QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 27 2012, 12:30 AM)
congrate bro..btw just reached 1000km...will be servicing my car tomorrow...just now on PLUS to melaka...seem there's a problm with my insight...it make some kind a noise from engine when i speed up around 110+km/h...dunno y...any1 experience this b4?
QUOTE(playoff90 @ Apr 27 2012, 08:09 AM)
My insight also got the problem of having sound when above 110. But this problem seems to be on and off. Went to told SC when I was having my 1000km service. But there is no sound when drive above 110. So it's kinda hard to rectify the problem.
QUOTE(WT2 @ Apr 27 2012, 12:31 PM)
mine also same at around 80km, i think it is the wind sound, coz it still there when braking...
remember a bro say it come from bonnet(it gone when open the bonnet as you heard the sound)
QUOTE(ezu_din @ Apr 27 2012, 02:46 PM)
this kinda sound...ignore my pic....lol...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVYM0hW7ruw&list=HL1335509172&feature=mh_lolz
it usually happen when i pedal to 110+km/h...if below than that no problm...n just happen tomorrow...as prev all seem ok even i try around 120km/h..
n the service guy also cant find out what's wrong...im servicing at Honda Jalan Klang Lama...
QUOTE(playoff90 @ Apr 28 2012, 01:15 AM)
my insight also have this sound... is yours the FL version? went to check with SC but then there is no sound when drive around that speed.. so cant rectify yet.. if you get it solved ... pls do let me know too.
Ezu_din, playoff90, WT2 and anybody else here having that noise/whistling sound, I'm pretty sure u guys facing the same issue; bonnet closure emits noise at certain speed. I have analysed the issue in details and solve my problem once and for all.
Few input to consider:
1. The whistling/noise happens when the speed in the range between 80-100km/h. Some up to 110km/h.
2. I get to know most 2012 FL version got his issue. Not only in Malaysia, but everywhere else. Surf Insightcentral. Some had claim (other country) and they replace the windscreen sealant. Have to remove windscreen. They said it was due 'lack of sealant'. But i guess they didn't study the issue thoroughly. And the reason why adding more sealant address the issue was, thicker glue alter the windscreen angle/position, slightly outward (even very slightly) and alter the angle of that plastic cover and gap (the culprit).
3. From my analysis last time, the sound only happen when there's no vehicle in front (u get a direct wind).
4. When the whistle happen, if u dare (like me), try to release the bonnet. Dont worry the bonnet wont fly off. I've tested up to 105km/h no problem. If the sound disappears, u are facing the same problem.
5. I didnt have the problem the first 3-4 month using the car. One nite, i thought i heard some high pitch whistling noise (around 80km/h). Shutoff my radio and the whistle was quite faint.
6. The sound became louder few months later. Decided not to go straight to SC coz their mechanic also try n error, cant imagine they dismantle everything to find the noise. By then i already know it only happened when there's no vehicle in front. Tried to release the bonnet and its disappear, i went back home and adjust the bonnet mounting bracket or hinges (left and right). I alter the bonnet closure by adding few washer at the mounting bracket. The bonnet close slightly outward by then.
7. To my surprise, the sound went from 80+km/h to around 100km/h, lower frequency, just like the one in the video u attached
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVYM0hW7ruw...feature=mh_lolz8. I removed the washer, and decided to seal the open gap between bonnet and that plastic cover. This is the area where the sound coming from. The original rubber seal is quite deep inside, leaving some nice gap to whistle.
9. Long story short, I've solved the problem.
10. Besides this, i've analysed and done a few try & error eg. drive with wiper up coz initially suspect the wiper, drive with side mirror fold-unfold, open-closed window (driver & passenger), observe every rubber, every seal, side mirror mounting, including that 20 cent rubber (didnt quite solve it for me), even drive with removed lower engine bay cover to investigate the problem.
11. To test whether u can solve the problem, or whether u have the same problem, simply cover the gap between bonnet & the black plastic using masking tape and drive to speed when ur noise occur. If its disappear, u can either left the masking tape there or try my solution. Read my previous post for details.
*besides this mod, i've done a few other DIY on my Insight. I pretty sure mine is one of the quietest Insight around.
Added on April 29, 2012, 12:26 amQUOTE(mazda6mps @ Apr 27 2012, 12:16 AM)
guys/gals,
when you send your Insight for service (and by using the SC oil), do you receive back the extra portion i.e. or do SC return the extra portion?
Yes. Sometimes, some sc, have to remind them..
Added on April 29, 2012, 12:27 amQUOTE(psyeo @ Apr 28 2012, 04:10 PM)
Did not ever force recharge my 1 year+ Insight, and IMA battery still working like day 1
I personally don't believe in force recharge, as it waste fuel..
anyway, my IMA battery will be able to obtain full charge at least twice a month through normal driving
Me too. Maybe u guys IMA battery too much recharge ehh?
*check your battery connection and ground cable once in a while. Poor contact no stim.
This post has been edited by watonk: Apr 29 2012, 12:27 AM 
Apr 27 2012, 10:23 PM
Recheck the wet carpet and found no solution where it is. Even check the top part. Finally when to SC just in case 
, luckily my SA is around and not much car servicing. A foreman was there to check the fault and he found it. He show me that the rubber came off or didn't put correctly. He say is very common due to careless of other foreman outside SC. They even use the car wash spray to spray on the bonnet to see whether it will leak or not. After that my SA ....blah blah blah 
Alamak.....carpet still wet...need to send to SC again... 
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