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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: Anaconda on January 09, 2012, 10:50:27 PM
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Mine is a CVT Oct 2005 model (SFZ plate). My total mileage now is 157k+. Serviced dutifully with TCM till 120k then switched to AS. I have faced the following major problems:
- aircon compressor intermittent not cold when reached mileage 130k. (repaired - removed compressor clutch washer)
- replaced one ignition coil at mileage 150k (3 remaining still stock - donno when going to kaput)
- replaced engine belt at mileage 145k
- suspension mounting discovered crack ~ 140k (replaced both front)
- front/rear suspension still stock but very soft liao (pending to replace)
- engine mounting crack (pending to replace)
- strong vibration (probably due to engine mount and old ignition coils)
- interior creaking and ratlling everywhere (managed to reduce substantially by DIY tape or sponge insulation on the joints of HU panels, top panels, A-pillars, door panels, even in old Kenwood stock HU also top cover loose)
Think it may be useful for us to share our odometer reading and problems face so that we can anticipate and prepare. Thinking of using my latio till COE expire due to the high cost of cars now.
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Let's get things going... :D
Make this a knowledge base of issues?
Current: 40,000km
Problems:
Exhaust Collar Sound - Noisy when reversing.
Steering joint/coupling - Renewed twice at 10k/30k. Steering shakes when going over bumpy roads. Makes knocking sounds when turning.
Cooling Coil - Renewed once. Air con was making shoosh shoosh sounds when driving.
Static shocks at door - Tightened earth terminal.
Vanilla smell coming from air con - Filter cleaned. Smell persisted. After cooling coil was renewed, the smell occurred less frequently.
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Current: 95,000km , 5 years
Problems:
Aircon compressor - replaced under warranty at 3rd year, so far so good.
Cooling coil - Replaced once.
Steering coupling - replaced during warranty.
the rest such as brake pads, shock absorber i believe is under wear and tear so not relevant.
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Mine is a CVT Oct 2005 model (SFZ plate). My total mileage now is 157k+. Serviced dutifully with TCM till 120k then switched to AS. I have faced the following major problems:
- aircon compressor intermittent not cold when reached mileage 130k. (repaired - removed compressor clutch washer)
- replaced one ignition coil at mileage 150k (3 remaining still stock - donno when going to kaput)
- replaced engine belt at mileage 145k
- suspension mounting discovered crack ~ 140k (replaced both front)
- front/rear suspension still stock but very soft liao (pending to replace)
- engine mounting crack (pending to replace)
- strong vibration (probably due to engine mount and old ignition coils)
- interior creaking and ratlling everywhere (managed to reduce substantially by DIY tape or sponge insulation on the joints of HU panels, top panels, A-pillars, door panels, even in old Kenwood stock HU also top cover loose)
Think it may be useful for us to share our odometer reading and problems face so that we can anticipate and prepare. Thinking of using my latio till COE expire due to the high cost of cars now.
Bro can share where you repair your air-con? Price? Recently facing the same problem. Thanks
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Bro can share where you repair your air-con? Price? Recently facing the same problem. Thanks
Autobay Kaki Bukit. Go up the ramp to level 2, think 3rd or 4th shop on your right. Car aircon specialist. Look for Luck. Charged me total $60 for the repair and compressor lubricant application. Process took 30 mins. Before that went to other normal ws, was told compressor kaput!!! Heng I seeked 2nd opinion. Already six months now, aircon so far so good.
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Let's get things going... :D
Make this a knowledge base of issues?
Current: 40,000km
Problems:
Exhaust Collar Sound - Noisy when reversing.
Steering joint/coupling - Renewed twice at 10k/30k. Steering shakes when going over bumpy roads. Makes knocking sounds when turning.
Cooling Coil - Renewed once. Air con was making shoosh shoosh sounds when driving.
Static shocks at door - Tightened earth terminal.
Vanilla smell coming from air con - Filter cleaned. Smell persisted. After cooling coil was renewed, the smell occurred less frequently.
bro better get ur steering checked again,maybe they did not tighten it properly.
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Autobay Kaki Bukit. Go up the ramp to level 2, think 3rd or 4th shop on your right. Car aircon specialist. Look for Luck. Charged me total $60 for the repair and compressor lubricant application. Process took 30 mins. Before that went to other normal ws, was told compressor kaput!!! Heng I seeked 2nd opinion. Already six months now, aircon so far so good.
Thanks.
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Thanks. After the renew, it's actually back to normal. Hope it will last for a long long time this round. :D
bro better get ur steering checked again,maybe they did not tighten it properly.
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Mine is a CVT Oct 2005 model (SFZ plate). My total mileage now is 157k+. Serviced dutifully with TCM till 120k then switched to AS. I have faced the following major problems:
- aircon compressor intermittent not cold when reached mileage 130k. (repaired - removed compressor clutch washer)
- replaced one ignition coil at mileage 150k (3 remaining still stock - donno when going to kaput)
- replaced engine belt at mileage 145k
- suspension mounting discovered crack ~ 140k (replaced both front)
- front/rear suspension still stock but very soft liao (pending to replace)
- engine mounting crack (pending to replace)
- strong vibration (probably due to engine mount and old ignition coils)
- interior creaking and ratlling everywhere (managed to reduce substantially by DIY tape or sponge insulation on the joints of HU panels, top panels, A-pillars, door panels, even in old Kenwood stock HU also top cover loose)
Think it may be useful for us to share our odometer reading and problems face so that we can anticipate and prepare. Thinking of using my latio till COE expire due to the high cost of cars now.
Hi Anaconda,
May I know how much you paid to replace the suspension mounting? Mine also cracked liao and need replacement. Also did you get any quotation to replace the front suspension? Can share how much to replace them? TIA!
Mine is also CVT May 2005. Mileage now is 123,500+. I've replaced the alternator and front lower arms in May 2011 but will need to dig out the receipts (still in boxes as I just moved house) and update here later. Now my Check Engine Light (CEL) came on and suspension mounting cracked. :crying:
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SFT Coming to 7 years
Done 120000+ KM
Not in any particular order.
1. CVT Gearbox
2. Aircon Compressor
3. All 4 Shock Absorber
4. Steering Coupling (Change this 4 times)
5. Engine Mounts
6. Absorber Mounts
7. Seat Frame
8. Break Pads (Wear & Tear)
9. Alternator Belt (Wear & Tear)
10. Throttle Body (Change this Twice)
11. Alcantara Seat Cover (Change this while under warranty)
12. Exhaust Collar
13. Front Wind Screen
and to many other bits and place to mention.
:crycry: :crycry: :crycry:
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SFT Coming to 7 years
Done 120000+ KM
Not in any particular order.
1. CVT Gearbox
2. Aircon Compressor
3. All 4 Shock Absorber
4. Steering Coupling (Change this 4 times)
5. Engine Mounts
6. Absorber Mounts
7. Seat Frame
8. Break Pads (Wear & Tear)
9. Alternator Belt (Wear & Tear)
10. Throttle Body (Change this Twice)
11. Alcantara Seat Cover (Change this while under warranty)
12. Exhaust Collar
13. Front Wind Screen
and to many other bits and place to mention.
:crycry: :crycry: :crycry:
and i tot my latio sport gives me problem.....urs seems so much more....wats wrong with ur CVT gearbox? i also worry of my cvt gearbox....
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Bro , take my word for it .. don't follow the CVT oil change as stated in the service booklet , i have them changed every 30K.
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Bro , take my word for it .. don't follow the CVT oil change as stated in the service booklet , i have them changed every 30K.
yah yah....i also change the cvt oil every 30K km......
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sorry guys, you mean you change the cvt oil every 30k still the GB uplorry?
mine last cvt oil change was at 60k mark, now my ride nearing 100k, don't know whether should change cvt oil now or wait till 120k.
the last time during servicing, i ask mechanic to checked the cvt fluid and he told me okay, no need change, so was wondering checking the fluid is it enough?
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sorry guys, you mean you change the cvt oil every 30k still the GB uplorry?
mine last cvt oil change was at 60k mark, now my ride nearing 100k, don't know whether should change cvt oil now or wait till 120k.
the last time during servicing, i ask mechanic to checked the cvt fluid and he told me okay, no need change, so was wondering checking the fluid is it enough?
based on manual recommendation is change cvt oil every 60Kkm....but for some of us kiasu & kiasi....we increase frequency of change to every 30Kkm.....
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based on manual recommendation is change cvt oil every 60Kkm....but for some of us kiasu & kiasi....we increase frequency of change to every 30Kkm.....
i don't mind being kiasu/kiasi, i rather change cvt oil than change cvt GB.
but still don't understand why TCM now propose changing cvt oil at 100k mark instead of 60k now. :out:
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i don't mind being kiasu/kiasi, i rather change cvt oil than change cvt GB.
but still don't understand why TCM now propose changing cvt oil at 100k mark instead of 60k now. :out:
So that can earn more money mah when the GB uplorry :bleh:
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i don't mind being kiasu/kiasi, i rather change cvt oil than change cvt GB.
but still don't understand why TCM now propose changing cvt oil at 100k mark instead of 60k now. :out:
oh issit??? long time never do servicing with TCM.....only change parts cos got warranty....
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32,000KM : CVT
Diagnose / Part replaced :
* Steering wheel knocking sound - Replaced steering rack at Nov 2011. :devil2:
* Squeaking sound inside engine base, TCM just "lubricant" the belts. Twice within 3 months, now can't be bother. :confused1:
* Engage gear, "thud" sound from GB. - Told TCM twice & send in to check. TCM claim they cannot replicate the issue. :out: :thumbsup:
- anyone encounter that GB "thud" issue ??? :confused1: Is it GB up-lorry leow ?
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2009 22000km (bought used last year). Still under warranty so sending back to AD. Sign up for NPMP somemore (kinda regret now)
Centre console and rear panel rattling non-stop. Already complaint at Ubi service centre 5 times still not resolved. (Any recommended workshop that can resolve the rattling noise??)
Steering shaft re-secure
Battery recommended to change (old batt left 80%, whatever tats mean)
i-key battery changed (DIY)
Air-con compressor squeak-noise during idle (haven't complain yet)
Flapping noise from bonnet when driving along expressway
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hi bro,noise need to test drive to conform the fault.
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Sedan model Year 2005, 90,000 KM.
Left wing mirror gear or motor spoilt, cannot close. - did not fix.
Strange suspension click sound coming intermittently from the front - no solution, just drive slower when approaching road humps.
Rattling sound intermittently from left read passenger floor board area - no solution, difficult to trace source.
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Latio CVT 2008-November...
(not in any order)
1. Wind screen wipers
2. Battery died exactly 1 year
3. Tyres - BOTAK very fast.. especially the front 1s..
originally came with Yokohama.. now changed to Falken
4. NOW BIG PROBLEM... GEARBOX... TCM say 2 replace but 18K...
if TCM do overhaul, they charging about4-5K... went to AMK motorhub,
2 options --> if overhaul, 3.5k. If replace with imported JAPAN recon, 2.4K,
but have to wait long time.. nearly 1 month as many Latio got same problem.
5. Fan belt.
6. Windscreen wiper WATER - finish very fast.
7. Coolant liquid... finish very fast.
8. Horn died suddenly. While turning, it works but when going straight, it does not work.
Cheers / Ramesh
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Gosh! What's your mileage? Have you ever changed your CVT oil previously?
Latio CVT 2008-November...
(not in any order)
1. Wind screen wipers
2. Battery died exactly 1 year
3. Tyres - BOTAK very fast.. especially the front 1s..
originally came with Yokohama.. now changed to Falken
4. NOW BIG PROBLEM... GEARBOX... TCM say 2 replace but 18K...
if TCM do overhaul, they charging about4-5K... went to AMK motorhub,
2 options --> if overhaul, 3.5k. If replace with imported JAPAN recon, 2.4K,
but have to wait long time.. nearly 1 month as many Latio got same problem.
5. Fan belt.
6. Windscreen wiper WATER - finish very fast.
7. Coolant liquid... finish very fast.
8. Horn died suddenly. While turning, it works but when going straight, it does not work.
Cheers / Ramesh
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Latio CVT 2008-November...
(not in any order)
1. Wind screen wipers
2. Battery died exactly 1 year
3. Tyres - BOTAK very fast.. especially the front 1s..
originally came with Yokohama.. now changed to Falken
4. NOW BIG PROBLEM... GEARBOX... TCM say 2 replace but 18K...
if TCM do overhaul, they charging about4-5K... went to AMK motorhub,
2 options --> if overhaul, 3.5k. If replace with imported JAPAN recon, 2.4K,
but have to wait long time.. nearly 1 month as many Latio got same problem.
5. Fan belt.
6. Windscreen wiper WATER - finish very fast.
7. Coolant liquid... finish very fast.
8. Horn died suddenly. While turning, it works but when going straight, it does not work.
Cheers / Ramesh
bro,ur horn doesn't work is due to ur spiral cable faulty,fan belt is it noisey ,then u need adjustment,coolent finish very fast is how fast?as for ur gearbox,is it a CVT or normal AT,need to check the stock and price if interested.
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My servicing for every 10K, I always send back to TCM-Eunos as I have taken the NPMP package with them.... Honestly,I don't know if they do a proper servicing or just half- f****d type checkup. If they do a proper servicing, if any replacement of parts, I really don't mind paying.
1. Have changed the horn... TCM-Eunos said that the horn ring.. (don't know what the hell that is), they changed and charged me about $265.00....
2. TMC-Eunos said that there is no noise from the fan-belt. WAH!!! Their technicians must be deaf lor!!
3. Coolant goes down every 1 month.... & I have to top it up every month.. After 1 month, it is down to 1/2 or even less...
4. Gearbox --> CVT. TCM-Eunos sent to Toa Payoh and their technicians said if replace will cost 18K!! They think I earn money big bucks 1 huh? HALLO!!.. I just a salesman mah!!! Then they say to overhaul.. only about 4-5K... I tell them nvm.. Finally I got my own technician in AMK to tow out. He said right no have the recon/refurbished gearbox avlbl as cntrs coming form Japan no have this inside. He suggest to overhaul.. 2,800 only. Will be getting back my car this Friday...
FINALLY!!!
But whatever it is lah.. I am very happy because of the 12 main reasons.. legroom at the passenger seat.,.. MASSIVE.. & the boot also big.. for this category...
Cheers / RAMESH
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bro,the $2400 is it the gearbox itself or with labour?i got lobang to get cvt gearbox also.those interested can PM me.
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My servicing for every 10K, I always send back to TCM-Eunos as I have taken the NPMP package with them.... Honestly,I don't know if they do a proper servicing or just half- f****d type checkup. If they do a proper servicing, if any replacement of parts, I really don't mind paying.
1. Have changed the horn... TCM-Eunos said that the horn ring.. (don't know what the hell that is), they changed and charged me about $265.00....
2. TMC-Eunos said that there is no noise from the fan-belt. WAH!!! Their technicians must be deaf lor!!
3. Coolant goes down every 1 month.... & I have to top it up every month.. After 1 month, it is down to 1/2 or even less...
4. Gearbox --> CVT. TCM-Eunos sent to Toa Payoh and their technicians said if replace will cost 18K!! They think I earn money big bucks 1 huh? HALLO!!.. I just a salesman mah!!! Then they say to overhaul.. only about 4-5K... I tell them nvm.. Finally I got my own technician in AMK to tow out. He said right no have the recon/refurbished gearbox avlbl as cntrs coming form Japan no have this inside. He suggest to overhaul.. 2,800 only. Will be getting back my car this Friday...
FINALLY!!!
But whatever it is lah.. I am very happy because of the 12 main reasons.. legroom at the passenger seat.,.. MASSIVE.. & the boot also big.. for this category...
Cheers / RAMESH
the $265 for the horn is what i've mention to u ,that the spiral cable inside the steering wheel.as for the coolent lever need to check before any conclusion. :yehyeh:
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Sedan model Year 2005, 90,000 KM.
Left wing mirror gear or motor spoilt, cannot close. - did not fix.
Strange suspension click sound coming intermittently from the front - no solution, just drive slower when approaching road humps.
Rattling sound intermittently from left read passenger floor board area - no solution, difficult to trace source.
hi bro,i can test drive with u to retifly those noise.
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Latio sedan 07 - current 180000km clocked.
Just took over from cousin late last year at 170000km clocked with 1 more npmp at TCM.
At servicing day at TCM at 170000km+, ask the uncle there anything important require to change or replace. He said none - all ok.
Last Sunday, my buddy who is a car dealer sit my car - told me to have my CVT GB and engine check up. So I drop by AS Tuesday yesterday to change my CVT oil - true enough, oil are black and beyond expiry.
Then they check and told me the following:
- suspension mounting crack (pending to change)
- Engine mounting crack (more urgent - to change coming sat) $500+
- front/back suspension soft (pending to change)
:crycry: :crycry: TCM really KNS! Because it NPMP package, doesn't want to spend more effort in checking or replacing - they just say all ok. Bloody hell - definitely boycott TCM or TCAC!!!
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I had just one bad experience with TCM and since then (3yrs ago), I had stopped going back to them.
Now, I do all my servicing at Autosavers or Autoaid.
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Bro, maybe u can contact Bro Kelvin. I think his charges are lower than $500 for engine mounting
Latio sedan 07 - current 180000km clocked.
Just took over from cousin late last year at 170000km clocked with 1 more npmp at TCM.
At servicing day at TCM at 170000km+, ask the uncle there anything important require to change or replace. He said none - all ok.
Last Sunday, my buddy who is a car dealer sit my car - told me to have my CVT GB and engine check up. So I drop by AS Tuesday yesterday to change my CVT oil - true enough, oil are black and beyond expiry.
Then they check and told me the following:
- suspension mounting crack (pending to change)
- Engine mounting crack (more urgent - to change coming sat) $500+
- front/back suspension soft (pending to change)
:crycry: :crycry: TCM really KNS! Because it NPMP package, doesn't want to spend more effort in checking or replacing - they just say all ok. Bloody hell - definitely boycott TCM or TCAC!!!
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Now I know 1 thing for sure.. I Once my NPMP package finish with TCM, I will NOT go back to them any more.
KNS.... pay them so much money to check the car and they never do good job... some more my car gearbox go kaput... the service side, they never want to help me. But whatever it is lah.. the TCM Eunos salesman good 1 horh!! He really go out of his way to help me with my gearbox problem.
Can anybody recommend a good place where I can get my car serviced sui sui... and also help to take care of my car, engine & others as well?
Cheers / Ramesh
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Bro, maybe u can contact Bro Kelvin. I think his charges are lower than $500 for engine mounting
Yup, definitely agree with this. Kelvin gives good service too. After changing engine mounting at 157k mileage, my latio sedan has more power, less engine noise and minimal vibration. Like new car. I am still amazed what new engine mounting can do...my best investment so far.
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Hi Bro
We changed engine mounting at the same time at Kelvin's shop. Good investment on the engine mounting. I just changed spark plug a few days ago
at his shop again. Good service and knowledge on latio. Highly recommended.
Yup, definitely agree with this. Kelvin gives good service too. After changing engine mounting at 157k mileage, my latio sedan has more power, less engine noise and minimal vibration. Like new car. I am still amazed what new engine mounting can do...my best investment so far.
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thanks bro for all ur support.what i can do is to provide good service for those ppl who i ever servced before.
:yehyeh: :yehyeh: :yehyeh:
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Sound good.. keen to change also..what is the cost to change all engine mounting? Got special price :devil2:
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Latio sedan 06
Mileage: 74K ( Very low )
So far issue ( not so much )
(1) Rear wheel bearing - sound during low speed.. changes once
(2) Windscreen wiper - change many times.. everytime TCM change sure got issue..
(3) Front shock absorber rubber cover and Top Mtgs - Crack and will have sound if i got over the hump too fast ( Now i monitoring, TCM say do not need change now )
(4) Aircon not cold - Monitoring but so far seems ok
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Bro Kevin,
Can send your contact details so all of us here can keep in touch with you? My next 10K NPMP with TCM coming up soon. After that, I will stop & terminate.
Now scouting for another place where I can send in my car for regular 10K checkups.
Can anybody recommend a good workshop & reliable 1?
Thanks / Ramesh
BTW, $2,400 is for RECON/REFURBISHED gearbox. Takes about 2 months to come in from Japan. No ready stocks. Also heard from a lot of people who have CVT version Latio, they also encountering problems with gearbox.
KNS TCM... lousy people... :crycry:
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Dear All
My car is due for 100,000km servcing. But was thinking of not sending to TCM anymore.
The last few servcing wasn't up to my expection.
- Found out that they didn't test drive my card after servcing, question them only say sorry.
- Report fault always say nothing found. All in order.
F.. the service manager upside down. Say we go back to TCM and pay premium price and get F.. up servcing why bother to go back again.
I am going to change to outside service since warranty is over.
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Bro Kevin,
Can send your contact details so all of us here can keep in touch with you? My next 10K NPMP with TCM coming up soon. After that, I will stop & terminate.
Now scouting for another place where I can send in my car for regular 10K checkups.
Can anybody recommend a good workshop & reliable 1?
Thanks / Ramesh
BTW, $2,400 is for RECON/REFURBISHED gearbox. Takes about 2 months to come in from Japan. No ready stocks. Also heard from a lot of people who have CVT version Latio, they also encountering problems with gearbox.
KNS TCM... lousy people... :crycry:
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u all can call me at this no.97114018.for any inquiries or servicing.most of the members got my no. already.let's hope this forum don't closed down :crycry:
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I am quite curious. Just wondering the agent's scheduled gearbox oil change for Latio is 100,000km if I am not wrong.. But many of the Latio or Sylphy gearboxes especially CVT seems to have issue and problem following the agent's 100,000km schedule while outside workshops recommend gearbox oil change earlier than that. Wondering if TC wants to make more money from the gearboxes breakdown after the car warranty of 3 or 5 years is over???
Sorry to put that here since I have came across quite a number of gearboxes breakdown from my pool of customers driving Latio and Sylphy.
What do you guys think of that?
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thanks bro for all ur support.what i can do is to provide good service for those ppl who i ever servced before.
:yehyeh: :yehyeh: :yehyeh:
Bro pls pm me your contact, my servicing is due soon.
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I suspect that's the case too...Most cars will only hit 100k after the 3 years warranty is up. By that time if gearbox breaks down, owners are caught in a catch. They either gota change gearbox, or send the car for scrapping. That's one of the reasons why I totally loathe going to TCM for servicing. Had some negative experiences with them before too. I think the service standard for TCM has really dropped dramatically over the years. Back in the days when my dad was driving his first Sunny in late 90's, I find TCM quite pro and ethical. Don't know what went wrong with them in recent years...
I am quite curious. Just wondering the agent's scheduled gearbox oil change for Latio is 100,000km if I am not wrong.. But many of the Latio or Sylphy gearboxes especially CVT seems to have issue and problem following the agent's 100,000km schedule while outside workshops recommend gearbox oil change earlier than that. Wondering if TC wants to make more money from the gearboxes breakdown after the car warranty of 3 or 5 years is over???
Sorry to put that here since I have came across quite a number of gearboxes breakdown from my pool of customers driving Latio and Sylphy.
What do you guys think of that?
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My front wheel will sound "tack" whenever I reverse for parking ... went TCM-Ubi 3 times, they keep on mention nothing wrong ... :crying:
And best part is TCM make me waited for 6hours for every trip. Wasted all my leave.
Coming friday going over to kelvin's workshop to check ... this KNN TCM really disappointed me big time.
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My front wheel will sound "tack" whenever I reverse for parking ... went TCM-Ubi 3 times, they keep on mention nothing wrong ... :crying:
And best part is TCM make me waited for 6hours for every trip. Wasted all my leave.
Coming friday going over to kelvin's workshop to check ... this KNN TCM really disappointed me big time.
do remember to leave FR okay, my 100k servicing due soon, don't mind checking kelvin workshop out since feedbacks seem good so far.
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My front wheel will sound "tack" whenever I reverse for parking ... went TCM-Ubi 3 times, they keep on mention nothing wrong ... :crying:
And best part is TCM make me waited for 6hours for every trip. Wasted all my leave.
Coming friday going over to kelvin's workshop to check ... this KNN TCM really disappointed me big time.
hi bro,pls give me a call before u come down,thanks.97114018.
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mileage 135K , suddenly engine like vibrating - misfire -
changed 1 unit of ignition coil .