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Post by igtoo on Nov 19, 2013 14:34:48 GMT 8
hi joey,
recently noticed that on several occasion,when im driving my picanto, (2008, manual, nearing 80k), there is this high pitched whistling sound. it is quite loud each time i engage and move up the gears. but then on other days, there is none of this high pitched sound. if i had to describe it, it really sounds like whistling and that becomes it becomes louder or softer when engine is revved/slowing down with the gear engaged.
quite puzzled as to why the sound comes and goes.
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Post by Harmony Motor on Nov 23, 2013 12:16:57 GMT 8
hi joey, recently noticed that on several occasion,when im driving my picanto, (2008, manual, nearing 80k), there is this high pitched whistling sound. it is quite loud each time i engage and move up the gears. but then on other days, there is none of this high pitched sound. if i had to describe it, it really sounds like whistling and that becomes it becomes louder or softer when engine is revved/slowing down with the gear engaged. quite puzzled as to why the sound comes and goes. If it is the Fan Belt, the sound will be loud and high pitch. But only when the engine is extremely cold (morning) and it will last only about 10 sec. If it is the wheel bearing, the sound is not high pitch and only come at higher speed (>50 km/h). If it is the other causes, then I have to listen to it. Cheers
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Post by plus2minus2 on Nov 27, 2013 18:40:45 GMT 8
Hi Joey,
In the recent weeks, I have encountered a loss of power in my car, especially when driving on slopes and multi-story carparks. I have to change to gear 1 in order to clear the carpark ramp at IMM, and I used to be able to clear it at gear 2. As thing for Benjamin Sheares Bridge, have to downshift to gear 3. I read that this loss of power is a common issue for picantos, and it is normally crankshaft related. I don't think it's the clutch, as I changed it 15,000km ago. The timing belt was changed at 5000km ago, and the mechanic didn't say anything about the crankshaft wearing out when he changed the timing belt.
How much does it cost to repair the crankshaft, I only wish to repair it rather than change the whole thing, as I may be only driving this car for another 1 year. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Post by redsuns on Nov 27, 2013 21:16:34 GMT 8
Hi Joey, 2 Problems 1) My dashboard light and audio panel light got switched off when I switch on my HID lights. 2) My car key sensor stop working once in a while, I need to take out my car key to open my door. Could it be a sign that my battery is dying ? It is 2 years+ 1. Your HID may have tapped from the same source of power with your Dashboard. Either you re-route it or you improve on the earthing of your Dashboard Instrument Cluster. 2. Change the battery first and see how. Thanks Hi Joey, thanks. Went down to your shop at AMK today and have the problem fixed. The technician managed to device that controls lighting of the dashboard and it works perfectly. Cheers
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Post by Harmony Motor on Nov 28, 2013 11:03:38 GMT 8
Hi Joey, In the recent weeks, I have encountered a loss of power in my car, especially when driving on slopes and multi-story carparks. I have to change to gear 1 in order to clear the carpark ramp at IMM, and I used to be able to clear it at gear 2. As thing for Benjamin Sheares Bridge, have to downshift to gear 3. I read that this loss of power is a common issue for picantos, and it is normally crankshaft related. I don't think it's the clutch, as I changed it 15,000km ago. The timing belt was changed at 5000km ago, and the mechanic didn't say anything about the crankshaft wearing out when he changed the timing belt. How much does it cost to repair the crankshaft, I only wish to repair it rather than change the whole thing, as I may be only driving this car for another 1 year. Thanks in advance for your advice. Yes, Crankshaft Timing Sprocket is a common problem. We would have to check whether by changing the sprocket alone can solve the problem. Attachments:
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Post by plus2minus2 on Nov 28, 2013 11:17:14 GMT 8
Hi Joey, In the recent weeks, I have encountered a loss of power in my car, especially when driving on slopes and multi-story carparks. I have to change to gear 1 in order to clear the carpark ramp at IMM, and I used to be able to clear it at gear 2. As thing for Benjamin Sheares Bridge, have to downshift to gear 3. I read that this loss of power is a common issue for picantos, and it is normally crankshaft related. I don't think it's the clutch, as I changed it 15,000km ago. The timing belt was changed at 5000km ago, and the mechanic didn't say anything about the crankshaft wearing out when he changed the timing belt. How much does it cost to repair the crankshaft, I only wish to repair it rather than change the whole thing, as I may be only driving this car for another 1 year. Thanks in advance for your advice. Yes, Crankshaft Timing Sprocket is a common problem. We would have to check whether by changing the sprocket alone can solve the problem. Hi Joey, Thanks for the reply. Will go down to your workshop to take a look then. You will be at the AMK branch correct?
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Post by Harmony Motor on Nov 28, 2013 11:41:22 GMT 8
Yes, Crankshaft Timing Sprocket is a common problem. We would have to check whether by changing the sprocket alone can solve the problem. Hi Joey, Thanks for the reply. Will go down to your workshop to take a look then. You will be at the AMK branch correct? Yes, I station in AMK. But both workshop are capable of doing this job. To your convenience. Look for Xiao Long, Ah Wee at AMK Elvis or Ah Yap at Jurong. Thanks
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Post by mavericktok08 on Apr 5, 2014 2:50:08 GMT 8
Hi Joey,
I have the same problem with my Pica. Loss of power especially on MSCP and slope.
I just changed my clutch cause it slipped. but after changing it still the same problem.
will you be around later this morning to help check?
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Post by Harmony Motor on Apr 7, 2014 16:29:44 GMT 8
Hi Joey, I have the same problem with my Pica. Loss of power especially on MSCP and slope. I just changed my clutch cause it slipped. but after changing it still the same problem. will you be around later this morning to help check? Just drop by, my guys will be able to do the check for you. Thanks.
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Post by hiton on Apr 23, 2014 22:30:14 GMT 8
double post...
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Post by club21z on May 21, 2014 20:38:53 GMT 8
Hi Joey, met you before when i did my QF and some minor repair, now i have a query on my 9th year old Picanto Auto
I have engine code light on and OBD says - P0741 Torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off Is this a serious problem on the gearbox ? I noticed when starting engine and moving off in low speed, there is a whining sound. Gearbox fluid found on floor after parking, not alot though. Driving experience still more or less the same. I did a ATF change but it doesnt help.
Will it be too costly to repair? I am considering to scrape the car if really hopeless.
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Post by Harmony Motor on May 27, 2014 22:34:33 GMT 8
Hi Joey, met you before when i did my QF and some minor repair, now i have a query on my 9th year old Picanto Auto I have engine code light on and OBD says - P0741 Torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off Is this a serious problem on the gearbox ? I noticed when starting engine and moving off in low speed, there is a whining sound. Gearbox fluid found on floor after parking, not alot though. Driving experience still more or less the same. I did a ATF change but it doesnt help. Will it be too costly to repair? I am considering to scrape the car if really hopeless. Hi, This is quite a common problem for the Picanto AT. It warrant an overhaul and change of Torque Convertor. Light repair for this problem doesn't work or last at all. Thanks Joey Lim
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Post by club21z on May 28, 2014 20:24:23 GMT 8
Thanks Joey for the reply.
Looks like its too much work to be done for a 1 yr old car.
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Post by Faisal on Jun 10, 2014 11:12:20 GMT 8
Hi please help.
I have a Kia Cerato 2006 Auto 1.6 HB Recently I realise that my car starts to jerk when my RPM is around 3000-4000. Whenever I accelerate gradually and the RPM starts to rise to between 3000-4000 the car will start to jerk and the RPM will drop to 1000-2000 and the car will be jerking as the RPM keeps on up and down in between the 2000-4000 RPM mark. This happen almost bout 20-30 % of the time but sometimes it's ok. When I reach the top gear and cruising at above 80-90 Km this problem doesn't happen. Sometimes when stopping the engine will stall. When I engage the Neutral gear and rev my engine the same thing happens sometimes even thoug I have not engaged the gear. What could my problem be? I have already replaced the spark plugs but the problem still persist. Sometimes when the engine stall it's hard to start the engine. I will need to be cranking the engine for like 4-5 times before its able to start.
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Post by igtoo on Aug 28, 2014 10:40:01 GMT 8
hi Joey,
my picanto approaching 100k servicing soon... can PM me the costs of servicing at Harmony Motors? also what is recommended to be changed at this 100k interval?
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Post by Harmony Motor on Aug 30, 2014 16:17:05 GMT 8
Hi! I have a Picanto 2008 automatic. I'm having some issues: 1. Acceleration very slow - when I switch on the air con, the car starts to vibrate - unless I nearly 100% floor the accelerator, the engine sounds/feels like it is going to stall - when the air con is switched on, the car only starts to accelerate after about 3-5sec of pressing the accelerator - and when it accelerates, the acceleration is very sudden, and my RPM shoots up to 3500, nearly 4000 rpm before the auto gear kicks it to higher gear. 2. Brake is sometimes very "hard" - occasionally the brake becomes very "hard" to press - it requires a lot of energy to press it down before the car starts to brake. Are these known/common/fixable problems? Sorry for the late reply. Sounds that there are 2 possible problems (only 1 may exist): 1. Crank Timing Sprocket worn off. You may have to check where the Crankshaft had been damage too (or not). 2. Brake Master Pump may have jammed.
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Post by Harmony Motor on Aug 30, 2014 16:18:20 GMT 8
Hi please help. I have a Kia Cerato 2006 Auto 1.6 HB Recently I realise that my car starts to jerk when my RPM is around 3000-4000. Whenever I accelerate gradually and the RPM starts to rise to between 3000-4000 the car will start to jerk and the RPM will drop to 1000-2000 and the car will be jerking as the RPM keeps on up and down in between the 2000-4000 RPM mark. This happen almost bout 20-30 % of the time but sometimes it's ok. When I reach the top gear and cruising at above 80-90 Km this problem doesn't happen. Sometimes when stopping the engine will stall. When I engage the Neutral gear and rev my engine the same thing happens sometimes even thoug I have not engaged the gear. What could my problem be? I have already replaced the spark plugs but the problem still persist. Sometimes when the engine stall it's hard to start the engine. I will need to be cranking the engine for like 4-5 times before its able to start. Hi Faisal, I have answered you on the other thread. Thanks
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Post by sebastian on Sept 2, 2014 22:51:37 GMT 8
Hi Joey,
I'm facing this problems on my 08 FL Picanto AT, currentl mileage approx 120k.
1. The aircon is blowing out hot air. It will only be cold when it's raining or when it's at night. Other than that it's as good as no use.
2. When I press the brake, the handbrake icon will light up. Problem been around for a few months but recently it got worst. Initially it happened when I press the brake too hard. Right now, even the slightest brake it will also light up.
Kindly advise, thanks!
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Post by Harmony Motor on Sept 12, 2014 18:42:13 GMT 8
Hi Joey, I'm facing this problems on my 08 FL Picanto AT, currentl mileage approx 120k. 1. The aircon is blowing out hot air. It will only be cold when it's raining or when it's at night. Other than that it's as good as no use. 2. When I press the brake, the handbrake icon will light up. Problem been around for a few months but recently it got worst. Initially it happened when I press the brake too hard. Right now, even the slightest brake it will also light up. Kindly advise, thanks! Hi Sebastian, 1. First check is the Aircon Freon Gas amount enough? It is an inefficient thermal transfer problem. Please check the Aircon Condenser Fan Motor working (power) or not. 2. Please check Brake Fluid Level. Thanks Joey Lim
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Post by vtecer on Sept 19, 2014 19:53:06 GMT 8
Hi Joey,
My coolant level keeping dropping and i will need to pour a bottle of coolant very 1-1.5 week. Couldn't find any leakage around. Are you able to advise if you have encounter this before?
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Post by nash78 on Sept 27, 2014 14:02:32 GMT 8
Hi Joey,
Just went to your AMK for changing of parts. Service was good enough and price was also reasonable. Not the cheapest but the value is there. You can ask your guy about my servicing details, a black forte, 2.0L, came to change rear suspension, springs and engine oil. Your guy has already told me the suspension setup seems "funny" after he tried the car.
Anyway cut things short.
Asking for your experience in this matter only. I know this is my own problem for being itchy backside and wana try new stuff out on my car.
Now i am on this setup. Original Front absorber with original springs, front absorber already 84k on the odo. Rear absorber with progressive springs, both items brought on my own and replaced at your shop. The rear absorber is meant for Elantra, which i think is the common part for Forte and Elantra.
When i go over humps, the rear would bounce up and down a few times, compared to only once on the original spring This is in fact more comfortable but to my passenegers, this makes them feel like sitting on a sampan. When i go on the road, the whole car seems to "rock and sway" left and right, not on straight roads but on bends. Passengers cant feel it but the driver does. As my wife says the car is not swaying as a passenger, but once she drive, she agrees with me on it.
Question #1 is, is the rear bouncing due to the higher spring rate, which the shock absorber cannot handle? That's why the spring will rebound a few times. Question #2 is, the car swaying more due to suspension setup imbalanced now? Or it is a symptom due to the item mentioned in Question #1?
But still hope you can take your time to help on the learning part.
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Post by law2 on Sept 27, 2014 22:52:10 GMT 8
Hi Joey, just to check if you guys do wheel alignment?
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Post by Harmony Motor on Oct 1, 2014 20:53:35 GMT 8
Hi Joey, Just went to your AMK for changing of parts. Service was good enough and price was also reasonable. Not the cheapest but the value is there. You can ask your guy about my servicing details, a black forte, 2.0L, came to change rear suspension, springs and engine oil. Your guy has already told me the suspension setup seems "funny" after he tried the car. Anyway cut things short. Asking for your experience in this matter only. I know this is my own problem for being itchy backside and wana try new stuff out on my car. Now i am on this setup. Original Front absorber with original springs, front absorber already 84k on the odo. Rear absorber with progressive springs, both items brought on my own and replaced at your shop. The rear absorber is meant for Elantra, which i think is the common part for Forte and Elantra. When i go over humps, the rear would bounce up and down a few times, compared to only once on the original spring This is in fact more comfortable but to my passenegers, this makes them feel like sitting on a sampan. When i go on the road, the whole car seems to "rock and sway" left and right, not on straight roads but on bends. Passengers cant feel it but the driver does. As my wife says the car is not swaying as a passenger, but once she drive, she agrees with me on it. Question #1 is, is the rear bouncing due to the higher spring rate, which the shock absorber cannot handle? That's why the spring will rebound a few times. Question #2 is, the car swaying more due to suspension setup imbalanced now? Or it is a symptom due to the item mentioned in Question #1? But still hope you can take your time to help on the learning part. Check for external leak. You will be able to see the stain marks. Do a Pressure test, you will be able to force the leak to appear and make tracing easier. If there is not external leak, you may be facing a bigger problem. Check with the workshop. Thanks
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Post by Harmony Motor on Oct 1, 2014 21:01:25 GMT 8
Hi Joey, Just went to your AMK for changing of parts. Service was good enough and price was also reasonable. Not the cheapest but the value is there. You can ask your guy about my servicing details, a black forte, 2.0L, came to change rear suspension, springs and engine oil. Your guy has already told me the suspension setup seems "funny" after he tried the car. Anyway cut things short. Asking for your experience in this matter only. I know this is my own problem for being itchy backside and wana try new stuff out on my car. Now i am on this setup. Original Front absorber with original springs, front absorber already 84k on the odo. Rear absorber with progressive springs, both items brought on my own and replaced at your shop. The rear absorber is meant for Elantra, which i think is the common part for Forte and Elantra. When i go over humps, the rear would bounce up and down a few times, compared to only once on the original spring This is in fact more comfortable but to my passenegers, this makes them feel like sitting on a sampan. When i go on the road, the whole car seems to "rock and sway" left and right, not on straight roads but on bends. Passengers cant feel it but the driver does. As my wife says the car is not swaying as a passenger, but once she drive, she agrees with me on it. Question #1 is, is the rear bouncing due to the higher spring rate, which the shock absorber cannot handle? That's why the spring will rebound a few times. Question #2 is, the car swaying more due to suspension setup imbalanced now? Or it is a symptom due to the item mentioned in Question #1? But still hope you can take your time to help on the learning part. Thanks for your support and good compliments. Over and under rated Coil Spring will bounce the car more than usual. The only different is the higher and lower in frequency. But for both cases, a strong shock absorber will reduce the no of oscillation. When turning corner, you feel that the car is like a Sampan, that is body roll. That is to say the your Coil Spring and Shocks are under rated. To counter this, you can have a stronger Anti-Roll (Stabilizer, Sway) Bar for the rear suspension.
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Post by nash78 on Oct 3, 2014 11:10:22 GMT 8
Hi Joey, Just went to your AMK for changing of parts. Service was good enough and price was also reasonable. Not the cheapest but the value is there. You can ask your guy about my servicing details, a black forte, 2.0L, came to change rear suspension, springs and engine oil. Your guy has already told me the suspension setup seems "funny" after he tried the car. Anyway cut things short. Asking for your experience in this matter only. I know this is my own problem for being itchy backside and wana try new stuff out on my car. Now i am on this setup. Original Front absorber with original springs, front absorber already 84k on the odo. Rear absorber with progressive springs, both items brought on my own and replaced at your shop. The rear absorber is meant for Elantra, which i think is the common part for Forte and Elantra. When i go over humps, the rear would bounce up and down a few times, compared to only once on the original spring This is in fact more comfortable but to my passenegers, this makes them feel like sitting on a sampan. When i go on the road, the whole car seems to "rock and sway" left and right, not on straight roads but on bends. Passengers cant feel it but the driver does. As my wife says the car is not swaying as a passenger, but once she drive, she agrees with me on it. Question #1 is, is the rear bouncing due to the higher spring rate, which the shock absorber cannot handle? That's why the spring will rebound a few times. Question #2 is, the car swaying more due to suspension setup imbalanced now? Or it is a symptom due to the item mentioned in Question #1? But still hope you can take your time to help on the learning part. Thanks for your support and good compliments. Over and under rated Coil Spring will bounce the car more than usual. The only different is the higher and lower in frequency. But for both cases, a strong shock absorber will reduce the no of oscillation. When turning corner, you feel that the car is like a Sampan, that is body roll. That is to say the your Coil Spring and Shocks are under rated. To counter this, you can have a stronger Anti-Roll (Stabilizer, Sway) Bar for the rear suspension. Thanks for input, the shock absorbers are new, so the bouncy ride is definitely due to the progressive springs effect on the damping. Maybe the entire suspension setup will work out better when i get the matching front progressive springs. Instead of sway bar, i will just revert to the stock linear springs.
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