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I finally bite the bullet and went to another electrician to have a look at my avanza starting issue. Sometimes can start, sometimes hard to start and is getting harder each time until after start don't want to turn off the key for fearing cannot start back again. You know the feeling when you are in an RnR to lighten yourself then as you wanted to continue your journey, the starter won't fire up the engine.

Went to this Keong Fatt Electrical location 3.083238, 101.678717 contact 016-6686049 They moved here more than a year ago from their old place. Young chap tested with battery tester, and starting starting the car, sometimes can sometimes cannot. Then brought out another dunno what device (smaller one) and starting starting again with same results. Finally they said your battery not enough charge and they finally brought out another battery to confirm. All three times they tried to start was successful with additional battery attached . I asked their battery price but it was beyond my budget so I paid the young chap a token and went to get a battery elsewhere.

Now get peace of mind

This post has been edited by eniltoh: Aug 3 2020, 11:29 AM

I asked the young chap this not car too old (mine is 2004/05) and wiring need to check/replace. He confidently say you see we already managed to start successfully everytime without fail with another battery. I like his confidence.

During MCO period, I did recharge this battery and the charging is quick, less than 10 minutes charging full and stopped. Perhaps it is really time for the battery to say goodbye...

This post has been edited by eniltoh: Aug 3 2020, 02:08 PM

I assume if the a car's electrical is ok, I think a week or two without starting should be fine right. I mean, we have people travelling and parking their vehicles at long term airport parking.

Aiya that day go DIY change oil and filter, forgot to buy the crush washer, now everyday got 2 or 3 drips on the floor. Scared to overtighten and strip the threads on the oil pan.

Does the enhanced weight of the Aruz help to smoothen the ride in the 3rd row from being very bumpy/bouncy in the 1st gen to magic carpet ride?

i haven't changed before. What's the problem with yours that need to change the idle control valve? 1.3 or 1.5?

also just passed chinese 14th day of 7th month hope the idle will steady soon. 1.3 or 1.5 ya your avanza?

This post has been edited by eniltoh: Sep 8 2020, 04:04 PM

last time i was also trying to search for one to check 1st Gen MYVI and 1st Gen Avanza. No luck and dropped searched jor. Only got one that works for my Axia.

why need to idle higher? Won't that cause unnecessary fuel consumption?

This question very subjective.

What I can suggest is go for a ride with other members when there are gatherings. Then you can feel for yourself different types of absorber. Better than asking recommendations over here because of so many variables
1) is the car fully loaded or just with driver
2) what kind of roads will the absorber be used on.
3) how does the driver drive etc etc

Thanks for sharing. Great to hear this works.

Can your own new scanner remove both codes also? Anyway what are the codes thrown out? just sibuk sibuk only

Throughout my years owning Avanza 2011 till now, I cannot ever remember changing the remote battery until very recently (speak about longevity). Anyhow, I need to look for the rubber boot of the remote because mine already broke through. Also one of the switches broke off so had to hold it in place while putting instant supa glue to fix it but since it is a spare, I am in no hurry to replace the rubber boot. Can't say longevity for those with keyless entry as in my aftermarket one. I think in 3-6 months will have to replace the CR2032 battery as the car always try to detect the presence of the key fob consuming extra battery.

1st gen avanza ya standard alarm.

maybe i confused you. I meant for other aftermarket alarms with keyless entry, when it car senses the key fob is near, it will unlock. when the owner walks away from the car, the key fob is not detected by the car hence auto lock.

could be...and sometimes longevity could be because we rotate our remote just like how we rotate our car tyres for even wear

I am using one. It's a life saver in times like this. Forgotten how much I bought it for though.

Share your workshop name address to help yhe community here. Thanks.

take it back to the shop you did the alignment and tell/show them your problem and let them fix it.

It is time to change my 2004 avanza rear absorbers. noticed they started going into spring action after going through bumps or emergency stops. now to dig back some previous links on where to find that RS Ultra....or maybe get my worn shocks refilled?