MyVi SE 1.3A - 5th Service.

18th Month/30000km (5th Service)
Odometer: 20392km
Service Date: 22.10.2011
Service Centre: Perodua Sales S/B, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang.

Things done today:
1. Brake - Flush fluid system and replace brake fluid.
2. Replace Radiator Coolant
3. Replace Oil filter
4. Replace Air Filter

5. Replace Engine Oil - Semi Syn 5W/30 4Lit.
6. Replace Gasket

7. Replace Spark Plug

8. Replace Air Cond Cabin Filter

9. Replace ATF - 2.2Lit.

10. Top-up Windshield Washer

Also, there is several issues that need to be rectify as follows: -
1. Door switch faulty - To replace Front RH & LH Door Switch (Warranty replacement - Awaiting for parts)
2. Front RH window vibrating (Repeated problem) - To replace Regulator Sub Assembly (Warranty replacement - Awaiting for parts)

3. To check and tighten undercarriage bolts and nuts (Done).

MyVi SE 1.3A - Paint job. Cont..

Done and am quite satisfied with the result

MyVi SE 1.3A - Paint job

Wonder what it will looks like when you add the element of this..


onto this..


Guess.. one can only wait and see hehe

MyVi SE 1.3A - 4th Service.

My MyVi due for its 12th month service.

12th Month/20000km (4th Service)
Odometer: 12642km
Service Date: 10.11.2010
Service Centre: Perodua Sales S/B, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang.

Things done today:
1. Replace Engine oil - Semi Syn. 5W30
2. Replace gasket
3. Replace Oil filter
4. Top-up windshield washer
5. Replace air-cond cabin filter

I was informed that it is suppose to be major service but looking at the current mileage, I will do that on the next service.

Other than that, I have requested them to check on the followings: -
1. Brake condition
2. Front RH window vibrating (rectified earlier, just to check and tighten the screws)
3. Rear absorber nut loosen (Rectified earlier, just to ensure that it is in good condition)

Next service will be on May 2011

MyVi SE 1.3A - 10000km / 3rd Service.

It is not yet 10K km but already pass its overdue date (sixth month) for service.

10000km / 3rd Service
Odometer: 7030km
Service Date: 17.04.2010
Service Centre: Perodua Sales S/B, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang.

Sent it for 3rd service and things done today:
1. Replace Engine oil - Semi Syn. 5W30
2. Replace gasket
3. Replace Oil filter
4. Top-up windshield washer
5. Top-up battery water
6. General check/service

next service will be after 6 months/10k km with this oil.other than that, I've install the acoustic insulator to front bonnetand anti-theft to all doors and bonnet.

MyVi SE 1.3A - Engine Problem.

It happened last Friday, 11.12.2009. The engine sounds like it is running in 3 cylinder and it comes in sudden, while my wife is driving home from a grocery shop.

When I look at it, the engine is shaking with very rough sound and the RPM is going crazy up and down. Both of us really frustrated with the condition as we just own it and it is not even reached 5000km yet!

So happen, it was public holiday and we can only to bring it to the service centre on Saturday. We sent it to the usual service dealer for inspection.

On Tuesday afternoon, the dealer call me and asked me to refer my car to Perodua Branches as they does not have proper tools to detect the problems. So I went to Perodua in Glenmarie and after 2 days, they called and informed that the problem has been rectified.

Basically, it has got something to do with the EFI system and they have check and erase the malfunction code that caused failure to one of the injection point. It is also related to the jerking problems earlier.

So far, the engine is working fine and I also observed that there is no more jerking when the car is idle. Really wish that the problems is solved, totally...

Mileage: 4399

MyVi SE 1.3A - 5000km / 2nd Service.

My MyVi is supposed to hit 5000km and due for service but instead, after 3 month, it only clock 3429km. Never mind that, send for service anyway.

5000km / 2nd Service
Odometer: 3429km
Service Date: 26.11.2009
Service Centre: Reign Car Care S/B, Subang Perdana.

Things done on 2nd service: -
1. Replace Oil Filter
2. Replace Gasket Oil Pan
3. Replace Engine Oil - Perodua Semi Synthetic SJ 5W/30
4. Top up windshield washer
5. Air-cond Cabin Filter - Denso.
6. Free on labour

Surprise to know that MyVi does not have the air-cond cabin filter before. They have the housing where the filter should be but it does not come with the filter... no matter what, it is good to have the filter installed. Ironically, I just received the same filter for my X20 earlier this week ordered via group buy.. just don't have the time to install it yet.

For record, the jerking problem is not yet solved and SC is recommending me to send my ride to Perodua Branch. With better equipment, they might be able to detect what caused the problem.

MyVi SE 1.3A - Extractor

Install extractor to my ride on Saturday last week. I have not replaced the muffler and the mid section yet, it would be done later..

Hassle work.. need to remove the bumper and few attachments for an access to the exhaust manifold...

Stock manifold c/w cat converter, compared to the 4-1 extractor..


The good thing about this particular extractor is that it comes with the bracket for the stock manifold cover.. nicely fit.

MyVi SE 1.3A - Send for Inspection - UPDATES

Its been more than a week after I sent my MyVi for inspection.

The car is still jerking and I went to the service centre again yesterday to rectify the problem.. Just when I thought that everything is good.. the car jerks again this morning..

Wonder what is the real culprit.. it looks like I have to pay a visit to the service centre again next week..

MyVi SE 1.3A - Send for Inspection.

This is the second time I send my MyVi for inspection since there is no improvement to the brake and some other issues: -

1. Braking is too light and it doesn't really feel the grip.
2. Loud sound when the car start moving at the wheel.
3. Irritating sound from the rear.
4. Jerking when the car is idle.

Rectification done by SC: -
1 & 2. Bleed the brake, setting and testing
3. Rear Absorber screw loose - Re tighten
4. Reset ECU.

The distance from SC to my office is just nearby and can't really tell the different, will test it on my way back home, later.

Hope all the problems really rectified.

Voltage Stabilizer In My Rides.

After a while of comparing, testing and searching, I've made up my mind and install voltage stabilizer to my Elantra yesterday.

So now, both of my ride have installed with this product.

First for my MyVi which installed with Pivot Raizin (Blue Raizin).

Followed with Pivot Mega Raizin (Purple Raizin) for my Elantra (c/w Digital Display).

First day reading for my elantra:
Lowest Voltage (at the engine start): 7.3
Real Voltage: 14.5

For more details on the products, click here

Grounding Cable for my rides.

Installed auxiliary grounding cable to both my rides (Elantra and MyVi).

Instead of going for a pre-cut grounding cables available in accessories shop, I decided to custom cut it.

The cables installed and aligned nicely in the engine compartment.

Myvi - 3 point

- Near Alternator

- Body Earth

- Near Cylinder Head

Elantra X20 - 4 points

- Near Distributor

- Near Alternator

- Body Earth

- Near Cylinder Head

MyVi SE 1.3A 2009

My wife and I decided to trade our MyVi EZ with the new MyVi SE.
We have been driving it for about a month now and here is some of my findings: -
- The suspension is a bit stiff and bumpy on uneven road but quite good when handling corners.
- Steady at high speed.
- Pick-up is quite good for a stock car.
- Brakes however is a bit disappointing, new parts perhaps..
- Nice interior with black leather seat matching the overall color of interior.
Wish list: -
- ATF Cooler
- K&N Drop in Filter
- Additional Paint job to the body + PPS
- Extractor & Sport Muffler+Twin tail pipe
- Voltage stabilizer
- Amp and sub-woofer??

Perodua MyVi EZ - Rectified..

Its been a while since I did something to our MyVi and this week, I take it for a spin and man.. there is a lot need to be done.

First, the front absorber need to be replace, tyre is about time for change out, but amongst all, the wheel vibrates when braking does makes me really frustrated. The reason is simple, the problem should have been rectified since both front disc and caliper assembly has been replaced under warranty few months back...

Well things happens, what matters now is ensure that the ride is in good condition even though it travels light since we have bought Elantra X20 last year.

This is what I did last week..

Wheel and rubber change.. Upgrade to 15"

Stock wheel & rubber, 175/65/R14


New Driftmaster wheel comes with Silverstone M5, 195/55/R15

New Disc brake, replaced under warranty..

This time, they change only the disc and not the whole assembly. Tested for few days now, so far ok.

New front absorber - ..

Pro-ride absorber dual valve specs just like Monroe.. recommended by a friend, I give it a try.

The ride feels better and safer.. ;p