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 Proton PrevĂ© V19, Welcome our brother Suprima S

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post Oct 25 2013, 07:47 AM

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QUOTE(mystvearn @ Oct 25 2013, 07:01 AM)
Nvm. With the SS, sometimes when I drive the car at night, I forgot to turn on the lights. Happen a lot of times actually. Since the DRL already brighter than normal lights, but no brake lights, until I notice why other cars cannot see me from rear, then realise lights not on.
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why are you not using the Auto mode?
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post Oct 26 2013, 07:55 AM

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QUOTE(preveverp @ Oct 26 2013, 12:53 AM)
Wondering why even when I press full throttle , the Preve just won't rev or hold the gear higher than 4000rpm? It's like, stuck at 4000rpm or something. Annoying. Feels like maximum power isn't being utilized.
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CVT gearbox characteristic. read more on how CVT works.

switch to full manual mode if you're using CFE (slide the gear lever to the left), then you'll see it rev to 5k++.

This post has been edited by ropaisoft: Oct 26 2013, 07:58 AM
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post Oct 26 2013, 07:58 AM

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QUOTE(ohde @ Oct 25 2013, 10:59 PM)
anyone interested in fuel addictive ?
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how addictive is it? or you meant additive?
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post Nov 19 2013, 08:08 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Nov 19 2013, 01:01 PM)
In my case, I open and close the rear seats like more than dozen times, and the nyek nyek sound is finally gone. You can give it a try though.

But now, there is rattling sound from the front left passenger door of my vehicle, and a whirring turbine sound from "dont-know-where" location of the vehicle. More sound popping up here and there for a less than 5 months vehicle.
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a.k.a "Prevechestra". don't worry, more sounds will come.

mine is 7 months old, currently steering & front suspension making "music".
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post Dec 1 2013, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Nov 28 2013, 11:49 AM)
I see. If minor rattling sound from doors or other places, doesn't matter too much if they don't make an effort to rectify it. Sooner or later more rattling sound will pop up here and there anyway due to wear and tear. Just the major ones that are annoying enough, then I suppose they should look at it more seriously.

The seats with "moving airbag", or seats with air pockets, this "defect" should definitely be resolved by Proton.
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the kruk-kruk sound is coming from the lower bracket of the seat backrest, not airbag.
airbag is top side (right on driver side).

from the back seat, look at the very bottom of the driver backrest.
need to unzip the cover, and pull out something like a latch for the cover (pull down and outwards).

inside you'll see the bracket (metal and plastic i think).
spray generously with WD40 on bracket parts that are touching each other.

photo is from Prevoc FB (Tee Kuang)

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post Dec 1 2013, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Dec 1 2013, 01:43 PM)
So the kruk-kruk sound comes from the lower bracket of the seat and not the airbag? Anyway I can feel the air pockets and airbag on the seat itself when I move, rub my back on the seat. So I guess it's two defects in that seat - 1) lower bracket making sound, and 2) Air pocket/airbag movement in driver's seat

Thanks for the photo and troubleshooting tips. Since I don't DIY myself, I will send the vehicle for the Proton guys to fix it in the next scheduled service. Since the vehicle is under warranty, I don't see the reason why owners should troubleshoot the problems themselves, especially spending money on lubricants such as "WD40"(not sure what is this). Though it is good some users managed to find out the problems and fix it themselves. The risk is sometimes while at it, more sound may pop up when opening/dismantling the parts, and the risk of breaking some clips etc. while in the process.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

It's not expensive, less than RM20 at Tesco/ACE. Has other uses in the household.
The seat cover doesn't have clips.

If you haven't noticed already, interior material and fit is not good.
More sounds will emerge in the future. I can't afford the time to send to SC everytime.


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post Dec 2 2013, 07:10 PM

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QUOTE(vikneswaranc_17 @ Dec 2 2013, 06:31 PM)
programmed ecu is like that.. there is good and bad thing for this.

Good thing :
- if you just want to unlock the car to take stuff out, the mirror would stay put.

Bad thing :
- mirror would not unfold until u reverse and hit certain speed, then mirrors would unfold but can be easily unfold by pressing the button.
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if the mirror unfolds when you START the engine, that would be ideal.
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post Dec 2 2013, 07:12 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Dec 2 2013, 12:09 PM)
i did that, WD40 + grease. Solve a little bit. cannot totally make sound gone. i think thats maybe design and cut cost( maybe can wrap with some material to kill the sound?) , even go change a new seat, problem still there. just like fur problem.
so i give up~ haha
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i did it twice. spray again until no sound, been 8 months now.
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post Dec 7 2013, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Dec 6 2013, 05:43 PM)
An update. I just sent the car to COSE in the morning to rectify all defects, including the "kruk-kruk" sound from the driver's seat. It has been resolved. I asked the service guy what had been done to the seat, and he appeared clueless. He mentioned only the mechanic that fixed the problem knows about it in detail. Talk about efficiency. Anyway, it was mentioned in the invoice "tighten and check spring under cushion". The sound is now gone, most importantly.

Perhaps you are right in that the sound is not from the airbag.
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they probably sprayed WD40...
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post Dec 9 2013, 07:17 AM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Dec 8 2013, 01:04 PM)
i din see much ppl complain this too. the sound only appear when turn left at the beginning. now right also have. will contact COSE and see how to overcome it.
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exactly same issue as mine. SC dunno how to fix it, referred me to COSE.
need to make appointment.
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post Dec 24 2013, 11:14 PM

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QUOTE(terryble @ Dec 23 2013, 06:05 PM)
Hmm but if u can make it better with another RM570? promised to improve performance and comfort and reduced noise? Anyway no idea if it can really perform...but according to tonnes of reviewer..it sounds like a miracle..

haha i agree with you that the car's handling is superb...i never try 140KM/H cornering but i did try 90KM/H in almost 180 degree turn...feels solid and stable~~
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180 degree? 90 km/h U-turn ka?
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post Dec 28 2013, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Dec 27 2013, 05:18 PM)
When you got your own car, you start lurking in forums, looking more into technical details of a car, then you'll itch for turbo and regret why you didn't get it.
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^THIS. the turbo unit alone costs 6k++.


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