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jovial
post Sep 2 2013, 07:06 PM

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QUOTE(ThirdSon @ Aug 30 2013, 12:41 AM)
my year 2006 2.5 AT workhorse hilux
Q: any suggestion on DIY how to reset airbag light? (SRS Warning Light suddenly came On)
without going to the service centre for diagnostic whatever
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Some workshops can reset it but may come back on if problem persists. Most likely is the spiral connector at the steering wheel

jovial
post Sep 3 2013, 12:20 PM

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Does anyone know how to upgrade old 1st gen vigo to VNT? All I hear is "got workshop in thailand can do". What about Malaysia?
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post Dec 25 2013, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(jackwee @ Dec 23 2013, 11:38 AM)
just for the curiosity, how much will the road tax n insurance cost in west malaysia for hilux 2005 auto.  planing send my car to west malaysia for personal use..
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800-900
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post Jan 8 2014, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(ExCrIpT @ Jan 7 2014, 06:34 PM)
Any idea how much can I get if I wanna sell a hilux vivo 2.5 (m) '05 car?
Roughly an estimate
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http://www.mudah.my/li?fs=1&ca=9_s&q=hilux...pe=&rs=25&re=25

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post Apr 11 2014, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(sparcov @ Apr 11 2014, 09:43 AM)
Dear all Hilux Owner,

I just go my Hilux 2.5 VNT AT and with ODO on 5200km andI just done my 2nd service.

My problem is the steering wheel shaking/vibrate in between 100kmh-120kmh. I told the SC about this, they done the balancing but still the problem exists. SC told me they need to rectify the problem as the steering should not shake after wheel balancing.

They suspect: Tyre problem or suspension system and need me to put my car overnight.

So, have any of you encounter such problem and how you guys solve it?

Thank you
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had one case where the car vibrates when braking
it was due to a bent drive shaft
jovial
post May 31 2014, 07:42 AM

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QUOTE(siksa @ May 19 2014, 10:44 PM)
Dont forget to use dmax turbo. Yes it will void unless you remove all mod before sending it to SC.

1 more year warranty. I think you shouldn't worry about it. How many milage has your hilux done?
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I'm also thinking of upgrading my lux. needs more power.
d-max is a vgt turbo rite? how do you do it? need to add intercooler and chip?

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post Jul 16 2014, 04:51 PM

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QUOTE(Pak Chuu @ Jul 16 2014, 04:35 PM)
My one and halfyear Hilux. Last two days fuel indicator lightup at panel eventhough fuel more than half tank.. I thought it just an error and need to reset. Send to Toyota and was informed that it was cause by diesel filter clogged or it mixed up with water and need to change. Poor Malaysia Diesel. Damage RM118.00. He said if it happen again within 2 month it need to bring down the tank for cleanning.
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not necessarily the quality of diesel is bad out of the refinery. What happens the tanks at the petrol station. some old ones leak water in. sometimes when the tanks also very dirty hence dirt is also mixed with the diesel. it could also be contaminated diesel tankers.

I try never to pump at those ulu-ulu/run down stations. So far my lux still okay after 200,000 km
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post Jul 17 2014, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(reddragon7179 @ Jul 17 2014, 03:00 PM)
My car alarm goes off for no reason since yesterday.the LED blinking 7 times  = something wrong with the interior/tilt sensor..how do i fix this?
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Try press "lock" three times when you want to lock the car. It will disable tilt and interior sensor
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post Nov 18 2014, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(Blueflame99 @ Nov 16 2014, 11:18 PM)
Hi Bosses,

I'm considering to get a 2.5G soon. But so far I'm really afraid that I'll regret it. My concerns are:

1. I'm going to use it for city driving. I love tough cars and the commanding view. How feasible is this? Is parking really going to be an issue? How about refueling (diesel)? Are the pumps clean? Read somewhere that someone got issue because old fuelstation has water seep into the tank..

2. Was reading a lot of theft on hilux. Is this a real bummer? What advise would you share for me smile.gif  eg. what kind of security systems, etc etc

3. I am currently driving a vios. Low maintenance, not so much issue. Cheap service too. Does switching to Hilux potentially give me a shock? How frequent is the tyre change recommendation? Service center charges? motor oil cost?
Thank you in advance for your advice. With you all well.
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1. If water in fuel, will be caught by the filter. Parking isn't that bad. I've only had to give up 1-2% car parks due to it being too small. But see your skill also. If you're a bad reverse parker, then either keep your existing car or learn to reverse park.
Advise : a hilux is not a sedan car. don't go sapu corner or speed. You're much heavier and with a higher centre of gravity. Harder to stop too.
2. So far Most of the hilux i've seen stolen are parked outside the house every night. So park inside your compound at night. Buy a GPS tracker, add a 3rd party immobilizer..buy insurance..
3. Vios will definitely be lower maintenance. Each hilux service is about 400 for basic (5k) and 1+k for major (every 40k). Tyres are about 400 each. Change about 40000-80000km depends on the tyre type.

 

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