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 Proton PrevĂ© V23, Livin la vida loca

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pikacu
post Sep 11 2015, 07:03 AM

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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?)
pikacu
post Sep 11 2015, 09:42 AM

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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
pikacu
post Aug 7 2016, 08:58 PM

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guise, what is recommended enginew oil (and value for money) for tebu prev e?

i want to start bringing my self bought oil to svc cntr cuz i alwas get petronas 800/1000 knn
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post Aug 7 2016, 09:11 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 7 2016, 09:06 PM)
Most SCs do not accept your own engine oil unless you showed the receipt that you bought it from Proton authorized shops. They don't even accept receipts from petrol stations.
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then wut is the bestest engine oil at potong sc?


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post Aug 7 2016, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 7 2016, 09:14 PM)
Looking from their perspective as manufacturer, I can relate to their concerns.

Depends on your budget. If you always want the best, then Syntium 7000 0W/40.

It can do well with even Syntium 1000. I don't see any problem as I've tried from 800, 1000, 3000, 5000 and 7000, the only noticeable difference I felt was from 1000 to 7000.

Some SCs sell Shell engine oil as well, it's better if you call them to ask availability first.
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thx for the input
pikacu
post Jan 26 2017, 09:29 AM

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just to share out with you guys, on preve that i took to svc center to solve rattling issue. warning : long karangan

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TLDR:
1. proton glenmarie should be avoided at all cost if next three (3) weeks have festival holiday (Haj holiday included)
2. rattling sound in the preve not caused by dashboard loose as 3rd party svc center claimed.
3. 3rd party svc centre should be avoided if possible.
4. changing gearbox mounting + engine mouting solved the rattling issue.


even though its old and not new compared to ss13/glenmarie,

i personally recommend Proton Edar Seremban svc center

This post has been edited by pikacu: Jan 26 2017, 09:35 AM
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post Jan 26 2017, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Jan 26 2017, 04:02 PM)
Basically the same lesson, don't judge a service center by its appearance. Big centers like Glenmarie has to deal with hundreds if not thousands of cars monthly, drop in service quality is to be expected.

I don't trust outside workshops either, most of them will try to make money as much as they can.
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the things is 3rd party svc cntr disguised themselves well as proton's
pikacu
post Jan 31 2017, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(satayz88 @ Jan 30 2017, 11:30 AM)
Hi, may i know what is the warranty period for engine/gearbox mounting? My car will become 3 years in this april.
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as i was told, 3 years
pikacu
post Feb 3 2017, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(xphr3ak @ Feb 3 2017, 04:35 PM)
Where is Proton Edar Seremban?
Is it at Jalan Mantin Light Industrial?

Thanks.
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kawasan perindustrian ringan, jalan tun dr ismail, seremban

only 3-6 minutes drive from LEKAS highway's setul exit

 

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