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V23 already. rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxm9.gif rclxm9.gif rclxm9.gif flex.gif flex.gif flex.gif
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May I know what is the reason for the headlamp bulb to fail so easily? Not sure is it worth it to replace it at Proton again.
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May I know what is the reason for the headlamp bulb to fail so easily? Not sure is it worth it to replace it at Proton again.
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headlamp bulb meaning the bulb inside the car light? The bulb i've changed before cos failed once but only once so far.

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May I know what is the reason for the headlamp bulb to fail so easily? Not sure is it worth it to replace it at Proton again.
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Mine fused 2-3 times. According to the Proton guy who replaced the light bulb, it is due to the use of the "Auto-light" feature that caused the bulb to fail. He advised not to put the lights on Auto mode if you want to preserve the bulb.

I changed the light bulb at the Proton service centre. When the bulb failed within 6 months, replacement of the new light bulb is free of charge. It is stated in the invoice in that the warranty for the light bulb is 6 months from installation.
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QUOTE(RattleSnaKe @ Aug 3 2015, 12:27 PM)
May I know what is the reason for the headlamp bulb to fail so easily? Not sure is it worth it to replace it at Proton again.
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The mechanics at my regular SC said changing the wire harness would solve the problem.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 3 2015, 01:09 PM)
Mine fused 2-3 times. According to the Proton guy who replaced the light bulb, it is due to the use of the "Auto-light" feature that caused the bulb to fail. He advised not to put the lights on Auto mode if you want to preserve the bulb.

I changed the light bulb at the Proton service centre. When the bulb failed within 6 months, replacement of the new light bulb is free of charge. It is stated in the invoice in that the warranty for the light bulb is 6 months from installation.
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i also found out is becos of this auto light function too.. becos if auto-light, the car when dark around 5.30pm like tat the light will on already, summore early morning u start car, indoor, also the light will on.. and imagine u start car with the lights on. then on and off on and off, filament sure not so good one. If is LED is ok becos LED actually on and off all the while in a very fast manner, naked eye cannot see, maybe 1sec on and off 300 times like tat..

btw, anyone using bendix brake pad? Can i change brake pad outside SC? i believe this wont void warranty right?

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Jul 31 2015, 05:48 PM)
Insulator. Shouldn't you have brought it to SC earlier?
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just had this problem. and my warranty just over last month =( mine is first gen preve. is it true that first gen warranty only 3 years?
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 3 2015, 02:05 PM)
i also found out is becos of this auto light function too.. becos if auto-light, the car when dark around 5.30pm like tat the light will on already, summore early morning u start car, indoor, also the light will on.. and imagine u start car with the lights on. then on and off on and off, filament sure not so good one. If is LED is ok becos LED actually on and off all the while in a very fast manner, naked eye cannot see, maybe 1sec on and off 300 times like tat..

btw, anyone using bendix brake pad? Can i change brake pad outside SC? i believe this wont void warranty right?
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bendix will eat ur brake disc, i tried at my old persona.
I going to change mine too in coming few month, will go for rapid stop.
It won't void warranty, but if you use pad that damage ur brake disk, you can't claim form SC of coz.
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QUOTE(cursebreaker @ Aug 3 2015, 03:19 PM)
just had this problem. and my warranty just over last month =( mine is first gen preve. is it true that first gen warranty only 3 years?
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not from five years from beginning until now?
but i heard not all parts is five years.
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i got newbie question,

when my loan got approve(bank islam), need to pay an advance payment + duty setem for the hak milik release, this happen on july, in the aggrement i got from bank say "tarikh ansuran berkuatkuasa" 5/9/2015. i just pay for the loan just this morning 3/8/2015.

my question is, so when i pay this morning, the next payment due date should be 5/10/2015 right? is that mean i got 1 month free without paying the installment due to advance payment or not?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 03:40 PM)
bendix will eat ur brake disc, i tried at my old persona.
I going to change mine too in coming few month, will go for rapid stop.
It won't void warranty, but if you use pad that damage ur brake disk, you can't claim form SC of coz.
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oh okok.. becos the original is giving me so much dust..
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oh okok.. becos the original is giving me so much dust..
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i think bendix and other similar price performance brake is same about dust.
unless you go for expensive one.
what bendix u going to use? metal king? CT?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 03:42 PM)
not from five years from beginning until now?
but i heard not all parts is five years.
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five years... but does not apply to the items listed under "Specific Warranty Coverage" and What is Not Covered By The Warranty"

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 03:40 PM)
bendix will eat ur brake disc, i tried at my old persona.
I going to change mine too in coming few month, will go for rapid stop.
It won't void warranty, but if you use pad that damage ur brake disk, you can't claim form SC of coz.
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if eating your disc is your concern, i would advise against.
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yup bendix will eat your disc. my fren preve sudah change to new disc sbb bendix.
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 04:57 PM)
if eating your disc is your concern, i would advise against.
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havent decide yet, still looking for other option. thats why din change at the moment.
Any recommendation?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 05:26 PM)
havent decide yet, still looking for other option. thats why din change at the moment.
Any recommendation?
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my go-to brakes is EBC lol
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 05:28 PM)
my go-to brakes is EBC lol
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ooiii, just normal family car, no need EBC la~~~

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 05:28 PM)
my go-to brakes is EBC lol
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by the way, how much actually EBC cost?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 05:40 PM)
ooiii, just normal family car, no need EBC la~~~
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ebc also manufacturers for oem replacement, low dust/low noise applications. either ultimax/greenstuff/redstuff.

only yellow is their performance oriented/occasional track usage series.

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after FOREX/shipping, it can range between 200-400+ depending on model/shipping/tax (if you kena).

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 05:44 PM)
ebc also manufacturers for oem replacement, low dust/low noise applications. either ultimax/greenstuff/redstuff.

only yellow is their performance oriented/occasional track usage series.

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after FOREX/shipping, it can range between 200-400+ depending on model/shipping/tax (if you kena).
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local din sell?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 05:52 PM)
local din sell?
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got, but usually older stock (or even older version) and pricing usually very jacked up especially for non proton models.

for proton models, they are actually cheaper if you get ~36% automotive tax (about 30% + 6% GST, previouslly was around 30% + 10% sales tax)
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 05:56 PM)
got, but usually older stock (or even older version) and pricing usually very jacked up especially for non proton models.

for proton models, they are actually cheaper if you get ~36% automotive tax (about 30% + 6% GST, previouslly was around 30% + 10% sales tax)
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just roughly went to EBC site search, Preve is not in their list... means tak ada model for preve?
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 3 2015, 05:59 PM)
just roughly went to EBC site search, Preve is not in their list... means tak ada model for preve?
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need to find out which platform it shares with lo. satria neo confirm got, does preve share brake pads with satria neo?
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 3 2015, 06:17 PM)
need to find out which platform it shares with lo. satria neo confirm got, does preve share brake pads with satria neo?
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not sure, need ask other sifu~~~
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QUOTE(Khrlzmn @ Aug 3 2015, 03:50 PM)
i got newbie question,

when my loan got approve(bank islam), need to pay an advance payment + duty setem for the hak milik release, this happen on july, in the aggrement i got from bank say "tarikh ansuran berkuatkuasa" 5/9/2015. i just pay for the loan just this morning 3/8/2015.

my question is, so when i pay this morning, the next payment due date should be 5/10/2015 right? is that mean i got 1 month free without paying the installment due to advance payment or not?
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yes bro , you have a 1 month advance payment already so next month no need to pay also ok .
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Managed to sit at the back seat of the Proton Suprima yesterday. Space is good at the back and leather seats felt more premium than the fabric of the Preve. ALthough the leather seats are slightly hard, it is still quite comfortable. Most importantly the leather looks better / classier than the fabric seats in the Preve Turbo.

A note on the ride is that it feels bumpier than the Preve as the hard and sharp knocks and thuds when the car was going over unevenness/imperfections or potholes on the roads are more prominent. Likely due to the 17' wheels vs. the 16" wheels of the Preve Turbo. In this aspect the Preve Turbo is less bumpier than the Suprima when going over potholes or imperfections on the roads.
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QUOTE(vincent818 @ Aug 4 2015, 09:12 AM)
yes bro , you have a 1 month advance payment already so next month no need to pay also ok .
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so that's means for september i dont need to pay right?? just pay for october which the due date is on 5/10//2015? nice!! thanks
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QUOTE(Khrlzmn @ Aug 4 2015, 11:41 AM)
so that's means for september i dont need to pay right?? just pay for october which the due date is on 5/10//2015? nice!! thanks
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Don't you worry....the bank will contact you and 'make sure' you pay on time...
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QUOTE(Khrlzmn @ Aug 4 2015, 10:41 AM)
so that's means for september i dont need to pay right?? just pay for october which the due date is on 5/10//2015? nice!! thanks
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Yes bro , but recommended u pay la. As this will make your payment record more cantek, next time want take other loan also easy approve
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QUOTE(vincent818 @ Aug 4 2015, 01:40 PM)
Yes bro , but recommended u pay la. As this will make your payment record more cantek, next time want take other loan also easy approve
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ok sure, just need to make sure, want to apply credit card also, but need to wait another 5 month because still new in car loan. cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
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QUOTE(Khrlzmn @ Aug 4 2015, 01:45 PM)
ok sure, just need to make sure, want to apply credit card also, but need to wait another 5 month because still new in car loan. cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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Usually your banker would offer you a credit card as well, but still depends on your risk.
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Usually your banker would offer you a credit card as well, but still depends on your risk.
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I hear if want to apply the credit card, need to wait atleast 6 month after the car loan approve..if earlier then that very high possibility to be rejected... thats why i need to make sure the due date, so date my record cantekkkk.. then easy to make other loan such as house in the future.,.. hahaha
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plan to take preve.. but my father say no.. other car...

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Where can i get auto flip side mirror for my preve in Seremban? Can anyone point me a good shop.. Thanks.
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plan to take preve.. but my father say no.. other car...

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why ur father reject? he want vios?

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Where can i get auto flip side mirror for my preve in Seremban? Can anyone point me a good shop.. Thanks.
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i only know bukit jalil has one can do it.
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changed my car batt this morning, my old batt official died after 3yrs+ nearly 4yrs, my preve was the very first batch. Changed to hitachi, but the model no abit different is 50d23L, not 55d23L. Will there be any differences between the two? as the size is totally the same. around rm290 include gst.. how much is ramcar batt selling at sc? i heard ramcar is top quality battery..

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 6 2015, 10:24 AM)
changed my car batt this morning, my old batt official died after 3yrs+ nearly 4yrs, my preve was the very first batch. Changed to hitachi, but the model no abit different is 50d23L, not 55d23L. Will there be any differences between the two? as the size is totally the same. around rm290 include gst.. how much is ramcar batt selling at sc? i heard ramcar is top quality battery..
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What i read from net that we can use slightly smaller or bigger size compare to stock one. Its the spec of ur new battery same with Ramcar?
i changed to Yokohama Gold last week cost RM270. same size i think.
stock battery from SC is RM400 if I'm not mistaken~
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I dunno, this hitachi didnt write spec on the batt but the batt guy say is the same, same height same same size, can fit ngam ngam inside the hole. too short cannot use, becos the holder cannot hold it, the thread not enuf to screw down. but i feel the new batt the car very easy to start, after press start then the crank is very short.
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FC sharing..

Driving only in Penang - Average 13L/100km

2x more than my previous Kelisa... but handling, comfort, safety cannot compare lah

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Hi to all prevocians! Sorry lari topik.

How many type of bodykit currently in the market right now?

And which is the high quality and very tough2 one?? =)
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Few question I wanna ask
Does the SC fixed their sound/vibration problem at the engine mounting by having a new batch from Proton SC or DIY/3rd party SC?

Jerking issues when low rpm (1000-2000) or in reverse mode ? (if yes, by proton SC or 3rd party SC)?

And is there any major problem still not fixed or waiting reply from Proton?

Model: Preve CFE 2015
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QUOTE(warlove3 @ Aug 6 2015, 06:46 PM)
Jerking issues when low rpm (1000-2000) or in reverse mode ? (if yes, by proton SC or 3rd party SC)?
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It's not an issue actually, it's the design of the transmission. Unlike other CVT car, you do not step hard on the accelerator from stand still, just a gentle step. Once over 2k rpm, then do as you like.
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Guys ,
Quick question ,
Does the preve 's start /stop switch light ever go off or is is on all the time ?
I've locked my car , but the light on the button is on for 10 mins already
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QUOTE(bobby25 @ Aug 6 2015, 08:37 PM)
Guys ,
Quick question ,
Does the preve 's start /stop switch light ever go off or is is on all the time ?
I've locked my car , but the light on the button is on for 10 mins already
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It should turn off once u stop the engine
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QUOTE(bobby25 @ Aug 6 2015, 08:37 PM)
Guys ,
Quick question ,
Does the preve 's start /stop switch light ever go off or is is on all the time ?
I've locked my car , but the light on the button is on for 10 mins already
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There is a timer determined by the Advanced Body Control Module (ABCM). The white light will switch itself OFF after a set time which I think should be no more than 15 minutes, although I don't really timed it. It will also happen similarly to the light in the boot, if the boot is not closed.

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 6 2015, 07:28 PM)
It's not an issue actually, it's the design of the transmission. Unlike other CVT car, you do not step hard on the accelerator from stand still, just a gentle step. Once over 2k rpm, then do as you like.
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LOL, agree with you. This CVT must be handled with a bit of "Loving Tender Care".

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Now got promotion discount rm5000, free tint, smart tag, touch n go, steering lock, full tank petrol. Good deal or can get better than this?
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Now got promotion discount rm5000, free tint, smart tag, touch n go, steering lock, full tank petrol. Good deal or can get better than this?
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changed my car batt this morning, my old batt official died after 3yrs+ nearly 4yrs, my preve was the very first batch. Changed to hitachi, but the model no abit different is 50d23L, not 55d23L. Will there be any differences between the two? as the size is totally the same. around rm290 include gst.. how much is ramcar batt selling at sc? i heard ramcar is top quality battery..
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The ramcar is 300+.

50D23L is the same physical size, but lesser CCA than the original 53D23L.
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The ramcar is 300+.

50D23L is the same physical size, but lesser CCA than the original 53D23L.
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any user here use sport spring on their car?

can give rev?
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Dear fellow Preve owners,

I have to resort to social media since Proton is being totally unresponsive of my inquiries. I have my Preve under works at a service center for FOUR MONTHS already, with no proper repair schedule given. I sent my car in April 2015 and right now still waiting for parts to arrive. For a locally assembled car, I'm totally surprised that it turned out this way.

Even the service center aren't able to provide me with the answers since they have to rely on Proton for the updates. When I called up the customer care hotline, the operator gave me a shit reply "Encik kena tunggu service center bagitahu nanti". They're passing the ball to each other with me caught in the middle.

Worst thing is, all these while I have not received even ONE phone call or a personalized e-mail from any of officers to apologize and clarify the situation despite the problem coming from their OWN FAULTY PART.

Anyone with advise on this? I need to go straight up their management. Calling up WeCare/ICare is just a waste of time.
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Dear fellow Preve owners,

I have to resort to social media since Proton is being totally unresponsive of my inquiries. I have my Preve under works at a service center for FOUR MONTHS already, with no proper repair schedule given. I sent my car in April 2015 and right now still waiting for parts to arrive. For a locally assembled car, I'm totally surprised that it turned out this way.

Even the service center aren't able to provide me with the answers since they have to rely on Proton for the updates. When I called up the customer care hotline, the operator gave me a shit reply "Encik kena tunggu service center bagitahu nanti". They're passing the ball to each other with me caught in the middle.

Worst thing is, all these while I have not received even ONE phone call or a personalized e-mail from any of officers to apologize and clarify the situation despite the problem coming from their OWN FAULTY PART.

Anyone with advise on this? I need to go straight up their management. Calling up WeCare/ICare is just a waste of time.
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1. what is the specific issue which you sent your Proton in for?
2. which branch did you approach, the SA's name who attended to you, will be helpful.
3. how old/mileage is your car when it was sent to the service centre?
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1. what is the specific issue which you sent your Proton in for?
2. which branch did you approach, the SA's name who attended to you, will be helpful.
3. how old/mileage is your car when it was sent to the service centre?
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Hi there,

1. My car broke down due to a faulty part. It was a sort of a tube which leaked oil causing the whole system to jam up and now require an engine replacement. As advised by the service team, this particular part was supposedly recalled and should be replaced; however it was not taken care of when I sent my car over for servicing.
2. Currently in Wanija Service Center in Senawang, Seremban. The person I liaised with was Ms. Shahirah.
3. Can't remember the mileage exactly (heck, I haven't seen my car in four months) but it was a 2012 first batch.

Any kind of help is very much appreciated. I've resorted to posting on their FB page but not sure to what effect. Thanks in advance.
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Stock spring already very high spring rate. Or are you looking for a firmer shock absorber?
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actually im just looking for lowered look for sporty look tongue.gif

im new to this, but people say if im using standard abs with sport the abs will kong easily am i right?

can give me any brand&feed anyone thks smile.gif
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actually im just looking for lowered look for sporty look  tongue.gif

im new to this, but people say if im using standard abs with sport the abs will kong easily am i right?

can give me any brand&feed anyone thks  smile.gif
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That's what I heard too.

Why not adjustable right away? You get handling and also your required lowered look, without sacrificing longevity. Also a higher spring rate to avoid hitting your fenders. BC Racing or AR Racing, both available for Preve.

If more budget, then F tuned. Check out their work here. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6...72423739&type=3
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QUOTE(johannaffendy @ Aug 10 2015, 12:17 PM)
Dear fellow Preve owners,

I have to resort to social media since Proton is being totally unresponsive of my inquiries. I have my Preve under works at a service center for FOUR MONTHS already, with no proper repair schedule given. I sent my car in April 2015 and right now still waiting for parts to arrive. For a locally assembled car, I'm totally surprised that it turned out this way.

Even the service center aren't able to provide me with the answers since they have to rely on Proton for the updates. When I called up the customer care hotline, the operator gave me a shit reply "Encik kena tunggu service center bagitahu nanti". They're passing the ball to each other with me caught in the middle.

Worst thing is, all these while I have not received even ONE phone call or a personalized e-mail from any of officers to apologize and clarify the situation despite the problem coming from their OWN FAULTY PART.

Anyone with advise on this? I need to go straight up their management. Calling up WeCare/ICare is just a waste of time.
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QUOTE(johannaffendy @ Aug 10 2015, 09:09 PM)
Hi there,

1. My car broke down due to a faulty part. It was a sort of a tube which leaked oil causing the whole system to jam up and now require an engine replacement. As advised by the service team, this particular part was supposedly recalled and should be replaced; however it was not taken care of when I sent my car over for servicing.
2. Currently in Wanija Service Center in Senawang, Seremban. The person I liaised with was Ms. Shahirah.
3. Can't remember the mileage exactly (heck, I haven't seen my car in four months) but it was a 2012 first batch.

Any kind of help is very much appreciated. I've resorted to posting on their FB page but not sure to what effect. Thanks in advance.
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Your Proton Preve, is it the low spec model or high spec Turbo model? So your car is in the workshop for 4 months already? That is quite unacceptable to me. I thought Proton being a mass-produced vehicle would have plenty of spare parts, especially critical components (Having said that I am still waiting for the driver's seat replacement of my car which was almost 8 months late).

From my experience, the Customer Service hotline, either through emails or telephone calls is quite poor. THey don't respond to emails and I have sent them at least 2 emails which were never responded to. It is only an inquiry or small complaint but still they don't bother to respond. In you case which I regard as serious since the engine as malfunctioned which rendered the car to be not usable, have you spoken to the branch manager in the SC in Senawang? They should at least provide you with a courtesy car for the loss of use of your car.

I guess you need to call up the Customer Service and pester them to expedite a long outstanding problem that remains unresolved.

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i felt like my car tis morning when start from cold, the car will like want to stall but i dont see the battery low signage. Is it becos i had installed different specs battery? I dont think the CCA difference between 50D23L and 53D23L is huge, and summore we are not -18C condition to start a car.
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QUOTE(johannaffendy @ Aug 10 2015, 09:09 PM)
Hi there,

1. My car broke down due to a faulty part. It was a sort of a tube which leaked oil causing the whole system to jam up and now require an engine replacement. As advised by the service team, this particular part was supposedly recalled and should be replaced; however it was not taken care of when I sent my car over for servicing.
2. Currently in Wanija Service Center in Senawang, Seremban. The person I liaised with was Ms. Shahirah.
3. Can't remember the mileage exactly (heck, I haven't seen my car in four months) but it was a 2012 first batch.

Any kind of help is very much appreciated. I've resorted to posting on their FB page but not sure to what effect. Thanks in advance.
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You shouldn't sent to Senawang SC because they are totally unprofessional. I have bad experience with them. Tow your car to Proton CoE in shah alam. They are way more professional and after all, it's the HQ and i believe they are able to solve your problem promptly.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 11 2015, 08:08 AM)
Your Proton Preve, is it the low spec model or high spec Turbo model? So your car is in the workshop for 4 months already? That is quite unacceptable to me. I thought Proton being a mass-produced vehicle would have plenty of spare parts, especially critical components (Having said that I am still waiting for the driver's seat replacement of my car which was almost 8 months late).

From my experience, the Customer Service hotline, either through emails or telephone calls is quite poor. THey don't respond to emails and I have sent them at least 2 emails which were never responded to. It is only an inquiry or small complaint but still they don't bother to respond. In you case which I regard as serious since the engine as malfunctioned which rendered the car to be not usable, have you spoken to the branch manager in the SC in Senawang? They should at least provide you with a courtesy car for the loss of use of your car.

I guess you need to call up the Customer Service and pester them to expedite a long outstanding problem that remains unresolved.
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Mine is the high spec Turbo. I've heard about unsavory stories about Preve before but never thought I'd experience it myself. Sorry to hear about your seat. 8 months for just that? I guess Proton is just being Proton.

I have to agree with you on the hotline. They're just robots picking up the phone and giving out scripted answers. I have heard of "Officer kami akan contact Encik nanti" many many times void of any significant results.

Actually I'm currently using a loan car (not even in top shape) provided by the service center but 4 months without a repair schedule is just too much for me. Even the SC team is tired of the delays from Proton.
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QUOTE(silverblue @ Aug 11 2015, 09:57 AM)
You shouldn't sent to Senawang SC because they are totally unprofessional. I have bad experience with them. Tow your car to Proton CoE in shah alam. They are way more professional and after all, it's the HQ and i believe they are able to solve your problem promptly.
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Well, my car broke down in Seremban and that's the nearest to tow my car to. I believe they have made the necessary steps but delays coming from Proton itself.
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Not really true all the times on proton customer service. So far i had been getting very fast response all the time, especially complaining about SC. Last time i say about my engine mounting problem, i was offshore tat time then my father say the SC call him everyday to ask if i am back onshore tat the car can be sent over for inspection or not. They start taking action just 1-2days after my complain most the time. Most of the time it isnt proton itself is slow, the SC itself is the main culprit. My seats i change 3 times oledi, this my 3rd driver seat and so far no more berbulu and sound. The seat come just like 1months top? i dont feel long about it.

My advice is, go to a better SC, or fuk the SC up via wecare proton. I believe proton will screw the SC badly if their rep is bad. Thats y when i complain my SC no give me warranty for the engine mounting, the SC mechanic lead actually told me, next time anything i help u settle, don call proton first lol.
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QUOTE(johannaffendy @ Aug 11 2015, 10:26 AM)
Mine is the high spec Turbo. I've heard about unsavory stories about Preve before but never thought I'd experience it myself. Sorry to hear about your seat. 8 months for just that? I guess Proton is just being Proton.

I have to agree with you on the hotline. They're just robots picking up the phone and giving out scripted answers. I have heard of "Officer kami akan contact Encik nanti" many many times void of any significant results.

Actually I'm currently using a loan car (not even in top shape) provided by the service center but 4 months without a repair schedule is just too much for me. Even the SC team is tired of the delays from Proton.
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I just called the customer service hotline 5 minutes ago and they informed they will get someone to call me back on the availability of parts. If they don't call me back today, I will call again tomorrow.

Mine is also the high-spec Preve Turbo,.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 11 2015, 10:46 AM)
Not really true all the times on proton customer service. So far i had been getting very fast response all the time, especially complaining about SC. Last time i say about my engine mounting problem, i was offshore tat time then my father say the SC call him everyday to ask if i am back onshore tat the car can be sent over for inspection or not. They start taking action just 1-2days after my complain most the time. Most of the time it isnt proton itself is slow, the SC itself is the main culprit. My seats i change 3 times oledi, this my 3rd driver seat and so far no more berbulu and sound. The seat come just like 1months top? i dont feel long about it.

My advice is, go to a better SC, or fuk the SC up via wecare proton. I believe proton will screw the SC badly if their rep is bad. Thats y when i complain my SC no give me warranty for the engine mounting, the SC mechanic lead actually told me, next time anything i help u settle, don call proton first lol.
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That's also the case for me, encountered very bad SC and excellent SC.
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i think proton is really trying their best to give best service, so far i am getting quite decent after-sales service, just i dont like the fact i need to use their engine oil provided at SC for the warranty purpose. My SC only provide shell helix ultra for full syn, around rm220+ include labor where i can get petronas syn3000 around 200? which is more suitable for turbocharged car.

btw if my car still going to the left side of the road, even after do tire alignment everything, what should i tell the SC? becos last time i tell the SC they say do alignment for me oledi but still eat to left, they tell me the road is slight tileted to the left, but the problem is if i try to drive the the opposing lane when there is no car coming in front, the car still going to the left, slightly. So i need to tell them wat to check, sometimes they are not so brilliant.

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 11 2015, 10:46 AM)
My seats i change 3 times oledi, this my 3rd driver seat and so far no more berbulu and sound.
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Hi ben, you mean noisy driver seat can claim warranty? Mine is noisy since I collected the car. From other owners, I was told this is something that cannot be fixed. Please kindly enlighten. Thanks
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Hi ben, you mean noisy driver seat can claim warranty? Mine is noisy since I collected the car. From other owners, I was told this is something that cannot be fixed. Please kindly enlighten. Thanks
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mine now is not tat squeaky compare to my first seat. I dont know what they did but they actually did fix it. Most of the time the change of seat is due to berbulu.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 11 2015, 12:08 AM)
That's what I heard too.

Why not adjustable right away? You get handling and also your required lowered look, without sacrificing longevity. Also a higher spring rate to avoid hitting your fenders. BC Racing or AR Racing, both available for Preve.

If more budget, then F tuned. Check out their work here. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6...72423739&type=3
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Preve CFE seems very nice...

after reading though page 1, lots of my worries are gone...

TBH, should i replace my trouble-free-but-rattling inspira with preve??
AFAIK, the boot are bigger, performance are better...
i'm not new to Proton, as i have driven and own lots of proton cars before..


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QUOTE(waiora_protuner @ Aug 11 2015, 07:11 PM)
Preve CFE seems very nice...

after reading though page 1, lots of my worries are gone...

TBH, should i replace my trouble-free-but-rattling inspira with preve??
AFAIK, the boot are bigger, performance are better...
i'm not new to Proton, as i have driven and own lots of proton cars before..
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No need to change from Inspira to Preve.

Not all Preve are rattle free also.
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It's been a long time since I'm last active here.. Anyone here still face problem of CVT heat up issue when cruising at high speed? I kena twice alrd this week on highway. Drive high speed halfway the CVT light lights up, then the transmission went dead. Have to stop at emergency lane to restart the engine. Just 170km/h leh.. Engine can tahan but CVT can't?
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QUOTE(waiora_protuner @ Aug 11 2015, 07:11 PM)
Preve CFE seems very nice...

after reading though page 1, lots of my worries are gone...

TBH, should i replace my trouble-free-but-rattling inspira with preve??
AFAIK, the boot are bigger, performance are better...
i'm not new to Proton, as i have driven and own lots of proton cars before..
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Not worth it if coming from Inspira.

QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 11 2015, 11:20 PM)
It's been a long time since I'm last active here.. Anyone here still face problem of CVT heat up issue when cruising at high speed? I kena twice alrd this week on highway. Drive high speed halfway the CVT light lights up, then the transmission went dead. Have to stop at emergency lane to restart the engine. Just 170km/h leh.. Engine can tahan but CVT can't?
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No issue so far.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 11 2015, 11:02 PM)
No need to change from Inspira to Preve.

Not all Preve are rattle free also.
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bro, my car twice already today second day hard to start during early morning. Today it stalled for the first time showing the battery is low. Should i go back to the shop to change to the same rating battery? i scare the shop doesnt have the same battery. Or should i go to SC have it checked?
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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 11 2015, 11:20 PM)
It's been a long time since I'm last active here.. Anyone here still face problem of CVT heat up issue when cruising at high speed? I kena twice alrd this week on highway. Drive high speed halfway the CVT light lights up, then the transmission went dead. Have to stop at emergency lane to restart the engine. Just 170km/h leh.. Engine can tahan but CVT can't?
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I have occasional issues with the CVT during high speed cruising, but my problem is not the same as yours. The CVT lights did not come up on the screen. What do you mean the transmission went dead? Do you mean the car shut down by itself on the highway suddenly? If that is the case, it is very dangerous, and is a serious problem.

My experience is after high speed cruising (not every time, maybe a frequency of 1 in 10), when the car slowed down considerably, the car(or the CVT) will show a very loud "woo wooo woo" sound when I step on the pedal to accelerate the car. There is a feeling that the engine of the car is going to shut down, but it didn't. After several seconds, about 5 to 10 seconds, the wooo wooo sound will disappear and the performance of the car is back to normal. Somehow, this sign is not good. I will ask the guys at the service centre to check on this when I send my car for service in several days time.

To be frank, I have a feeling that this Preve is not suitable to be driven at high speeds to often. Somehow the CVT is not very robust to be pushed too often. I do occasional high speed cruising and apart from the sound from the CVT getting louder by the months, this occasional "woo woo" sound from the CVT may be a sign that the transmission is not too reliable or robust when the car is subjected to spirited drives. I am not sure about others who frequently do hard acceleration with the car, whether they have encountered similar symptoms as what I am experiencing right now.

THough I have to say, your case is very serious and dangerous, the engine shutting itself down automatically on the highway.

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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 11 2015, 11:20 PM)
It's been a long time since I'm last active here.. Anyone here still face problem of CVT heat up issue when cruising at high speed? I kena twice alrd this week on highway. Drive high speed halfway the CVT light lights up, then the transmission went dead. Have to stop at emergency lane to restart the engine. Just 170km/h leh.. Engine can tahan but CVT can't?
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By the way, after the engine went dead, presuming your car was still on the highway when the car had shut down, you can still turn the steering wheel and manouvre the car to the emergency lane?

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 12 2015, 09:05 AM)
By the way, after the engine went dead, presuming your car was still on the highway when the car had shut down, you can still turn the steering wheel and manouvre the car to the emergency lane?
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The engine did not went dead. The temperature indicator did not rise either. Suddenly the CVT light just on. It's like the gear automatically shifts into neutral. RPM drops drastically, when u step on the accelerator pedal, it will struggle to rev and will not accelerate. Tried shifting into neutral and back to D also cannot. The only way is to stop the car and restart the engine. So assuming u r on 170km/h, u will have all the momentum to coast to safety before it reaches 0km/h.. Still dangerous though. hmm.gif and I thought the stability of the car and the turbo engine make the car great at high speed....
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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 11 2015, 11:20 PM)
It's been a long time since I'm last active here.. Anyone here still face problem of CVT heat up issue when cruising at high speed? I kena twice alrd this week on highway. Drive high speed halfway the CVT light lights up, then the transmission went dead. Have to stop at emergency lane to restart the engine. Just 170km/h leh.. Engine can tahan but CVT can't?
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Some people seem to have this issue of cooling. I never held mine at high speed for too long, maximum also 190km/h for 1-2KM stretch, so I never got this overheating. Should you try to ensure that your radiator and transmission cooler are all clean and not blocked by road debris? Lol.

This problem is common among CVT cars, not just Preve, especially if you're using Mitsubishi Lancer. The same goes for Inspira, but Proton has already improved the Inspira's CVT cooling system.
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bro, my car twice already today second day hard to start during early morning. Today it stalled for the first time showing the battery is low. Should i go back to the shop to change to the same rating battery? i scare the shop doesnt have the same battery. Or should i go to SC have it checked?
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Low battery sign could be false positive. Reduced CCA could have raised it more easily but since the battery is new, you should able to use it.

The shop probably won't be able to change for you without charging you.

Could it have been hard to start due to other issue such as dirty throttle body?

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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 11:57 AM)
Some people seem to have this issue of cooling. I never held mine at high speed for too long, maximum also 190km/h for 1-2KM stretch, so I never got this overheating. Should you try to ensure that your radiator and transmission cooler are all clean and not blocked by road debris? Lol.

This problem is common among CVT cars, not just Preve, especially if you're using Mitsubishi Lancer. The same goes for Inspira, but Proton has already improved the Inspira's CVT cooling system.
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Low battery sign could be false positive. Reduced CCA could have raised it more easily but since the battery is new, you should able to use it.

The shop probably won't be able to change for you without charging you.

Could it have been hard to start due to other issue such as dirty throttle body?
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ok so i will have to let SC clean my throttle body? I saw somebody in the forum with such problem too.. so i would like to know wat is the fix on it.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 12 2015, 01:18 PM)
ok so i will have to let SC clean my throttle body? I saw somebody in the forum with such problem too.. so i would like to know wat is the fix on it.
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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 12 2015, 10:19 AM)
The engine did not went dead. The temperature indicator did not rise either. Suddenly the CVT light just on. It's like the gear automatically shifts into neutral. RPM drops drastically, when u step on the  accelerator pedal, it will struggle to rev and will not accelerate. Tried shifting into neutral and back to D also cannot. The only way is to stop the car and restart the engine. So assuming u r on 170km/h, u will have all the momentum to coast to safety before it reaches 0km/h.. Still dangerous though.  hmm.gif and I thought the stability of the car and the turbo engine make the car great at high speed....
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Noted. So the car will not respond to pedal action and there will not be any acceleration when you step on the pedal. Still dangerous but at least you can still steer the car to the emergency lane to restart the car, then it is not too bad.

Have you brought the car to the service centre to have it checked yet? Is your car the low spec Preve or the high-spec Preve Turbo?
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Noted. So the car will not respond to pedal action and there will not be any acceleration when you step on the pedal. Still dangerous but at least you can still steer the car to the emergency lane to restart the car, then it is not too bad.

Have you brought the car to the service centre to have it checked yet? Is your car the low spec Preve or the high-spec Preve Turbo?
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Mine is the high spec CFE. Entering year 3 now.. Yup the car doesn't respond to pedal when the CVT light on.. I haven get it checked yet.. Will ask service centre next.. Just wondering if later batch of Prevé got this problem..
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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 12 2015, 06:21 PM)
Mine is the high spec CFE. Entering year 3 now.. Yup the car doesn't respond to pedal when the CVT light on.. I haven get it checked yet.. Will ask service centre next.. Just wondering if later batch of Prevé got this problem..
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 11:57 AM)
Some people seem to have this issue of cooling. I never held mine at high speed for too long, maximum also 190km/h for 1-2KM stretch, so I never got this overheating. Should you try to ensure that your radiator and transmission cooler are all clean and not blocked by road debris? Lol.

This problem is common among CVT cars, not just Preve, especially if you're using Mitsubishi Lancer. The same goes for Inspira, but Proton has already improved the Inspira's CVT cooling system.
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Yea.. Should ask service centre to help me check during next service. It just happened twice this week, suddenly no confidence to run the car at high speed..
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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 12 2015, 06:29 PM)
Yea.. Should ask service centre to help me check during next service. It just happened twice this week, suddenly no confidence to run the car at high speed..
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Apart from high-speed cruising, do you often or usually do hard acceleration ie. stepping hard on the accelerator with high RPMS up to 4000, or the RPMs are kept at around 3000 or lower during acceleration?
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Apart from high-speed cruising, do you often or usually do hard acceleration ie. stepping hard on the accelerator with high RPMS up to 4000, or the RPMs are kept at around 3000 or lower during acceleration?
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Oh much lower. Around 2000+ RPM only normally. Does this have a long term effect on the CVT?
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Was there a recall for preve due to strong vibration?

After changing the gearbox. Now the car have a strong vibrating sensation when no throttle is applied

I saw a blog post saying that there was a recall but no further details available
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 12 2015, 08:29 PM)
Was there a recall for preve due to strong vibration?

After changing the gearbox. Now the car have a strong vibrating sensation when no throttle is applied

I saw a blog post saying that there was a recall but no further details available
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Oh much lower. Around 2000+ RPM only normally. Does this have a long term effect on the CVT?
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So, you don't do hard acceleration and only do high speed cruising up to 170km/h with your car. If that's the case, then it is only high speed cruising that may be one possibility that has led to the transmission problem of your car. Just a guess, as it can be due to other causes and not high speed cruising.

I am trying to pin-point the possible causes to the CVT giving problems, whether it is due to constant abuse (frequent hard acceleration at high RPMs), frequent high speed cruising >150km/h or something else, whether it is a mechanical fault or defect of the CVT. At any rate, I do feel that the CVT the Preve Turbo isn't too robust or reliable if subject to frequent (or maybe occasional) hard acceleration or high speed cruising at high RPMs. I may be proven wrong as other owners who frequently do hard acceleration or high speed cruising may not encounter any problems with the transmission of the car.

In the earlier days, I used to do hard acceleration on the car quite frequently with RPMs above 4,000. I am thinking this action may be one possible causes of the sound of the transmission getting louder by the months, and also the occasional loud "woo woo" sound after a bout of high speed cruising.

As for your question whether hard acceleration will have long-term effect on the CVT, I do think there will be, judging from the performance of the transmission just below 3 years. I have refrained from doing hard acceleration on the car since earlier this year due to the behavior of the CVT which seems to show that it isn't too resilient when being pushed hard.
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I am curious to know if there are any Preve Turbo owners who often do frequent or occasional hard acceleration and high speed cruising on the car and did not experience any peculiar behavior with the CVT.

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I am curious to know if there are any Preve Turbo owners who often do frequent or occasional hard acceleration and high speed cruising on the car and did not experience any peculiar behavior with the CVT.
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My car is soon to be 2 years. Last few months, everyday without fail, I do full throttle accelerations. Nothing peculiar yet, but I do see the behavior that the first cool down, the RPM is high with loose feeling (because of higher RPM even at slow speed) upon first re-acceleration.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 10:48 PM)
My car is soon to be 2 years. Last few months, everyday without fail, I do full throttle accelerations. Nothing peculiar yet, but I do see the behavior that the first cool down, the RPM is high with loose feeling (because of higher RPM even at slow speed) upon first re-acceleration.
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Thanks for the information. Full throttle acceleration, I am presuming you have stepped on the pedal all the way to the bottom with RPMs likely above 4000, perhaps close to 5000.

Everyday without fail? It looks like you are a lot wilder than me when it comes to doing hard acceleration.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 11:57 AM)
Some people seem to have this issue of cooling. I never held mine at high speed for too long, maximum also 190km/h for 1-2KM stretch, so I never got this overheating. Should you try to ensure that your radiator and transmission cooler are all clean and not blocked by road debris? Lol.

This problem is common among CVT cars, not just Preve, especially if you're using Mitsubishi Lancer. The same goes for Inspira, but Proton has already improved the Inspira's CVT cooling system.
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Low battery sign could be false positive. Reduced CCA could have raised it more easily but since the battery is new, you should able to use it.

The shop probably won't be able to change for you without charging you.

Could it have been hard to start due to other issue such as dirty throttle body?
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inspira no problem...200km/h all the way shah alam-klia...
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 12 2015, 10:53 PM)
Thanks for the information. Full throttle acceleration, I am presuming you have stepped on the pedal all the way to the bottom with RPMs likely above 4000, perhaps close to 5000.

Everyday without fail? It looks like you are a lot wilder than me when it comes to doing hard acceleration.
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All the way to 5500 RPM. And aggressive downshifting using manual mode.

When I see the roads are empty, I just give it an "Italian tune-up". When traffic is there, I drive modestly, sometimes even with cruise control only.
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inspira no problem...200km/h all the way shah alam-klia...
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hold 230kph from KL to Singapore in an hour 30mins, even manual gear box also fuckup laugh.gif
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hold 230kph from KL to Singapore in an hour 30mins, even manual gear box also fuckup laugh.gif
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wahhh...perfectly calculated la speed and time...

can the fuel tank last?
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wahhh...perfectly calculated la speed and time...

can the fuel tank last?
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i still pump before entering singapore so i don't risk going low and requiring to pump in SGD laugh.gif
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 09:15 PM)
No need to wait for recall. You can claim the faulty mounting at SC.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 12 2015, 10:08 PM)
So, you don't do hard acceleration and only do high speed cruising up to 170km/h with your car. If that's the case, then it is only high speed cruising that may be one possibility that has led to the transmission problem of your car. Just a guess, as it can be due to other causes and not high speed cruising.

I am trying to pin-point the possible causes to the CVT giving problems, whether it is due to constant abuse (frequent hard acceleration at high RPMs), frequent high speed cruising >150km/h or something else, whether it is a mechanical fault or defect of the CVT. At any rate, I do feel that the CVT the Preve Turbo isn't too robust or reliable if subject to frequent (or maybe occasional) hard acceleration or high speed cruising at high RPMs. I may be proven wrong as other owners who frequently do hard acceleration or high speed cruising may not encounter any problems with the transmission of the car.

In the earlier days, I used to do hard acceleration on the car quite frequently with RPMs above 4,000. I am thinking this action may be one possible causes of the sound of the transmission getting louder by the months, and also the occasional loud "woo woo" sound after a bout of high speed cruising.

As for your question whether hard acceleration will have long-term effect on the CVT, I do think there will be, judging from the performance of the transmission just below 3 years. I have refrained from doing hard acceleration on the car since earlier this year due to the behavior of the CVT which seems to show that it isn't too resilient when being pushed hard.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 12 2015, 10:10 PM)
I am curious to know if there are any Preve Turbo owners who often do frequent or occasional hard acceleration and high speed cruising on the car and did not experience any peculiar behavior with the CVT.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 10:48 PM)
My car is soon to be 2 years. Last few months, everyday without fail, I do full throttle accelerations. Nothing peculiar yet, but I do see the behavior that the first cool down, the RPM is high with loose feeling (because of higher RPM even at slow speed) upon first re-acceleration.
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FYI, my car was sent in to SC for replacing the entire gearbox after just 17 000 KM on the odometer. My parents used the car instead of me so there was definitely no "italian job" kind of driving

It is shocking to see at the damansara mutiara workshop a few cars with about the same registration plate number timing being at there for the same purpose. Had a chat with the foreman and they all came in with the same problem that is premature gearbox failure

Only had the car for 1 year and 3 months and have to change a gearbox,this gotta be a personal best record for me. Personally after the 5 year warranty is over,i will dispose of this car since i am terribly concern about another round of gearbox failure

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QUOTE(waiora_protuner @ Aug 13 2015, 12:11 AM)
wahhh...perfectly calculated la speed and time...

can the fuel tank last?
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this is what happened to the gear oil

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 13 2015, 12:20 AM)
this is what happened to the gear oil

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altough i was in thermal fluid course, i dont understand that...
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altough i was in thermal fluid course, i dont understand that...
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it looks more like water than gear oil lol
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it looks more like water than gear oil lol
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ahhh....there's a term for that..

oil shearing...become cair...
gearbox still ok? good la redline...
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QUOTE(waiora_protuner @ Aug 13 2015, 12:39 AM)
ahhh....there's a term for that..

oil shearing...become cair...
gearbox still ok? good la redline...
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And ya gearbox still ok
Got uoa on video description (view it on youtube.com)
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 12 2015, 11:20 PM)
All the way to 5500 RPM. And aggressive downshifting using manual mode.

When I see the roads are empty, I just give it an "Italian tune-up". When traffic is there, I drive modestly, sometimes even with cruise control only.
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 12:19 AM)
thanks for the advise
FYI, my car was sent in to SC for replacing the entire gearbox after just 17 000 KM on the odometer. My parents used the car instead of me so there was definitely no "italian job" kind of driving

It is shocking to see at the damansara mutiara workshop a few cars with about the same registration plate number  timing  being at there for the same purpose. Had a chat with the foreman and they all came in with the same problem that is premature gearbox failure

Only had the car for 1 year and 3 months and have to change a gearbox,this gotta be a personal best record for me. Personally after the 5 year warranty is over,i will dispose of this car since i am terribly concern about another round of gearbox failure
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An update. I sent my car for servicing this morning and lodged a complaint on the transmission giving a weird and loud sound. Upon inspection, it was found that the entire gearbox needs to be replaced with a new one. I asked the service guy who checked my car on the possible causes of the damaged gearbox and he did not have a definitive answer. I guess it is a case of a defective or faulty gearbox.

I need to leave the car at the service centre for about 1 week and no replacement car is available at the moment. The spare part (gearbox) is currently not available at the service centre. They will need to submit a report before the gearbox is delivered to the service centre to have it fixed on the car and tested.

Idunnolol - despite your parents driving the car gently the gearbox still needed to be replaced at 17,000km, it looks like driving style and pattern (as in hard driving/acceleration) may not be the primary factor in contributing to the damaged gearbox. It may be more to the quality of the gearbox that has affected the earlier batches of the car. Not too sure if the later Preve models year 2014 upwards with the improved gearbox are affected.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 02:24 PM)
An update. I sent my car for servicing this morning and lodged a complaint on the transmission giving a weird and loud sound. Upon inspection, it was found that the entire gearbox needs to be replaced with a new one. I asked the service guy who checked my car on the possible causes of the damaged gearbox and he did not have a definitive answer. I guess it is a case of a defective or faulty gearbox.

I need to leave the car at the service centre for about 1 week and no replacement car is available at the moment. The spare part (gearbox) is currently not available at the service centre. They will need to submit a report before the gearbox is delivered to the service centre to have it fixed on the car and tested.

Idunnolol - despite your parents driving the car gently the gearbox still needed to be replaced at 17,000km,  it looks like driving style and pattern (as in hard driving/acceleration) may not be the primary factor in contributing to the damaged gearbox. It may be more to the quality of the gearbox that has affected the earlier batches of the car. Not too sure if the later Preve models year 2014 upwards with the improved gearbox are affected.
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Which service centre you sent to? It took about 2 weeks to replace my gearbox. They have to test everything 1 by 1 at the sc before proton send the new gearbox to them

My car was made in January 2014 so definitely the 2014 batch is still having issues

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wat kind of weird and loud sound it is? normal cvt sound is already loud and weird for a car..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 02:24 PM)
An update. I sent my car for servicing this morning and lodged a complaint on the transmission giving a weird and loud sound. Upon inspection, it was found that the entire gearbox needs to be replaced with a new one. I asked the service guy who checked my car on the possible causes of the damaged gearbox and he did not have a definitive answer. I guess it is a case of a defective or faulty gearbox.

I need to leave the car at the service centre for about 1 week and no replacement car is available at the moment. The spare part (gearbox) is currently not available at the service centre. They will need to submit a report before the gearbox is delivered to the service centre to have it fixed on the car and tested.

Idunnolol - despite your parents driving the car gently the gearbox still needed to be replaced at 17,000km,  it looks like driving style and pattern (as in hard driving/acceleration) may not be the primary factor in contributing to the damaged gearbox. It may be more to the quality of the gearbox that has affected the earlier batches of the car. Not too sure if the later Preve models year 2014 upwards with the improved gearbox are affected.
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Wow, good that they manage to find the problem.

So far I have seen many of the gearbox failed due to the pulley being damaged. Last time I used to think that the clutch would give up first but apparently not.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 13 2015, 03:41 PM)
Wow, good that they manage to find the problem.

So far I have seen many of the gearbox failed due to the pulley being damaged. Last time I used to think that the clutch would give up first but apparently not.
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bro any prevention on pulley damage? Does parking in P without pulling handbrake does harm to the gearbox?
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 03:03 PM)
Which service centre you sent to? It took about 2 weeks to replace my gearbox. They have to test everything 1 by 1 at the sc before proton send the new gearbox to them

My car was made in January 2014 so definitely the 2014 batch is still having issues
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I sent to COSE in Shah Alam beside KESAS highway. So it takes 2 weeks for the gearbox replacement? I thought 1 week is already long and asked the guy to speed up the works. Looks like I now have to anticipate a longer time to have my car back.

If you car is year 2014, that means that the newer Preve also have this gearbox issue. I wonder what is the cause of the gearbox going kaput. May I ask how did you parents get to know that the transmission is problematic? Did your parents found out when they discover some symptoms such as louder sound from the gearbox transmission, or the service centre found out that the gearbox is broken when the car is sent for servicing?
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 13 2015, 03:18 PM)
wat kind of weird and loud sound it is? normal cvt sound is already loud and weird for a car..
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I am not referring to the normal CVT sound during acceleration which is already loud in nature. That is the inherent characteristic of the Preve's CVT, the low-frequency whining sound from the transmission when the car is accelerating. The sound is normal for a car that does not have any problem.

The loud and weird noise is a separate sound, an extraneous (additional) sound from the transmission which sounded REALLY LOUD and audible. It sounds like "Wooo wooo wooo" when you step on the pedal. The sound will last for about 4-5 seconds, then it will eventually disappear by itself, back to normal.

I tried to find a video on Youtube that may show the sound but cannot find any. Instead, I found a more serious video which shows a more serious problem :-


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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 13 2015, 03:41 PM)
Wow, good that they manage to find the problem.

So far I have seen many of the gearbox failed due to the pulley being damaged. Last time I used to think that the clutch would give up first but apparently not.
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Yes, it is good that they actually acknowledged that the gearbox of my car is broken. I am expecting that they cannot find any issue with the CVT of the car as I didn't think about the loud and weird noise from the transmission as something that is too serious since the noise comes up intermittently, not every time. I can still drive the car as normal even though the sound comes up. I only knew that the faulty gearbox is a serious case when my request to drive my car back home is rejected due to safety reasons. I have to leave my car at the service centre even though it will take some time for the new gearbox to arrive at the service centre, after a report was made, which I understand will take several days.

Where have you seen the failed gearboxes due to pulley being damaged? At the service centre? Is it the Preve Turbo?
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Is there anyone else who have had problems with the CVT gearbox of the Preve Turbo? Anyone else had the gearbox replaced at the service centre?

I am trying to figure out if there are many cases of these gearboxes going kaput which may shed some light on the reliability of the transmission in the Preve Turbo. So far there are 3 owners who have had the gearbox replaced in less than 3 years.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 04:35 PM)
I sent to COSE in Shah Alam beside KESAS highway. So it takes 2 weeks for the gearbox replacement? I thought 1 week is already long and asked the guy to speed up the works. Looks like I now have to anticipate a longer time to have my car back.

If you car is year 2014, that means that the newer Preve also have this gearbox issue. I wonder what is the cause of the gearbox going kaput. May I ask how did you parents get to know that the transmission is problematic? Did your parents found out when they discover some symptoms such as louder sound from the gearbox transmission, or the service centre found out that the gearbox is broken when the car is sent for servicing?
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there was a very very distinctive load whining noise at low rev <1500-2000 RPM

Took it to the local SC here and within 30 second,they just straight up tell me the gearbox is kaput

It is still drive able but i wouldn't place my life on it
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 04:58 PM)
there was a very very distinctive load whining noise at low rev <1500-2000 RPM

Took it to the local SC here and within 30 second,they just straight up tell me the gearbox is kaput

It is still drive able but i wouldn't place my life on it
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mine got this whining noise at 30-50km/h, but i tried new iriz, their CVT has no such whine at all. Mine is like woo woo woo when lift pedal at 30-50km/h. Even when step pedal also got abit but not as loud.. i didnt know how a normal cvt whine would sound like..

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 13 2015, 05:02 PM)
mine got this whining noise at 30-50km/h, but i tried new iriz, their CVT has no such whine at all. Mine is like woo woo woo when lift pedal at 30-50km/h. Even when step pedal also got abit but not as loud..
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i would say it have the sound in the "first gear" range. After >30km and into the "2nd gear range" no such noise at all

The sound is like metal grinding metal kind of sound
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oh ok.. i cant find any youtube video about preve cvt whine..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 04:41 PM)
I am not referring to the normal CVT sound during acceleration which is already loud in nature. That is the inherent characteristic of the Preve's CVT, the low-frequency whining sound from the transmission when the car is accelerating. The sound is normal for a car that does not have any problem.

The loud and weird noise is a separate sound, an extraneous (additional) sound from the transmission which sounded REALLY LOUD and audible. It sounds like "Wooo wooo wooo" when you step on the pedal. The sound will last for about 4-5 seconds, then it will eventually disappear by itself, back to normal.

I tried to find a video on Youtube that may show the sound but cannot find any. Instead, I found a more serious video which shows a more serious problem :-


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That's my classmate's car.

QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 04:46 PM)
Yes, it is good that they actually acknowledged that the gearbox of my car is broken. I am expecting that they cannot find any issue with the CVT of the car as I didn't think about the loud and weird noise from the transmission as something that is too serious since the noise comes up intermittently, not every time. I can still drive the car as normal even though the sound comes up. I only knew that the faulty gearbox is a serious case when my request to drive my car back home is rejected due to safety reasons. I have to leave my car at the service centre even though it will take some time for the new gearbox to arrive at the service centre, after a report was made, which I understand will take several days.

Where have you seen the failed gearboxes due to pulley being damaged? At the service centre? Is it the Preve Turbo?
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I seen it on Prevec Facebook pages sometimes. Usually the CFE ones will fail sooner because of the torque it stresses onto the gearbox.
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wat kind of weird and loud sound it is? normal cvt sound is already loud and weird for a car..
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I finally managed to find a video that shows the closest noise that I experience with my car.



Fast forward to 0:30. The background sound from 0:30 to 0:42, about 12 seconds. This sound is almost similar to the sound of my car's transmission. The only difference is the driver in the video above is reversing the car in R, whereas I am accelerating the car in D.


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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 05:08 PM)
i would say it have the sound in the "first gear" range. After >30km and into the "2nd gear range" no such noise at all

The sound is like metal grinding metal kind of sound
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Yes, the noise from the transmission will be heard when the car is accelerating from standstill at low speed to about 30-40km/h, then the sound will disappear.

Is the noise that you experience in your car(or your parents' car) is almost like the sound in the Youtube video above?
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 06:58 PM)
I finally managed to find a video that shows the closest noise that I experience with my car.



Fast forward to 0:30. The background sound from 0:30 to 0:42, about 12 seconds. This sound is almost similar to the sound of my car's transmission. The only difference is the driver in the video above is reversing the car in R, whereas I am accelerating the car in D.
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my car did the same noise

High pitch metal grinding sound
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 13 2015, 05:18 PM)
That's my classmate's car.
I seen it on Prevec Facebook pages sometimes. Usually the CFE ones will fail sooner because of the torque it stresses onto the gearbox.
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It appears that your classmate's car has major damage in the engine, not the transmission. Are there many cases of the Turbo engine getting into this state? Is this an isolated case, or there are other cases of this engine malfunction?

Yikes, I am getting less confident on the car after seeing all these videos on Youtube. There are several more videos from different Preve Turbo owners, probably a lot more who don't post videos (like me).
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 07:03 PM)
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Oh wow.. My car has that sound when reversing too.. I thought it was normal? And I do have an aeroplane sound when accelerating? It will be gone with higher speed though.. Is this normal? Also it tends to rev higher after cruising at high speed.. Say u r at 170 and approaching a tol, u get slow down and get into smart tag lane, after getting pass the barrier, u step on the pedal LIGHTLY, the jerk will have a bad jerk and rev more than usual with that throttle input.. I have never driven another CVT other than a Vellfire. Vellfire's CVT has no such things though.. Looks like it's time to get it checked at a service centre..
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Oh wow.. My car has that sound when reversing too.. I thought it was normal? And I do have an aeroplane sound when accelerating? It will be gone with higher speed though.. Is this normal? Also it tends to rev higher after cruising at high speed.. Say u r at 170 and approaching a tol, u get slow down and get into smart tag lane, after getting pass the barrier, u step on the pedal LIGHTLY, the jerk will have a bad jerk and rev  more than usual with that throttle input..  I have never driven another CVT other than a Vellfire. Vellfire's CVT has no such things though.. Looks like it's time to get it checked at a service centre..
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Better get your car checked to be safe. Aeroplane sound is normal and is inherent in the CVT I believe. It is the additional loud "woo woo" sound from the transmission. Once you hear it, you would know that it isn't normal and there is something wrong with the transmission. In my case, it was intermittent and comes up once in a while, not always, so I didn't take it too seriously. Only after I sent it to the service centre did I know the extent of seriousness, in that the gearbox of the car is damaged.

I have driven my previous car, the Nissan Sylphy which also comes in CVT for more than 5 years in the same manner as the Preve Turbo with frequent sprints sometimes RPMs climbing high above 4000 in Sports mode. There is no issue with the transmission at all, no change in character even for a tiny bit. The acceleration remains silent and super smooth. From this experience as well as some other cases as shown on Youtube, I am beginning to feel that the CVT in the Preve Turbo isn't too robust or reliable. The fact that the transmission can become damaged even though it isn't subjected to spirited drives as in hard acceleration or high speed cruising suggests that the quality of the CVT is not very good.

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QUOTE(3nDx @ Aug 13 2015, 08:19 PM)
Oh wow.. My car has that sound when reversing too.. I thought it was normal? And I do have an aeroplane sound when accelerating? It will be gone with higher speed though.. Is this normal? Also it tends to rev higher after cruising at high speed.. Say u r at 170 and approaching a tol, u get slow down and get into smart tag lane, after getting pass the barrier, u step on the pedal LIGHTLY, the jerk will have a bad jerk and rev  more than usual with that throttle input..  I have never driven another CVT other than a Vellfire. Vellfire's CVT has no such things though.. Looks like it's time to get it checked at a service centre..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 08:35 PM)
Better get your car checked to be safe. Aeroplane sound is normal and is inherent in the CVT I believe. It is the additional loud "woo woo" sound from the transmission. Once you hear it, you would know that it isn't normal and there is something wrong with the transmission. In my case, it was intermittent and comes up once in a while, not always, so I didn't take it too seriously. Only after I sent it to the service centre did I know the extent of seriousness, in that the gearbox of the car is damaged.

I have driven my previous car, the Nissan Sylphy which also comes in CVT for more than 5 years in the same manner as the Preve Turbo with frequent sprints sometimes RPMs climbing high above 4000 in Sports mode. There is no issue with the transmission at all, no change in character even for a tiny bit. The acceleration remains silent and super smooth. From this experience as well as some other cases as shown on Youtube, I am beginning to feel that the CVT in the Preve Turbo isn't too robust or reliable. The fact that the transmission can become damaged even though it isn't subjected to spirited drives as in hard acceleration or high speed cruising suggests that the quality of the CVT is not very good.
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I just happened to log in n saw these comments..so I thought I share my experience with my 2012 first batch preve...few months after buying my engine cylinder head cracked while driving n towed to proton and they replaced the engine...took about 1 month plus replacement car given...

everything went fine and after tht the car would jerk when I drive slow and feel like the gear slipping..went twice and they retune or reflash the ecu and it was ok but after sometime it felt the same.. learned to live with it..

then one day the aircon was not cold went and checked everything connected to aircon was fine but air not cold..it spent 3 weeks in workshop trying to pin point the source and apparently some wiring problem..

my driver seat is worn out in 3 years and emit some sort of "creaking" sound everytime I sat on it or moved while sitting..morning when I start and drive there are lot of vibration in the dashboard....

the engine sounds so rough inspite always using full synthetic oil..the absorbers has already worn out and due for replacement...as for the vibrations I am sure the engine mountings has to be replaced..

the engine will die off while I reverse on uphill..sometimes as I slow down for touch n go and when I press accelerator there will be a violent jerks which I feel on my floorboard before the car actually moves on....

the cvt fail indicator and airbag indicators will sometimes light up and I need to go proton to reset..twice already..

the gearbox feels much better after my major service in 60,000km and they charged me RM1500 for the service and I noticed they changed lot of gearbox parts....

honestly I feel frustrated and disappointed with this preve as so much of my time wasted in proton workshops..i really don't take this car outstation as always one after another problem crops up..
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QUOTE(simongs @ Aug 13 2015, 10:33 PM)
I just happened to log in n saw these comments..so I thought I share my experience with my 2012 first batch preve...few months after buying my engine cylinder head cracked while driving n towed to proton and they replaced the engine...took about 1 month plus replacement car given...

everything went fine and after tht the car would jerk when I drive slow and feel like the gear slipping..went twice and they retune or reflash the ecu and it was ok but after sometime it felt the same.. learned to live with it..

then one day the aircon was not cold went and checked everything connected to aircon was fine but air not cold..it spent 3 weeks in workshop trying to pin point the source and apparently some wiring problem..

my driver seat is worn out in 3 years and emit some sort of "creaking" sound everytime I sat on it or moved while sitting..morning when I start and drive there are lot of vibration in the dashboard....

the engine sounds so rough inspite always using full synthetic oil..the absorbers has already worn out and due for replacement...as for the vibrations I am sure the engine mountings has to be replaced..

the engine will die off while I reverse on uphill..sometimes as I slow down for touch n go and when I press accelerator there will be a violent jerks which I feel on my floorboard before the car actually moves on....

the cvt fail indicator and airbag indicators will sometimes light up and I need to go proton to reset..twice already..

the gearbox feels much better after my major service in 60,000km and they charged me RM1500 for the service and I noticed they changed lot of gearbox parts....

honestly I feel frustrated and disappointed with this preve as so much of my time wasted in proton workshops..i really don't take this car outstation as always one after another problem crops up..
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It appears that your classmate's car has major damage in the engine, not the transmission. Are there many cases of the Turbo engine getting into this state? Is this an isolated case, or there are other cases of this engine malfunction?

Yikes, I am getting less confident on the car after seeing all these videos on Youtube. There are several more videos from different Preve Turbo owners, probably a lot more who don't post videos (like me).
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No, the damage was purely transmission. Proton replaced it and the car was fine all the way until he sold it off.
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No, the damage was purely transmission. Proton replaced it and the car was fine all the way until he sold it off.
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Thanks for the information. So it is the problematic gearbox of the CVT that causes the loud sound. I thought the sound is coming from the engine.

Was planning to drive the car for another 2 years before I sell it for something else but it might be sooner than I thought after all these recent hiccups. I was told that the gearbox replacement may not be completed in 2 weeks time and may drag up to 1 month. Can't afford be a slave to the car although fortunately I have another backup car in the Ford Focus, which the clutch fix is also due very soon.
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proton shud come out with a recall to have a check on all the gearbox of CFE version since alot of ppl actually complained about it. Probably we all should shoot an email to wecare and see what's the outcome.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 11 2015, 11:17 AM)
i think proton is really trying their best to give best service, so far i am getting quite decent after-sales service, just i dont like the fact i need to use their engine oil provided at SC for the warranty purpose. My SC only provide shell helix ultra for full syn, around rm220+ include labor where i can get petronas syn3000 around 200? which is more suitable for turbocharged car.

btw if my car still going to the left side of the road, even after do tire alignment everything, what should i tell the SC? becos last time i tell the SC they say do alignment for me oledi but still eat to left, they tell me the road is slight tileted to the left, but the problem is if i try to drive the the opposing lane when there is no car coming in front, the car still going to the left, slightly. So i need to tell them wat to check, sometimes they are not so brilliant.
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Just for sharing. Very common for those foreman to say the road issue. I personally dont believe them much.

I did my alignment during my second service last week. Before alignment got slight feel eat to the left but not serious. After alignment, become totally bad. The steering will go to the left immediately. After send back for another round of alignment only the matter is resolved. Still got feel eat to left, but less noticeable.

By the way, is it usual for the SC to subcon the alignment work? cause SC Plentong here does it.
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did they actually charge u for all the gearbox part?
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not all but they charged rm 200 for the a/t valve body ...i dont knw wht part is it ...they did change some other things on the g/b but i am not sure wht it was as i was not charged for it..but in my opinion the major service is quite pricey ..they changed plugs,coolant,fuel filter,oil pan gasket,brake fluid,air filter...

the problem is they dont do proper recall like when i went sc when my oil cooler hose gave way and the engine oil started leaking...they took the opportunity to change the wire harness for the fan motor as they said many preve fan motor fail caused by wire harness somthing...i had to leave the car there for a whole day...

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 13 2015, 04:41 PM)
I am not referring to the normal CVT sound during acceleration which is already loud in nature. That is the inherent characteristic of the Preve's CVT, the low-frequency whining sound from the transmission when the car is accelerating. The sound is normal for a car that does not have any problem.

The loud and weird noise is a separate sound, an extraneous (additional) sound from the transmission which sounded REALLY LOUD and audible. It sounds like "Wooo wooo wooo" when you step on the pedal. The sound will last for about 4-5 seconds, then it will eventually disappear by itself, back to normal.

I tried to find a video on Youtube that may show the sound but cannot find any. Instead, I found a more serious video which shows a more serious problem :-


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i realize my CFE has "duk duk duk duk duk' sound when step on pedal, especially going up hill or from standstill.
Its the same symptom?
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I dont understand y they even chose Punch and not Jatco, so much for saving and end up need to replace alot of gearbox for free.

Newer Proton which is going to be released next year is using Jatco.

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Anyone know what's the issue if the car slow acceleration engine will cut off have to restart the engine.
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Just got my mine last week, the Premium CVT model. I've a few things I noticed. By the way, not an auto-genius here so sorry if I'm using terms that are not very specific!

1. It takes some time for the car to accelerate when stopped, either uphill or flat. But I think I got the answer after reading here about the clutch needing some time to close.

2. My car drops down slightly when stopped on a slope (which I never experienced in my Saga FL, but I think it's answered here as well so ignore this.

3. My car seems to throttle when I'm going down a steep downhill slope?? I'm not stepping the throttle and lightly stepping on the brake. I experience this everyday on a certain slope that I've to pass when leaving for work, not on other slopes.

4. My window is kind of dark. I'm not sure if it's even legal but that's what I got from Proton. I know Premium variant comes with a tint based on what I see on the brochure, but I don't see other cars as dark as mine, and I can't find other Premium variants on the road to compare, only Executive variants. Can anyone with this variant snap their window so I can compare? It's really worrying that I always checked Waze to avoid roadblocks. And yes I do have that cert from Proton but still...

5. There's a weird light tapping noise from somewhere in the back that just came up three days ago, and only when I'm driving so I can't make out where it's coming from as I need to focus on driving.

BTW, any recommendations for seat covers that I can get online? And will it affect the side airbags inside the seat itself? Sorry if it's all too newbie-ish~
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QUOTE(orien2v2 @ Aug 16 2015, 10:55 PM)
3. My car seems to throttle when I'm going down a steep downhill slope?? I'm not stepping the throttle and lightly stepping on the brake. I experience this everyday on a certain slope that I've to pass when leaving for work, not on other slopes.

5. There's a weird light tapping noise from somewhere in the back that just came up three days ago, and only when I'm driving so I can't make out where it's coming from as I need to focus on driving.
Just my 2 cents.

3. I hope you mean by the car RPM went up when going down steep downhill slope. This is a feature comes with the car, called engine braking if not mistaken. This engine braking is done by shifting down gear, trying to slow down the vehicle when going downhill slope, for safety purpose.

5. It might be the noise of the back seat hook metal hitting. Bring down the two back seats and close it back tightly, and see if the noise will go away. Remember to pull out the seat belt before you close the back seats.
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QUOTE(orien2v2 @ Aug 16 2015, 10:55 PM)
Just got my mine last week, the Premium CVT model. I've a few things I noticed. By the way, not an auto-genius here so sorry if I'm using terms that are not very specific!

1. It takes some time for the car to accelerate when stopped, either uphill or flat. But I think I got the answer after reading here about the clutch needing some time to close.

2. My car drops down slightly when stopped on a slope (which I never experienced in my Saga FL, but I think it's answered here as well so ignore this.

3. My car seems to throttle when I'm going down a steep downhill slope?? I'm not stepping the throttle and lightly stepping on the brake. I experience this everyday on a certain slope that I've to pass when leaving for work, not on other slopes.

4. My window is kind of dark. I'm not sure if it's even legal but that's what I got from Proton. I know Premium variant comes with a tint based on what I see on the brochure, but I don't see other cars as dark as mine, and I can't find other Premium variants on the road to compare, only Executive variants. Can anyone with this variant snap their window so I can compare? It's really worrying that I always checked Waze to avoid roadblocks. And yes I do have that cert from Proton but still...

5. There's a weird light tapping noise from somewhere in the back that just came up three days ago, and only when I'm driving so I can't make out where it's coming from as I need to focus on driving.

BTW, any recommendations for seat covers that I can get online? And will it affect the side airbags inside the seat itself? Sorry if it's all too newbie-ish~
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All #1, 2 and 3 are normal.

1 and 2: Purely related to clutch
3: Engine braking on Preve is noticeable as the Toyota's. I know some recent Proton cars like Persona doesn't have this engine braking too, although it is nothing new.
4: Exec variant has no tint if not mistaken
5. Mine had that sound. It is from the boot. Mine resolved by separating two pieces of metal from another panel. Can be resolved, as summary.
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Just my 2 cents.

3. I hope you mean by the car RPM went up when going down steep downhill slope. This is a feature comes with the car, called engine braking if not mistaken. This engine braking is done by shifting down gear, trying to slow down the vehicle when going downhill slope, for safety purpose.

5. It might be the noise of the back seat hook metal hitting. Bring down the two back seats and close it back tightly, and see if the noise will go away. Remember to pull out the seat belt before you close the back seats.
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Yes that's exactly what I'm seeing, RPM going up! If it's normal then I'll just accept it. Btw I can't slow down much thanks to the ridiculous design of the road. It's literally /\. Had to go uphill hard, then going downhill can't slow down too hard as many of those 4WD's will stick to my rear. I'll try to check on these hook metal you suggested. Thanks!

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 17 2015, 12:37 AM)
All #1, 2 and 3 are normal.

1 and 2: Purely related to clutch
3: Engine braking on Preve is noticeable as the Toyota's. I know some recent Proton cars like Persona doesn't have this engine braking too, although it is nothing new.
4: Exec variant has no tint if not mistaken
5. Mine had that sound. It is from the boot. Mine resolved by separating two pieces of metal from another panel. Can be resolved, as summary.
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Alright thanks for clearing 1,2 & 3! But 4, yes I know exec don't have the included tint. Mine is Premium so I can't compare as I can only find Execs around me. The closest I found was the tint on a Vellfire with a badge on the plate so I guess it's some high profile guy with special exceptions from JPJ. Made me even more concerned as I'm not some Datuk or VIP~|||
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maybe the SA give extra tint to ur car? Some SA does that. Premium does comes with ecotint as far as i know..

Btw anyone know the color code for preve blue lagoon? last week somebody knock me from the back, luckily hit the bumper and nothing more than scratch at the edge, the bumper of the other car kemek inside quite serious. It was a kia sportage btw.

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Salam & hello fellow Prevocs.

I recently bought April 2012 Preve CFE (1st batch i think) with only 22,000 km mileage (previous uncle owner)

as of now, the car is still running up to my own satisfaction, currently 27,100km mileage.

Last service done according to the service booklet was 17,549 km on 10 Dec 2014.

my question is, do i need to do major service since the car has passed 36 months, or do i just need to do regular 30,000 km service (according to service booklet)

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Aug 14 2015, 08:47 PM)
i realize my CFE has "duk duk duk duk duk' sound when step on pedal, especially going up hill or from standstill.
Its the same symptom?
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Not too sure about the "duk duk duk" sound but you can always bring your car to the service centre and have it checked. I don't think it is normal for the car to show this sound when accelerating from standstill.
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i plan to send my car to SC as this cranking problem especially during cold is getting more frequent. after press button then can hear the car crank for like 4-5secs.. like old car hard to start like tat..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 17 2015, 11:10 AM)
Not too sure about the "duk duk duk" sound but you can always bring your car to the service centre and have it checked. I don't think it is normal for the car to show this sound when accelerating from standstill.
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Haiz~sc again…….
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 17 2015, 08:23 AM)
maybe the SA give extra tint to ur car? Some SA does that. Premium does comes with ecotint as far as i know..
I think I got "cheated", as my premium spec does not come with EcoTint film, just normal safety film.
So as a reminder for future buyer, ask your SA and secure the EcoTint film when purchasing premium spec.
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I think I got "cheated", as my premium spec does not come with EcoTint film, just normal safety film.
So as a reminder for future buyer, ask your SA and secure the EcoTint film when purchasing premium spec.
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Anyone know what's the issue if the car slow acceleration engine will cut off have to restart the engine.
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I think I got "cheated", as my premium spec does not come with EcoTint film, just normal safety film.
So as a reminder for future buyer, ask your SA and secure the EcoTint film when purchasing premium spec.
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I don't see how your tint can be cheated away. Vendor installation is part of production line, not something promised by salesman.
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Check the warranty card first.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 17 2015, 05:06 PM)
I don't see how your tint can be cheated away. Vendor installation is part of production line, not something promised by salesman.
If the tint is part of the production line, then how come I have a different tint than other?
Also, if I remembered correctly, my SA told me that after they got the car, need to do tinting and other stuffs before can pass the car to me.
From what my SA said, it sounds like the tint is after production job.


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Warranty card attached.
If the tint is part of the production line, then how come I have a different tint than other?
Also, if I remembered correctly, my SA told me that after they got the car, need to do tinting and other stuffs before can pass the car to me.
From what my SA said, it sounds like the tint is after production job.
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I suggest you to call Proton Careline, perhaps there are changes to the CFE package, before you go and bombard your SA.

Maybe Proton changed vendor from Ecotint to this brand, seeing there's a tag saying it's an approved vendor.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 14 2015, 11:18 AM)
Thanks for the information. So it is the problematic gearbox of the CVT that causes the loud sound. I thought the sound is coming from the engine.

Was planning to drive the car for another 2 years before I sell it for something else but it might be sooner than I thought after all these recent hiccups. I was told that the gearbox replacement may not be completed in 2 weeks time and may drag up to 1 month. Can't afford be a slave to the car although fortunately I have another backup car in the Ford Focus, which the clutch fix is also due very soon.
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So whats the status of your gearbox?really kaput?and what is your car mileage now btw?
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I suggest you to call Proton Careline, perhaps there are changes to the CFE package, before you go and bombard your SA.

Maybe Proton changed vendor from Ecotint to this brand, seeing there's a tag saying it's an approved vendor.
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Not sure if they have changed the package for the CFE version.

I took my car to service center to service, while waiting for service to complete, I took a look at some unsold Preve CFE parking at the sales branch there, I noticed that some of those cars has EcoTint label/paper hanging at the windscreen rear mirror. I would presume that those cars some together with EcoTint film, because I saw some instructions on the label/paper if not mistaken.
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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Aug 17 2015, 08:06 PM)
Not sure if they have changed the package for the CFE version.

I took my car to service center to service, while waiting for service to complete, I took a look at some unsold Preve CFE parking at the sales branch there, I noticed that some of those cars has EcoTint label/paper hanging at the windscreen rear mirror. I would presume that those cars some together with EcoTint film, because I saw some instructions on the label/paper if not mistaken.
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Yes mine came with it and a warranty card with serial number. You should just call the Careline and find out.
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Yes mine came with it and a warranty card with serial number. You should just call the Careline and find out.
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I have no much confident with this tint. Past experience speaking that the Proton Persona that I drove before for six years has this Safetint installed. The problem I had with the tint was, the tint started to have very obvious waves like pattern and bubbles, on the third year.

I did not bother to claim any warranty on that film and decided to change to other brand's film.
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The problem I had with the tint was, the tint started to have very obvious waves like pattern and bubbles, on the third year.
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ecotint on my inspira after 1 year+ is still in good condition.
so far so good la
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So whats the status of your gearbox?really kaput?and what is your car mileage now btw?
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The gearbox kaput already. Mileage of the car is about 38,000km. The car can still actually be driven on the roads if I don't know about the severity of the problem. Only after the car was checked by the mechanic at the service centre I was informed about the condition of the gearbox. I requested to drive the car back home (it will take several days for them to make a report and order the part) but it was rejected due to safety reasons.

Such a coincidence that the clutch fix of my Ford Focus was scheduled today, and it has to be cancelled as I will not have a car to use if send the Ford Focus in to the service centre.
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ecotint on my inspira after 1 year+ is still in good condition.
so far so good la
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EcoTint should be a good tint, just to clarify that I was referring to Safetint on my previous post.
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Aug 17 2015, 10:00 PM)
ecotint on my inspira after 1 year+ is still in good condition.
so far so good la
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EcoTint should be a good tint, just to clarify that I was referring to Safetint on my previous post.
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Err he was referring to the Safetint, not ecotint.
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pity that proton changed.
maybe not enough donation from ecotint
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 17 2015, 10:02 PM)
The gearbox kaput already. Mileage of the car is about 38,000km. The car can still actually be driven on the roads if I don't know about the severity of the problem. Only after the car was checked by the mechanic at the service centre I was informed about the condition of the gearbox. I requested to drive the car back home (it will take several days for them to make a report and order the part) but it was rejected due to safety reasons.

Such a coincidence that the clutch fix of my Ford Focus was scheduled today, and it has to be cancelled as I will not have a car to use if send the Ford Focus in to the service centre.
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38k km is still very low mileage..mine is 2013 batch and currently 67k km..i dun do hard revving but drive at high speed at 140-160 once every week when i travel on seremban highway.
This punch cvt was tested up to 200k km. Probably yours is one of the few isolated defective ones
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 17 2015, 10:02 PM)
The gearbox kaput already. Mileage of the car is about 38,000km. The car can still actually be driven on the roads if I don't know about the severity of the problem. Only after the car was checked by the mechanic at the service centre I was informed about the condition of the gearbox. I requested to drive the car back home (it will take several days for them to make a report and order the part) but it was rejected due to safety reasons.

Such a coincidence that the clutch fix of my Ford Focus was scheduled today, and it has to be cancelled as I will not have a car to use if send the Ford Focus in to the service centre.
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I remember you mentioned you often use S mode and paddle shifters during heavy traffic to improve gearbox response? I wonder could this have contributed to the premature failure of the gearbox....not blaming u or anything, just wondering if that was a factor. If it is due to this, maybe let this be a warning to other Punch CVT users.

anyway, better not mention anything about using the paddle shifter to Proton SC, lest they use this as an excuse to decline your claim.

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QUOTE(dares @ Aug 18 2015, 12:04 AM)
I remember you mentioned you often use S mode and paddle shifters during heavy traffic to improve gearbox response? I wonder could this have contributed to the premature failure of the gearbox....not blaming u or anything, just wondering if that was a factor. If it is due to this, maybe let this be a warning to other Punch CVT users.

anyway, better not mention anything about using the paddle shifter to Proton SC, lest they use this as an excuse to decline your claim.
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Yes I use the paddle shifters (Manual mode) everyday. I don't use the S mode as the sound from the engine during acceleration is too loud when in S mode (D is already loud enough). Not too sure if the use of paddle shifters have damaged the gearbox. It may be a possibility. It it really was the case, then the gearbox is proven to be unreliable. I don't think Proton will choose not to honour the warranty even if they knew I had used the paddle shifters, since that feature came with the car which is deemed fit to be used, unless they announce a disclaimer in that the paddle shifters cannot be used frequently or in specific traffic conditions, which I don't think was mentioned.

Personally I do think it is very likely a bad batch of CVT gearbox which suggests either poor reliability or quality control of this particular part.
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Anyone here with mileage higher than 100k km without suffering any cvt issues?
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 17 2015, 10:17 PM)
38k km is still very low mileage..mine is 2013 batch and currently 67k km..i dun do hard revving but drive at high speed at 140-160 once every week when i travel on seremban highway.
This punch cvt was tested up to 200k km. Probably yours is one of the few isolated defective ones
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Yes, likely a few bad batch of isolated cases, though I note that there are other owners who have had problems with the gearbox as well although the number of cases is unknown.

Do you use PLUS or LEKAS highway when you drive to Seremban on the weekends? PLUS is usually quite packed with many cars. THere are very few cars on LEKAS highway and it's a nice drive especially in the mornings.
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hye..im want to know my rear left suspension have produce "nyetnyet" sound ...anyone have face this problem? hope can share the solution to stop this sound..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 18 2015, 08:13 AM)
Yes, likely a few bad batch of isolated cases, though I note that there are other owners who have had problems with the gearbox as well although the number of cases is unknown.

Do you use PLUS or LEKAS highway when you drive to Seremban on the weekends? PLUS is usually quite packed with many cars. THere are very few cars on LEKAS highway and it's a nice drive especially in the mornings.
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I use PLUS and to be exact is the melaka to seremban stretch that allows drivers to go faster but i do not speed above 140 all the way.Is more like driving at speed limit alternating with 10minutes duration at higher speed. Been travelling almost every weekend past 2 years and so far my car is still going strong. I shud be touching 90k km by the end of 3rd year i own the car.

Anyone exceed 100k km yet?
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https://youtu.be/kuET5NOsxF8

Does my cvt sound normal?
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 19 2015, 08:14 AM)
https://youtu.be/kuET5NOsxF8

Does my cvt sound normal?
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Although the volume of the CVT whine in the video is quite soft, I noticed from 0:10 to 0:13 there is an audible "wooooo" sound from the CVT which I do not experience when the car is cruising at low speed. I am not sure if it is normal but I suppose it would be good if you can ask them to check on this CVT whine when you send your car in for your next service.

The loud "woo woo" sound in my car is different as it is during acceleration from standstill 0 to say 40km/h. The sound is very loud and it is "woo, woo, woo" in several repetitions, unlike your case where it is a single "woooooo" when the car is cruising at low speed albeit in low volume.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 19 2015, 08:14 AM)
https://youtu.be/kuET5NOsxF8

Does my cvt sound normal?
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May I ask what is the mileage of your car?
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around 36k km only. last time i complain cvt sound they say is normal.. gawd damn. U mean the woo woo sound of your car when ur cvt is broken? I dont know the woo woo sound is normal or not for mine.. but it is annoying. Iriz CVT doesnt have such funny woo woo sound.. mine if cruising around 40km/h then the woo woo sound come in constantly even if i am pressing pedal. i think last time the woo woo sound come in only when i lift pedal at low speed. if cruising at 50km/h also got cvt whine.. feels like the whine is getting worst.

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 19 2015, 10:56 AM)
around 36k km only. last time i complain cvt sound they say is normal.. gawd damn. U mean the woo woo sound of your car when ur cvt is broken? I dont know the woo woo sound is normal or not for mine.. but it is annoying. Iriz CVT doesnt have such funny woo woo sound.. mine if cruising around 40km/h then the woo woo sound come in constantly even if i am pressing pedal. i think last time the woo woo sound come in only when i lift pedal at low speed. if cruising at 50km/h also got cvt whine.. feels like the whine is getting worst.
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This CVT, usually there is 2 sound when you step on the accelerator and the car is accelerating.

1. CVT whine - which is a low frequency sound, either from the gearbox or the engine, I'm not sure.
2. Whistling sound - is a high-pitch sound, which I presume is from the CVT.

From the video, it is apparent that this is the low-frequency CVT whine. And this "wooo" whine although not extremely loud, is quite loud to me. They can say that the sound is normal, but I don't experience this sound in my car, and to me it is not normal. If your car is new, say mileage 0 to 20,000km, and you don't hear this CVT whine too much, and you now hear this louder CVT whine, then this just shows that the performance of the CVT has deteriorated in showing a louder CVT whine. Whether it is normal or not, that we won't know but if you feel the sound is loud and not acceptable to you, then by all means just tell them that the sound is loud and ask them to do something about it. If they still say it is normal that it won't affect the gearbox or the car itself, then I have nothing more to say.

FWIW similarly I have experienced the sound of the CVT getting louder throughout the months before I got to know that my gearbox has kaput. This loud "wooo" CVT whine in your car as shown in the Youtube video is quite similar in pattern in the pitch/frequency to the intermittent "woo woo woo" whine in my car. Except that in my case it only happens occasionally, and only during acceleration from standstill ie. from 0 km/h.

Just ask them to check again for the 2nd time when you send the car in for service. Maybe the whine is normal after all. It's just that the louder sound is uncomfortable. This just goes on to show the quality or unrefinement of the CVT, if it is proven that your car (or the CVT whine) is normal even though the sound/whine has deteriorated and got louder.
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For owners of the Preve who did not have any problems with the car, I wonder if they have experienced a louder CVT whine from the car? Or the CVT remains the same from day 1 in not showing increased levels of sound/whine throughout the months or years.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 19 2015, 11:42 AM)
For owners of the Preve who did not have any problems with the car, I wonder if they have experienced a louder CVT whine from the car? Or the CVT remains the same from day 1 in not showing increased levels of sound/whine throughout the months or years.
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Mine is pretty normal. All cars will deteriorate over time.
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As an update, I just received a call from the service advisor this morning that the report on the gearbox of my car is approved, finally. Yes, just approved since Thursday last week when I sent my car in. The part has not been delivered to the service centre yet.

Looks like it will definitely take more than 1 week for them to fix the car. Realistically 2+ weeks, hopefully not more than 3 weeks or up to 1 month.
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 19 2015, 11:45 AM)
Mine is pretty normal. All cars will deteriorate over time.
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Deterioration will happen with any cars, but usually it is only in the wear and tear items. Not something like gearbox or engine. For the engine, you need to do overhaul when the car has clocked considerable mileage. With the gearbox, it won't just deteriorate like that. When we refer to deterioration of the gearbox, it is in the increased noise levels in the whine whereby the whine of the CVT gets louder to the point it is audible. To me, this is not normal. My previous cars with automatic transmissions do not show increased levels of noise from the transmission even until I have sold it off after more than 5 years.
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 19 2015, 11:45 AM)
Mine is pretty normal. All cars will deteriorate over time.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 19 2015, 11:39 AM)
This CVT, usually there is 2 sound when you step on the accelerator and the car is accelerating.

1. CVT whine - which is a low frequency sound, either from the gearbox or the engine, I'm not sure.
2. Whistling sound - is a high-pitch sound, which I presume is from the CVT.

From the video, it is apparent that this is the low-frequency CVT whine. And this "wooo" whine although not extremely loud, is quite loud to me. They can say that the sound is normal, but I don't experience this sound in my car, and to me it is not normal. If your car is new, say mileage 0 to 20,000km, and you don't hear this CVT whine too much, and you now hear this louder CVT whine, then this just shows that the performance of the CVT has deteriorated in showing a louder CVT whine. Whether it is normal or not, that we won't know but if you feel the sound is loud and not acceptable to you, then by all means just tell them that the sound is loud and ask them to do something about it. If they still say it is normal that it won't affect the gearbox or the car itself, then I have nothing more to say.

FWIW similarly I have experienced the sound of the CVT getting louder throughout the months before I got to know that my gearbox has kaput. This loud "wooo" CVT whine in your car as shown in the Youtube video is quite similar in pattern in the pitch/frequency to the intermittent "woo woo woo" whine in my car. Except that in my case it only happens occasionally, and only during acceleration from standstill ie. from 0 km/h.

Just ask them to check again for the 2nd time when you send the car in for service. Maybe the whine is normal after all. It's just that the louder sound is uncomfortable. This just goes on to show the quality or unrefinement of the CVT, if it is proven that your car (or the CVT whine) is normal even though the sound/whine has deteriorated and got louder.
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Do u mean that ur preve doesnt have this woo sound in my video, even tho it is daily drive?

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Do u mean that ur preve doesnt have this woo sound in my video, even tho it is daily drive?
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The woo sound starting from 0:10 to 0:13, no. My car does not have this sound in normal daily drive. That is the reason I felt the sound is not normal.

Do you have this sound with your car earlier, say below 20,000km mileage?


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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 19 2015, 01:46 PM)
The woo sound starting from 0:10 to 0:13, no. My car does not have this sound in normal daily drive. That is the reason I felt the sound is not normal.

Do you have this sound with your car earlier, say below 20,000km mileage?
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yeah it was there, but last time only happen when decelerate of let say i lift of gas pedal at 40km/h, the car will still move around 40km/h then can hear the woo woo sound. Now even if i press and hold pedal at 40km/h, the car still got woo woo sound. And it happens that now it feels like louder.

Btw, does adding amp, change HU, change battery terminal void my gearbox warranty?
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 19 2015, 09:37 AM)
Although the volume of the CVT whine in the video is quite soft, I noticed from 0:10 to 0:13 there is an audible "wooooo" sound from the CVT which I do not experience when the car is cruising at low speed. I am not sure if it is normal but I suppose it would be good if you can ask them to check on this CVT whine when you send your car in for your next service.

The loud "woo woo" sound in my car is different as it is during acceleration from standstill 0 to say 40km/h. The sound is very loud and it is "woo, woo, woo" in several repetitions, unlike your case where it is a single "woooooo" when the car is cruising at low speed albeit in low volume.
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i also noticed this woo woo sound..and from my observation its from the cooler fan.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 19 2015, 02:15 PM)
yeah it was there, but last time only happen when decelerate of let say i lift of gas pedal at 40km/h, the car will still move around 40km/h then can hear the woo woo sound. Now even if i press and hold pedal at 40km/h, the car still got woo woo sound. And it happens that now it feels like louder.

Btw, does adding amp, change HU, change battery terminal void my gearbox warranty?
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Okay, so the sound was there earlier. Not too sure what has exactly contributed or caused this "woo woo" sound, if it happens that the sound is said to be normal. In my case, the sound only comes up when I accelerate the car from standstill, the only difference is the sound is much louder, very loud. I step on the pedal, there is a loud woo sound, lift the foot off the pedal, the woo sound disappears, step on the pedal again and the woo sound comes up again. The woo sound will come up only when i step on the pedal. IT will last for about 5 seconds, then the sound will disappear completely. Back to normal.

No idea whether the change in amplifier, HU and battery terminal will void the gearbox warranty. Even though all these components are associated more to the electronics of the car and may not tap into the gearbox mechanism, there can be a risk that they may not honour the warranty, as they may claim that the change in the electronics may affect the gearbox. IT all depends on Proton's policy in honouring warranty.

If say you just change the tyre rims or the brake pads or shock absorbers to other brands which in no way will affect the gearbox, then the warranty of the gearbox should be intact. It all depends on the policy of Proton though.

I have case whereby an employee in my company has had problems with the gearbox stick in his Proton Saga whereby the button cannot be pressed properly. In other words, the gearbox stick is faulty. Since he doesn't have time to go to the service centre to have it fixed, he opted the easy way out by using a pen to poke the button, something like that, to make it work. When at the service centre to claim warranty on the gearbox stick, Proton rejected the warranty claim as they claimed it was damaged by the owner. In actual fact, the gearbox stick was originally damaged and the owner has carried out a temporary quick fix, which proved to be a silly move.

Bottomline, for warranty claims, it is the best bet to have everything in original, especially the major items.

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QUOTE(tracemaster @ Aug 19 2015, 02:21 PM)
i also noticed this woo woo sound..and from my observation its from the cooler fan.
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It would be good if the woo woo sound is from the cooler fan. Ben3003 then doesn't need to worry about the possibility of claiming for a new gearbox under warranty.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 19 2015, 02:32 PM)
It would be good if the woo woo sound is from the cooler fan. Ben3003 then doesn't need to worry about the possibility of claiming for a new gearbox under warranty.
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This is just based on my observation, my Preve is 4 months now and this woo woo sound is the first I noticed whenever i turn on the engine, I opened the bonnett and noticed that when the cooler fan starts to run, this is where the woo woo sound start...im not sure if the woo woo sound is like woo-woo-woo where the "woo" is happening in fast sequence..my observation is wooooooooooo-wooooooooooo..the "woo" is very long....hope you get what I mean smile.gif

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Reading this thread is very entertaining with all the sounds laugh.gif

I'm lucky my CFE doesn't give much trouble, only minor ones like creaky seats and rattling sounds.
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i know how cooler radiator fan sounds like, then i will try to contact my SC then. Last time they actually helped me to claim the engine mounting eventho with all the mod that they said it has actually void the warranty bla bla thingy, ask me dont shoot email to proton, find them first they will settle for me. I actually plan to shoot email but now better let SC know about it first. If SC sounds like they dont give a damn, then only i email proton. The SC scare becos my car alot of complain, and sounds like the SC cannot solve it, then they will send proton action team over. Last time they got send once before to check on the helicopter brake thingy which is 1-2months after i bought the car.

Thanks for all the feedback ya. It feels like i dont see any of you guys punya CVT whine as loud as i do. Btw if it is possible do share your cvt sound so i can actually know how does a normal cvt sounds like. Cos as i said, i drove iriz and i din not hear any whine.
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Hello there all preve sifus. My preve turbo recently make a loud squeaking noise whenever I brake at low speed. Anyone encounter the same thing? My car mileage is only at 12k. Shouldn't be worn out brake pads right? Thanks
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Hello there all preve sifus. My preve turbo recently make a loud squeaking noise whenever I brake at low speed. Anyone encounter the same thing? My car mileage is only at 12k. Shouldn't be worn out brake pads right? Thanks
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Squeaks are fine, due to thin rust formation that will usually go away in time. This is normal.

However if it screeches then it could be a serious problem.
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 19 2015, 09:01 PM)
Squeaks are fine, due to thin rust formation that will usually go away in time. This is normal.

However if it screeches then it could be a serious problem.
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Thanks for the reply. Is there anyway to remove the squeaking noise? It's quite embarrassing to drive around especially in indoor car park due to the echo sweat.gif
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Thanks for the reply. Is there anyway to remove the squeaking noise? It's quite embarrassing to drive around especially in indoor car park due to the echo  sweat.gif
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What else? WD-40 of course smile.gif but do not spray on the brake pad, bad idea.

Or if you want more assurance, you can buy specialized spray or grease at any accessories shop, Eneos should have the product.

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What else? WD-40 of course smile.gif but do not spray on the brake pad, bad idea.

Or if you want more assurance, you can buy specialized spray or grease at any accessories shop, Eneos should have the product.
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Oh thanks for the tips smile.gif . So I just spray wd-40 at the surface of disc brake that's right behind the rim?
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Oh thanks for the tips smile.gif . So I just spray wd-40 at the surface of disc brake that's right behind the rim?
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Yes, but very little. Mind you the purpose of the brake is to stop the wheels.

However I highly recommend you to just wait it out and let wear and tear solve the issue on their own.
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WD-40 is to lubricate something, so there is less friction. Braking system is to use friction to stop your car, if u make ur brake system less friction, later ur brake pad cannot grip the disc then susah oledi, summore wd-40 is very high temp resistant. -100 to 500F operating temp.
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anyone trying the new petronas ron97 euro 4? Does preve need tweaking to fully utilize the euro4 petrol?
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anywhere can be done right or need at least professional shop? sweat.gif sweat.gif
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Cost should be around RM50 to RM80 in KL (all tyres).
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EcoTint should be a good tint, just to clarify that I was referring to Safetint on my previous post.
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And I believe Preve Premium still with Ecotint.
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If anything, I believe Safetint installed by your sales advisor as extra package. Some salesmen does offer buyer for extra tint, on top of Ecotint.

And I believe Preve Premium still with Ecotint.
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It will be good if that is the case.
If my Preve Premium has EcoTint installed, I should have EcoTint warranty card, but I do not have that.

Also after I got my car, my SA offer me if I want to add an extra tint on top of the current tint I have. With this offer it sounds like the current tint is only one layer.
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It will be good if that is the case.
If my Preve Premium has EcoTint installed, I should have EcoTint warranty card, but I do not have that.

Also after I got my car, my SA offer me if I want to add an extra tint on top of the current tint I have. With this offer it sounds like the current tint is only one layer.
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With new JPJ law in place, tints can get quite dark and is still legal.
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How to update the map on preve HU? I take out the microsd and plug it to my laptop. Start naviextras but didnt detect it,... Please help,...
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How to update the map on preve HU? I take out the microsd and plug it to my laptop. Start naviextras but didnt detect it,... Please help,...
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What brand does your preve HU is having?
Bosch? Blaupunkt? Other brand?
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Hi to all prevocians! Sorry lari topik.

How many type of bodykit currently in the market right now?

And which is the high quality and very tough2 one?? =)
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I thought of getting preve or alza.. But after read this FC, forget about preve..

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hi all. newbie here. i'm about to buy my first car. have lots of questions in mind:

1. how do you justify paying 10 K extra for the premium variant?
2. am I missing out on a lot of things by choosing exec?
3. does the exec variant got all the sound issues like what you all said from the first page? need input from exec owners.
4. is the push start malfunction a common issue to premium variant?
5. is it true that exec variant will waste petrol in the long run since exec variant have persona engine and heavier body than persona? or is this just a BS that salesman utter so that we would buy the premium?
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hi all. newbie here. i'm about to buy my first car. have lots of questions in mind:

1. how do you justify paying 10 K extra for the premium variant?
2. am I missing out on a lot of things by choosing exec?
3. does the exec variant got all the sound issues like what you all said from the first page? need input from exec owners.
4. is the push start malfunction a common issue to premium variant?
5. is it true that exec variant will waste petrol in the long run since exec variant have persona engine and heavier body than persona? or is this just a BS that salesman utter so that we would buy the premium?
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1. If your budget allows, always go for CFE. There are always moments on road when you really need that extra power.

2. As a CFE owner, it's pretty biased of me to say so, but yes. Totally different driving experience.

3. It won't have all the noise issue, but the infamous chassis issue will likely be there, but it can be fixed either DIY or bring to SC.

4. So far I have never encountered ignition issue.

5. Technically yes.
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 22 2015, 10:12 PM)
1. If your budget allows, always go for CFE. There are always moments on road when you really need that extra power.

2. As a CFE owner, it's pretty biased of me to say so, but yes. Totally different driving experience.

3. It won't have all the noise issue, but the infamous chassis issue will likely be there, but it can be fixed either DIY or bring to SC.

4. So far I have never encountered ignition issue.

5. Technically yes.
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I think I can afford the CFE version but I'm afraid that I have to pay a lot for maintenance since there are lots of things that can become faulty like for example the push start button. I read from the Internet that CFE tends to be more problematic and might need to stay at SC for extended period of time.
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wanna ask something childish icon_idea.gif icon_idea.gif
its there a way to make the push start/stop button keyless/passive
rather than insert the fob
if got, how much ehhh sweat.gif sweat.gif
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I think I can afford the CFE version but I'm afraid that I have to pay a lot for maintenance since there are lots of things that can become faulty like for example the push start button. I read from the Internet that CFE tends to be more problematic and might need to stay at SC for extended period of time.
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Hardly heard of push start button issue.

My CFE doesn't need any repairing. It was a peaceful ownership for almost 2 years already.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 22 2015, 11:43 PM)
Hardly heard of push start button issue.

My CFE doesn't need any repairing. It was a peaceful ownership for almost 2 years already.
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I just confirmed back with the seller that I want to stick with my original choice which is CFE. was having doubts today after reading reviews from the Internet. after thinking for hours I decided to choose CFE because of all the safety features.
anyway what about the fuel consumption of your preve? CFE right?
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I just confirmed back with the seller that I want to stick with my original choice which is CFE. was having doubts today after reading reviews from the Internet. after thinking for hours I decided to choose CFE because of all the safety features.
anyway what about the fuel consumption of your preve? CFE right?
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All depends on how you take care of the car. I too was surprised to read many bad user experiences here, but I've owned my car for two years and it is still a very good car to me without any deteriorating performance or safety issue, albeit the 'Proton-synonym' issue like rattling and noises.
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hmm I just saw latest brochure of preve. looks like all the safety features are available in the non CFE as well. God damn. as such, there is no reason left for me to buy CFE. I don't need that turbo engine, I don't know how to use paddle shifters, push start button will only give inconvenience especially since it can become faulty, I can just turn on the headlamp manually, can use phone as GPS, can change air conditioner manually, can turn wiper manually, and can apply tinted windows at workshop. I don't think all that warrants the extra 10 K.

I myself am a very careful driver, no reckless driving (will definitely not reach >120 KMph, no potong memotong except if there are much slower car in front of me which is drived by uncle or aunty), and i will only use the car for city drive (95%).

my logic was: why pay more for things that I won't use regularly.
somemore, can save on maintenance cost as well since the parts for non CFE kind of cheaper. let's not forget that there are more electronic thingies in CFE that can become faulty.

please counter my arguments guys. thanks

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I just confirmed back with the seller that I want to stick with my original choice which is CFE. was having doubts today after reading reviews from the Internet. after thinking for hours I decided to choose CFE because of all the safety features.
anyway what about the fuel consumption of your preve? CFE right?
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My signature shows my fuel consumption for my Preve CFE. 8.5L/100KM average. The range can vary greatly depends on style of driving.

QUOTE(lOrDjAbU @ Aug 23 2015, 09:39 AM)
hmm I just saw latest brochure of preve. looks like all the safety features are available in the non CFE as well. God damn. as such, there is no reason left for me to buy CFE. I don't need that turbo engine, I don't know how to use paddle shifters, push start button will only give inconvenience especially since it can become faulty, I can just turn on the headlamp manually, can use phone as GPS, can change air conditioner manually, can turn wiper manually, and can apply tinted windows at workshop. I don't think all that warrants the extra 10 K.

I myself am a very careful driver, no reckless driving (will definitely not reach >120 KMph, no potong memotong except if there are much slower car in front of me which is drived by uncle or aunty), and i will only use the car for city drive (95%).

my logic was: why pay more for things that I won't use regularly.
somemore, can save on maintenance cost as well since the parts for non CFE kind of cheaper. let's not forget that there are more electronic thingies in CFE that can become faulty.

please counter my arguments guys. thanks
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QUOTE(lOrDjAbU @ Aug 23 2015, 09:39 AM)
my logic was: why pay more for things that I won't use regularly.
somemore, can save on maintenance cost as well since the parts for non CFE kind of cheaper. let's not forget that there are more electronic thingies in CFE that can become faulty.

please counter my arguments guys. thanks
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Which parts are you referring to? The only major differences are only the gearbox and engine. These do not need regular maintenance and Proton is now offering 7 years across their whole range. Other parts are totally the same, CFE or non CFE.

The only thing to be sure is to test drive both cars many times smile.gif
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 23 2015, 05:41 AM)
All depends on how you take care of the car. I too was surprised to read many bad user experiences here, but I've owned my car for two years and it is still a very good car to me without any deteriorating performance or safety issue, albeit the 'Proton-synonym' issue like rattling and noises.
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Right...my wife Preve CFE is 2 years old n had no serious issues as reported by users here : seats need changing, vibration on dashboard, engine mount issues, gearbox problem etc etc. Only issue was minor squeaky noise at back which was corrected in initial days at service center. Till now no more such noise
We are very glad with the car for its price. We don't push our cars hard n we drive it casually . Petrol consumption I deem satisfactory - in town around 600km n continuous outstation w half on highway about 800 km

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Which parts are you referring to? The only major differences are only the gearbox and engine. These do not need regular maintenance and Proton is now offering 7 years across their whole range. Other parts are totally the same, CFE or non CFE.

The only thing to be sure is to test drive both cars many times smile.gif
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There are slightly higher maintenance. Stock spark plug is iridium for CFE, normal copper for IAFM.

Although one can use Mach 5 mineral oil for CFE too, but to safeguard against turbo coking, full synthetics are recommended.
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There are slightly higher maintenance. Stock spark plug is iridium for CFE, normal copper for IAFM.

Although one can use Mach 5 mineral oil for CFE too, but to safeguard against turbo coking, full synthetics are recommended.
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Yeah like I said they do not need regular maintenance (as in every time the car is sent for service). Other than these 'per 60k km things', there is no difference in the maintenance cost between CFE and non CFE.
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Did any of the owner can feel the whining sound which is there all the time especially when going downhill without pressing throttle and brake?

Are they normal? Just to make sure the test unit i driven not faulty.
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Did any of the owner can feel the whining sound which is there all the time especially when going downhill without pressing throttle and brake?

Are they normal? Just to make sure the test unit i driven not faulty.
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Engine braking, it is a feature.
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Gonna visit proton showroom this weekend for preve 1.6 cvt .Kinda worry if i made big mistake as this is my first time buying car.. gulp
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Gonna visit proton showroom this weekend for preve 1.6 cvt .Kinda worry if i made big mistake as this is my first time buying car.. gulp
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Not gonna lie to you, there are many minor problems, but none should be compromising safety.

Let say a Honda left the factory with 5 minor problems, this car would leave the factory with 15 laugh.gif
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The SC did not do the car body check. They don't know how to do that! Where do you send yours for the annual car body check? Hope that mine is not too late as it will void the car body warranty.

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how much is the original brake pad? how much normally they charge to change brake pad a? is it any outside accessories shop will do? or have to go workshop? how about if give proton sc the brake pad i bought outside and ask them to install?
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how much is the original brake pad? how much normally they charge to change brake pad a? is it any outside accessories shop will do? or have to go workshop? how about if give proton sc the brake pad i bought outside and ask them to install?
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You can do outside but lose warranty for brakes.
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You can do outside but lose warranty for brakes.
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ah dang... ori brake pad i heard rm350 for front set only.. shit
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ah dang... ori brake pad i heard rm350 for front set only.. shit
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I paid 500 for the front set which i feel is not worth it..if i get to choose again i would do outside for less than 200..basically u lose warranty on the rotors only
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okok, then better i do outside, save damn lot.. i think labour fee also not that much kan..
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[quote=ben3003,Aug 27 2015, 03:18 PM]
okok, then better i do outside, save damn lot.. i think labour fee also not that much ks..

Rm20-40 for labour..lelong is selling trw preve brake pads for less than rm100 per pair..bendix is only 150 per pair..keep us updated on what brand u use..planning to change my back pair soon
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I already stock up on factory TRW pads. Haha, take from people who upgraded their brake pads. I just need to fit it in once mine finishes.
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[quote=hbgoh57,Aug 27 2015, 03:29 PM]
[quote=ben3003,Aug 27 2015, 03:18 PM]
okok, then better i do outside, save damn lot.. i think labour fee also not that much ks..

Rm20-40 for labour..lelong is selling trw preve brake pads for less than rm100 per pair..bendix is only 150 per pair..keep us updated on what brand u use..planning to change my back pair soon
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i plan to buy rapid stop from forumer, rm250 include shipping. He say better than bendix metal king. See review also not bad too.. ori is very dusty.. bendix u guys say will eat rotor.. so better use rapid stop then lol..
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I already stock up on factory TRW pads. Haha, take from people who upgraded their brake pads. I just need to fit it in once mine finishes.
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Lelong is selling as cheap as rm50 per pair..since u bought many are there actually any fake trw brake pads in the market?
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Lelong is selling as cheap as rm50 per pair..since u bought many are there actually any fake trw brake pads in the market?
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I didn't even have to buy. laugh.gif
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fender + splash shield cost how much ya?

thanks.
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An update on the broken gearbox of my Preve Turbo. Have collected the car and driven it since yesterday. The noise from the gearbox is now louder, and also there is an additional (extraneous) whirring sound when accelerating the car around 2,000RPM with moderate force on the pedal. Not good . Will need to check with Proton whether the new gearbox needs time to break-in. At any rate, I do not think the weird sound from the gearbox will disappear with time. If the sound persists within the next few days, looks like I need to spend some time at the service centre again.

On top of that, there is now rattling sound somewhere on the left door of the car.


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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 27 2015, 02:54 PM)
I paid 500 for the front set which i feel is not worth it..if i get to choose again i would do outside for less than 200..basically u lose warranty on the rotors only
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 28 2015, 07:40 AM)
An update on the broken gearbox of my Preve Turbo. Have collected the car and driven it since yesterday. The noise from the gearbox is now louder, and also there is an additional (extraneous) whirring sound when accelerating the car around 2,000RPM with moderate force on the pedal. Not good . Will need to check with Proton whether the new gearbox needs time to break-in. At any rate, I do not think the weird sound from the gearbox will disappear with time. If the sound persists within the next few days, looks like I need to spend some time at the service centre again.

On top of that, there is now rattling sound somewhere on the left door of the car.
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since 2 gearbox u having also got noise, maybe this is the standard behavior of the gearbox? some batch variance might have louder noise while some batch more quiet...

even the standard 4 AT car i'm having also emits noise at certain speed...
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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 28 2015, 09:30 AM)
since 2 gearbox u having also got noise, maybe this is the standard behavior of the gearbox? some batch variance might have louder noise while some batch more quiet...

even the standard 4 AT car i'm having also emits noise at certain speed...
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even honda jazz cvt whine, but then very much less prominent compare to punch cvt.
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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 28 2015, 09:30 AM)
since 2 gearbox u having also got noise, maybe this is the standard behavior of the gearbox? some batch variance might have louder noise while some batch more quiet...

even the standard 4 AT car i'm having also emits noise at certain speed...
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Aug 28 2015, 09:34 AM)
even honda jazz cvt whine, but then very much less prominent compare to punch cvt.
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Guys, this noise is not normal. It is not the CVT whine or aeroplane sound which I can regard as normal. The sound I am getting now is something like a pipe releasing gas or liquid sound when you step on the pedal. The sound is something that is "additional", and it is not the CVT sound.

With the previous gearbox, the sound is different, and it happens only when you accelerate from standstill. With the new gearbox, the sound comes up when you accelerate from RPM2000. When the RPM is around 2000 and I step on the pedal, I will hear a noise that sounds like gas release from a pipe.

I was hoping that with the new gearbox, I will now have a completely new car but looks like I am now driving a partially defective car. Also, there is now rattling sound from the left door which previously wasn't there. The perils of leaving the car at the service centre for prolonged periods (2 weeks). Bad.

I am now trying to get the service advisor and have attempted to call him 3 times but couldn't get him on the line.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 28 2015, 10:59 AM)
Guys, this noise is not normal. It is not the CVT whine or aeroplane sound which I can regard as normal. The sound I am getting now is something like a pipe releasing gas or liquid sound when you step on the pedal. The sound is something that is "additional", and it is not the CVT sound.

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Maybe some other thing like aircond, turbo unit etc. Have you try to turn off the aircond see if the "liquid" sound still there?
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Could be ur turbo problem...blow valve leak?
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Could be ur turbo problem...blow valve leak?
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 28 2015, 07:41 AM)
May I ask at what mileage do you change your front brake pads? Above 40,000km?
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Around 35k if i rememeber correcty..back pair havent change till now which is 70k
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 28 2015, 03:07 PM)
Around 35k if i rememeber correcty..back pair havent change till now which is 70k
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Thanks for the response. Did you change the brake pads after the you were told by the service advisor that the pads are worn, or after you detected a deterioration in the performance of the brake pads?
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Thanks for the response. Did you change the brake pads after the you were told by the service advisor that the pads are worn, or after you detected a deterioration in the performance of the brake pads?
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They told me change..if i refuse or choose to outside they will void the warranty for the disc brake as well..but taking into account the super expensive brake pad price might as well do it outside.I was too naive at that time
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 28 2015, 06:10 PM)
They told me change..if i refuse or choose to outside they will void the warranty for the disc brake as well..but taking into account the super expensive brake pad price might as well do it outside.I was too naive at that time
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Changing brake pads outside will void warranty for disc brakes? Oh well, guess that is their tactic of getting more income from existing owners.

If the car is problem-free, it is a good value for money car. But in my case, after several bouts of quality issues with the car especially in the gearbox and more rattling sound popping up inside the car, it is unlikely I will keep the car for more than 5 years. Even with the new gearbox, the performance of the car in the smoothness during acceleration has deteriorated a bit.

I used to alternate the Preve Turbo and Ford Focus as I own both cars. WHen the Preve Turbo was in the workshop for 2 weeks, I drove the Ford Focus to work for 2 weeks. After I returned to the Preve Turbo I noticed the lack of ergonomics when compared to the Ford Focus. The position of the gear knob and arm rest relative to the driver's seat is in such a way that it is more difficult to change gears when compared to the Ford Focus. Apart from other minor ergonomics issue. I guess Proton needs to improve more on this area in order to make quality cars, apart from the refinement in the engine/gearbox. The only good aspect of the car is the suspension which is solid and rather quiet.

Sorry for the rant. The Preve Turbo is still a good car with good value at its price point below RM70k.

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QUOTE(voscar @ Aug 28 2015, 11:15 AM)
Maybe some other thing like aircond, turbo unit etc. Have you try to turn off the aircond see if the "liquid" sound still there?
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Could be ur turbo problem...blow valve leak?
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Sound is there even with air-cond switched off. Will be taking half-day leave to get the car to the service centre again sometime next week.

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is there any car audio shop which install tablet?
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i wanna replace the OEM preve radio (not the blaukpunkt batch)

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 29 2015, 12:40 PM)
Changing brake pads outside will void warranty for disc brakes? Oh well, guess that is their tactic of getting more income from existing owners.

If the car is problem-free, it is a good value for money car. But in my case, after several bouts of quality issues with the car especially in the gearbox and more rattling sound popping up inside the car, it is unlikely I will keep the car for more than 5 years. Even with the new gearbox, the performance of the car in the smoothness during acceleration has deteriorated a bit.

I used to alternate the Preve Turbo and Ford Focus as I own both cars. WHen the Preve Turbo was in the workshop for 2 weeks, I drove the Ford Focus to work for 2 weeks. After I returned to the Preve Turbo I noticed the lack of ergonomics when compared to the Ford Focus. The position of the gear knob and arm rest relative to the driver's seat is in such a way that it is more difficult to change gears when compared to the Ford Focus. Apart from other minor ergonomics issue. I guess Proton needs to improve more on this area in order to make quality cars, apart from the refinement in the engine/gearbox. The only good aspect of the car is the suspension which is solid and rather quiet.

Sorry for the rant. The Preve Turbo is still a good car with good value at its price point below RM70k.
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Is normal for sc to void disc brake warranty if u choose to change it on your own even for other car brands. I do agree with u that the car comes with some issues but luckily mine so far are all minor issues which doesnt not even require me to replace it if i am not fussy other than the disc brake when I first got my car.

The car is also poor in refinement as pointed by you but i guess proton is never known to be a refined car. The good point about this car is the handling and the suspension set up.having owned waja and gen2 previously i would say that proton has almost perfected the setup for our roads.It handles well and doesnt squeeks when going throungh bumps. Even some other better car brands is not able to provide such a good setup.

Mine had served me well and for the price I am paying I am totally happy with the car.I hope u get yours sorted out asap.Do keep us updated

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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 30 2015, 09:48 AM)
Is normal  for sc to void disc brake warranty if u choose to change it on your own even for other car brands. I do agree with u that the car comes with some issues but luckily mine so far are all minor issues which doesnt not even require me to replace it if i am not fussy other than the disc brake when I first got my car.

The car is also poor in refinement as pointed by you but i guess proton is never known to be a refined car. The good point about this car is the handling and the suspension set up.having owned waja and gen2 previously i would say that proton has almost perfected the setup for our roads.It handles well and doesnt squeeks when going throungh bumps. Even some other better car brands is not able to provide such a good setup.

Mine had served me well and for the price I am paying I am totally happy with the car.I hope u get yours sorted out asap.Do keep us updated
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Yes, the car's handling and suspension set up of the Preve Turbo are the good points of the car. Handling in terms of steering feel although may not match certain cars such as the Ford Focus, it is good nonetheless. However, the suspension is worthy of mention. A good suspension tuning which provides a good balance between handling and comfort. It is true that when the car goes over bumps and bad roads, the suspension not only doesn't emit any rattling sound (unlike the Ford Focus where the suspension is much noisier than the Preve when going over bad roads) but it felt solid and yet still comfortable. Basically you can drive over all the bumps and roads with bad uneven surface and you will still feel quite comfortable due to the suspension set up. Unlike some cars where you feel all the imperfections of the roads transmitted into the cabin with the suspension set up, not only in terms of noise in the rattling sound/squeaks/thuds of the suspension but the hard knocks in the ride which will result in a more uncomfortable ride.

The suspension setup in different cars are all tuned differently so you will feel the difference when you experience the ride of different vehicles. The Preve's suspension certainly feels more continental-like when compared to most of the Japanese cars which usually are soft/comfort-tuned. Though the refinement of the car, the finer things in the ergonomics and interior quality, gear knob quality and fabric seats etc. apart from the engine/gearbox operation during low speed acceleration are the letdowns.

Similarly I have owned the Proton Waja 1st generation with Mitsubishi Engine for more than 10 years before it was sold for this Proton Preve Turbo.

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Like to know whether the positions (distance apart) of the steering wheel and the brake/oil pedals are about the same as in Preve and in Wira.

Why?

My wife and I have been using our old Wira sedan and Wira aeroback for about 10 years. During that time, we never adjusted the seat position of either cars to suit our different height.

But when it comes to Preve, a BIG difference now. She has to move the seat very close to the steering wheel, so close that I cannot get into the seat when I want to drive!

Sorry to the fairer sex, lady drivers indeed! Ha.

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Hi preve sifus. Anyone know what's the optimum tyre pressure for preve? smile.gif thanks
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Hi preve sifus. Anyone know what's the optimum tyre pressure for preve?  smile.gif thanks
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I put both front and rear at 35psi, 3-4psi higher than recommendation by Proton. You can never know the conditions of the roads in Malaysia.
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Aug 30 2015, 09:48 AM)
Is normal  for sc to void disc brake warranty if u choose to change it on your own even for other car brands. I do agree with u that the car comes with some issues but luckily mine so far are all minor issues which doesnt not even require me to replace it if i am not fussy other than the disc brake when I first got my car.

The car is also poor in refinement as pointed by you but i guess proton is never known to be a refined car. The good point about this car is the handling and the suspension set up.having owned waja and gen2 previously i would say that proton has almost perfected the setup for our roads.It handles well and doesnt squeeks when going throungh bumps. Even some other better car brands is not able to provide such a good setup.

Mine had served me well and for the price I am paying I am totally happy with the car.I hope u get yours sorted out asap.Do keep us updated
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Just a quick update. I got my car to the service centre today and they detected the hose to the Turbo engine to have a tear. The sound is due to the leak through that hole. They replaced the hose. After I drove the car out from the service centre, I then got a new problem. The vibration in the car during moderate acceleration is now very strong. The whole dashboard of the car is vibrating when the car is doing moderate to hard acceleration. I can feel the vibration everywhere in the car on the dashboard and steering wheel.

On top of that, the alignment of the steering wheel has gone out. The steering wheel felt a bit loose as well.

IN summary, basically the condition of the car has deteriorated considerably after the gearbox was replaced. The car's performance (before the replacement of the faulty gearbox) is much better than after the new gearbox was installed onto the car.

From this experience, I would think that any major component replacement or upgrade may get the car into a worse state or condition instead of a better shape. Even if you have got a new component installed onto the car, ie. new gearbox or maybe new engine, it is not guaranteed that the condition of the car will improve. It may get considerably worse.

Even if there is warranty for certain parts, I would think it is a better bet that one does not encounter any problem with the car that may require a warranty claim on the part(s). It may just get your car into a poorer state with many frequent visits to troubleshoot the "after-effects" of the change.

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On a side note, I had a chat with an experienced mechanic when I test-drove the car with him sitting by my side. Apparently he knew about the hose upgrade on the Proton Preve Turbo that some members had carried out here in an attempt to boost the acceleration and top speed of the car. (original rubber hose replaced with a blue-coloured hose and steel hose). He mentioned that although it may improve the top speed and acceleration of the car, it may bring problems to the Turbo engine as the flow is now direct after the upgrade. The Turbo engine has higher potential to leak, and the change in the Turbo hose will increase the risk of the leakage.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 1 2015, 03:24 PM)
Just a quick update. I got my car to the service centre today and they detected the hose to the Turbo engine to have a tear. The sound is due to the leak through that hole. They replaced the hose. After I drove the car out from the service centre, I then got a new problem. The vibration in the car during moderate acceleration is now very strong. The whole dashboard of the car is vibrating when the car is doing moderate to hard acceleration. I can feel the vibration everywhere in the car on the dashboard and steering wheel.

On top of that, the alignment of the steering wheel has gone out. The steering wheel felt a bit loose as well.

IN summary, basically the condition of the car has deteriorated considerably after the gearbox was replaced. The car's performance (before the replacement of the faulty gearbox) is much better than after the new gearbox was installed onto the car.

From this experience, I would think that any major component replacement or upgrade may get the car into a worse state or condition instead of a better shape. Even if you have got a new component installed onto the car, ie. new gearbox or maybe new engine, it is not guaranteed that the condition of the car will improve. It may get considerably worse.

Even if there is warranty for certain parts, I would think it is a better bet that one does not encounter any problem with the car that may require a warranty claim on the part(s). It may just get your car into a poorer state with many frequent visits to troubleshoot the "after-effects" of the change.
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience.Did they manage to sort out the vibration?Could it be due to improper fitting of the certain parts during replacement?

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I put both front and rear at 35psi, 3-4psi higher than recommendation by Proton. You can never know the conditions of the roads in Malaysia.
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Same for me, but it'll be a little more bumpy as compared to 30 p.s.i..
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 1 2015, 03:24 PM)
From this experience, I would think that any major component replacement or upgrade may get the car into a worse state or condition instead of a better shape. Even if you have got a new component installed onto the car, ie. new gearbox or maybe new engine, it is not guaranteed that the condition of the car will improve. It may get considerably worse.

Even if there is warranty for certain parts, I would think it is a better bet that one does not encounter any problem with the car that may require a warranty claim on the part(s). It may just get your car into a poorer state with many frequent visits to troubleshoot the "after-effects" of the change.
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The whole problem is the mechanics in some of the SCs are not adequately trained to handle major repairs as compared to those in the assembly line. Inadequate and/or incorrect tools/equipment, as well as improper attitude are the other factors.

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QUOTE(winners8 @ Sep 2 2015, 08:13 AM)
Same for me, but it'll be a little more bumpy as compared to 30 p.s.i..
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It's something you get used to after a while. Better than having the rims bent and damaged.
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hi owners, i have a preve cvt exec and i have never seen the ESC or ABS came on. How do i even know it is functioning? i have so far driven across deep water puddles at fast speed, but still no esc lights on. is this normal? took corners with stock tyres losing grip, also no esc came on. i dont want ask proton to check because they tell me when starting the car, the check lights are OK then is considered ok. but i need convince from u real owners. thank u
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 12 2015, 10:10 PM)
I am curious to know if there are any Preve Turbo owners who often do frequent or occasional hard acceleration and high speed cruising on the car and did not experience any peculiar behavior with the CVT.
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Nope nothing happened to me so far.

here some proof...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6MnBPhvzM

see the video... actually been running that kind of speed from Rawang. The video ends in Tapah....

CVT3 transmission, wth Boost Spring and German Sausage Mods....Mileage of the car is around 40000km that time, CVT fluids onl changed at 60,000kkm.... original fluid in the CVt is RED replacement is BLUE

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QUOTE(umadbro @ Sep 2 2015, 09:48 AM)
hi owners, i have a preve cvt exec and i have never seen the ESC or ABS came on. How do i even know it is functioning? i have so far driven across deep water puddles at fast speed, but still no esc lights on. is this normal? took corners with stock tyres losing grip, also no esc came on. i dont want ask proton to check because they tell me when starting the car, the check lights are OK then is considered ok. but i need convince from u real owners. thank u
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Try accelerating on sandy surface.... accelerate means pedal to the metal from rest...
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience.Did they manage to sort out the vibration?Could it be due to improper fitting of the certain parts during replacement?
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Likely an improper installation, or some other parts are faulty. They did not manage to sort out the vibration as I need to leave the service centre for a work apointment before lunch time. I will need to bring the car to the service centre either tomorrow or the day after.

There is rattling sound, something like a blades of a moving fan hitting a metal sound when accelerating at any speed level.
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Hi sifu, I just got a new preve turbo and I am currently facing some issue. When I park my car where gear in P sometimes I can't shift my gear out of P and need to restart car 2 times then OK. Currently its happen 7 out of 10 times I park my car. Any sifu hare face the same issue. BTW I will send the car to service centre
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QUOTE(winners8 @ Sep 2 2015, 08:17 AM)
The whole problem is the mechanics in some of the SCs are not adequately trained to handle major repairs as compared to those in the assembly line.  Inadequate and/or incorrect tools/equipment, as well as improper attitude are the other factors.
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Yes, but I would think the COE service centre beside Kesas highway should have competent mechanics being the largest Proton service centre in Malaysia, I believe. That is one of the reasons I always send my car to this COE, but even that shoddy repair work can still be expected. I hope the rattling sound and vibrations in the car can be sorted out during the 3rd visit to the service centre, which I hope to be the last.
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QUOTE(Khai RULE @ Sep 2 2015, 10:00 AM)
Nope nothing happened to me so far.

here some proof...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6MnBPhvzM

see the video... actually been running that kind of speed from Rawang. The video ends in Tapah....

CVT3 transmission, wth Boost Spring and German Sausage Mods....Mileage of the car is around 4000km that time, CVT fluids onl changed at 60,000kkm.... original fluid in the CVt is RED replacement is BLUE
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Good to know that the CVT of your car is still going strong with frequent high speed cruising.

The German Sausage modification, is it the replacement of the original large black-coloured hose to the Turbo engine with a combination of blue-coloured hose + steel hose?

So you have used a different CVT oil (blue colour) to replace the original CVT oil (red colour)?
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QUOTE(Khai RULE @ Sep 2 2015, 10:02 AM)
Try accelerating on sandy surface.... accelerate means pedal to the metal from rest...
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mine is a cvt. even if i pedal to metal, it would do much because the car still slow bai.
anyway, i will try on sand. But i feel worried becoz i seen other preve cars, even driving over puddles of water, the esc light came on. mine doesnt.
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QUOTE(redbird @ Sep 2 2015, 10:15 AM)
Hi sifu, I just got a new preve turbo and I am currently facing some issue. When I park my car where gear in P sometimes I can't shift my gear out of P and need to restart car 2 times then OK. Currently its happen 7 out of 10 times I park my car. Any sifu hare face the same issue. BTW I will send the car to service centre
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Another quality-related issue which I do not experience in my Preve Turbo which is 3 years 1 month old. Minor problems with my car :-

1. Plastic piece on gear knob came out
2. Engine automatically shutting down when reversing the car (very rare, so far less than 5 times in 3 years).

Major problem is the gearbox of my car recently broke down.

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another question, about ICE for preve. if poor fag like me and only can upgrade parts by parts, should we upgrade the HU or the speakers first? I dont need loud subwoofers (bass). but the sound quality of stock audio system is quite poor. mine is the non-touch HU without brand or specs. anyone know where we can find the specs of our stock speakers and HU please?
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By the way, I was told the cost of the gearbox of the Preve Turbo is RM17,000. The Proton Inspira's gearbox is costlier at RM24,000. Luckily still under warranty.

Next thing I need to find out is what items are covered under the 3-year warranty and 5-year warranty. The 5-year warranty is very sketchy, as i understand there are very few items covered under the 5-year warranty.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 2 2015, 10:20 AM)
Good to know that the CVT of your car is still going strong with frequent high speed cruising.

The German Sausage modification, is it the replacement of the original large black-coloured hose to the Turbo engine with a combination of blue-coloured hose + steel hose?

So you have used a different CVT oil (blue colour) to replace the original CVT oil (red colour)?
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German Sausage = adding cable tie zip in the stock rubber intercooler hose...

Replacement CVT Fluid in SC is blue color = no choice.
I think Red color CVT fluid is installed in Orriginal CVT3, CVT3+ is using blue color.

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Another quality-related issue which I do not experience in my Preve Turbo which is 3 years 1 month old. Minor problems with my car :-

1. Plastic piece on gear knob came out
2. Engine automatically shutting down when reversing the car (very rare, so far less than 5 times in 3 years).

Major problem is the gearbox of my car recently broke down.
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another question, about ICE for preve. if poor fag like me and only can upgrade parts by parts, should we upgrade the HU or the speakers first? I dont need loud subwoofers (bass). but the sound quality of stock audio system is quite poor. mine is the non-touch HU without brand or specs. anyone know where we can find the specs of our stock speakers and HU please?
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Usually it is both HU and speakers, and it is true the audio quality of the Preve is very poor. Non-touch HU? I thought the screen on the Preve is touch-screen? The low-spec Preve does not come with a touch-screen?

Usually it is the bass that defines the quality of the sound/music. You may not need thumping bass if you don't listen to techno music but for most music, it is the bass lines that carry the music, apart from the midrange. IN other words, bass is important if you want good audio quality, and there is a severe lack of bass in the current audio system of the Preve Turbo.
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what is your car mileage?
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QUOTE(Khai RULE @ Sep 2 2015, 10:25 AM)
German Sausage = adding cable tie zip in the stock rubber intercooler hose...

Replacement CVT Fluid in SC is blue color = no choice.
I think Red color CVT fluid is installed in Orriginal CVT3, CVT3+ is using blue color.
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Not sure what is a cable tie zip. But it appears that the stock rubber hose to the Turbo engine is not replaced with something else. I was told by the mechanic at COE that some owners had replaced the stock (black-coloured) rubber hose to the Turbo engine with a combination of blue-coloured hose and steel hose.
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27,000+ km
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so it's covered under the warranty right?
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Warranty is based on time (years) not mileage (kilometres). The gearbox on my car was replaced under warranty as when I send the car to the service centre, it was exactly 3 years from the day I bought the car, maybe several days earlier. I am not sure if the gearbox is covered under the 5-year warranty, but in my case, the gearbox was covered under warranty.

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QUOTE(redbird @ Sep 2 2015, 10:15 AM)
Hi sifu, I just got a new preve turbo and I am currently facing some issue. When I park my car where gear in P sometimes I can't shift my gear out of P and need to restart car 2 times then OK. Currently its happen 7 out of 10 times I park my car. Any sifu hare face the same issue. BTW I will send the car to service centre
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Probably your brake switch has a problem. The gear lock needs to sense the brakes being pressed to release.

QUOTE(umadbro @ Sep 2 2015, 10:21 AM)
mine is a cvt. even if i pedal to metal, it would do much because the car still slow bai.
anyway, i will try on sand. But i feel worried becoz i seen other preve cars, even driving over puddles of water, the esc light came on. mine doesnt.
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I never triggered ESC light by ESC itself. If you do, you're violently throwing the car.

I seen the ESC light due to traction control, easily triggered at wet car parks.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 2 2015, 10:30 AM)
Usually it is both HU and speakers, and it is true the audio quality of the Preve is very poor. Non-touch HU? I thought the screen on the Preve is touch-screen? The low-spec Preve does not come with a touch-screen?

Usually it is the bass that defines the quality of the sound/music. You may not need thumping bass if you don't listen to techno music but for most music, it is the bass lines that carry the music, apart from the midrange. IN other words, bass is important if you want good audio quality, and there is a severe lack of bass in the current audio system of the Preve Turbo.
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yes, my exec version dont have touchscreen, only the 2-din HU full of buttons in front. No brands or anything, hard to google the specs, sad sad.gif I have looked around, 2-din HU are usually expensive (near 1k for non-china). That is why i prefer not to upgrade this first. Besides, I kinda enjoy the bluetooth phone calling and pairing with music player on our android phones. So i thought whether it would make a big difference if i only upgrade to better speakers? or maybe add a 2-channel (or 4 channel if its not big diff in price) amp?

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 2 2015, 11:29 AM)
Probably your brake switch has a problem. The gear lock needs to sense the brakes being pressed to release.
I never triggered ESC light by ESC itself. If you do, you're violently throwing the car.

I seen the ESC light due to traction control, easily triggered at wet car parks.
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ok, guess its normal then. i'm just curious.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 2 2015, 10:35 AM)
Not sure what is a cable tie zip. But it appears that the stock rubber hose to the Turbo engine is not replaced with something else. I was told by the mechanic at COE that some owners had replaced the stock (black-coloured) rubber hose to the Turbo engine with a combination of blue-coloured hose and steel hose.
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I can guess that your inlet hose is replaced. That hose needs replacement once in a while because of exposure to blow-by gasses that rejoins intake for emission purpose. If you do not care about emission and want reliability, then use oil catch tank. Luckily you have replaced the intake hose soon enough. If it has broken, sand particles can erode your turbo fin plus wear engine parts.

However I cannot agree to the technician's argument that replacing the intake hose will cause more leakages due to being more direct.
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wow, only 27000+ km after 3 years.

mine currently clocked at 21000+ km after 6 months. sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif

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after 6 month of driving without problem, now my steering button does not respond. so have to manually use the HU to change volume or chanel/track.

call SC, need to make appointment or workday. even though the SC is open on weekend.

any advise for this or did somebody already experience this.

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Hearing all about your problems made me really dumbfounded sweat.gif

I've been driving my CFE for three years now and apart from minor problems, nothing really 'breaks down'.

Thus I'm more convinced that the batch with least problem is the 2013 batch sweat.gif
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Anywhere to change the seats to leather? Do they have an option for that?
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Dear fellow Preve owners,

I have to resort to social media since Proton is being totally unresponsive of my inquiries. I have my Preve under works at a service center for FOUR MONTHS already, with no proper repair schedule given. I sent my car in April 2015 and right now still waiting for parts to arrive. For a locally assembled car, I'm totally surprised that it turned out this way.

Even the service center aren't able to provide me with the answers since they have to rely on Proton for the updates. When I called up the customer care hotline, the operator gave me a shit reply "Encik kena tunggu service center bagitahu nanti". They're passing the ball to each other with me caught in the middle.

Worst thing is, all these while I have not received even ONE phone call or a personalized e-mail from any of officers to apologize and clarify the situation despite the problem coming from their OWN FAULTY PART.

Anyone with advise on this? I need to go straight up their management. Calling up WeCare/ICare is just a waste of time.
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That'll be the next step. Still giving them chance to sort things out.
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i think you should email to proton (wecare) and tell them your story
i think it is the closest link to the management..
but if you already manage contacted proton management please share with me.
i had the same problem.. the car fixed already, but i have issue to discuss with them.
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QUOTE(jason_roag @ Sep 2 2015, 08:49 PM)
Anywhere to change the seats to leather? Do they have an option for that?
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Funny you asked this. Only yesterday I have ordered a set of faux-leather for the preve.
You can choose any colour/shade, and thread colours, and also a little customization on the design.
It should arrive in a few days and installation takes a few hours. Once done maybe I will share some photos.
I chose black + dark grey for the leather. No preference on the thread colour (suprise me)
Cost less than 1k all in.

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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Sep 1 2015, 08:39 PM)
Sorry to hear about your bad experience.Did they manage to sort out the vibration?Could it be due to improper fitting of the certain parts during replacement?
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The whole problem is the mechanics in some of the SCs are not adequately trained to handle major repairs as compared to those in the assembly line.  Inadequate and/or incorrect tools/equipment, as well as improper attitude are the other factors.
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An update and I'll try to make it as brief as possible.

The Proton technician at COSE (rather senior, experienced and knowledgeable than the previous one who attended to me earlier) test-drove my car and confirmed that my car is problematic. He mentioned "kereta kau tak sedap bawa". He drove my car around, driving it at low speed around the service centre and then at high speed on the highway.

Now there is a lot of vibration and rattling sound everywhere in the car on the dashboard, below the gear knob and at the back seat of the car, coupled by loud engine sound. The throttle response also is messed up with a subtle "tak tak" sound when stepping on the pedal, with jerks during low speed acceleration.

Things to be rectified (on the next appointment, minimum 1 day to complete) :-

1. Change gearbox mountings
2. Change engine mountings
3. Do alignment due to the steering/wheels that are out of alignment
4. Either clutch or CVT adaptation, forgotten what he said.

There is hope that my car can be restored to its original glory, maybe better.

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Sep 2 2015, 07:01 PM)
Hearing all about your problems made me really dumbfounded sweat.gif

I've been driving my CFE for three years now and apart from minor problems, nothing really 'breaks down'.

Thus I'm more convinced that the batch with least problem is the 2013 batch sweat.gif
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Don't worry too much about it. It's just some bad batches of the Preve model. I have asked the guy if there are a lot of cases with the gearbox of the Preve Turbo and he mentioned about 1% or less are affected. There will be cars which will show problems with the gearbox as the part is mass-produced. Not too sure it is a valid reason though as the gearbox may be imported from somewhere else (other countries) with quality control. Just a case of bad batches.

Faulty gearbox is one thing. Rectifying the problem is another thing. Although Proton may have replaced the gearbox, it appears that there is a lack of coordination or control in ensuring that the car is in tip-top condition before it is released to owners. After collecting the car from the workshop, I have visited the service centre twice after problems crop up one after another. And I will have to go to the service centre for the 3rd time, hopefully to have all problems fixed once and for all.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 2 2015, 11:47 AM)
I can guess that your inlet hose is replaced. That hose needs replacement once in a while because of exposure to blow-by gasses that rejoins intake for emission purpose. If you do not care about emission and want reliability, then use oil catch tank. Luckily you have replaced the intake hose soon enough. If it has broken, sand particles can erode your turbo fin plus wear engine parts.

However I cannot agree to the technician's argument that replacing the intake hose will cause more leakages due to being more direct.
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Hose needs replacement once in a while? Hopefully not too frequent. That thing won't be too cheap judging from the size of it.
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Hose needs replacement once in a while? Hopefully not too frequent. That thing won't be too cheap judging from the size of it.
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Because rubber hates to come in contact with oil.

It costs around RM70 if not mistaken.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 3 2015, 04:20 PM)
Because rubber hates to come in contact with oil.

It costs around RM70 if not mistaken.
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Not too bad if it is below RM100. Unlike the silver plastic piece on the gear knob which I read costs RM90 per piece (which looks more like RM5)
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QUOTE(umadbro @ Sep 3 2015, 02:33 PM)
Funny you asked this. Only yesterday I have ordered a set of faux-leather for the preve.
You can choose any colour/shade, and thread colours, and also a little customization on the design.
It should arrive in a few days and installation takes a few hours. Once done maybe I will share some photos.
I chose black + dark grey for the leather. No preference on the thread colour (suprise me)
Cost less than 1k all in.
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Nice..where did you orders yours? This does not void any of the warranty right?
I assume this includes the door trimming as well.

Yea man..pictures would be nice.. :-)
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Hi sifu..can someone show how to remove the front grill? already try and almost break the pin..only successful to remove the pin  on the top..
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You cannot remove the front grill alone, you have to dismantle the front bumper than you have access to the grill..
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Not too bad if it is below RM100. Unlike the silver plastic piece on the gear knob which I read costs RM90 per piece (which looks more like RM5)
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Interior panels can be very expensive. Like the glossy faux wood panel, one piece alone can cost near a thousand, so don't break it. One of the reason for the price is because these part number actually include the whole assembly, although you needed only one plastic part.

Another one would be the turbo, break any plastic part, you actually have to pay the price of the entire turbo assembly. There are no separate part number for each. Hence the cost difference when you maintain one car in official SC vs outside workshop that source from kedai potong.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 4 2015, 09:21 AM)
Interior panels can be very expensive. Like the glossy faux wood panel, one piece alone can cost near a thousand, so don't break it. One of the reason for the price is because these part number actually include the whole assembly, although you needed only one plastic part.

Another one would be the turbo, break any plastic part, you actually have to pay the price of the entire turbo assembly. There are no separate part number for each. Hence the cost difference when you maintain one car in official SC vs outside workshop that source from kedai potong.
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sure or not the glossy faux wood panel cost tat much?
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sure or not the glossy faux wood panel cost tat much?
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The price includes the dashboard assembly, but what you need is only the plastic cover.
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The price includes the dashboard assembly, but what you need is only the plastic cover.
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this is like buying a new house just because u needed a new door tongue.gif scary sial
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this is like buying a new house just because u needed a new door tongue.gif scary sial
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Just recalled another part. For CFE/Premium/Turbo, you see there is a shift lock release cover? If you lose that cover, you have to purchase the whole gear lever assembly. Oh well.
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You cannot remove the front grill alone, you have to dismantle the front bumper than you have access to the grill..
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I see..kind of complicated..thanks bro..
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QUOTE(Hazimthat @ Sep 6 2015, 05:31 PM)
Hi, i just want to ask, is it preve exec manual worth buying ? This are my first car. I want to get inspira second hand but got rejected by my family. must get a new car. So can i get some answers ? already read thru the forum but not so puas hati.
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First you got to tell your requirement, limitation and what you want.
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Hi guys,

About to make a purchase for a Preve CFE.
My wife and I needed a new car. We thought our current saga was quite unsafe. The economic weather didn't look all that great to buy an expensive car as well.

We didn't expect much when we went to the showroom for a test drive.
But the salesperson was very patient and good to us. We actually tested Iris and Preve CFE like 6 times.
Story short, I am pretty amazed and proud of where Proton is going towards. It might look cliched but I felt a sense of pride when we finally decided to buy a Proton.

I would like to ask the forum's opinion on adding a reverse camera for the car, should I buy the one the showroom suggested (RM450)? or is there a cheaper way to add a camera and still keep the warranty for everything installed on the car?

Also, we are getting the CFE because we heard that the IAFM+ feels underpowered.
Would it be better to get the IAFM one if we wanted a quieter car?
Is there an alternative to adding a reverse camera on the IAFM+ Preve without spending too much as well?

Thank you.
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Limitation only the money.budget around 60k below.i prefer manual because my brother had saga but many problem in cvt. want to modification in piping and more sporty.
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guys, how much would it cost to service aircon. no longer cold anymore sweat.gif 3 years car

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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 6 2015, 08:22 PM)
Hi guys,

About to make a purchase for a Preve CFE.
My wife and I needed a new car. We thought our current saga was quite unsafe. The economic weather didn't look all that great to buy an expensive car as well.

We didn't expect much when we went to the showroom for a test drive.
But the salesperson was very patient and good to us. We actually tested Iris and Preve CFE like 6 times.
Story short, I am pretty amazed and proud of where Proton is going towards. It might look cliched but I felt a sense of pride when we finally decided to buy a Proton.

I would like to ask the forum's opinion on adding a reverse camera for the car, should I buy the one the showroom suggested (RM450)? or is there a cheaper way to add a camera and still keep the warranty for everything installed on the car?

Also, we are getting the CFE because we heard that the IAFM+ feels underpowered.
Would it be better to get the IAFM one if we wanted a quieter car?
Is there an alternative to adding a reverse camera on the IAFM+ Preve without spending too much as well?

Thank you.
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if CFE, just need spend another 250~300 for adding reverse camera on your original HU. If IAFM+, either change whole HU which is expensive, or adding external view monitor on rear view mirror or whole external unit.. Range around rm200. I would recommend for the turbo version if you are afford it. showroom/proton will not help u to add reverse camera one, most likely is your SA help you to install at outside vendor.. If u lazy to find the accessories then let him settle everything for you..
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guys, how much would it cost to service aircon. no longer cold anymore sweat.gif 3 years car
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I recall that it is around RM120 on maintenance service. I think the official schedule has air conditioning maintenance every 30000KM.
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Dear Previans...

Anyone facing problem with the airbag light ON/OFF intermittent?

My Preve Exec Auto, 3 years starting to give me this problem..

The airbag light will on for few seconds and off while I am driving. So scared that the airbag will pop up while I am driving.. sweat.gif

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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 6 2015, 08:22 PM)
Hi guys,

About to make a purchase for a Preve CFE.
My wife and I needed a new car. We thought our current saga was quite unsafe. The economic weather didn't look all that great to buy an expensive car as well.

We didn't expect much when we went to the showroom for a test drive.
But the salesperson was very patient and good to us. We actually tested Iris and Preve CFE like 6 times.
Story short, I am pretty amazed and proud of where Proton is going towards. It might look cliched but I felt a sense of pride when we finally decided to buy a Proton.

I would like to ask the forum's opinion on adding a reverse camera for the car, should I buy the one the showroom suggested (RM450)? or is there a cheaper way to add a camera and still keep the warranty for everything installed on the car?

Also, we are getting the CFE because we heard that the IAFM+ feels underpowered.
Would it be better to get the IAFM one if we wanted a quieter car?
Is there an alternative to adding a reverse camera on the IAFM+ Preve without spending too much as well?

Thank you.
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Get the Preve Turbo as the power will make a big difference and render the low-spec Preve to be underpowered. Similarly, I have read (and told by one owner) about low-spec Preve owners regretting not going for the high-spec Turbo model.

The Proton Preve is a good value for money car at its price point despite some of the quality issues which can be rectified (within the warranty period) and suitable for those who don't want to spend anything more than RM70k.


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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 4 2015, 09:21 AM)
Interior panels can be very expensive. Like the glossy faux wood panel, one piece alone can cost near a thousand, so don't break it. One of the reason for the price is because these part number actually include the whole assembly, although you needed only one plastic part.

Another one would be the turbo, break any plastic part, you actually have to pay the price of the entire turbo assembly. There are no separate part number for each. Hence the cost difference when you maintain one car in official SC vs outside workshop that source from kedai potong.
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Those interior panels such as the glossy wood panels. They won't break just like that unless someone breaks it on purpose or accident, or the panels fall of by itself. Not sure a bout the plastic part of the Turbo, the exact location of it. Is it the gear knob?
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 7 2015, 10:10 AM)
Those interior panels such as the glossy wood panels. They won't break just like that unless someone breaks it on purpose or accident, or the panels fall of by itself. Not sure a bout the plastic part of the Turbo, the exact location of it. Is it the gear knob?
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It is a part in the engine bay. The EBC.

The interior panels can break when dismantled.
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QUOTE(ChuanHong @ Sep 7 2015, 08:27 AM)
if CFE, just need spend another 250~300 for adding reverse camera on your original HU. If IAFM+, either change whole HU which is expensive, or adding external view monitor on rear view mirror or whole external unit.. Range around rm200. I would recommend for the turbo version if you are afford it. showroom/proton will not help u to add reverse camera one, most likely is your SA help you to install at outside vendor.. If u lazy to find the accessories then let him settle everything for you..
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Hi ChuanHong,

Thank you for your insight.
The SA quoted me RM450. And I thought I should go with him to avoid warranty issues.
You think it would be safe (Warranty wise) to get it outside?
I don't mind going outside to get it done cheaper. Need to find somewhere in PJ to do it.

Thank you.


QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 7 2015, 10:06 AM)
Get the Preve Turbo as the power will make a big difference and render the low-spec Preve to be underpowered. Similarly, I have read (and told by one owner) about low-spec Preve owners regretting not going for the high-spec Turbo model.

The Proton Preve is a good value for money car at its price point despite some of the quality issues which can be rectified (within the warranty period) and suitable for those who don't want to spend anything more than RM70k.
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Yeah, will get the Preve CFE. Going to speak to the SA today.
He is giving 5K+3K (Born 1985) discount.

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QUOTE(Hazimthat @ Sep 6 2015, 10:02 PM)
Limitation only the money.budget around 60k below.i prefer manual because my brother had saga but many problem in cvt. want to modification in piping and more sporty.
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If you can, fork out some extra budget to get the CFE, just for the more powerful engine. I suggest test drive both units until you're satisfied, because every so often you can read that they regretted not getting the CFE version just to save a few Ks.

QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 7 2015, 11:05 AM)
Hi ChuanHong,

Thank you for your insight.
The SA quoted me RM450. And I thought I should go with him to avoid warranty issues.
You think it would be safe (Warranty wise) to get it outside?
I don't mind going outside to get it done cheaper. Need to find somewhere in PJ to do it.

Thank you.
Yeah, will get the Preve CFE. Going to speak to the SA today.
He is giving 5K+3K (Born 1985) discount.

Thanks again!
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Any installation will, or should, void the warranty, even done by authorised SA. But I've heard if it was to be done by Proton Glenmarie, warranty won't void.
However, most of the times SC will not care for the reverse camera installation because it does not involve any wire cutting and the HU already has the socket, just plug and play.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 7 2015, 09:10 AM)
I recall that it is around RM120 on maintenance service. I think the official schedule has air conditioning maintenance every 30000KM.
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ohh. rm120 is include servicing and change gas? at service Centre or outside? now 60k sweat.gif
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ohh. rm120 is include servicing and change gas? at service Centre or outside? now 60k sweat.gif
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Yes. At SC.
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ok. pretty reasonable smile.gif
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Recently, there are people who has problem with the fuse box, hence the compressor clutch don't work at all. If yours is totally not working, this might be the problem.
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Recently, there are people who has problem with the fuse box, hence the compressor clutch don't work at all. If yours is totally not working, this might be the problem.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 7 2015, 12:50 PM)
Recently, there are people who has problem with the fuse box, hence the compressor clutch don't work at all. If yours is totally not working, this might be the problem.
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lets say is fuse box problem, is that under warranty?
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lets say is fuse box problem, is that under warranty?
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Sep 7 2015, 11:50 AM)
If you can, fork out some extra budget to get the CFE, just for the more powerful engine. I suggest test drive both units until you're satisfied, because every so often you can read that they regretted not getting the CFE version just to save a few Ks.
Any installation will, or should, void the warranty, even done by authorised SA.  But I've heard if it was to be done by Proton Glenmarie, warranty won't void.
However, most of the times SC will not care for the reverse camera installation because it does not involve any wire cutting and the HU already has the socket, just plug and play.
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Preve CFE it is then.
Well, to be safe then, might as well ask the SA to install it. Since the showroom also has a service centre, will go back to them for service and such.

The reverse camera will be auto right? As in when I engage reverse, then it will automatically show the camera. Would suck if it is the kind where you need to switch it on the player to see whats behind.

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Yes.
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oh ya, now I recall that last service the SC asking me to book for relay hardness replacement. is that thing affect the aircon?
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 7 2015, 01:15 PM)
Preve CFE it is then.
Well, to be safe then, might as well ask the SA to install it. Since the showroom also has a service centre, will go back to them for service and such.

The reverse camera will be auto right? As in when I engage reverse, then it will automatically show the camera. Would suck if it is the kind where you need to switch it on the player to see whats behind.

Thanks mushy.
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Depends on model, but all I've seen so far are automatic type.
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Hi Everyone, im going for 20k servis. Any suggestion on which syntium should go for...
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 7 2015, 01:15 PM)
Preve CFE it is then.
Well, to be safe then, might as well ask the SA to install it. Since the showroom also has a service centre, will go back to them for service and such.

The reverse camera will be auto right? As in when I engage reverse, then it will automatically show the camera. Would suck if it is the kind where you need to switch it on the player to see whats behind.

Thanks mushy.
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Yes, automatically shown when you engage reverse gear.
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Sep 7 2015, 01:40 PM)
Depends on model, but all I've seen so far are automatic type.
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 7 2015, 02:23 PM)
Yes, automatically shown when you engage reverse gear.
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Thanks guys!

RM450 it is then.
Finalizing stuff with the SA.
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Does anyone know if the Preve Turbo shares the same pipe as this one in the Suprima? Any idea what is this pipe?
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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 7 2015, 12:45 PM)
Yes. At SC.
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What else is covered for this rm120 service? For my sc they are charging rm300 which includes adding gas and washing the coils..sounds a little expensive
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Does anyone know if the Preve Turbo shares the same pipe as this one in the Suprima? Any idea what is this pipe?
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based on the squarish silver thing it is a water coolant hose for oil temprature. but based on the leaking it is lubrication leaks and i dont think it came from that hose must be from some where else..
if i could recal,l one of our preveian have the same kind of oil leaks problem..

Since suprima engine same as exora bold and preve cfe yes it share the same thing....

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i believe this is wat they say the oil cooler tube thingy. it is a recall according to our sarawak prevoc member. Urs is leaking? How u took this photo? i heard it is at the bottom of the car.. need to go underneath only can check ka?
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QUOTE(sapekman @ Sep 7 2015, 07:25 PM)
based on the squarish silver thing it is a water coolant hose for oil temprature. but based on the leaking it is lubrication leaks and i dont think it came from that hose must be from some where else..
if i could recal,l one of our preveian have the same kind of oil leaks problem..

Since suprima engine same as exora bold and preve cfe yes it share the same thing....
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Okay thanks for the information. Was told there was oil leak but not sure where does it come from. Not good if it's the same as the Preve Turbo. If that's the case the Preve will have potential to leak as well.

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Sep 7 2015, 09:15 PM)
i believe this is wat they say the oil cooler tube thingy. it is a recall according to our sarawak prevoc member. Urs is leaking? How u took this photo? i heard it is at the bottom of the car.. need to go underneath only can check ka?
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The car is a Proton Suprima, not Preve. It is a company car, not my car. The photo was taken by the mechanic at the Proton Kuantan branch. One of my colleague drove the car and it broke down on the highway with smoke coming out from the front bonnet.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 7 2015, 10:25 PM)
The car is a Proton Suprima, not Preve. It is a company car, not my car. The photo was taken by the mechanic at the Proton Kuantan branch. One of my colleague drove the car and it broke down on the highway with smoke coming out from the front bonnet.
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oh ok. By right suprima and preve engine, 90% at least smile.gif 1 of the cause would be reving very high speed for prolonged time, maybe 1-2hrs 150-160km/h and above. I am not sure whether new oil cooler tube would do or not, but hopefully proton can solve the problem.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Sep 7 2015, 10:28 PM)
oh ok. By right suprima and preve engine, 90% at least smile.gif 1 of the cause would be reving very high speed for prolonged time, maybe 1-2hrs 150-160km/h and above. I am not sure whether new oil cooler tube would do or not, but hopefully proton can solve the problem.
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That is one possible reason. My colleague is a slow driver though as his driving speeds rarely go above 130km/h. Maybe some of the drivers before him had abused the car before.

Some photos of the car (without the smoke) :-

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talking about engine leaking, today i dismantle my throttle body to be cleaned by myself since lately every morning i have to crank the engine twice only it will start. First crank it will begin with low rpm and dies off only on the second attempt then only it stay.
While dismantling the head plastic cover i found out that the rocker/valve cover gasket are leaking as in the pic attached.
And if i am not mistaken there is also some leaks on the engine head
What worrying me is even i didnt notice any loss of lubricant, the leaks could cause the timing belt slipping on the long run and i just gone through major service including of timing belt change couple of months ago.
BTW my cfe is 2012 model with 86K+ millage with regular (moderate speeding) driving mode.

Now i let my engine cover off to monitor the leak...

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this is on valve/rocker cover (sorry the pic is upside down)

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that is some peek under the turbo shield (engine head)

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its my throttle body cleaned without proper cleaner....heeee

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What else is covered for this rm120 service? For my sc they are charging rm300 which includes adding gas and washing the coils..sounds a little expensive
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Mine has no washing coils. Only gas refill.
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Any one know how 2012 preve bosch head unit connect with pre-amp? because the head unit has no RCA slot on it. icon_question.gif icon_question.gif icon_question.gif icon_question.gif
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anyone know where can i buy felt liner for car drawer, cup holder etc that i can DIY cut and stick onto them, so can reduce the noise when i put keys etc in those tray area. i saw it somewhere online but i cant actually remember where is it already..
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Did my service yesterday using syntium 5000 instead of 3000 that I was using all this while. Upon reaching my house, the check engine light came on. Initially I thought the oil wasnt suitable as i was using 3000 all along. Went back to sc today and found it it was actually a defective brake switch. Got it rectified and replaced within 10mins.
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QUOTE(sapekman @ Sep 8 2015, 12:13 AM)
talking about engine leaking, today i dismantle my throttle body to be cleaned by myself since lately every morning i have to crank the engine twice only it will start. First crank it will begin with low rpm and dies off only on the second attempt then only it stay.
While dismantling the head plastic cover i found out that the rocker/valve cover gasket are leaking as in the pic attached.
And if i am not mistaken there is also some leaks on the engine head
What worrying me is even i didnt notice any loss of lubricant, the leaks could cause the timing belt slipping on the long run and i just gone through major service including of timing belt change couple of months ago.
BTW my cfe is 2012 model with 86K+ millage with regular (moderate speeding) driving mode.

Now i let my engine cover off to monitor the leak...

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this is on valve/rocker cover (sorry the pic is upside down)

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that is some peek under the turbo shield (engine head)

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its my throttle body cleaned without proper cleaner....heeee
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Timing belt change so early?manual states 120k km..how much it cost btw for the timing belt?
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QUOTE(sapekman @ Sep 8 2015, 12:13 AM)
talking about engine leaking, today i dismantle my throttle body to be cleaned by myself since lately every morning i have to crank the engine twice only it will start. First crank it will begin with low rpm and dies off only on the second attempt then only it stay.
While dismantling the head plastic cover i found out that the rocker/valve cover gasket are leaking as in the pic attached.
And if i am not mistaken there is also some leaks on the engine head
What worrying me is even i didnt notice any loss of lubricant, the leaks could cause the timing belt slipping on the long run and i just gone through major service including of timing belt change couple of months ago.
BTW my cfe is 2012 model with 86K+ millage with regular (moderate speeding) driving mode.

Now i let my engine cover off to monitor the leak...

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this is on valve/rocker cover (sorry the pic is upside down)

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that is some peek under the turbo shield (engine head)

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its my throttle body cleaned without proper cleaner....heeee
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You are quite hands-on to do all this cleaning all by yourself.
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Just received the Purchase Requisition of the Proton Suprima's faulty parts (leaking hoses).

Hose with part number PW 812789
Hose with part number PW 812790
Clip with part number PW 812314

Does anybody know what are these hoses?
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Sep 8 2015, 05:59 PM)
Timing belt change so early?manual states 120k km..how much it cost btw for the timing belt?
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Bought my Preve CFE from Vincent one month ago, Vincent is a good sales agent, in fact I introduce him to one of my colleague to buy an Iriz from his as well...

I did my first service at Apple, Seri Kembangan, apart from normal service, they can't fix any of the issues I discover as listed below, this Thursday I will visit COSE for warranty service for the following issues noted:-

1. Both front seat emit sound when we move our body when we are sitting in the car, the sound is from the back part of the seat. I heard from the members that the seats will emit sound after about half year or even berbulu, but surprisingly, my seat emit sound just about 1 month time! Bear in mind that I am not heavy with weight of 70kg and my wife who always sitting at front passenger seat is much lighter than me! Tried to complain to Apple during my first service, they told me that Proton no longer allow SC to replace seat for customer and ask me to visit COSE directly, is it the real case?

2. The dashboard emit weird sound when I drive on uneven surface road, i.e. on speed bump & etc, the sound is like certain metal hitting with the body of the car. The guys at Apple actually spend a few hours with me to sort out the issues, but they fail to find the reason and ask me to pay a visit to COSE for diagnostic.

3. The front left speaker is much louder than the front right speaker (the HU is Blaupunkt unit). Again, Apple told me they don't have spare and ask me to visit COSE for immediate replacement.

4. My car is install with Safetint, which is not Ecotint as mentioned before. The quality of this Safetint is very bad! The font left window already have a small bubble, and the front right window contain some blue marking on the tint, yet the guys at factory still paste it on the window! Again, Apple ask me to refer to COSE for replacement.

5. Sometime the engine bay emit weird sound, something like releasing air pressure from certain component, I don't know where this sound from but I guess it is from the air-cond. The air-cond is cool, but driving in afternoon is hot if the fan turn to auto, and the temperature is set to approximately 24, I need to manually switch the fan to higher than 2 to enjoy the air-cond.

6. The wire cover in the engine bay broken by itself! This is just a one month car! (This was not highlighted to Apple)

7. The turbo seems like kick in before 2k rpm as I can hear the turbo pressure sound whenever my rpm reach about 1.7k, is this normal? (This issue I never highlight during my first service as I notice it recently) I guess it contribute to the higher fuel consumption than normal as expected (currently my average fuel consumption per 100km is 12L, in almost 100% city drive in KL)

8. The doors of the car are difficult to close, except the rear right, even it was adjusted at Apple during first service.

9. During a cold start, pressing the brake pedal, certain equipment in engine bay emit sound, is this normal for a car with vacuum pump install?

Apart from the issues above, I am satisfy with the car especially the performance. The quality of the car shall improve as this is not first batch car and Proton branded this car as first "global car", which not even passing the Malaysian standard. It's a disappointment for a new car with such a long list of issues to rectify. Also, I am surprise with the service of Apple, I thought this is the best service centre I can go for, but it seems like they only can do normal service. Hopefully my issues can be resolved this Thursday at COSE.

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guys, update a bit about my ac issue.

so yesterday went to SC to replace the wiring harness as requested by them (FOC). then also they discover the wire actually melted (the 1 connect to fan) and thus the fan not spinning and AC not cold sweat.gif so the item listed in the bill is "fan motor & shroud assembly" is FOC also, under warranty. the SC said this cause the aircon not cold. beside that also find out the aircon gas pressure very low. so ask me wanna top up or not. so just top up lo. RM60.

overall cost RM60. actually quite satisfy with proton service. they know proton car well so can identify the problem so quickly. and not really pricey in fact compared to perodua & Japanese car SC sweat.gif
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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Sep 9 2015, 09:51 AM)
guys, update a bit about my ac issue.

so yesterday went to SC to replace the wiring harness as requested by them (FOC). then also they discover the wire actually melted (the 1 connect to fan) and thus the fan not spinning and AC not cold sweat.gif so the item listed in the bill is "fan motor & shroud assembly" is FOC also, under warranty. the SC said this cause the aircon not cold. beside that also find out the aircon gas pressure very low. so ask me wanna top up or not. so just top up lo. RM60.

overall cost RM60. actually quite satisfy with proton service. they know proton car well so can identify the problem so quickly. and not really pricey in fact compared to perodua & Japanese car SC sweat.gif
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mine also same thing, the harness recall, then they say my fan motor not working, so they replace fan motor for me also.
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mine also same thing, the harness recall, then they say my fan motor not working, so they replace fan motor for me also.
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2012 model also?
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QUOTE(button87 @ Sep 9 2015, 03:08 AM)
Bought my Preve CFE from Vincent one month ago, Vincent is a good sales agent, in fact I introduce him to one of my colleague to buy an Iriz from his as well...

I did my first service at Apple, Seri Kembangan, apart from normal service, they can't fix any of the issues I discover as listed below, this Thursday I will visit COSE for warranty service for the following issues noted:-

1. Both front seat emit sound when we move our body when we are sitting in the car, the sound is from the back part of the seat. I heard from the members that the seats will emit sound after about half year or even berbulu, but surprisingly, my seat emit sound just about 1 month time! Bear in mind that I am not heavy with weight of 70kg and my wife who always sitting at front passenger seat is much lighter than me! Tried to complain to Apple during my first service, they told me that Proton no longer allow SC to replace seat for customer and ask me to visit COSE directly, is it the real case?

2. The dashboard emit weird sound when I drive on uneven surface road, i.e. on speed bump & etc, the sound is like  certain metal hitting with the body of the car. The guys at Apple actually spend a few hours with me to sort out the issues, but they fail to find the reason and ask me to pay a visit to COSE for diagnostic.

3. The front left speaker is much louder than the front right speaker (the HU is Blaupunkt unit). Again, Apple told me they don't have spare and ask me to visit COSE for immediate replacement.

4. My car is install with Safetint, which is not Ecotint as mentioned before. The quality of this Safetint is very bad! The font left window already have a small bubble, and the front right window contain some blue marking on the tint, yet the guys at factory still paste it on the window! Again, Apple ask me to refer to COSE for replacement.

5. Sometime the engine bay emit weird sound, something like releasing air pressure from certain component, I don't know where this sound from but I guess it is from the air-cond. The air-cond is cool, but driving in afternoon is hot if the fan turn to auto, and the temperature is set to approximately 24, I need to manually switch the fan to higher than 2 to enjoy the air-cond.

6. The wire cover in the engine bay broken by itself! This is just a one month car! (This was not highlighted to Apple)

7. The turbo seems like kick in before 2k rpm as I can hear the turbo pressure sound whenever my rpm reach about 1.7k, is this normal? (This issue I never highlight during my first service as I notice it recently) I guess it contribute to the higher fuel consumption than normal as expected (currently my average fuel consumption per 100km is 12L, in almost 100% city drive in KL)

8. The doors of the car are difficult to close, except the rear right, even it was adjusted at Apple during first service.

9. During a cold start, pressing the brake pedal, certain equipment in engine bay emit sound, is this normal for a car with vacuum pump install?

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1. Seat problem, we have to DIY (not 100% solve but minimize the sound). It is product defects, even change a new one, it would not solve it. But if bulu then can claim lar.
2. dashboard sound? Good luck solving it:)
3. The front left speaker is much louder than the front right speaker-> Did you set the radio left/right balance right?
4. I tell you not, even you go to COSE, they cant solve for you. You have to go Safetint company (you keep the warranty card right?)
5.no comment.
6.Claim claim claim
7.Actually , this is subjective. The turbo kick in, someone say we would not able notice one. As long as you feel the power then ok. FC will better after few services but dun expect much. Your foot control your FC.
8 New card tend to be like that (rubber problem). Unless it is joint & alignment problem.
9 is normal.

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Did my service yesterday using syntium 5000 instead of 3000 that I was using all this while. Upon reaching my house, the check engine light came on. Initially I thought  the oil wasnt suitable as i was using 3000 all along. Went back to sc today and found it it was actually a defective brake switch. Got it rectified and replaced within 10mins.
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i think now no more 5000. It is 7000. This EO feel better?
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i think now no more 5000. It is 7000. This EO feel better?
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Well my sc in melaka told me syntium 3000 is no longer available but I am not sure whether is only this particular sc..Anyway 5000 feels smoother..
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i think now no more 5000. It is 7000. This EO feel better?
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No much difference between 5 and 7, but definitely noticeable from 1 after a few weeks of service. If got extra budget, please go for 7.
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Well my sc in melaka told me syntium 3000 is no longer available but I am not sure whether is only this particular sc..Anyway 5000 feels smoother..
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Syntium 3000 is still being produced.
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1. Seat problem, we have to DIY (not 100% solve but minimize the sound). It is product defects, even change a new one, it would not solve it. But if bulu then can claim lar.
2. dashboard sound? Good luck solving it:)
3. The front left speaker is much louder than the front right speaker-> Did you set the radio left/right balance right?
4. I tell you not, even you go to COSE, they cant solve for you. You have to go Safetint company (you keep the warranty card right?)
5.no comment.
6.Claim claim claim
7.Actually , this is subjective. The turbo kick in, someone say we would not able notice one. As long as you feel the power then ok. FC will better after few services but dun expect much. Your foot control your FC.
8 New card tend to be like that (rubber problem). Unless it is joint & alignment problem.
9 is normal.

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Thx for reply, for the seat problem, I really can't accept it happened to such a new car, tomorrow will try my luck to shoot them for this

For the speaker, I noe how to set the balance, but the sound produce is not balance, my current setting is right +3 to make the sound more balance

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Bought my Preve CFE from Vincent one month ago, Vincent is a good sales agent, in fact I introduce him to one of my colleague to buy an Iriz from his as well...

I did my first service at Apple, Seri Kembangan, apart from normal service, they can't fix any of the issues I discover as listed below, this Thursday I will visit COSE for warranty service for the following issues noted:-

1. Both front seat emit sound when we move our body when we are sitting in the car, the sound is from the back part of the seat. I heard from the members that the seats will emit sound after about half year or even berbulu, but surprisingly, my seat emit sound just about 1 month time! Bear in mind that I am not heavy with weight of 70kg and my wife who always sitting at front passenger seat is much lighter than me! Tried to complain to Apple during my first service, they told me that Proton no longer allow SC to replace seat for customer and ask me to visit COSE directly, is it the real case?
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Exactly the same problem I have experienced in my car though the sound from the front driver's seat only came up several months after I received the new car. I have changed the seat 2 times now due to the sound from the seat. Everytime you rub you back on the seat, or the car goes over speed bumps you will hear this sound from the seat. It's like there is air bubble in the seat, a "ngek ngek" sound. You can get the seat changed at COSE.

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2. The dashboard emit weird sound when I drive on uneven surface road, i.e. on speed bump & etc, the sound is like  certain metal hitting with the body of the car. The guys at Apple actually spend a few hours with me to sort out the issues, but they fail to find the reason and ask me to pay a visit to COSE for diagnostic.
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Sound from dashboard is usually difficult and troublesome to troubleshoot, especially if it requires the whole dashboard to be dismantled to pin-point the sound. If the sound is not too loud then I would advise that you live with it. If it is annoying to you, then by all means get it rectified. My car doesn't have rattling sound in the 1st year, but after hitting 3 years, there are minor rattling sound popping up here and there, from the left passenger door, the gear knob area when going over bad roads. I have to accept that rattling sound inside the cabin will eventually pop up due to wear and tear. But for a new car, if there is any unusual rattling sound I can understand it can be disconcerting.



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yes. if not mistaken its engine oil hose and coolant hose
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Syntium 3000 is still being produced.
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I see..then its just my sc no longer stocking up syntium 3000..Anyway 5000 is only rm30 extra..I also see my sc offering shell engine oil..Anyone has experince using shell eo on preve?
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Sound from dashboard is usually difficult and troublesome to troubleshoot, especially if it requires the whole dashboard to be dismantled to pin-point the sound. If the sound is not too loud then I would advise that you live with it. If it is annoying to you, then by all means get it rectified. My car doesn't have rattling sound in the 1st year, but after hitting 3 years, there are minor rattling sound popping up here and there, from the left passenger door, the gear knob area when going over bad roads. I have to accept that rattling sound inside the cabin will eventually pop up due to wear and tear. But for a new car, if there is any unusual rattling sound I can understand it can be disconcerting.
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I wish to add that cars nowadays are not as solidly built like it used to be.Even japanese and conti car brands face similar problems with rattling sound coming from inside the car or from the suspension. I concur with you that is better to live with it than facing the risk of having parts broken from trying to rectify it
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QUOTE(hbgoh57 @ Sep 10 2015, 08:21 AM)
I see..then its just my sc no longer stocking up syntium 3000..Anyway 5000 is only rm30 extra..I also see my sc offering shell engine oil..Anyone has experince using shell eo on preve?
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Yeah I used it twice. If nothing bad happens means it's good right? laugh.gif

I can't feel the difference between engine oils honestly. I track fuel consumption on fuelly too, it is all the same, even if I use Syntium 1000 15W-50.
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yo guise, wanna ask. my preve righthand frontlamp blew once in two month, is it normal?

now both my front lamp gone..had to rely on foglight during low light driving before change bulb.

since both my frontlamp gone..any suggestion on bulb that can last long? was thinking for led lamp ... or go for hid ? (this is the name right?)
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QUOTE(pikacu @ Sep 11 2015, 07:03 AM)
yo guise, wanna ask. my preve righthand frontlamp blew once in two month, is it normal?

now both my front lamp gone..had to rely on foglight during low light driving before change bulb.

since both my frontlamp gone..any suggestion on bulb that can last long? was thinking for led lamp ... or go for hid ? (this is the name right?)
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If you go for HID, warranty will void and you will have problems with JPJ.

Have Proton called you for wire harness change? It's free as Proton has issued a recall for that. It should help as my bulbs no longer die in short period, so far.
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QUOTE(pikacu @ Sep 11 2015, 07:03 AM)
yo guise, wanna ask. my preve righthand frontlamp blew once in two month, is it normal?

now both my front lamp gone..had to rely on foglight during low light driving before change bulb.

since both my frontlamp gone..any suggestion on bulb that can last long? was thinking for led lamp ... or go for hid ? (this is the name right?)
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Did you buy your light bulb from Proton? If yes, it will be replaced free-of-charge if the new light bulb blew in less than 6 months. Proton provide a 6-month warranty for the light bulbs which is mentioned in the sales invoice. The lights on my car blew twice. The first time they blew, I replaced them at the Proton service centre. They then blew again in less than 6-months, and I got them replaced free-of-charge.

Whether it is normal for the front light bulb to blow in 2 months, it is certainly not normal, but for the Proton Preve, under some circumstances it can happen. I was told by the Proton guy who changed the light bulb to not leave the lights in Auto mode (the setting at the most bottom of the left stalk) as the light bulbs tend to blow more easily if it is left in Automatic.
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QUOTE(pikacu @ Sep 11 2015, 07:03 AM)
yo guise, wanna ask. my preve righthand frontlamp blew once in two month, is it normal?

now both my front lamp gone..had to rely on foglight during low light driving before change bulb.

since both my frontlamp gone..any suggestion on bulb that can last long? was thinking for led lamp ... or go for hid ? (this is the name right?)
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Mine blown once, few months after owning the car.

Firstly I sent to the SC and I found that they don't even know how to install it properly. It lit, but focused wrongly. Looking at how some SC technicians are inexperienced in handling and installing bulb, I bought the bulbs and installed myself. Tough to reach it, especially for first experience, but I manage to. More than 1 year, no more burnt bulbs.

1. Must not contaminate bulb with fingers
2. The bulb must be placed in specific position as indicated inside the headlamp, not just chuck straight inside.

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Sep 11 2015, 07:33 AM)
If you go for HID, warranty will void and you will have problems with JPJ.

Have Proton called you for wire harness change? It's free as Proton has issued a recall for that. It should help as my bulbs no longer die in short period, so far.
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mine was 2014 model, and nope..no call received in regards of that


QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 11 2015, 08:11 AM)
Did you buy your light bulb from Proton? If yes, it will be replaced free-of-charge if the new light bulb blew in less than 6 months. Proton provide a 6-month warranty for the light bulbs which is mentioned in the sales invoice. The lights on my car blew twice. The first time they blew, I replaced them at the Proton service centre. They then blew again in less than 6-months, and I got them replaced free-of-charge.

Whether it is normal for the front light bulb to blow in 2 months, it is certainly not normal, but for the Proton Preve, under some circumstances it can happen. I was told by the Proton guy who changed the light bulb to not leave the lights in Auto mode (the setting at the most bottom of the left stalk) as the light bulbs tend to blow more easily if it is left in Automatic.
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right frontlamp changed at acc shop, left frontlamp yet to change (originally came with the car)

i only Auto the lamp when im driving, when im off the car..i put it at Off. glad to know it isnt normal

QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 11 2015, 08:35 AM)
Mine blown once, few months after owning the car.

Firstly I sent to the SC and I found that they don't even know how to install it properly. It lit, but focused wrongly. Looking at how some SC technicians are inexperienced in handling and installing bulb, I bought the bulbs and installed myself. Tough to reach it, especially for first experience, but I manage to. More than 1 year, no more burnt bulbs.

1. Must not contaminate bulb with fingers
2. The bulb must be placed in specific position as indicated inside the headlamp, not just chuck straight inside.
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i have big hands, i dont think i can reach the bulb by myself sad.gif
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Those who report bulbs needed change frequently do you guys drive long hours at night?
Our car average most half hour nightly n bulbs remain good after 2 years of use. My wife ex Persona even after 5 years was still good n car now being used by our son

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Nice..where did you orders yours? This does not void any of the warranty right?
I assume this includes the door trimming as well.

Yea man..pictures would be nice.. :-)
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hey Jason, as promised. I finally got time to go and get it done. I didnt opt for door trimmings as I rather not have people opening the door panels (worried about rattling sound afterwards).
Here are some photos of the results. They picked white thread for me, but it looked nice. Not too stand out.
Am I satisfied? Well look-wise its amazing! So far it's nice to sit on, but I'll reserve that after trying parking the car under our malaysian hot sun whistling.gif

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hey Jason, as promised. I finally got time to go and get it done. I didnt opt for door trimmings as I rather not have people opening the door panels (worried about rattling sound afterwards).
Here are some photos of the results. They picked white thread for me, but it looked nice. Not too stand out.
Am I satisfied? Well look-wise its amazing! So far it's nice to sit on, but I'll reserve that after trying parking the car under our malaysian hot sun  whistling.gif

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looks really nice thumbup.gif

how much total damage? done at sc?
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looks really nice  thumbup.gif

how much total damage? done at sc?
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I didnt even aware SC got offer these kinda services? hmm.gif
Done at car accessory shop. damage is 800.
Had always wanted to get rid of the rough fabric, so hantam and spent sweat.gif
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Those seats look neat! 800 only, seriously? The seats even have Proton logo, unsuspecting passenger would think they come as factory stock laugh.gif
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Those seats look neat! 800 only, seriously? The seats even have Proton logo, unsuspecting passenger would think they come as factory stock laugh.gif
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the logo is optional. But I said I wanted them. These seat covers are custom ordered, thats why can pilih pilih haha
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so happy that some of you think they are nice (coz I heartache spent the money, I not rich)
the logo is optional. But I said I wanted them. These seat covers are custom ordered, thats why can pilih pilih haha
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Where is the shop?
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hey Jason, as promised. I finally got time to go and get it done. I didnt opt for door trimmings as I rather not have people opening the door panels (worried about rattling sound afterwards).
Here are some photos of the results. They picked white thread for me, but it looked nice. Not too stand out.
Am I satisfied? Well look-wise its amazing! So far it's nice to sit on, but I'll reserve that after trying parking the car under our malaysian hot sun  whistling.gif

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Wow bro.. Looks really nice. Feels soft? How long did it take to install it?

I am also wondering how well it handles the heat from the afternoon sun. (Super hot? Will it crack/discolour over time).

It's a shame the CFE doesn't come with leather as stock. Even the trusty old Waja came with the option of leather seats.

Which shop in Melaka bro? Malim? Batu berendam?
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hey Jason, as promised. I finally got time to go and get it done. I didnt opt for door trimmings as I rather not have people opening the door panels (worried about rattling sound afterwards).
Here are some photos of the results. They picked white thread for me, but it looked nice. Not too stand out.
Am I satisfied? Well look-wise its amazing! So far it's nice to sit on, but I'll reserve that after trying parking the car under our malaysian hot sun  whistling.gif

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Hi, affect the airbag? I always wish to have leather seat too smile.gif
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QUOTE(jason_roag @ Sep 11 2015, 09:14 PM)
Wow bro.. Looks really nice. Feels soft? How long did it take to install it?

I am also wondering how well it handles the heat from the afternoon sun. (Super hot? Will it crack/discolour over time).

It's a shame the CFE doesn't come with leather as stock. Even the trusty old Waja came with the option of leather seats.

Which shop in Melaka bro? Malim? Batu berendam?
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Got, a hundred units of Preve out there has stock leather seats. haha
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Got, a hundred units of Preve out there has stock leather seats. haha
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Haha. Are you referring to the LE version?
Not in production anymore right?
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Haha. Are you referring to the LE version?
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Haha. Are you referring to the LE version?
Not in production anymore right?
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Yeah, the door trim and center console is leather also. Not in production anymore, but can actually order the part from Proton if not mistaken, but at an exorbitant price.
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QUOTE(jason_roag @ Sep 11 2015, 09:14 PM)
Wow bro.. Looks really nice. Feels soft? How long did it take to install it?

I am also wondering how well it handles the heat from the afternoon sun. (Super hot? Will it crack/discolour over time).

It's a shame the CFE doesn't come with leather as stock. Even the trusty old Waja came with the option of leather seats.

Which shop in Melaka bro? Malim? Batu berendam?
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dunno yet. just started to use. so far weather been cloudy and rainy so no chance to test under hot sun, but I think sure burn buttocks la as even normal leather has this problem. they give warranty 1 year so if crack/discolour will go claim la. the shop is in Bkt baru melaka there. if u really wan go ask, i can PM u the number. BTW, if they service poor pls dont scream at me, I first time deal with them.

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Hi, affect the airbag? I always wish to have leather seat too smile.gif
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Probably your brake switch has a problem. The gear lock needs to sense the brakes being pressed to release.
I never triggered ESC light by ESC itself. If you do, you're violently throwing the car.

I seen the ESC light due to traction control, easily triggered at wet car parks.
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Thanks sifu, I have get my preve change the brake switch at service centre but problem still occur and they say could be selenoid problem. Beside this I feel Proton QC quite bad as now my < 3 month old preve now auto wiper not working, car seat got annoying 'ngek ngek' sound, one of the wiper blade not install properly where it fly out recently during raining. I go back to service centre but they say better go COSE. I have booked an appointment with COSE to solve above issue.
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Those who report bulbs needed change frequently do you guys drive long hours at night?
Our car average most half hour nightly n bulbs remain good after 2 years of use. My wife ex Persona even after 5 years was still good n car now being used by our son
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i also read some preve owners have their bulbs burnt even just few months old. but I'm lucky after near 2 years still original bulbs no prob never changed. Maybe coz no auto-lights?
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QUOTE(redbird @ Sep 13 2015, 11:53 AM)
Thanks sifu, I have get my preve change the brake switch at service centre but problem still occur and they say could be selenoid problem. Beside this I feel Proton QC quite bad as now my < 3 month old preve now auto wiper not working, car seat got annoying 'ngek ngek' sound, one of the wiper blade not install properly where it fly out recently during raining. I go back to service centre but they say better go COSE. I have booked an appointment with COSE to solve above issue.
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did your windscreen scratched after wiper fly out? wiper arm direct whack to windscreen right?
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QUOTE(redbird @ Sep 13 2015, 11:53 AM)
Thanks sifu, I have get my preve change the brake switch at service centre but problem still occur and they say could be selenoid problem. Beside this I feel Proton QC quite bad as now my < 3 month old preve now auto wiper not working, car seat got annoying 'ngek ngek' sound, one of the wiper blade not install properly where it fly out recently during raining. I go back to service centre but they say better go COSE. I have booked an appointment with COSE to solve above issue.
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I don't know what problems do they have now. As far as I know, my batch of Preve around late 2013, has no issues at all.
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auto light kill the bulb fast becos owes on and off. u park under roof then auto-on, then u go out off, then u go inside car park on again. better dont use.
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did your windscreen scratched after wiper fly out? wiper arm direct whack to windscreen right?
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A minor scratches on my lower left side windscreen which hardly notifiable.
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I don't know what problems do they have now. As far as I know, my batch of Preve around late 2013, has no issues at all.
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Not sure if I get the lemon unit but today seem i have new problem with my car as I unable to start my car as engine start stop light won't turn green after I press 2 times I repeat few times also not working but later I just wait for 5 min then retry again and this time working. I am not sure if ignition switch start to fail.
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QUOTE(redbird @ Sep 13 2015, 08:24 PM)
Not sure if I get the lemon unit but today seem i have new problem with my car as I unable to start my car as engine start stop light won't turn green after I press 2 times I repeat few times also not working but later I just wait for 5 min then retry again and this time working. I am not sure if ignition switch start to fail.
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Brake switch can be a factor. Or the start stop button module itself going wonky.

I haven't had the problem either. You should get SC to resolve it before it cause inconvenience.
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Later batches of Preve seems getting worse.
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mine 2014 batch only have few minor qc issues nothing major so far, hopefully..
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guys,
recently whenever i turn my wheel to the left/right, i can hear a squeaky and rumbling sound from the front wheel.
before alignment, the sound came from the right side
after i did my alignment, the worker switch my right tyre with the left tyre,
now the sound came from the left side.
hahaha
so, what is the problem actually?
anyone encountered before..quite annoying sometime whenever i do a turning,
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YAY! got my uncle coloured car now. Wow, they changed the CFE lettering at the back to Turbo now...
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So many QC problems in recent Preve - bad sign of failing QC
My wife's 2 + year old CFE only has minor creaking sound at back seat. That was corrected at service center within an hour n had no such sound anymore
I would say is a darn good buy for us at rm69k.
I am watching out for all these reported issues n glad not to find any yet!

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QUOTE(myteam94 @ Sep 14 2015, 01:48 PM)
guys,
recently whenever i turn my wheel to the left/right, i can hear a squeaky and rumbling sound from the front wheel.
before alignment, the sound came from the right side
after i did my alignment, the worker switch my right tyre with the left tyre,
now the sound came from the left side.
hahaha
so, what is the problem actually?
anyone encountered before..quite annoying sometime whenever i do a turning,
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Already checked your drive shaft?

QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 14 2015, 08:44 PM)
YAY! got my uncle coloured car now. Wow, they changed the CFE lettering at the back to Turbo now...
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Brown looks good on Preve smile.gif
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Sep 15 2015, 07:17 AM)
So many QC problems in recent Preve - bad sign of failing QC
My wife's 2 + year old CFE only has minor creaking sound at back seat. That was corrected at service center within an hour n had no such sound anymore
I would say is a darn good buy for us at rm69k.
I am watching out for all these reported issues n glad not to find any yet!
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The Preve Turbo is a good car at the RM69k price point if one does not have any quality issues with the car. It only loses out to costlier cars in the same C-segment in areas of quality of fittings(especially the gear knob), refinement in the engine and gearbox and to a lesser extent, ergonomics. However, there are certain aspects of the Preve Turbo which I feel are better than costlier cars, mainly the taut, firm and rather quiet suspension, and the handling. All car are different in their own ways so you can't have everything (good) in one car.
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Sooo... I am not sure if anyone if facing this... My gear knob and console (the block inside the car the gear know is connected to, next to my butt cheek) Vibrates loudly when I accelerate (pedal to the metal).... Is this normal? The car is 3 days old. I didn't see the same on the test drive unit.

But gosh, its quite smooth when driving lightly...
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 16 2015, 11:32 PM)
Sooo... I am not sure if anyone if facing this... My gear knob and console (the block inside the car the gear know is connected to, next to my butt cheek) Vibrates loudly when I accelerate (pedal to the metal).... Is this normal? The car is 3 days old. I didn't see the same on the test drive unit.

But gosh, its quite smooth when driving lightly...
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Anything that vibrates loudly is not normal, especially new cars. I can relate to your experience in having vibration around the gearbox area, the mechanism below the gear knob (my car is now 2 years 1 month old). In my car, there is no sound within the 1st year but after 1 year, there is minor intermittent vibration from the gearbox area, the sound of plastic rubbing against plastic during low speed acceleration ie. light acceleration. If it's hard acceleration, I wager you won't hear any minor vibration inside the car as the loud roaring of the engine will overwhelm any sort of minor vibration inside the car. If you happen to perceive a loud vibration during hard acceleration, I suppose the vibration or rattling of the loose fitting is quite loud or major.

New cars should not have any sort of major vibration or rattling sound. However, over time there would be minor rattling sound from the car due to wear and tear. In usual circumstances, if the vibration or rattling sound is major, it usually can be fixed at the service centre. However, if the vibration or rattling sound is minor, or the noise comes up intermittently, it is usually difficult to be fixed or troubleshoot, usually not worth the effort as the mechanics will likely not know how to resolve those noises, especially since they are minor.


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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 17 2015, 08:24 AM)
Anything that vibrates loudly is not normal, especially new cars. I can relate to your experience in having vibration around the gearbox area, the mechanism below the gear knob (my car is now 2 years 1 month old). In my car, there is no sound within the 1st year but after 1 year, there is minor intermittent vibration from the gearbox area, the sound of plastic rubbing against plastic during low speed acceleration ie. light acceleration. If it's hard acceleration, I wager you won't hear any minor vibration inside the car as the loud roaring of the engine will overwhelm any sort of minor vibration inside the car. If you happen to perceive a loud vibration during hard acceleration, I suppose the vibration or rattling of the loose fitting is quite loud or major.

New cars should not have any sort of major vibration or rattling sound. However, over time there would be minor rattling sound from the car due to wear and tear. In usual circumstances, if the vibration or rattling sound is major, it usually can be fixed at the service centre. However, if the vibration or rattling sound is minor, or the noise comes up intermittently, it is usually difficult to be fixed or troubleshoot, usually not worth the effort as the mechanics will likely not know how to resolve those noises, especially since they are minor.
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Thanks SportyHandling.

I will check with the SC on the first service.
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This thread has been lacking the discussion of power optimization via supporting parts or modifications. Anyone want to share?

I have been on Racechip for several months. Now looking into adjustable cam pulley to reduce cam overlap to promote quicker boost, sacrificing some top speed that I don't need. Anyone can share how is the experience of advancing exhaust cam to reduce the overlap?
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 17 2015, 05:26 PM)
Thanks SportyHandling.

I will check with the SC on the first service.
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NO problem. Hope you will have the problem sorted out at the service centre. For abnormal loud rattling sound or vibration, I would think they would be able to resolve it for you, and they are obliged to do so. As for minor rattling sound that would be debatable and difficult, though you can still try. Sometimes some minor rattling sound may eventually disappear by itself without any effort or troubleshooting. It depends a bit on luck sometimes.

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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Sep 17 2015, 10:34 PM)
This thread has been lacking the discussion of power optimization via supporting parts or modifications. Anyone want to share?

I have been on Racechip for several months. Now looking into adjustable cam pulley to reduce cam overlap to promote quicker boost, sacrificing some top speed that I don't need. Anyone can share how is the experience of advancing exhaust cam to reduce the overlap?
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Mind to share your experience with Racechip? where you got it and how much?
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My CFE will be 3 years old end September. It is a good car and I am happy with it. Very few issues, basically change headlight bulb a couple of times over the three years. 2 weeks ago, the SC change the engine mounting because I complained about increased vibration. Now it is so much better. No charge as still under 3 year warranty.

Asked about 60K service as I will soon reach that. Estimated to cost about RM1,300. SC said there is some work to be done on the gearbox as part of standard 60K service.

Anyone has reached 60K service already. Should I use their sparkplugs or buy my own set from outside? Looking for Iridium set but I think SC also uses the same.


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buy outside spark plug can claim warranty later? im afraid they will say about warranty problem then ask u to use theirs.
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i have this voucher that entitles RM1000 off for purchase of Proton Preve

Pm me or visit my Garage thread
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Doing my 1k service now, cost is rm142? Is it normal? Change engine oil petronas 800 and engine filter?
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Doing my 1k service now, cost is rm142? Is it normal? Change engine oil petronas 800 and engine filter?
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Yes..I believe u have the free labour charge..otherwise there will be additional rm60 for labour cost
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Hi every1! Im newbie, just got my preve last raya promotion, mine is 1.6 cvt (at) iafm+, but got a prob, why everytime when it run downhill at 40-50kmph, the engine starts to roar? I had to brake until 15-20kmph to make it stop? Is this normal? Did I or the R&D guys at Proton miss something?
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QUOTE(icarus_maximus @ Sep 20 2015, 01:41 AM)
Hi every1! Im newbie, just got my preve last raya promotion, mine is 1.6 cvt (at) iafm+, but got a prob, why everytime when it run downhill at 40-50kmph, the engine starts to roar? I had to brake until 15-20kmph to make it stop? Is this normal? Did I or the R&D guys at Proton miss something?
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the CVT geabox 'downshift' for you...
for harder engine braking...

i think its normal...
and i think you can floor pedal a bit to cancel it...
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QUOTE(icarus_maximus @ Sep 20 2015, 01:41 AM)
Hi every1! Im newbie, just got my preve last raya promotion, mine is 1.6 cvt (at) iafm+, but got a prob, why everytime when it run downhill at 40-50kmph, the engine starts to roar? I had to brake until 15-20kmph to make it stop? Is this normal? Did I or the R&D guys at Proton miss something?
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That's a feature, not a problem. Go read more on engine braking smile.gif
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Thank you guys, for the explanations, it helps! I feel much better now..
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Mind to share your experience with Racechip? where you got it and how much?
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Around 1k. You can get from any Racechip retailers.
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QUOTE(tracemaster @ Aug 19 2015, 02:21 PM)
i also noticed this woo woo sound..and from my observation its from the cooler fan.
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QUOTE(tracemaster @ Aug 19 2015, 03:19 PM)
This is just based on my observation, my Preve is 4 months now and this woo woo sound is the first I noticed whenever i turn on the engine, I opened the bonnett and noticed that when the cooler fan starts to run, this is where the woo woo sound start...im not sure if the woo woo sound is like woo-woo-woo where the "woo" is happening in fast sequence..my observation is wooooooooooo-wooooooooooo..the "woo" is very long....hope you get what I mean smile.gif

once I have the time, I will try to capture in video
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An update. After the gearbox on my car was replaced and 5 visits to the service centre to troubleshoot all sort of noises, including changing of all engine and gearbox mountings, I now have this "woo wooo" sound during low speed acceleration from standstill, slowing down the car at low speed to 0 km/h. The sound will come up during low speed driving, and it is loud and annoying. I have no choice but to bring the car to the service centre again. The unpleasant woo wooo noise sounds like the engine is going to be dead or something.

Also, there is vibration on the dashboard and gearbox area. The condition of the car with the new gearbox is now much worse than the condition of the car before the gearbox was replaced. Just bad luck for me.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Sep 21 2015, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 12:19 AM)
thanks for the advise
FYI, my car was sent in to SC for replacing the entire gearbox after just 17 000 KM on the odometer. My parents used the car instead of me so there was definitely no "italian job" kind of driving

It is shocking to see at the damansara mutiara workshop a few cars with about the same registration plate number  timing  being at there for the same purpose. Had a chat with the foreman and they all came in with the same problem that is premature gearbox failure

Only had the car for 1 year and 3 months and have to change a gearbox,this gotta be a personal best record for me. Personally after the 5 year warranty is over,i will dispose of this car since i am terribly concern about another round of gearbox failure
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Aug 13 2015, 08:45 PM)
just check to be safe
best thing now is after gearbox change, i got insane vibration throughout the chassis . Time to send to SC again after 2 weeks driving. Somehow i think they botched up the job and now need to claim for vibration
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May I ask if your parents' car is now working fine now? Any vibration and woo wooo sound during low speed acceleration from standstill and low speed driving? FWIW after 5 visits to the service centre with all engine mountings and gearbox mountings replaced, the woo wooo sound from the engine during low speed acceleration is getting louder and worse. Even when the car is not moving, stationary at traffic lights, the woo woo sound can be heard. It sounds like the engine is going to go dead or something. Really bad condition. I have to schedule another day to bring the car to COSE for the 6th time. I wonder what is wrong with the car.

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QUOTE(simongs @ Aug 13 2015, 10:33 PM)
I just happened to log in n saw these comments..so I thought I share my experience with my 2012 first batch preve...few months after buying my engine cylinder head cracked while driving n towed to proton and they replaced the engine...took about 1 month plus replacement car given...

everything went fine and after tht the car would jerk when I drive slow and feel like the gear slipping..went twice and they retune or reflash the ecu and it was ok but after sometime it felt the same.. learned to live with it..

then one day the aircon was not cold went and checked everything connected to aircon was fine but air not cold..it spent 3 weeks in workshop trying to pin point the source and apparently some wiring problem..

my driver seat is worn out in 3 years and emit some sort of "creaking" sound everytime I sat on it or moved while sitting..morning when I start and drive there are lot of vibration in the dashboard....

the engine sounds so rough inspite always using full synthetic oil..the absorbers has already worn out and due for replacement...as for the vibrations I am sure the engine mountings has to be replaced..

the engine will die off while I reverse on uphill..sometimes as I slow down for touch n go and when I press accelerator there will be a violent jerks which I feel on my floorboard before the car actually moves on....

the cvt fail indicator and airbag indicators will sometimes light up and I need to go proton to reset..twice already..

the gearbox feels much better after my major service in 60,000km and they charged me RM1500 for the service and I noticed they changed lot of gearbox parts....

honestly I feel frustrated and disappointed with this preve as so much of my time wasted in proton workshops..i really don't take this car outstation as always one after another problem crops up..
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My Preve Turbo is bought in August 2013, 2 years 1 month old. In a period of 4 weeks since last month, I have visited the service centre 5 times, and a 6th visit is imminent. After the gearbox on my car was changed, there were lots of problems in loud noises and vibration from the engine. Even after all engine and gearbox mountings were replaced, the car still showed woo wooo sound during low speed driving. For a 2 year 1 month old car showing this sort of quality is just terrible. I hope the mechanics at COSE will be able to resolve the problem after this 6th and final visit to the service centre. The quality of the car and unresolved problems even after many visits to the service centre leave much to be desired.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Sep 21 2015, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 21 2015, 08:37 AM)
May I ask if your parents' car is now working fine now? Any vibration and woo wooo sound during low speed acceleration from standstill and low speed driving? FWIW after 5 visits to the service centre with all engine mountings and gearbox mountings replaced, the woo wooo sound from the engine during low speed acceleration is getting louder and worse. Even when the car is not moving, stationary at traffic lights, the woo woo sound can be heard. It sounds like the engine is going to go dead or something. Really bad condition. I have to schedule another day to bring the car to COSE for the 6th time. I wonder what is wrong with the car.
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so far no more woo woo sound but got strong vibration
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QUOTE(idunnolol @ Sep 21 2015, 09:38 AM)
so far no more woo woo sound but got strong vibration
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Would appreciate if you can describe on the vibration in more detailed. Is the strong vibration without any rattling sound, and it happens at the dashboard/steering wheel area. Or the vibration comes with rattling sound ie. vibration caused rattling in the areas of the car ie. dashboard.
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Is been long time never log in. Hi All,


After 3 years and 5 months (26 Apr 2012). Car been good and running. Aside all these been change or unlimited amount of time re-fixing some still come out some stay good until now. Touch wood. Overall good car for 70K range budget.

*Wiring Harness,

* Engine Mounting change once to stop vibrate. ,

*Car auto Window (solve by putting grease) there is one occasion my window at the driver side will not get up at the end they change the motor inside.

*Gear Knob plastic spoilt change 1st year and working until now.

*Air bag light icon on. (still on after numerous time of readjusting I lost count)

*Air cond fan got sound. if power off the fan no more sound. if make it higher fan speed the sound gone. got Chit chit chit sound. change before but now happen again last three months ago.

*reflash ecu three times,

*change windscreen stone chip cause a long crack line. (this one not really related but just say it here. apparently after change the windscreen my auto light works but the auto rain wiper not working I think due to the transparent gel like substance no longer presence at the light and rain censors box.

*the multimedia unit restarts a few times automatically

*the gps no longer working after press on the navigation shows only car icon with green or blue screen. as if my car float at water.

*light bulb left burn twice and right burn once. change to original proton part last year until now no problem. (I always use proton bulb only.) if I not wrong. I notice if you put your light to auto it will easily get burn. try to switch off the light to off instead of putting to auto. before power off car. make sure switch from on to off or auto to off.
but now I just purely use manual never change to auto. so far works good. I feel some of the forumer here been changing more than 6 times for the bulbs. expensive.

*biggest problem now I am having. when press accelerator the car judders. the only thing they do is reflash tcu/ecu. when high rpm sure judder three times at least then gone. especially reaching 4k~5k rpm. 80~160 anytime I floor between this region it will have this kind of juddering effect. if around 160~220 the judder gone.
the feeling as if the cvt belt slip I think not sure. but whenever the judder happen the whole car vibrate and the rpm drops a little then goes back up. sure must happen at least 3 times only the judder stop.

if travel slowly between 60~80kph slowly increase speed no judder. but if floor immediately even around 2.5k~3.5krpm will have this judder effect also.

I wonder if I still can change the gear box. more than 3 years now. If not I think I need to fork out rm12K here for the gear box.
sometimes occasionally the fault gear icon will come out.

http://mforum.cari.com.my/home.php?mod=spa...o=blog&id=44938

item number 619

this price is long time ago 2012 dunno now how much..

that's all. overall still a good car. but my opinion is don't speed for a long time the cvt gear cannot tahan long journey of speeding 160~180~200. max speed still 220. over push I think everyone will have problem of gear slip problem face like my case. if those want to put potato chip the racechip I think also will cause this eventually.

I think unless you change the cvt gear to 5 speed manual then will not have the slip gear or juddering issue.

so my wish list of going to COSE next month is the fix some airbag light, gear issue, and also the air cond fan chit chit sound.
the dashboard also start vibrate when I accelerate. the plastic sound and all other orchestra sound. smile.gif

hopefully is still in warranty and no charge incurred.

This post has been edited by K2002: Sep 21 2015, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 21 2015, 02:54 PM)
Is been long time never log in. Hi All,
After 3 years and 5 months (26 Apr 2012). Car been good and running. Aside all these been change or unlimited amount of time re-fixing some still come out some stay good until now. Touch wood. Overall good car for 70K range budget.

*Wiring Harness,

* Engine Mounting change once to stop vibrate. ,

*Car auto Window (solve by putting grease)

*Gear Knob plastic spoilt change 1st year and working until now.

*Air bag light. (still on after numerous time of readjusting I lost count)

*Air cond fan got sound. if power off the fan no more sound. if make it higher fan speed the sound gone. got Chit chit chit sound. change before but now happen again last three months ago.

*reflash ecu three times,

*change windscreen stone chip cause a long crack line. (this one not really related but just say it here. apparently after change the windscreen my auto light works but the auto rain wiper not working I think due to the transparent gel like substance no longer presence at the light and rain censors box.

*the multimedia unit restarts a few times automatically

*the gps no longer working after press on the navigation shows only car icon with green or blue screen. as if my car float at water.

*light bulb left burn twice and right burn once. change to original proton part last year until now no problem. (I always use proton bulb only.) if I not wrong. I notice if you put your light to auto it will easily get burn. try to switch off the light to off instead of putting to auto. before power off car. make sure switch from on to off or auto to off.
but now I just purely use manual never change to auto. so far works good. I feel some of the forumer here been changing more than 6 times for the bulbs. expensive.

*biggest problem now I am having. when press accelerator the car judders. the only thing they do is reflash tcu/ecu. when high rpm sure judder three times at least then gone. especially reaching 4k~5k rpm. 80~160 anytime I floor between this region it will have this kind of juddering effect. if around 160~220 the judder gone.
the feeling as if the cvt belt slip I think not sure. but whenever the judder happen the whole car vibrate and the rpm drops a little then goes back up. sure must happen at least 3 times only the judder stop.

if travel slowly between 60~80kph slowly increase speed no judder. but if floor immediately even around 2.5k~3.5krpm will have this judder effect also.

I wonder if I still can change the gear box. more than 3 years now. If not I think I need to fork out rm12K here for the gear box.
sometimes occasionally the fault gear icon will come out.

http://mforum.cari.com.my/home.php?mod=spa...o=blog&id=44938

item number 619

this price is long time ago 2012 dunno now how much..

that's all. overall still a good car. but my opinion is don't speed for a long time the cvt gear cannot tahan long journey of speeding 160~180~200. max speed still 220. over push I think everyone will have problem of gear slip problem face like my case.  if those want to put potato chip the racechip I think also will cause this eventually.

I think unless you change the cvt gear to 5 speed manual then will not have the slip gear or juddering issue.

so my wish list of going to COSE next month is the fix some airbag light, gear issue, and also the air cond fan chit chit sound.
the dashboard also start vibrate when I accelerate. the plastic sound and all other orchestra sound. smile.gif

hopefully is still in warranty and no charge incurred.
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Not too sure on the RM12,749 figure for the gearbox but I was informed (last month) that the gearbox of the Preve Turbo costs RM17k. Inspira's is RM23k.

For the gearbox, not sure if warranty is below 3 years or 5 years. You may check with the service centre during your next visit.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 21 2015, 03:01 PM)
Not too sure on the RM12,749 figure for the gearbox but I was informed (last month) that the gearbox of the Preve Turbo costs RM17k. Inspira's is RM23k.

For the gearbox, not sure if warranty is below 3 years or 5 years. You may check with the service centre during your next visit.
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Thanks for the info SportyHandling.
if don't have I don't think I will change. maybe drive slowly only. 80~110 speed limit.
getting older need to be slower.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 21 2015, 03:08 PM)
Thanks for the info SportyHandling.
if don't have I don't think I will change. maybe drive slowly only. 80~110 speed limit.
getting older need to be slower.
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No problem. No idea about your judder but it appears that your judder happens at 4000-5000 RPM which is hard acceleration. What exactly is this "judder". When you mention judder is it a vibration that you feel, or the car jerks? I am guessing it is bad vibration that you feel in the car at 4000-5000 RPM when you mentioned judder, not jerking. Since the CVT rarely jerks unless you drive furiously with a lot of pedal action.

In low speed, say driving from 0 to 30km/h, do you have "woo wooo" sound in your car. Now i have this sound in my car. When the car is stationary, ie. not moving at traffic lights, I can also hear this noisy sound. After the car is moving above 30km/h the sound will disappear. The annoying sound and bad vibration only happens during low speed and when the car is not moving. I am going to send my car in to the service centre sometime this week.


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only downhill as if gear is pulling the woo sound I have. other than that no sound. the juddering effect is like if I imagine it right enough. is as if the belt is not able to be turn or miss turn at the cvt axle. not sure if this is the case. car feel no pick up the moment it judders rpm drop and a very big vibration for the whole car. not at the dashboard.

dashboard will vibrate from 0~80 if I full pedal to the floor motion. but the judder effect will come after the full pedal say when reaching 4k~5krpm.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 21 2015, 03:33 PM)
only downhill as if gear is pulling the woo sound I have. other than that no sound. the juddering effect is like if I imagine it right enough. is as if the belt is not able to be turn or miss turn at the cvt axle. not sure if this is the case. car feel no pick up the moment it judders rpm drop and a very big vibration for the whole car. not at the dashboard.

dashboard will vibrate from 0~80 if I full pedal to the floor motion. but the judder effect will come after the full pedal say when reaching 4k~5krpm.
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Ok.

One more thing. When you wrote earlier "I wonder if I still can change the gear box. more than 3 years now. If not I think I need to fork out rm12K here for the gear box."

They will only change the gearbox for you when they detected a damage to the gearbox. Not sure about the juddering you are experiencing right now is due to the gearbox or not. You can send you car in for them to check on the juddering/vibration that you are currently experiencing now. If your gearbox is not faulty, they won't change it.
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Around 1k. You can get from any Racechip retailers.
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Any dyno result before and after you install the race chip?
Not sure how it retard the ECU, but doesn't the racechip need to be tuned for preve?
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QUOTE(LalaluSan @ Sep 23 2015, 11:45 AM)
Any dyno result before and after you install the race chip?
Not sure how it retard the ECU, but doesn't the racechip need to be tuned for preve?
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Preve ecu locked right? I don't think there is 3rd party ecu mapping for preve right now.
I'm driving preve manual, so basically racechip is useless for me right now as the racechip was tuned for CFE model only.
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Preve ecu locked right? I don't think there is 3rd party ecu mapping for preve right now.
I'm driving preve manual, so basically racechip is useless for me right now as the racechip was tuned for CFE model only.
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Hi guys, is there any accessories shop that sell some sort of plastic cover for the power window button? I got this prob when open the door when it heavily rain
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Hi guys, is there any accessories shop that sell some sort of plastic cover for the power window button? I got this prob when open the door when it heavily rain
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don't mind about the button kena air hujan cause it is water proof. I have no side sill plastic protection. every time rain heavily when window down that time sure will kena. up until now no problem working fine not short circuit.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 25 2015, 05:20 PM)
don't mind about the button kena air hujan cause it is water proof. I have no side sill plastic protection. every time rain heavily when window down that time sure will kena. up until now no problem working fine not short circuit.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 25 2015, 05:20 PM)
don't mind about the button kena air hujan cause it is water proof. I have no side sill plastic protection. every time rain heavily when window down that time sure will kena. up until now no problem working fine not short circuit.
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All the circuits and wiring are well insulated and hidden behind the door panel, no amount of rain water can damage them, unless fully submerged laugh.gif
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 21 2015, 08:32 AM)
An update. After the gearbox on my car was replaced and 5 visits to the service centre to troubleshoot all sort of noises, including changing of all engine and gearbox mountings, I now have this "woo wooo" sound during low speed acceleration from standstill, slowing down the car at low speed to 0 km/h. The sound will come up during low speed driving, and it is loud and annoying. I have no choice but to bring the car to the service centre again. The unpleasant woo wooo noise sounds like the engine is going to be dead or something.

Also, there is vibration on the dashboard and gearbox area. The condition of the car with the new gearbox is now much worse than the condition of the car before the gearbox was replaced. Just bad luck for me.
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Bro,

I had this woo woo sound during low speed driving especially when decelerating from 50kmh. When the speedometer reaches approx. 40kmh the sound stops but starts again below 20kmh albeit a lil more quieter. No woo woo sound can be heard when my car is stationary though. The sound was there since I bought my car on Feb 2013 but it's a 2012 model. Initially it was louder but after ECU/TCU remap, it seems to be quieter. It can still be quite annoying at times. You're going back to the SC? Hope it is possible to eliminate this woo woo sound for good.


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Bro,

I had this woo woo sound during low speed driving especially when decelerating from 50kmh. When the speedometer reaches approx. 40kmh the sound stops but starts again below 20kmh albeit a lil more quieter. No woo woo sound can be heard when my car is stationary though. The sound was there since I bought my car on Feb 2013 but it's a 2012 model. Initially it was louder but after ECU/TCU remap, it seems to be quieter. It can still be quite annoying at times. You're going back to the SC? Hope it is possible to eliminate this woo woo sound for good.
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Looks like this woo woo sound varies with different owners. Mine only comes up at low speed, starting from around 30km/h either accelerating from 0 to 30 km/h, or decelerating from 30 km/h to 0 km/h. No woo woo sound when above 30 km/h.

The car was sent to the service centre for the 6th time earlier this week. Apparently some parts of the Turbo engine were found to be defective and they have to order the parts. Will need to wait for the parts to arrive before I send the car to the service centre for the 7th time for the part replacement. Will need to leave the car there again for 2 days.
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Hello everyone,

Can someone kindly provide me with a review for the Preve 1.6 MT Exec? I have read a review from AF but it didn't touch much on the NVH, and daily use performance for the IAFM MT version.

Sidenote and Questions:
1) I don't drive fast. Max speed is 110 or 120 when overtaking.
2) Test drove the Iriz, didn't like it, heard rattling in 3 test cars. Any bad rattling issues with the Preve?
3) Test drove the Preve Turbo and it was awesome.
4) Can anyone highlight problems that I might face or common problems with the MT IAFM variant?
5) My parents drive a MT 2008 Persona, so I'm quite used to the power of the Persona. Is it similar to that? Or is it worse since the Preve is heavier? Is there any test drive unit. So far Senawang SC and CoE don't have it.
6) Planning to book before 15th Oct for the 30 year promo. I'm offered estimated 8k disc (5k + 2.1k for old iswara + 900 for 55% NCD) and the 7 year warranty
7) What is the service interval for the IAFM?
8) Lastly, any good SA's around here? Dua kali go proton x kena layan, such bad service. So ended up doing my own research T.T

Thanks a bunch and sorry for all the questions =)
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Hi axsatr,to enjoy the 30 year promo,u need to book ur car before 30 sep, and register ur car b4 15 oct.
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Hi axsatr,to enjoy the 30 year promo,u need to book ur car before 30 sep, and register ur car b4 15 oct.
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Did anyone encounter this with your car? When I was parking my car this afternoon, switching from D to R, this time it is not the plastic silver piece that comes off but the whole gear knob that came off. First time I experience this sort of quality issue which is a laughing stock. When the gear knob came off, I put it back in but could not change the gears due to misalignment. I then pulled the gear knob back out and stuck it back in again and luckily can shift the gear knob as normal after that.

This is just terrible. I did not expect this to happen although I am aware that the gear knob on this Proton Preve Turbo is poor in quality.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 27 2015, 05:56 PM)
Did anyone encounter this with your car? When I was parking my car this afternoon, switching from D to R, this time it is not the plastic silver piece that comes off but the whole gear knob that came off. First time I experience this sort of quality issue which is a laughing stock. When the gear knob came off, I put it back in but could not change the gears due to misalignment. I then pulled the gear knob back out and stuck it back in again and luckily can shift the gear knob as normal after that.

This is just terrible. I did not expect this to happen although I am aware that the gear knob on this Proton Preve Turbo is poor in quality.

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where do u stay ? i know puchong jaya branch got one test drive unit (2014 model). the dashboard is rattling though. as for sales agent here, can contact vincent818 for better deal. dealer normally give extra discount ...

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For those whos looking for a faster and cheaper promotion for proton, should head down to Taman mayang in Petaling jaya... Btw, guys, anyone encounter such problem and manage to solved it by ownself, problem that i am facing now, was the damn power window, in which supposed to auto shut when u pull up the window trigger button, but it is not fully winded up, and infact, in order for you to make it shut, u actually have to like pull up the trigger a few times just so it is properly shut...I know that this is due to the sensitivity of the power window as to it has the anti trap fuction..to be honest, i think i actaully did manage to main tikam and fixed it before, but...somehow or rather, i have tried every posible ways but still...it's getting freaking annoying... with the current haze...gosh! Any idea on this matter? I did a few searched on lyn forums but...it was somehow or rather discontinued and i couldn't find the answer for it, any bros (or sis) are willing to share how you guys solve it...(if you encounter such case, i believe you will be as a annoyed as me)...so please care to share the help if possbile... thanks all.
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QUOTE(tehsarbat @ Sep 27 2015, 07:59 PM)
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wow I think you are the first owner have this kind of problem. usually is just the plastic cover. yours is the whole thing. are you pulling the gear lever or pushing up and down?
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QUOTE(axsatr @ Sep 27 2015, 03:55 PM)
Hello everyone,

Can someone kindly provide me with a review for the Preve 1.6 MT Exec? I have read a review from AF but it didn't touch much on the NVH, and daily use performance for the IAFM MT version.

Sidenote and Questions:
1) I don't drive fast. Max speed is 110 or 120 when overtaking.
2) Test drove the Iriz, didn't like it, heard rattling in 3 test cars. Any bad rattling issues with the Preve?
3) Test drove the Preve Turbo and it was awesome.
4) Can anyone highlight problems that I might face or common problems with the MT IAFM variant?
5) My parents drive a MT 2008 Persona, so I'm quite used to the power of the Persona. Is it similar to that? Or is it worse since the Preve is heavier? Is there any test drive unit. So far Senawang SC and CoE don't have it.
6) Planning to book before 15th Oct for the 30 year promo. I'm offered estimated 8k disc (5k + 2.1k for old iswara + 900 for 55% NCD) and the 7 year warranty
7) What is the service interval for the IAFM?
8) Lastly, any good SA's around here? Dua kali go proton x kena layan, such bad service. So ended up doing my own research T.T

Thanks a bunch and sorry for all the questions =)
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1) Tested yesterday (Result might different from different person), iriz 1.3 having the same pickup speed as preve 1.6 MT (Heavy preve!, unless im bad in shifting compared to that Iriz driver). But overall for normal leisure drive = superb thumbup.gif
2) Driver seat rattling sound laugh.gif
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4) As for mine, refer (2) and power window control slightly poke-out(seems normal for preve driver)
5) Please refer (1)... As far as i know, proton within selangor area doesn't provide MT test drive unit.
6) There might* be old model discount during December/January (which would be around 8k, but still it depends on stock availability). Can your insurance bring forward to your new car? Else 1.6k (if i not mistaken) would be your 1st sum for insurance.
7) 1k,10k,20k. personally i went for 5k interval.
8) (i shall leave this to sifus around here)
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 28 2015, 09:23 AM)
wow I think you are the first owner have this kind of problem. usually is just the plastic cover. yours is the whole thing. are you pulling the gear lever or pushing up and down?
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Not sure if I'm the first who experienced this problem, but in my 20+ years of driving the Proton Preve Turbo is the first car I have experienced this sort of problem. And the car is only 2 years old.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 28 2015, 09:23 AM)
wow I think you are the first owner have this kind of problem. usually is just the plastic cover. yours is the whole thing. are you pulling the gear lever or pushing up and down?
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Just normal shifting of the gear. From D to R.
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Just claim a new set engine mounting, vibration almost gone.feel good.
Anyone do underbody coating to prevent rust? My exhaust is rusted and crack a little, just replace the particular part. Would like to do something to prevent it happen again.
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Sep 28 2015, 11:13 AM)
Just claim a new set engine mounting, vibration almost gone.feel good.
Anyone do underbody coating to prevent rust? My exhaust is rusted and crack a little, just replace the particular part. Would like to do something to prevent it happen again.
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if you press the accelerator to the floor most of the time. the car vibration will come back less than 6 months. at most will stop the mini vibrate within 1 year.
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QUOTE(K2002 @ Sep 28 2015, 02:35 PM)
if you press the accelerator to the floor most of the time. the car vibration will come back less than 6 months. at most will stop the mini vibrate within 1 year.
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I think i nvr do press to floor with it pun, vibration start after 1 year and getting worst recently. Car age turning 3 years in next April...
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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Sep 28 2015, 11:13 AM)
Just claim a new set engine mounting, vibration almost gone.feel good.
Anyone do underbody coating to prevent rust? My exhaust is rusted and crack a little, just replace the particular part. Would like to do something to prevent it happen again.
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I did undercarriage coating. Exhaust cannot be coated using the same coating, but ceramic coating (which is costly). If exhaust cracked, just weld it back or simply replace the section.
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I did undercarriage coating. Exhaust cannot be coated using the same coating, but ceramic coating (which is costly). If exhaust cracked, just weld it back or simply replace the section.
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QUOTE(LalaluSan @ Sep 28 2015, 10:10 AM)
1) Tested yesterday (Result might different from different person), iriz 1.3 having the same pickup speed as preve 1.6 MT (Heavy preve!, unless im bad in shifting compared to that Iriz driver). But overall for normal leisure drive = superb  thumbup.gif
2) Driver seat rattling sound  laugh.gif
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4) As for mine, refer (2) and power window control slightly poke-out(seems normal for preve driver)
5) Please refer (1)... As far as i know, proton within selangor area doesn't provide MT test drive unit.
6) There might* be old model discount during December/January (which would be around 8k, but still it depends on stock availability). Can your insurance bring forward to your new car? Else 1.6k (if i not mistaken) would be your 1st sum for insurance.
7) 1k,10k,20k. personally i went for 5k interval.
8) (i shall leave this to sifus around here)
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Dude! Thanks so much for replying! thumbup.gif notworthy.gif

Just done my booking. Fire Red 1.6MT. RHB is giving me 2.88% interest. Is that good enough? I hope my loan passes sweat.gif

One other question. When I tested the Premium, I noticed that the interior light has dimmer and when you unlock the car the led lights turn on. Is this the same with Exec. Looks so cool.

Thanks!
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QUOTE(wern-yuan @ Sep 27 2015, 10:53 PM)
For those whos looking for a faster and cheaper promotion for proton, should head down to Taman mayang in Petaling jaya... Btw, guys, anyone encounter such problem and manage to solved it by ownself, problem that i am facing now, was the damn power window, in which supposed to auto shut when u pull up the window trigger button, but it is not fully winded up, and infact, in order for you to make it shut, u actually have to like pull up the trigger a few times just so it is properly shut...I know that this is due to the sensitivity of the power window as to it has the anti trap fuction..to be honest, i think i actaully did manage to main tikam and fixed it before, but...somehow or rather, i have tried every posible ways but still...it's getting freaking annoying... with the current haze...gosh! Any idea on this matter? I did a few searched on lyn forums but...it was somehow or rather discontinued and i couldn't find the answer for it, any bros (or sis) are willing to share how you guys solve it...(if you encounter such case, i believe you will be as a annoyed as me)...so please care to share the help if possbile... thanks all.
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happened to me before. if i remember correctly, to reset the anti-trap pull up the window button until the window is fully winded up and leave it for around 5 seconds then only release it.
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hye... yesterday after long drive from kl-penang..i have heard a whistling sound from engine bay...futher inspection the whistling sound come from cvt gb area..is it sign for problem? should i refer to sc?
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hye... yesterday after long drive from kl-penang..i have heard a whistling sound from engine bay...futher inspection the whistling sound come from cvt gb area..is it sign for problem? should i refer to sc?
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 27 2015, 05:56 PM)
Did anyone encounter this with your car? When I was parking my car this afternoon, switching from D to R, this time it is not the plastic silver piece that comes off but the whole gear knob that came off. First time I experience this sort of quality issue which is a laughing stock. When the gear knob came off, I put it back in but could not change the gears due to misalignment. I then pulled the gear knob back out and stuck it back in again and luckily can shift the gear knob as normal after that.

This is just terrible. I did not expect this to happen although I am aware that the gear knob on this Proton Preve Turbo is poor in quality.

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QUOTE(shieldingman @ Sep 29 2015, 12:37 AM)
hye... yesterday after long drive from kl-penang..i have heard a whistling sound from engine bay...futher inspection the whistling sound come from cvt gb area..is it sign for problem? should i refer to sc?
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Normal because of Punch CVT
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QUOTE(wern-yuan @ Sep 27 2015, 10:53 PM)
For those whos looking for a faster and cheaper promotion for proton, should head down to Taman mayang in Petaling jaya... Btw, guys, anyone encounter such problem and manage to solved it by ownself, problem that i am facing now, was the damn power window, in which supposed to auto shut when u pull up the window trigger button, but it is not fully winded up, and infact, in order for you to make it shut, u actually have to like pull up the trigger a few times just so it is properly shut...I know that this is due to the sensitivity of the power window as to it has the anti trap fuction..to be honest, i think i actaully did manage to main tikam and fixed it before, but...somehow or rather, i have tried every posible ways but still...it's getting freaking annoying... with the current haze...gosh! Any idea on this matter? I did a few searched on lyn forums but...it was somehow or rather discontinued and i couldn't find the answer for it, any bros (or sis) are willing to share how you guys solve it...(if you encounter such case, i believe you will be as a annoyed as me)...so please care to share the help if possbile... thanks all.
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one simple method to wind up the window if you face the issue of power window that trigger anti trap.

the button to wind up the window, there are 2 stage.. 1st stage, pull lighter will manual pull up.. 2nd stage, pull up all the way, will trigger window auto wind up until it stop (but this will trigger anti trap if something blocking)..

so your case will be pull 2nd stage, even there is nothing, but trigger anti trap.. so to counter it, just pull lightly with 1st stage.. i faced once before after i got my car.. but until now no more..
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QUOTE(ChuanHong @ Sep 30 2015, 11:54 AM)
one simple method to wind up the window if you face the issue of power window that trigger anti trap.

the button to wind up the window, there are 2 stage.. 1st stage, pull lighter will manual pull up.. 2nd stage, pull up all the way, will trigger window auto wind up until it stop (but this will trigger anti trap if something blocking)..

so your case will be pull 2nd stage, even there is nothing, but trigger anti trap.. so to counter it, just pull lightly with 1st stage.. i faced once before after i got my car.. but until now no more..
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I was about to make the exact reply yesterday.
I also discovered there are two stages of power windows pull switch after I have such anti-trap problem.
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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Sep 30 2015, 04:26 PM)
I was about to make the exact reply yesterday.
I also discovered there are two stages of power windows pull switch after I have such anti-trap problem.
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i found it is really annoying.. cause i cant close my window in previous.. then i calm down and try the first stage pull.. wont trigger anti trap.. turn off and on engine again, try wind down and up window again.. no more problem.. haha.. until now, didnt trigger fake anti trap issue already..
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QUOTE(axsatr @ Sep 28 2015, 06:53 PM)
Dude! Thanks so much for replying!  thumbup.gif  notworthy.gif

Just done my booking. Fire Red 1.6MT. RHB is giving me 2.88% interest. Is that good enough? I hope my loan passes  sweat.gif

One other question. When I tested the Premium, I noticed that the interior light has dimmer and when you unlock the car the led lights turn on. Is this the same with Exec. Looks so cool.

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 18 2015, 08:05 AM)
NO problem. Hope you will have the problem sorted out at the service centre. For abnormal loud rattling sound or vibration, I would think they would be able to resolve it for you, and they are obliged to do so. As for minor rattling sound that would be debatable and difficult, though you can still try. Sometimes some minor rattling sound may eventually disappear by itself without any effort or troubleshooting. It depends a bit on luck sometimes.
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Looks like service centre said that the noise I am hearing is normal... O.o
I guess I can learn to tune it out...

RM225 for my first service. Quite high actually, probably cause I went for 10K fully synthetic.

But honestly, I am pretty impressed at the power I am getting from the 1.6 CFE.


Tyres are pretty grippy too. But on the noisy side. Maybe change to something quieter later.

Anyone did sound proofing to mask the CVT and engine sounds? Probably voids warranty right?
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 30 2015, 09:40 PM)
Looks like service centre said that the noise I am hearing is normal... O.o
I guess I can learn to tune it out...

RM225 for my first service. Quite high actually, probably cause I went for 10K fully synthetic.

But honestly, I am pretty impressed at the power I am getting from the 1.6 CFE.
Tyres are pretty grippy too. But on the noisy side. Maybe change to something quieter later.

Anyone did sound proofing to mask the CVT and engine sounds? Probably voids warranty right?
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i don't like Champiro BAX 2 at all. it's definitely not grippy as u said. push a bit into corners and it will scream and lose traction. very scary. plus two times i got bulging issue with this tyre. now changed to Bridgestone RE003 and I am a super happy driver thumbup.gif

greater grip on par with PS3, and it won't scream no matter how hard u pushed it. u feel very well planted no matter the speed. and it is more comfortable to ride than Champiro BAX 2, like rolling on a sponge! rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(zgerm @ Sep 29 2015, 05:44 PM)
Normal because of Punch CVT
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u mean that's not the diverter valve sound? unsure.gif
i thought it was.. laugh.gif our little BoV
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 21 2015, 03:01 PM)
Not too sure on the RM12,749 figure for the gearbox but I was informed (last month) that the gearbox of the Preve Turbo costs RM17k. Inspira's is RM23k.

For the gearbox, not sure if warranty is below 3 years or 5 years. You may check with the service centre during your next visit.
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better change to inspira one if it's compatible tongue.gif
because Inspira's cvt uses torque converter instead of wet clutch. u will feel better response and perhaps no slip

me am still waiting for the TCU and manual 6-speed to be produced by proton and put it inside CFE. this engine performance is hampered by that Punch cvt shakehead.gif
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Oct 1 2015, 05:00 AM)
i don't like Champiro BAX 2 at all. it's definitely not grippy as u said. push a bit into corners and it will scream and lose traction. very scary. plus two times i got bulging issue with this tyre. now changed to Bridgestone RE003 and I am a super happy driver thumbup.gif

greater grip on par with PS3, and it won't scream no matter how hard u pushed it. u feel very well planted no matter the speed. and it is more comfortable to ride than Champiro BAX 2, like rolling on a sponge! rclxm9.gif
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Maybe I don't drive as fast as I think. But I've not heard the screech of the tyres.
And in all honesty, I've not heard of Champiro. I like the quiet Michelin Primacy 3ST.

How long does it take for the Champiro to loose its thread? 30K KM? 40K KM?

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my 3st keep screeching when i floor pedal keluar roundabout, but traction never kicks in, mean it is grippy at least. If champiro, no screeching but traction keep kicks in everytime i do the same thing, meaning to say havent screech tire oledi buang.

i dont know it is good or not but ppl say if tire screech means the tire very sticky to the floor, else it wont even screech if there is no friction. just like u wear badminton shoes u try to screech it at the badminton court.

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QUOTE(ZooK @ Sep 30 2015, 09:40 PM)
Looks like service centre said that the noise I am hearing is normal... O.o
I guess I can learn to tune it out...

RM225 for my first service. Quite high actually, probably cause I went for 10K fully synthetic.

But honestly, I am pretty impressed at the power I am getting from the 1.6 CFE.
Tyres are pretty grippy too. But on the noisy side. Maybe change to something quieter later.

Anyone did sound proofing to mask the CVT and engine sounds? Probably voids warranty right?
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You don't have service discount vouchers? The higher price is likely due to the full synthetic engine oil you have opted for. Synthium 800 is sufficient for the Preve Turbo.

Power is certainly good due to the Turbo engine.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Oct 1 2015, 07:33 AM)
my 3st keep screeching when i floor pedal keluar roundabout, but traction never kicks in, mean it is grippy at least. If champiro, no screeching but traction keep kicks in everytime i do the same thing, meaning to say havent screech tire oledi buang.

i dont know it is good or not but ppl say if tire screech means the tire very sticky to the floor, else it wont even screech if there is no friction. just like u wear badminton shoes u try to screech it at the badminton court.
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I've only got the traction lights lit up once on my car when accelerating from standstill. The ground is full of sand and there is little to no traction, and the tyres are just gliding against the sand with the car not moving forward, and that point the traction lights came up.

I have never managed to activated the traction lights in all my cars when driving around the bends or corners. Guess my driving is not wild enough to engage the traction or ESP control, whatever it is.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Oct 1 2015, 08:46 AM)
I've only got the traction lights lit up once on my car when accelerating from standstill. The ground is full of sand and there is little to no traction, and the tyres are just gliding against the sand with the car not moving forward, and that point the traction lights came up.

I have never managed to activated the traction lights in all my cars when driving around the bends or corners. Guess my driving is not wild enough to engage the traction or ESP control, whatever it is.
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ohh ok, with my 3ST, i feel the transfer or power from engine to tire to the road is much better, becos it launches the car much faster, more responsive compare to BAX2. Meaning to say i tend to over pecut when at roundabout, where BAX2 Traction control kicks in way earlier that you will lose power becos car take over so u get control. If no TC, maybe with BAX2 car might be spinning already.
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Oct 1 2015, 05:22 AM)
better change to inspira one if it's compatible tongue.gif
because Inspira's cvt uses torque converter instead of wet clutch. u will feel better response and perhaps no slip

me am still waiting for the TCU and manual 6-speed to be produced by proton and put it inside CFE. this engine performance is hampered by that Punch cvt shakehead.gif
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Yes, the bottleneck is very likely the CVT of the car. The Turbo engine of the Preve although a bit loud is powerful. The CVT makes the car less responsive (not so nice to drive) with a lag especially in stop go stop go traffic at low speed with many speed bumps in between.
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Oct 1 2015, 06:44 AM)
Maybe I don't drive as fast as I think. But I've not heard the screech of the tyres.
And in all honesty, I've not heard of Champiro. I like the quiet Michelin Primacy 3ST.

How long does it take for the Champiro to loose its thread? 30K KM? 40K KM?
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not sure... at 30k km i still have around 30% thread before changed

QUOTE(ben3003 @ Oct 1 2015, 07:33 AM)
my 3st keep screeching when i floor pedal keluar roundabout, but traction never kicks in, mean it is grippy at least. If champiro, no screeching but traction keep kicks in everytime i do the same thing, meaning to say havent screech tire oledi buang.

i dont know it is good or not but ppl say if tire screech means the tire very sticky to the floor, else it wont even screech if there is no friction. just like u wear badminton shoes u try to screech it at the badminton court.
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when my tyre bulged, to save on tight budget i opt for used PS3, 50% thread. it grips on dry and rain but didn't scream when pushed as BAX2 did. BAX2 really scream and lose its traction.

i love PS3, it performs and comfort, but when I heard RE003 is on a promo price, i grab it. cheaper than PS3 almost RM400/piece for this size.

no matter what, bulging is serious and costly to your pocket. a tyre that can last long needs to change early because of bulging. i rather not risk it on BAX2. very bad tyre.
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Oct 1 2015, 08:51 AM)
ohh ok, with my 3ST, i feel the transfer or power from engine to tire to the road is much better, becos it launches the car much faster, more responsive compare to BAX2. Meaning to say i tend to over pecut when at roundabout, where BAX2 Traction control kicks in way earlier that you will lose power becos car take over so u get control. If no TC, maybe with BAX2 car might be spinning already.
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i spun BAX2 once, on a gravel road. even with TC kicks in. the grip is not good for power-to-wheel shakehead.gif
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my first year campiro tyre the standard stock on when u buy the car come with it gone within 8 months. I clock around 40k mileage on the stock tyre.

but generally I heard some of the owner saying is wearing out faster than any other tyre they are using before.

maybe is just by batch. or maybe is just the tyre rubber characteristic.

and also the way you drive it. if you always press to the floor until your tyre spins then it wears out faster. if you go through corners until have sound while you driving then the tyre wears out faster.
if you break hard and the tyre screeching along the road then it wears out faster.


if drive politely then I think should prolonged it. maybe until 80k mileage.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Oct 1 2015, 08:39 AM)
You don't have service discount vouchers? The higher price is likely due to the full synthetic engine oil you have opted for. Synthium 800 is sufficient for the Preve Turbo.

Power is certainly good due to the Turbo engine.
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First time I heard about this discount vouchers... What is this magical item about?
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Oct 1 2015, 09:01 AM)
not sure... at 30k km i still have around 30% thread before changed
when my tyre bulged, to save on tight budget i opt for used PS3, 50% thread. it grips on dry and rain but didn't scream when pushed as BAX2 did. BAX2 really scream and lose its traction.

i love PS3, it performs and comfort, but when I heard RE003 is on a promo price, i grab it. cheaper than PS3 almost RM400/piece for this size.

no matter what, bulging is serious and costly to your pocket. a tyre that can last long needs to change early because of bulging. i rather not risk it on BAX2. very bad tyre.
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Thanks man...
Might want to change the tyres earlier than normal then. PS3 is expensive, but I put it as one of the good performers out there. I've used to use them until I changed to 3ST for cheaper but still quiet alternative.

I will never buy another Continental Tyre again. Really scares me.
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Oct 1 2015, 06:53 PM)
First time I heard about this discount vouchers... What is this magical item about?
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Some batches of Proton cars come with an offer of free maintenance. So the vouchers would pay for Mach 5 oil and labour, and this makes it cheaper to maintain the car even with fully synthetic by topping up the difference.

Not everyone has the vouchers. I don't too.
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Oct 1 2015, 06:58 PM)
Thanks man...
Might want to change the tyres earlier than normal then. PS3 is expensive, but I put it as one of the good performers out there. I've used to use them until I changed to 3ST for cheaper but still quiet alternative.

I will never buy another Continental Tyre again. Really scares me.
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if you don't like noisy tyres, don't change to Potenza RE003 then tongue.gif

because this tyre noise is the same as BAX2. I don't mind since noise is same as BAX2, if it is louder, only then I mind tongue.gif
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Oct 1 2015, 05:00 AM)
i don't like Champiro BAX 2 at all. it's definitely not grippy as u said. push a bit into corners and it will scream and lose traction. very scary. plus two times i got bulging issue with this tyre. now changed to Bridgestone RE003 and I am a super happy driver thumbup.gif

greater grip on par with PS3, and it won't scream no matter how hard u pushed it. u feel very well planted no matter the speed. and it is more comfortable to ride than Champiro BAX 2, like rolling on a sponge! rclxm9.gif
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Maybe I don't drive as wild as you guys. I find the Champiro Bax 2 to be rather good. A bit noisy but it provides a lot of grip on the road. Road holding around the corners is good as well. The tyres do not produce a screeching sound even when I am going considerably fast around the corners. Only a slight screech when I was going really quick around the corners, but the car didn't lose control or anything and it is still stable. Though I take note the PS3's grip is better than the Champiro Bax 2 for those who are used to drive enthusiastically.
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QUOTE(ZooK @ Oct 1 2015, 06:53 PM)
First time I heard about this discount vouchers... What is this magical item about?
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I presume Proton does not distribute the discount vouchers anymore. They were given for cars bought in mid to end of 2013, around that time, maybe extended to 2014 I don't know. Those vouchers are valued at RM300 if my memory serves me right. For the first service, I only paid RM20+ using one of the vouchers.

For later models, maybe Proton has compensated by giving higher discounts for the car and scrapped the discount vouchers. I bought the Preve Turbo at about RM69k+ but have read that the selling price in 2013 had gone down to RM65k. Maybe the car is selling cheaper now.
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Oct 1 2015, 05:00 AM)
i don't like Champiro BAX 2 at all. it's definitely not grippy as u said. push a bit into corners and it will scream and lose traction. very scary. plus two times i got bulging issue with this tyre. now changed to Bridgestone RE003 and I am a super happy driver thumbup.gif

greater grip on par with PS3, and it won't scream no matter how hard u pushed it. u feel very well planted no matter the speed. and it is more comfortable to ride than Champiro BAX 2, like rolling on a sponge! rclxm9.gif
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RE003 and PS3 is too high level to be compared to Champiro BAX 2. Lol.

My stock tyre is Achilles 2233, and I am more worried about the common blow outs than lack of grip. Lol.

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