the 1st problem when i start the engine, some sound "ngek~~~~~" keep going for few second...very loud...den only the engine will start...n the sound like coming from behind the dashboard....

the 2nd problem ,if the car was done a long drive or car engine turned off n started for few times, den the engine doesn't start anymore ..the "check engine" indicator doesn't go...even if turn the key also, nothing happen...but some high frequency sound will appear under the car if key turn to "on".

and also the power mode bulb on meter there can't work after i change it...the eco/power switch no problem...just don't knw why the power mode bulb won't light up when i switch to power.

any sifu know what is the problem?

and any1 can recommend reliable shop that refurbish alternator & starter nearby cheras area?

This post has been edited by lawrancet: May 9 2013, 01:04 AM

check your battery. may be KONG> also the comutator <==(not sure how this spell)

battery ok 1....n wat is comutator? placed at where ?

alternator?

lol you are correct.

alternator will make the engine can't start？

alternator is like dynamo.. it is charge your battery when your engine car was switch on

so an faulty alternator will cause problems tat i mention b4?

my just exp same thing like this. he replace the battery but still got the same problem. then send formen. he said alternator... now it is ok.
try lok for formen. maybe another problem

okok..tis is helpful for me...thanks

for engine starting problems, there are only few major components to check:

- check your starter, perhaps can add starter relay, or even check if the fuses are burning out (though they typically either work or they don't) or even the wiring around the fuse box area.

- check your spark plugs, see if they are fouled/covered in carbon, or even melted/thinned our spark tip/grooves

- battery, basic checking would be it's voltage, minimum also 11.5, ideally you'd want it to be between 12-12.5 volts. if you know workshops with more advanced meters, can also check it's cold crank ampere (CCA) to determine if the battery is in good condition or not. (doesn't matter if it is new battery, some batteries are just bad and their CCA drops very fast in just few months of usage)


alternator should not be a problem during cranking, as your battery is the one supplying power, and after engine is started (along with the alternator) only then the alternator takes over in supplying power as well as charging the battery for it's lost current due to the cranking.

more often than not, no.

only after your engine is successfully cranked, and the car dies off, then yes. (because the alternator is not powering the car and the battery eventually loses power to keep the engine alive)

thanks for yr info bro...

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