Happened to mine when new, too...
Only happens in heavy rain & @speed/strong winds. Slight seepage via headlamp covers.
It'll dry up by itself with time.

If wanna more permanent solution, juz seal arnd edges of the headlamp covers with clear silicone sealant.
Simple DIY.
Not need 2waste hrs @SCs...

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 20 2012, 11:24 AM

To open up & clean it up fr inside is a BIG story!! Need to take out headlamps; unclip the covers; clean up and re-seal plus reverse the procedures!!
Not worth the exercise, Bro!

If first time, feel not much dirt went in...mostly water. So stains are negligible.
Juz seal it after allowing it to dry...or use hot air gun/hairdryer @low heat to speed up drying process.

Did so for mine & it's good till now...a year almost oledi...hehe...

ps. With slow careful sealing, the seal wld b almost unnoticeable...so no worries abt looks...

Only 4ppl in car?
Feel shocks are soft oledi...mayb even springs...?

How old is the car (age/usage)? Mayb time to change those parts...

ps. If BLM/FL, mayb cos yu changed to 15" rims? Suspension setup not for heavier 15" rims & tyres...

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 20 2012, 11:47 AM

For lower edge, between the clear lamp covers and the bumper....in the gap?
For upper edge, between the clear lamp covers and the headlamp housing....
For sides, between clear lamp covers and fender...
Cut the sealant tube nozzle head to fit the gap to seal...

1 tube of Bostik clear silicone sealant leaves a lot of leftovers for future use...

Test shocks...if still good, mayb change springs first...as rec by Bro V12K...

If budget no prob, then change both springs & shocks.
Try replace with those for FLX?
Seems stiffer & more solid support for 15" stock rims & tyres.

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 20 2012, 12:05 PM

So is yr Hose #3 (@reservoir) connected?

Dun wait 4warranty to finish cos warranty 4that part/sys may oledi b over!!
Why?
Cos different parts/systems of car are covered under different warranty periods...eg Exhaust Sys only 12 mths/20k Km whichever is earlier!

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Added on February 20, 2012, 11:33 pmps. Front Strut Bar shld b no prob. Me fitted my UR Bar wef Day #2 of new car!!

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 20 2012, 11:33 PM

Hi Bros...

Appears like this thread is going down the "Negative" path....downhill...

Let's not paint such a disheartening picture of the Saga...juz becoz of a few lemons?
ALL cars makers produces lemons....rber Bro V12K's post a few pages back?

Frankly, there are 2 real life owners of Saga BLMs 2009 who are very happy with their cars....only minor probs incl the common IAFM replacement...

So let's NOT discourage present & prospective future owners of Sagas...let's look at the Saga's POSITIVE points, ok?

ps. Most Saga buyers truly kenot afford to buy those cars that cost so many times more than a Saga...AND the Saga was created for the common Msian... Not for those who can afford better...

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 24 2012, 11:25 AM

Yup, Bro Eric...agreed re above. A Proton is a Proton. No doubt abt that.

However, when we bought it, we knew oledi that it IS a Proton. True?

And as alwaz, Luck counts in any purchase of anything Man-made. Correct?

And yup, me rber saying that, too. However, when I got the Saga, I had to look at the steps forward that the Saga now comes with...eg MPI, COP, DBW....
I hv oledi added those few "missing" accessories that the new Saga came without eg auto window. A minor inconvenience.
All in all, the Saga is not such a bad car...that's the important point.

Am very sorry abt the recent overheating probs yu're faced with...but i feel those probs can b overcomed if yr car gets the attention of a GOOD mech...
Wish you all the very best...watever yr decision...watever makes yu happy!

ps. Advice to all prospective car buyers :
If yu can afford it, always go for the Top of the Range in the model yu've decided to buy.
There IS a difference...a very beneficial difference...
Moreover, buying a NEW car is not something we do every day, correct?

Best wishes & Good Luck!!

B4 I got my NEW Saga, I was also contemplating a USED City, Vios and even an Accord...my "Dream" car?
However, after consulting ppl arnd me, I was strongly advised against doing so...
I even hv a close relative who got a USED Accord instead of a NEW City (at abt the same price)...He got BURNT badly...in its 3rd year!!

So the choice is alwaz OURS....
Juz be happy with our decision & accept what comes with it...
Hv a nice wkend!!

NB. Buying a car...any car...is NOT an investment...
It's a LOSS! Juz do some calculations....

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Added on February 24, 2012, 11:55 amYup, in this case Proton is NOT 2b blamed....nor the cause of it...

Bro Eric, we feel for yu but pls...pls...keep a cool head, ok?
As our Bro here says..."....have your back."

And after all, this is a Proton BLM thread...AND yu are its TS....

This post has been edited by zeone: Feb 24 2012, 11:56 AM

To eliminate any noise in a car, first step is to identify location/source of noise.
Then only can use best remedy eg adjust, tighten, insulate or replace.

Re new TS, feel Bro Eric shld continue cos he has done a great job thus far.
However, if he still insists, we hv 2respect his wishes.

As is, Bro V12K is a good next-in-line successor...

Oh?
However, glad 2note he's ok.

Get well soon, Bro Eric!! If nothing physical, do get over the trauma lo...
As ppl alwaz say...an accident is an accident...

Tks 4taking time & trouble 2share those pics.
Many ppl wld not...

Those pics prove Saga's crumple zones do work! Passenger cell appears UNtouched!
Also driver's airbag was deployed. Another + for new Saga!

Bro Eric, most important of all is yu're safe & ok!! Thank God!

Be safe alwaz....

If Service Schedule/Booklet does not indicate change/replace, then not necessary.

Part of opening mechanism is probably faulty/broken.
Dun think accessory shops stock such parts.
Suggest yu try Proton SCs.
If lucky, yu might be "rewarded" with a warranty claim?