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[Official] Perodua Alza MPV Club V2, Car One Moment ,MPV The Next
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TSwtm0325
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 Sep 1 2011, 03:22 PM, updated 12y ago
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 BIG WELCOME TO LYN ALZA THREAD!  Official Alza Website: Click here
Official Alza Forum: Click here
LYN Alza Thread V1: Click here
I only compile the common problems encountered by Alza.
For ICE, Interior and Exterior modifications, please visit and register yourself at Official Alza Forum.
Rule of thumb
- To speed up your claiming process, send to P2 Service Centre (SC) - NOT DEALER
- How to identify P2 SC? P2 SC is named by Perodua Service Centre Sdn Bhd (followed by area)
- Otherwise, they are dealers and you'll wait forever
- Service Centre: http://www.perodua.com.my/service/
Alza General Service Info
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Every 5,000-10,000km
1) Engine Oil Normal/ Semi & Fully Syn- 5,000km/ 8,000km-10,000km
2) Oil Filter - Every Oil Change
Every 20,000km
1) Spark Plug Normal/ Iridium - Every 20,000km/ 100,000km
2) Gear Box Oil - Every 20,000km
3) Air Filter - Every 20,000km
Periodically Maintenance
1) Tyre Rotation - Every 10,000km (I have this habit)
2) Balancing & Alignment - 10,000km-20,000km
3) Cabin/Air Cond Filter - 20,000km-30,000km
4) Front Brake Pad - 20,000km-40,000km
5) Tyre - >30,000km/ 2 year Once
6) Brake Oil Bleeding - Every 40,000km/ Once a year
7) Battery - 1-3years
8) Rubber/Silicon Wiper - 1-5years
Monthly Check
1) Tyre Pressure
2) Battery Water
3) Wiper Shampoo
4) All Light (HeadLight/FogLamp/Signal/Brake Light)
RARE BUT SERIOUS ISSUES
Spare Tire Drop Off When Driving SOURCE CLICK HERE
Cause: Loosen/Weak Supporting Bracket
Solution: Go back P2 SC and get everything changed free
Cost: FOC by P2 SC
COMMON ISSUES
Dirty Front Rims / Noisy Front Brake
Cause: Lousy brake pad that produces too much of brake powder
Solution: Change BrakePad (If you can't find Alza model, go for Waja Model)
Cost: Example Bosch PowerPlus RM55 or others, Labour outside RM20
Other Comment: Some users complaint Bosch PowerPlus makes funny noise after sometime, choose a brand that you like/confident with..
Wind Noise on Driver Side/Front Left Passenger Windows
Cause: <80km/j - improper rubber lining at windows/door; >110km/j - aerodynamic problem
Solution: complaint to P2 SC, or DIY refer HERE
Cost: If under warranty - FOC from P2
Rear Break Noise
Cause: Dirty Drum Break
Solution: Ask P2/ garage outside to clean for you
Cost: Depending how good your relationship with the foreman is 
Noisy Cabin
Cause: Bad Soundproofing and Noisy Stock Tyre
Solution: Change Tyre and Install Sound proof
Cost: For tyre, can try Continental CC5 195/55/R15, RM200+/pcs; Soundproof starting from hundreds to thousands depending on material and the area covered.
Other Comment: Effectiveness: (1) Tyre (2) Soundproof 4 doors>roof>front bonnet/back trunk door>flooring
Rattling sound everywhere
Cause: Uneven joint of the plastic or metal due to low quality plastic/workmanship
Solution: If you got time - rectify the area, send to P2, wait long long/ or pay your foreman/soundproof specialist to settle it
Cost: It is FOC if you got time to go P2 
Steering Rack Rust
Cause: Water from aircon host direct drip onto the steering rack (Same as Myvi)
Solution: Go any P2 SC and they'll add the extra hose pipe for free
Cost: FOC by P2
Rusted Car Battery Surrounding - Click Here
Cause: Car Battery Water Leaking
Solution: Change to Maintenance Free Battery
Cost: You can DIY/ask your foreman do it/ or claim from P2 (Took 3 days)
Vibration Sound From Steering Column On Uneven Road, Especially Turning
Cause: Steering Column Problem
Solution: Only Subang Jaya P2 SC (USJ 1) acknowledge this issue.. I was referred to En.Fauzi (Sales person) & En.Padil (Technician)
Cost: FOC if they acknowledge you, so don't be so lansi when talk to them ..
Other Comment: If no parts, you have wait very long because it is ordered from technical side, is not a common parts.. you can read my post HERE
Front Bumper doesn't clip well (near headlight)
Cause: Imperfect design of front bumper joint/clip
Solution: Send back to P2 SC (Not dealer) to do adjustment. They need to open the whole bumper and adjust.
Cost: FOC by P2 or ask your foreman
Interior Car Roof Light Not Working/Slow Response
Cause: Ajar Sensor aka Door Sensor Rosak,
Solution: Get it change for free at P2 SC
Cost: FOC, I have change a few times throughout these 2 years
Other Comment: Each door has its own sensor, make sure you check all doors
Soft Car Horn
Cause: Cheap horn by P2
Solution: Change horn at car accessories shop
Cost: You got to survey yourself becoz this is not a problem for me
Loose number plate on rear trunk door
Cause: Doesn't install properly? 
Solution: Screw it back yourself please, or ask P2 do it
Cost: Screw only also mau charge?
Underpower/Slow Pick Up (Cause 1)
Cause: Loosen/Too Long Throttle Cable
Solution: Tighten the throttle cable, DIYers please refer below
Cost: File complaint to P2, no charge
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Idle engine torque is ~800rpm after warming up without aircon.
(Too low, engine may stop; Too high, higher petrol consumption)3 ways to adjust (OFF YOUR ENGINE FIRST!)1) From Engine
- This is the first solution and it is the easiest. Only go to further solutions if the result can't be achieve.
- First, touch the 1mm play string (2nd picture). If there are many rooms for it, means your car is underpower.
- Adjust the 2 screws to tighten it up.
- What if too tight? you'll see your engine idle rpm going up.
2) From Pedals
- If adjusting from engine doesn't work, go the the top of the pedals at the driver seat.
- Add whatever rubber or anything you can think off (which is safe) to tighten it up here.
3) From Floor
- Last resolve and most troublesome for me
- Open up the floor at the driver seat and cut/modify the board.
Don't speed, drive safe!
Above is the illustration from Alza Forum member, not me
Underpower/Slow Pick Up (Cause 2)
Cause: Weak Grounding Cable Distribution
Solution: Adding Voltage Stabilizer (VS) + Grounding Cable (GC) will stabilize the electron flow among the engines and response better
Other Comment: You can try to play with petrol brand, I personally prefer BHP for it's smoothness and quietness
Underpower/Slow Pick Up (Cause 3)
Cause: Too many carbon inside your engine? Is your car already clocked 50,000km & more?
Solution: I want to try this Engine Conditioner & Engine Flush
Other Comment: I haven't use the product before.. So please try them at your own risk
Annoying Air-Con compressor, Obvious HeadLight Dims
Cause: Small battery, Weak Grounding & Alternator
Solution: VS + GC + Positive (+ve) Cable can help to reduce frequent kick in, however, note that +ve cable may void the warranty on your alternator..
Cost: Depending which brand you choose
Other Comment: I am personally using Edge VS & GC & +ve cable, you can read my comment over HERE
Gear Shift Shock
Cause: Gearbox problem. This is different from normal jerk. When engaging D or R, there's a delay of 1-2 second for gearbox to react. The gear change is very loud.
Solution: There's a batch has this problem as told by SC
Cost: FOC under warranty, not sure take how many weeks
RECOMMENDED UPGRADE (OPTIONAL)
1) Denso Iridium Spark Plug (IXU22) - P2 recommend this too
Description: Save cost in the long run. Normal spark plug (lifespan 20,000km)- RM52 (P2 SC), Denso Iridium Spark Plug (lifespan 100,000km)- RM180 (P2 SC)
Cost: RM155 with postage, Labour from P2 - FOC
2) Coil Spring Buffer - Reference Click Here
Description: To prevent rear spring reach bottom on full load, and if you think your suspension is too soft, it is the cheapest way to make it feel firmer
Cost: Around RM70/set (front & back), labour excluded
3) Front Strut Bar - Reference Click here
Description: If you want to improve handing (easier to control car movement), this is the cheapest and most effective. Personally tested. On the other hand, rear anti roll bar has no much effect, since our rear spring is torsion beam. Other bars may help but you may sacrifice passenger's comfort.
Cost: Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar - Around RM120 with installation
OTHER ISSUE (Keep in view, no harm yet) mileage up to date 70,000km
1) Sudden jerk when engaging D or reverse gear
- 40,000km and still happen sometimes, no harm yet
2) Soft engine tapping noise
- Often notice this when I just got car, only happens when 0-20kph. 40,000km now and still persist. No harm yet.
PERSONAL THOUGHT AS AN ALZA OWNER
A simple mechanism car. A lot of minor issues as listed above, but no major problem (except older batch has gearbox issue). Fun for city driving becoz of the immediate pickup (4AT gearbox), comfortable headroom & leg room, and driving vision.
Like
- Head room, leg room, driving vision, immediate pick up (4AT gearbox), handling like sedan, easy to mod
Dislike
- Rattling noise, narrow 3rd seat (this is a mini mpv), NVH is average only even after modding
This post has been edited by wtm0325: Oct 5 2013, 05:27 PM |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 2 2011, 09:39 PM
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just change to ceramic nao brakepad, very kuayet, kekekeke
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 3 2011, 07:15 AM
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Ceramic Nao Brakepad: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1300445For Alza forum, more members r using borsch powerplus, but I want to try ceramic nao for a change kekeke, though i never used the brakepad before |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 4 2011, 10:21 PM
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Eithanius, we shall thank Alza aren't we? troublesome but fun, or else it'll be a dead boring car |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 4 2011, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 4 2011, 10:33 PM) 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... Exora might be your choice then, quiet |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 8 2011, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(tyenfei @ Sep 2 2011, 10:05 PM) you bought it then change at SC ??
QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 3 2011, 08:30 PM) Now that's the first. Car jerking forward instead of backward. Is it easily reproducible...? 
QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 4 2011, 10:43 PM) Btw, what's with the Denso Iridium Spark Plug on the first post...?
Added on September 4, 2011, 10:45 pmToo big and underpowered...
QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 5 2011, 12:07 AM) 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...?
QUOTE(runemastertan @ Sep 7 2011, 09:08 AM) Ok, new problem. I heard this a few times, before that i thought it was my imagination as I was unable to reproduce it. Now i can reproduce it, althought not so frequent. 1. When engine is cold, with aircon dial at off, start the engine. 2. quickly switch on the aircon to 2 or 3, you'll hear a sound like when the engine is already running, we try to turn the ignition key again. This is annoying, and it sounds like something is going to break. Anyone got this before?
QUOTE(zsnipes @ Sep 8 2011, 12:25 AM) I got a questions about the Alarm System. Normally, when we lock our car it will shut down the lock & there is a Lights blinking that shows the car is armed. I saw there is only 1 light in the meter blinking (red), is this the indicator of my alarm is armed? Buy my concern is, even I just switch Off the engine (while I'm still in the car), the light already start blinking. I was thinking, I'm not even press my alarm to shut the door, it already start blinking. So, is this the Alarm Armed indicator? If not, where is the indicator? or this car has no indicator at all? Then, what is this light blinking about ???!!! |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 13 2011, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(zsnipes @ Sep 10 2011, 03:24 PM) Just tested. Once Switch Off the Engine Key, the ALARM LED Armed (inside the meter area) indicator started to blinking. Then move outside the car & press the Alarm remote, it is also blinking the same speed. So, is the Alarm Indicator faulty ? To correct my previous post, mine is the same, so no worries  |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 13 2011, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(gamenoob @ Sep 13 2011, 11:51 AM) Increase pedal will increase torque... that is a first...quickly patent it and sell it back to Toyota/P2 for lots of money... Too bad, I did not think of such first otherwise I will also patent it... haiya... opps...I just realise my brain is still functional... hahaha very sarcastic post! Some of the Alza are underpower becoz the string that connects to engine (I dunno wat u guys called) are too long. It is not meant to increase the torque from the specification, but to make the car more responsive. |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 13 2011, 05:42 PM
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ur car underpower mei? |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 14 2011, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 13 2011, 06:07 PM) superbly underpowered after driving a 2.4 camry... even my sis' myvi feels more powerful... Estimated 4 hours - 3.50 hour test drive from OUG to Genting 2 flow, 10 min for the mod Labour Charge: Genting Starbucks Hot Chocolate This post has been edited by wtm0325: Sep 14 2011, 02:07 PM |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 15 2011, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 14 2011, 02:44 PM) like that have to change brake pad dy... coming down from genting either brake rosak or gear rosak again... updated first on how to adjust pedal height |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 15 2011, 01:27 PM
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1 - same, no time to mod yet 2 - not sure how it loose, can snap some pic? 8 - does changing other brand petrol helps? 12 - dashboard which side? 15 - might be rotor bengkok, u always langgar lubang? 19 - try clean cabin filter, very easy 1 20 - i think is the soundproof no good so u can hear 24 - P2 staff revenge 25 - quite curious how and where it sounds? 26 - no understand? 27 - this 1 is common, no solution |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(ic-klass @ Sep 16 2011, 07:46 PM) What else can i get between 60k+ price range - car/mini/compact/etc? New Myvi Yellow Color 1 SE 1.5 what's your expectation then? Anyway of all the complaints I read, any japan car assembled outside japan, please pray hard for your luck Common sense, all of us know how we work (msian) compare to japanese if want best QC, get a japan car which assembled in japan itself. All the old toyota, where got so much complaint 1? They were assembled in japan and fully imported, until they set factories here and all the problems start Btw Eithanius, when you want to change to CC5? it's ard RM200/donut for 195/55/R15, klang might can get cheaper |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 01:50 AM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 17 2011, 12:18 AM) Going to be in between jobs by next month... Hopefully next month got extra funds for all 4 donuts... else have to wait end of the year... must report result after that, I can only drool it for now |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 02:25 AM
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Sep 17 2011, 01:51 AM) drool...? I thought you have already changed all your donuts...? when? how come i dunno 1? |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(tsg @ Sep 17 2011, 06:46 AM) Hi reporting in with ezi version, already 1 year standard specification no mod whatsoever...yet so far so good? |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 02:12 PM
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I think if every post we put an evil smile is good |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 17 2011, 11:14 PM
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can describe more |
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TSwtm0325
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Sep 23 2011, 07:10 PM
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Currently testing petrol consumption For RON95, I prefer Petronas becoz powerful, more mileage and not noisy, but their oil pump is not consistent. Some petrol station gives good and clean petrol, some like water tak boleh pakai. So far I found the good Petronas station is after sungai besi tol to KL, the first Petronas station on left before turning into sri petaling. The other 1 is seremban petronas station, opposite the terminal 1. Still pending for more research to wait for more consistent result |
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