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).

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Warranty Period.

There goes warranty period for my X20 (3years or 100,000km whichever is earlier)..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 100,000KM Service

My X20 last service under warranty and its been done today at KBPJ Service Centre. Been traveling long distance last couple of weeks and get it serviced before I went on another trip next week.

Odometer: 99901 km
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer
2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Auto Transmission Fluid - Castrol
5. Replace Radiator Coolant
6. Replace Front Brake Pad
7. To check undercarriage sound

4 litre Auto Transmission Fluid

Other than that, I have also sent it for wheel balancing, rotate and alignment check.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 80,000KM Service

My X20 due for 80K km service today and here is the things being done at KBPJ Service Centre.

Odometer: 80767 km
1. Replace Radiator Coolant
2. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Timing Belt, Roller and Idler bearings
5. Replace Aircond and Fan belt
6. Replace ATF - Castrol TQM-SP (4L)
7. Suspension check
8. Brake check


They have also replaced the fog lights under warranty.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound Updates

So far so good, sound no more..

It has been 2 weeks now after the rectification works is done and there is no more irritating sound. But before I can rest with my verdict, there are silly things which is not supposed to happen if the service centre is having a good quality control and follow whatever standard they have for a good maintenance and repair practice...

The works is taking more than a week but the result does pays off. After several test drive and confirm that it is due to the body knocking, my ride was taken to the panel body shop behind the service centre.

To correct it, they have to remove the front bumper, fender and headlamp... it is really sad to see my ride without these thing..
Here is the culprit.. it came from the edge of side frame connected to the body. There is a gap or crack and it is not welded and sealed properly.....
After the area is resealed, the issue solved. Thumbs up on troubleshoot and solving the problem.

Sadly, it does not ends there.. The night I took my car from the service centre, I went out testing it further and it is not far before I heard the rubbing sound. Front side of the plastic wheel cover, which is not installed properly had fell down and touched the road, adding to my surprise, most of the clips is also not installed..

Got to make another trip to SC to replace this part..
New wheel cover installed..
Pity.. they have to replace it due to silly reason. I have them checked on all the clips as well..

Just when I thought that everything is now in order, another sound is heard. This time, it is due to a misplaced part inside the fender, flapping against the body and fender..

Another trip to SC to make it right..

No matter how good they solve the problems, it all goes to drain.. poor workmanship by the panel body shop does affected the service centre reputation.

I can see that there is a lot of vehicle under repair in the same shop and wonder what would be the issue faced by the owner when they have their ride back.

Mileage: 63849

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

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound - Updates

It is almost a week now since I've send my ride to SC for the knocking sound rectifications. So far they have done some repair and the job is expected to be completed tomorrow (Monday, December 7th) Hopefully everything is well taken care off and I can have my ride back by tomorrow..

I really miss my X20..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound.

I have the knocking sound problem since the day I own this car, but I kind of taking for granted, hoping that it will go away after driving it for a while.

The sound is something like metal knocking coming from the front right hand side when the car is start moving and when you hit on the brake, there are occasions where you can hear it when you turn the wheel.

After several inspection and rectification done by SC, they come to conclusion that it is due to body knocking and it would take about a week for them to rectify it. I can't afford not to have my car during the weekdays as I am traveling a lot. They supposed to get me the loan car for that period but sadly until today, they can't get it for me.

So I have decided to send my car this week for the body rectification work as I have to get rid of the sound once and for all.. hopefully, they are right about what caused the problem and it would be good if they can settle it within few days..

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.