PROTON SAGA BLM, FL, FLX CLUB V15, Saga FLX - It's EVEN Better
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 Sep 14 2011, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Sep 14 2011, 12:30 AM) I leave it on. I moved those to the rear doors but bought a couple of nicer reflector-type door protectors to replace them for the front doors.   |
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Sep 14 2011, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 14 2011, 07:44 AM) spark plugs, especially high end ones, dont seem to make much of a difference in terms of feel Good morning, Bro! And many tks 4sharing...  Am contemplating making this "investment" real soon... Reason/need for questions & answers now...  |
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Sep 14 2011, 08:06 AM
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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Sep 14 2011, 08:02 AM) I removed those but the residue stays. How to remove the residues?  Try using iso-propyl alcohol (alcohol swaps) or WD40? Works in my case...  |
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Sep 14 2011, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Sep 14 2011, 08:05 AM) A friend once said, don't fix it if it ain't broken. Haha!  That was a great shot, Bro! Think me felt that one... |
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Sep 14 2011, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 14 2011, 08:12 AM) LCP? Nope. LCP beyond my DIY capability liao!   |
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Sep 14 2011, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Sep 14 2011, 08:13 AM) Haha... anyway, if you change to iridium, please update us. Maybe wanna change to that too Tks 4inserted quote!  And sure...me will update after conversion done. No worries. Background to this present thought: Previously stock plugs of ole ride replaced by Bosch Super 4 set. Only <RM50. Felt smoother idling, easier starting & smoother acceleration noticeable. BUT that ride oledi really OLD... Added on September 14, 2011, 8:39 am QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Sep 14 2011, 08:23 AM) Quoted from drexchan So spark plugs change comes under "Things that work with conditions"?Well, BTW me am getting the plugs fr Drex lo... Not expecting anything phenomenal... Juz improving ignition system so as to ensure smoother firing & mayb better combustion of fuel(?) nia. Cos the heart of an internal combustion engine is that important tiny SPARK which starts it & keeps it moving! True? Next DIY mayb a local VS? Used 2hv one (Zaptor Gold...now called Evolve) fr HuaKenny lo. This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 14 2011, 08:39 AM |
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Sep 14 2011, 09:42 AM
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Juz to share...
 My list of DIYs in (hopefully) near future : 1. Local VS 2. Oil Catch Tank...using Fuel Filter (used for ole ride type) Mods & DIYs so far : 1. Rustproofing using Tetroseal spray (bought a couple of cans & DIY sprayed) 2. UR Front Strut Bar (bought myself but installed at fren's Acc Shop) 3. Grounding cables to engine block & body (self DIY) 4. Door Inner Rubber Lining for all 4 doors (bought & self DIY) 5. Auto Brake Lock (bought & self DIY) Pending DIY : 1. Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (to self DIY replacement of stock plugs) |
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Sep 14 2011, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(krrow @ Sep 14 2011, 09:39 AM) Cannot start my car...I'm clueless of what to do So sudden? Any warning signs & symptoms before it happened? eg. peculiar behaviour of engine? If car kenot start, dun keep on trying...gonna KO battery lo...  Always wait a few mins b4 each try AND dun keep on pumping on accelerator...Old carb types, we hv to press accelerator fully down...dunno abt BLM/FL/FLX with run by wire accelerators tho. If know how, chk for the usual...got sparks at plugs, petrol, etc. Otherwise, if SC/mech nearby, mayb call for help? Good luck... Added on September 14, 2011, 9:53 am QUOTE(jetjet @ Sep 14 2011, 09:46 AM) Morning guys.. OFFICIALLY, service is due @5k Km or 3 mths whichever is EARLIER...  Can any sifu help me clear my doubt? thanks..  I cant find any info anywhere. However, most who dun travel a lot wld wait for the Km to be 5k...there is risk that SCs might not honour the warranty tho... YOUR decision... This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 14 2011, 09:53 AM |
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Sep 14 2011, 11:24 AM
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Battery failure very common for BLM/FL. Now even FLs?
My bro-in-law's BLM SE battery failed within 1st week of use in town!! Called SC & threatened to go public via media! SC mechs came & changed batt on the spot!! Phew! My own batt also came with loose +ve terminal!! Luckily I did my own checking after delivery AND tightened it...or else I wld hv been stranded very soon after! Radiator coolant & w/shield washer water also much below Max level (still ok tho - in no danger of car failure) Felt all these due2 POOR Pre-Delivery inspection service carried out, if any!!!  Feel we must hv basic knowledge of car parts & functions so can carry out our own chks when need to. True? |
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Sep 14 2011, 12:50 PM
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QUOTE(Cyphereza @ Sep 14 2011, 11:59 AM) Take a look at this guys BAD Publicity for Proton! Gonna affect trust, confidence & subsequently sales...  [attachmentid=2434351] Mayb MORE such cases shld b highlighted by media cos then Proton might wake up from its slumber & owners wld b better served!! |
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Sep 14 2011, 12:57 PM
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ps. All cars hv faults...only either minor or major. Wat's more important is the After-Sales Service Network!! So that's Proton's "Achilles Heel"!
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Sep 14 2011, 05:40 PM
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An Update on latest DIY :
Good News is : Got my ordered set of Denso Iridium Spark Plugs earlier sent by Bro Drex! Then me removed the 4 small bolts/screws holding down the Engine Cover. Cld see the row of 4 COP & their respective power supply cables & connectors. One more but long bolt holding the first COP was removed & the COP was pulled off to expose the Spark Plug. Now the BAD News: The spark plug is deep deep down a rather long cylindrical tube!! Not reachable by the Spark Plug socket that me got... Had to "surrender" on this DIY project... Really caught UNprepared cos had nvr faced such a deeply embedded spark plug...  So...unless me go buy slim type spark plug socket wrench, it looks like gotta do the changeover to the new Iridium plugs when send for nxt service (5k Km one almost due) @my local SC. |
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Sep 14 2011, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 14 2011, 07:08 PM) changing spark plug not recommended to DIY Yup, I attempted DIY replacement cos din kno design & location of BLM/FL Spark Plugs hv been changed so much! we dn't have the proper tools to do it i saw the turning the spark plug and use some magnetic long thing to suck it up not so easy And yup, a sp long T-piece socket wrench holder with a magnetic spark plug socket wrench are needed to do so. And I dun hv them! Anyway I browsed & found these (as a set) are available in lelong.com for RM35 + RM5 del. On 2nd thoughts, it wld b cheaper & less to hv it done @SC cos it's only once in at least 80k Km when changed to Denso Iridium ones! Agreed?So will do so @nxt service...real soon... |
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Sep 15 2011, 05:44 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 15 2011, 12:01 AM) since your car isn't very new C'mon, Bro MR_alien, my ride juz 5+ mths old nia...still kinda new la... it could last a lifetime in your car u won't even need to change it again However, yu may b rite cos it'll b kinda long long time b4 need 2change them...agin! Added on September 15, 2011, 5:48 am QUOTE(LittleMin @ Sep 15 2011, 02:15 AM) Sifuss here.. B Pillar ori matte blk is painted. I jz find out tat FLX's B pillar is come with car body color, Which means doesn't have d matte black paint, Is tat matte black a kind of sticker or paint?? If i wana do that, shud i send for paint or stick sticker instead?? If wanna paint, it's kinda permanent? If use sticker, it's removable? YOUR choice... Added on September 15, 2011, 5:56 am QUOTE(Aishinka @ Sep 15 2011, 12:23 AM) Forgot to turn off my headlamp ( small light + LED strip as eyelid ) when i parked my car this morning ! Walked back to the car in the afternoon and noticed my light was still on. Damn ! Luckily 4 hours wasn't enough to drain my battery dry. Had no problems starting my car @.@... Saw a wira parked next to my car in 1U this afternoon with the small light still on as well. However, his car was still there after 6 hours. o_o... Ole Ole Sagas hv Buzzer which sounds if key taken out fr ignition but lights still on!! BLM/FL/FLX(?) do NOT hv such a simple but really useful warning alert sys...even top of the pack! So sad such simple helpful gadgets are left out these days...progress? This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 15 2011, 05:56 AM |
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Sep 15 2011, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(+Newbie+ @ Sep 15 2011, 02:33 PM) Actually, I'm using Rain-X and I'm loving it. Wipers are smoother, unless the windscreen is still rather dry. Yup, agreed! RainX works! Is good esp in heavy rain/ reasonable speed/ with windy conditions. No more stains and water marks on my windscreen and water flows off the windscreen effortlessly, giving me a clear view. However, if wipers are used in slight drizzles, they will judder... I've changed to new wipers b4 (even Bosch ones) and the juddering wiper action still returns... Finally, it became (as alwaz?) a matter of choice. A clear easily viewed road ahead in medium to heavy rain conditions? Or wipers judder in drizzles? I've chosen the better of the two. Guess which one... This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 15 2011, 03:10 PM |
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Sep 15 2011, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(zairee2580 @ Sep 15 2011, 03:43 PM) lets other drive when its raining??? Great idea, Bro!!! |
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Sep 15 2011, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(SiuYi @ Sep 15 2011, 03:55 PM) lowyatsuperman Hi...bro, im using it for years, no issue for wipers.u dun apply it on the wiper, just the glass will do.those what u heard are just myth. Yup, most of wat ppl say abt RainX is myth... However, that part of "jerky" or wiper judder (unfortunately) is kinda true... I experienced that fr time2time and sad to say, changing to new wipers do not eliminate that "side effect". Frankly I still do NOT know wat causes the wiper judder/jerkiness. Someone did say something abt uneveness of application of the RainX or does it react with the wiper material eg hardening it maybe? Really dun kno... |
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Sep 16 2011, 02:47 PM
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Proof of POOR quality seal arnd lens of spotlamps!
Those that hv notvkena yet, pls do own sealing...use clear silicone sealant. Dun wait till it happens, ok? Claiming under warranty wld b a great hassle wan... ps. Btw where is the place shown in 2nd pic? Sorry but no can identify la... Added on September 16, 2011, 2:52 pm QUOTE(SiuYi @ Sep 16 2011, 11:29 AM) zeone Ok, Bro...Tks! Will apply more...then keep fingers X 4nxt rain session! its application of unevenness. I apply more than normal, the wiper jerk gone for good. Added on September 16, 2011, 2:57 pm QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Sep 16 2011, 12:57 PM) WTFlah, today morning when driving from my friend's house back to my home, after I parked my car, suddenly the car alarm activated while the engine is still running! Some neighbours come out see see. Do eliminate simple causes first ie chk all door contacts followed by bonnet AND likely suspect, nanely Boot contacts!!Early in morning, my car buat bising around my neighbourhood. public holiday somemore. Pls refer 2pic me posted some time back re location of & wat those contacts look like (not normal like door ones!). Good luck!  This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 16 2011, 02:57 PM |
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Sep 16 2011, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(+Newbie+ @ Sep 16 2011, 03:24 PM) Ouch, eric, feel bad for you. I suppose you'll have to leave it in the sun to dry, then seal it yourself with silicone glue? Sorry...probably not wat caused by wat me posted since engine still running! :paiseh:I think you misunderstood what v12kompressor meant. He meant the alarm triggered while engine still running on its own. He did not switch on the alarm. So I doubt it's what you mentioned. So mayb caused by wat MR_alien suspected? Another mayb alarm fuse/connections faulty? Saw one case @SC re Persona alarm sounding when ignition on. SC ppl traced to faulty connection/fuse @ fusebox in engine bay. Replaced fuse. No more alarm sounding. |
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Sep 16 2011, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 16 2011, 04:45 PM) saga's alarm is easily exposed to water Most earlier cars hv alarm modules in cabin space ie inside car interior eg driver or passenger area/centre console, etc. like maybe rain/ he cross flood mine doens't ring....mine just will "hmmmm" continuous sound some users might know it...after that it will stop by itself but not sure will trigger itself or not However, Saga alarm unit location on LHS of boot...juz behind boot carpet cover. So, as yu suspect, it's easy to kena water esp if boot is opened when raining! So best to avoid that scenario eg protect that side fr kena rain, if possible? Use of umbrella? For more permanent protection, mayb cover unit with plastic sheet or similar waterproof materials? @ericmaxman : Tks, Bro, for 2nd pic info. This post has been edited by zeone: Sep 16 2011, 06:39 PM |
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