coil On Plug :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRx31f6BXQ...be_gdata_player

For knowledge & mayb of help for future?

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 01:20 PM

Did mech pull out (one by one) the COP holders & chk 4sparks?
If all units not hv sparks, then chk 4power supply to units.
If no power supply to all units, then trace backwards...

Elimination...

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Added on June 26, 2011, 1:50 pmps. Above re for @Ericmaxman...

@sg999 : Drive like those taking part in "Economic Runs" then yu'll break all FC records!!

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 01:50 PM

So...cause identified? Hope so...

Castrol Edge Fully Synthetic 0W40 now only RM145 @Tesco...mayb now is the time to invest in a bottle?

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Added on June 26, 2011, 2:30 pmAlso Castrol Magnatec Semi 10W40...@ only RM79.90 if not wrong...

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 02:30 PM

It's fr EU...
Plastic cap is the sealed type. Dunno if got extra foil seal inside.

Very tempting pricing...yes?

Din look @fine print...
Pls go2 nearest Tesco & look-see, and mayb buy...if satisfy yr conditions?
If not wrong, 2day last day of offer?

Lower grade? How to know?

Name of brand, SAE value, ratings, etc on label, appear 2b the SAME as the locally bottled ones! Except for words "Manufactured in the EU"...

Re-chk API ratings of Castrol Magnatec engine oils sold @Tesco on offer ... API SL/CF.
BLM/FL User Manual states API "SJ or higher"...so do the oils qualify?
If SL is higher than SJ (SJ... SK... then SL... Is it like that?), then pass quality rating, right?
TQ in adv.

Yup, juz did some Googling...API SJ is std b4 SL, with the latest SM!
Seem SJ is going obsolete altho can still b used. There are also many factors & effects of different API std rated oils such as effects of additives used eg on catalytic converters, etc.

Feel too much for the average driver to bother abt...agreed?

So sorry 2hear dat!
Sincerely hope yu'll not b w/o yr ride 4too long...

Somehow feel that cars nowadays equipped with more & more electronics & hi-tech gadgets are becoming beyond the "Mech-in-the-street" & his mechanical tools!

The Cons of development & progress??

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Added on June 26, 2011, 11:10 pmWhat's the idea of doing that???

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 26 2011, 11:10 PM

A car problem is only the car quality prob if & when it happens to the MAJORITY of that car make!

Otherwise, like in yr case...a rare occurence, it may be due to one's luck or usage/handling? Only the user knows that...

ps. Pls go visit threads/forums/Blogs of other car makes...even the much more expensive ones! They, too, hv their problems!!

There is a saying : "If we put our probs together with those of others, we wld gladly take back our own probs!!"

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Added on June 27, 2011, 8:41 am@SiuYi : Wat's "NOS" button? Sorry if that's dumbo question...

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Added on June 27, 2011, 8:47 am@SiuYi & @Mr_alien : Yup, setting aircon temp to max not way to ctrl temp in car/room. That will only make the compressor work non-stop (shorter usage life/higher FC/bad for health, etc) cos max low temp will (in most situations) nvr be achieved!

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Added on June 27, 2011, 8:50 amBtw Best/rec temp for aircon areas is not more than 3 deg lower than external ambient temp. Lower than that makes one feel lethargic later...

This post has been edited by zeone: Jun 27 2011, 08:50 AM

Tks 4claificatiom...adding 2my limited knowkedge bank day by day...
Comment? Feel button on gear lever more convenient tho. However that smooth unique-shaped gear knob is truly classy!

ps. Auto knob of my ole ride was still performing well after 19+ years of pressing daily!!

Hi... My neighbour's BLM alarm kenot b armed & kept on beeping if arming is attempted. Sensor Contacts @All doors & engine bonnet ok. Me cld not help altho suspect Boot sensor prob...dunno location of sensor?

Where is alarm sensor for Luggage Boot compartment?Can anyone help? TQ in adv.