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johnlim123

Posted 15 May 2010 - 12:14 PM

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too bad - seems my list is long smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif

1. Engine leak
22/07/10 - changed valve cover
13/09/10 - engine oil leaks again
01/11/10 - confirmed 2nd leak - awaiting stock (told at least 1 month)
27/12/10 - replaced new valve cover again
04/04/11 - valve cover leaks again
10/05/11 - applied some kind of clip

2. Pull to left - reported but no solution so far
03/09/10 - fixed some "camber" stuffs, alignment, balancing (they charged me $)
01/11/10 - changed camshalf bolt

3. Battery weak issue
09/07/10 - battery replaced
17/10/11 - battery kong already

4. Intermittent extreme knocking (jialat)
22/07/10 - told been fixed but lets see how
29/07/10 - obviously nothing is fixed on 22/7. planned to fix battery charge problem but they found error code RECO_V4 at RPM ~2800, so fix together
02/08/10 - minor carbon in engine and cleaned. no firm answer on root cause and will it happen again
03/09/10 - re-programmed ECU again which will not solve if looking at Kenso case
29/09/10 - 1st car jerking after 02/08/10 fix when mileage ~22148
01/11/10 - adjust timing
10/05/11 - knocking is back - checked in BB and said OK. asked me observe further

5. Rattling sounds from chassis + dashboard + doors + etc (minor)
03/09/10 - complaint but i didn't mention which part rattling, they told me FIXED! what!!??
10/05/11 - complaint and fixed

6. Bad sound proof (depends invidual) confirmed sound frm rear left door
03/09/10 - adjusted car door and its rubber, slightly improved but still noisy

7. "Battery charge or electrical supply faulty" error message displays - SOLVED
13/07/10 - spent 9 days in workshop - changed alternator, changed battery, same error appears in 5 mins after i collected my car
22/07/10 - sent workshop again - told been fixed and changed battery, same error appears in 3rd day
29/07/10 - sent workshop again - nothing identified and need leave the car for days
02/08/10 - re-programmed ECU!? with newer version
03/09/10 - running on 5th battery now! i have no idea whether it is fixed or not
28/10/10 - same error appears back
01/11/10 - checked and no error found
08/11/10 - error appears again
04/01/11 - error keeps appearing past few days
10/01/11 - sent BB - PPS reads nothing while error shown in MFD
24/02/11 - grounding issue found and resolved

8. Weird sounds from engine when the car rolling down on the slope (right-foot free)
03/09/10 - complaint but nothing done yet

9. bulging tyre - SOLVED
03/09/10 - reported - no warranty. however, i will say good job from CONTINENTAL but NOT NASIM. they sent ppl to check tyre and issued an official report with measurements, facts and figures, photos and analysis to prove that this is caused by external impact (driver fault) smile_thumbup.gif smile_thumbup.gif

13. "Engine management system faulty" error message appears - SOLVED
27/12/10 - replaced electric pump (coolant)

14. Error message "Gearbox faulty" and icon PRND displayed with snow & sport indicators blinking - SOLVED
06/06/11 - replaced borgwarner pressure solenoid



28/07/10: weird feeling from engine which may lead to problem #9 or may contribute by problem #5.. cannot confirm yet and still observing...
09/08/10: added problem #9 & #10 & #11 & #12
21/08/10: problem #8 is back and happened in an hour
23/08/10: have this common water pump issue now
01/11/10: sent BB glenmarie 6th time for my problems
20/12/10: new problem #14

Edited by johnlim123, 17 October 2011 - 09:46 AM.


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Lechuck

Posted 15 May 2010 - 12:18 PM

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QUOTE (johnlim123 @ May 15 2010, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
too bad - seems my list is long smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif

1. Engine leak
2. Pull to left
3. Car stalling/jerking badly (jialat)
4. Battery issue
5. Intermittent extreme knocking (jialat)
6. Sounds from chassis
7. Bad sound proof

ok ok.. that's enug... hope no more... smile_angry.gif smile_angry.gif


wow..your car is from a bad batch or something???

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TSIJetta

Posted 15 May 2010 - 12:30 PM

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QUOTE (johnlim123 @ May 15 2010, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
too bad - seems my list is long smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif

1. Engine leak
2. Pull to left
3. Car stalling/jerking badly (jialat)
4. Battery issue
5. Intermittent extreme knocking (jialat)
6. Sounds from chassis
7. Bad sound proof

ok ok.. that's enug... hope no more... smile_angry.gif smile_angry.gif


Why can't you make an official complain & request for a new car then? Is it a newly collected car? Sounded like an accident car...many cases like that when those idiots drives the car out from the ship before collection. Bad accident, but quietly repair the outside & sell it as new....better check with your trusted mechanic...

Good luck.

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Posted 15 May 2010 - 12:59 PM

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u must be regretting not get a toyota or honda

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Posted 15 May 2010 - 01:58 PM

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QUOTE (sootienann @ May 15 2010, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
u must be regretting not get a toyota or honda


Bro, dont la add petrol to fire... You supposed to give ur opinion or advise to him so that he can either claim or make an official complaint. Dah lah he's suffering of the list of problems he got, lagi you wanna taruh api lagi.

You thing toyota or honda dont have all those problems listed meh? dry.gif


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Posted 15 May 2010 - 02:10 PM

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QUOTE (TSIJetta @ May 15 2010, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bro, dont la add petrol to fire... You supposed to give ur opinion or advise to him so that he can either claim or make an official complaint. Dah lah he's suffering of the list of problems he got, lagi you wanna taruh api lagi.

You thing toyota or honda dont have all those problems listed meh? dry.gif


dia saja jek tuh. no need to take it seriously.

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Lechuck

Posted 15 May 2010 - 03:41 PM

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QUOTE (johnlim123 @ May 15 2010, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3. Car stalling/jerking badly (jialat)

5. Intermittent extreme knocking (jialat)


i am actually curious to know more about the car stalling and knocking..seems to be issue with the fuel quality? have you brought this up to the SC?

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Posted 15 May 2010 - 04:22 PM

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QUOTE (johnlim123 @ May 15 2010, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
too bad - seems my list is long smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif smile_disapprove.gif

1. Engine leak
2. Pull to left
3. Car stalling/jerking badly (jialat)
4. Battery issue
5. Intermittent extreme knocking (jialat)
6. Sounds from chassis
7. Bad sound proof

ok ok.. that's enug... hope no more... smile_angry.gif smile_angry.gif



Are you talking about 308?
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johnlim123

Posted 15 May 2010 - 04:52 PM

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QUOTE (civ96110 @ May 15 2010, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you talking about 308?


yeah bro... bought from nasim lar..

i think many owners having engine leak, pull to left, battery issues...

sounds from chassis is minor which i believe many not aware of - try open car door and listen carefully, will hear.
sounds proof will depend on individual lar but i think quite noise so far.

jialat one is these 2: car stalling/jerking badly & intermittent extreme knocking which intermittent.

sent sc twice but couldn't diagnos any root cause, they suggesting leave the car few days with them.

considering.... no car to use if sent sad.gif

by the way, no regret on 308! smile_sleepy.gif



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Posted 15 May 2010 - 04:54 PM

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QUOTE (Lechuck @ May 15 2010, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am actually curious to know more about the car stalling and knocking..seems to be issue with the fuel quality? have you brought this up to the SC?


not sure fuel quality or not... been using 95 since 1st tank...