So fast V2 already..?

Any of you guys notice your air-cond knob encounter some resistance between level 1 and 2...?

I complained to HQ about this issue, and they say it's common on all Alza... It's like there's a step resistance when turning knob slowly from 1 to 2...

ok, time to buat hal in rawang dy...

as in braking time it's kuayet...?

berapa tu...? recommend shop bro...

nowadays I spent money rectifying Perodua's plunders more than I spent on myself...

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Added on September 2, 2011, 10:21 pmbtw, something to add on your list of common problems on the first post:

1) gearbox issue - sudden jerk when engaging reverse gear
2) soft engine tapping noise
3) rattling sound everywhere, cheap plastic brushing metal frames
4) noisy tires
5) loose number plate on rear trunk door

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 2 2011, 10:21 PM

Just noticed got sound coming from front suspension when going over speed breakers... Endless problems...

Now that's the first. Car jerking forward instead of backward. Is it easily reproducible...?

tyenfei, it seems like you're not confident enough with this car...? don't get offended by my statement though...

anyhow, my conclusion stands, DO NOT BUY AN ALZA unless you have plenty of time to waste getting it stranded at Perodua SC to fix this and that, and plenty of money to fix their plunders and replace poor quality and missing parts.

My Alza has been giving me endless problems. I've already spent 4k on improving sound insulation and ride comfort (read sound insulation and ride comfort ONLY). I have to admit I'm not a DIY kinda person to do sound insulation like some of the members here, I really respect them for their efforts. But so far I'm close to achieving what I've got on this car (it means I'm gonna spend more on this guinea pig), but with 4k it can be used on something more useful. This 4k of mine is used to fix what Perodua failed to offer for an overpriced 60 grand tin can. Even a Naza Citra now going for 70 grand offers better insulation and comfort with a bigger engine capacity albeit the fuel consumption.

If you see the list of problems on the first post, my car has 80% of the issues on the list. And more coming on the way and yet to be rectified. Just look at the lousy brake pads that causes dirty rims. Perodua said it's normal, that all cars has it. Granted it's true, but is it to that extent that the rims gets charcoal black in a matter of days..? Since they offer no better solution, we poor saps have to fork out just to get better grade brake pads.

I can be sure the maintenance for this car will skyrocket once the warranty goes out. I'll be rushing to sell this piece of junk once it does, not betting on high resale value though, coz by then many people will know how lousy this car is.

Fun for those who has the time and skills for DIYs... Unfortunately it's not me, my type of fun is the urge to drive a quiet car for no reason, and no specific destination...

Btw, what's with the Denso Iridium Spark Plug on the first post...?

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Added on September 4, 2011, 10:45 pmToo big and underpowered...

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 4 2011, 10:45 PM

Curious though... I read from here that more torque can be achieve by increasing the height of the gas pedal.

Has anyone else done this minor mod before...?

I did notice my sister's myvi is so torquey that it accelerates like a 2l engine with a somewhat heightened pedal - everytime I drive her car, my foot goes AWOL after extended drive...

PS: Apologise if you guys cannot reach the link, only for registered MAOC members only...

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Added on September 5, 2011, 12:10 amcommon problem... B-pillar rattling sound... I practically had someone from a workshop who was kinda enough to spare some Insulflex to dampened the friction between the entire length of the plastic cover and the metal frame.

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 5 2011, 12:15 AM

Btw, if you're the DIY type, you can get some Insulflex and dampened the B-pilar yourself... I've seen them did it, it's not so difficult actually...

At the same time you can also refer to some pics posted by wtm0325 on the previous thread, use some of the Insulflex material and fill some of the gaps that may cause rattling noises.

RM 155 + RM 20 for installation already RM 175...

You kat mana, me ask you do for me...

so bila mau appointment...?

superbly underpowered after driving a 2.4 camry...

even my sis' myvi feels more powerful...

like that have to change brake pad dy... coming down from genting either brake rosak or gear rosak again...

Here's an updated list of problems plaguing my car:

1 Wind sound in excess of 70kph = Problem recurs

2 Loose number plate on the rear trunk door. Rattles when close = Problem recurs

3 Engine noisy inside cabin when speed in excess of 110kph = No solution provided, sound proofing issue

4 Steering veers to the left, slightly off axis at straight road = Resolved

5 Roof noisy when rains = Resolved but not satisfactory

6 Soft horn sound = No solution provided

7 Power window on driver side not smooth when in operation, jerky motion = Resolved

8 a) Gear shift from 3rd to 4th gear not smooth = Problem recurs
b) Reverse gear sometimes produces sudden strong vibration on car = Resolved

9 Low whining/whistling sound when engine is idle = No solution provided, problem not present upon testing

10 Cabin light not always turned on when car doors are opened = Resolved

11 Rattling sound of loose part near driver seatbelts on B-pillar = Problem recurs. Fixed outside

12 Rattling sound on dashboard = Problem recurs

13 Rattling sound from rear seatbelts when going over uneven roads = Resolved

14 Bluetooth not working = Resolved

15 Long distance/high speed braking not smooth, car jerky. No hard braking = Problem recurs

16 Dirty front rims (possibly caused by low-grade brake pads) = No solution provided, lousy brake pads

17 Noisy tyres = No solution provided, supplier sucks

18 Leaking water from engine compartment and exhaust, when air-cond turned on = Resolved

19 Air-cond takes time to cool cabin, not cold enough = Not solved. Cabin still not as cool as before

20 Soft knocking/tapping sound on engine when accelerating between 1 - 1.5k rpm after driving for some distance. Noise is also present when car is stationary and engine revved at the same rpm range = Problem recurs

21 Air-cond knob can get stuck between "1" and "2" = No solution provided, common problem

22 Rubber frame on left side front door does not fit perfectly = Resolved

23 External door handles too stiff = Resolved

24 Scratches on surface of car on every sides = New problem from Service Center

25 Rattling sound from third row seat, loose board on back of seat = New problem

26 Stationary and speed brake pedal vibrates when front wiper is running = New problem

27 Steering rack vibrates and noise on uneven roads, especially when turning = New problem

28 Front suspension noise when going over speed breakers = New problem

29 Loud burst sound, kinda like farting or sneezing sound when turned on air-cond. Happens when the car strolls for about 2 minutes from a minute-long engine warm up with fan running at level 2 low cooling factor. Can feel the car vibrates with the burst sound = New problem (So far only 1 instance)

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 18 2011, 01:20 AM

2 - loose rattling sound when closing trunk door
8 - it does not... Alza forum member say it may have something to do with tightening the pedal string... :blur:
12 - dashboard inside
15 - no wor, perodua changed rotor, still the same
19 - how...?
20 - no, that sound should not be there... something is wrong with the engine...
24 - f***ers
25 - i'll take pics
26 - put your leg on the foot brake pedal, then trigger the front wiper...
27 - bising SC again...

Then perhaps you can find me a car with that price range that exhibits all of my 28 problems above...

and I don't think a car with that price will have that problem on the very top of the list...

This is about QC issue here, don't compare with expensive cars...

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Added on September 15, 2011, 4:27 pmAs for fuel consumption, I get 12.65km/L average...

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 15 2011, 04:27 PM

Childish....?

Hello...!!! these are common problems lar dude.... I'm not the only one complaining... And it's my rights to complain, don't just come here and tell me what I can or cannot do with this thread...

If you don't like what I complain, then buzz off...