Desmojon 1st Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Ok. This has officially become a math question. Lol Say cost of parts = base = 100% So overheads = another 100% And profits = another 100% too!! So is it 1/3 or 100% wo? Teacher, my maths fail. I don't get it. Can explain more simpler?? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredstar 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 usually it happens randomly after i start my car with message "EBD is deactivated" / Handbrake light is on / air-con will not work. turn on the air-con still and just continue driving until you feel the cold air start to come through the vents again. when you reach the lights, restart the engine and it should be gone... (in my experience it usually takes 10 - 15 mins for it to go back to normal) Anyone with a VDO screen problem? haha sounds like a true alfa!!! like my "check front lights" can be "fixed" by turning off VDC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredstar 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Teacher, my maths fail. I don't get it. Can explain more simpler?? ok lemme make it more simpler (sic) for u u have 1 apple i have 3 I have 3 times as many (not more mind u) apples as u that's 300% u have 1/3 the number of apples i have that's... 1/3 or 33.3333333333333333333333333333333333333333% so case in pt we spend 1/3 the of the quote from WS when we DIY but WS is making 300% - 100% (parts) - 100% (overheads) = 100% profit so really depends on whose perspective we are taking ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmojon 1st Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 ok lemme make it more simpler (sic) for u u have 1 apple i have 3 I have 3 times as many (not more mind u) apples as u that's 300% u have 1/3 the number of apples i have that's... 1/3 or 33.3333333333333333333333333333333333333333% so case in pt we spend 1/3 the of the quote from WS when we DIY but WS is making 300% - 100% (parts) - 100% (overheads) = 100% profit so really depends on whose perspective we are taking ba Teacher, I only can follow you up to the part you mention apples. After that I am lost again. But never mind. All this thinking makes me hungry. I think I am going to have an apple. Anyway yoou are very good Teacher just in case no one tells you yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburnsam 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 usually it happens randomly after i start my car with message "EBD is deactivated" / Handbrake light is on / air-con will not work. turn on the air-con still and just continue driving until you feel the cold air start to come through the vents again. when you reach the lights, restart the engine and it should be gone... (in my experience it usually takes 10 - 15 mins for it to go back to normal) Anyone with a VDO screen problem? This is exactly the same problem and solution I used for the last 2 weeks until it got worst. There was 1 time I restarted once and twice but signal remains/air-con was hot....passenger grouchy No choice but to fix it. The fix was the replace the vacuum hose/kit/valve set - 6xx (include labour) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburnsam 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Which model is this? 3.2 or 2.2? Low fue gauge, not sure, but mine was flashing 0 when my MAF died. the ground for fuel tank gauge is routed through MAF. Gear Slipping... your torque converter is going (3.2 V6) or solenoid. Window not working... normal la... Grinding metal sound, check your brake pads, and body alignment, loose metal sound...where? Lambda Sensor not working, you played with your exhaust? Slowly fixing up the problems 1 at a time For gear slipping, still trying to fix up an additional oil/atf coolant unit. 1st workshop says no experience with Alfa. Now waiting for another workshop to quote and confirm. The 3.2 is generating a lot (a lot !!) of heat. Going to find ways to reduce it. Peter suggest removing the undercarriage cover also For metal grinding, going to try to check and replace the wheelbearings, this going to be a big ticket items ($500 per replacement) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaona Clutched May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 This is exactly the same problem and solution I used for the last 2 weeks until it got worst. There was 1 time I restarted once and twice but signal remains/air-con was hot....passenger grouchy No choice but to fix it. The fix was the replace the vacuum hose/kit/valve set - 6xx (include labour) your problem happens often? mine comes on maybe once every month? i totally feel you with the passenger grouchy... when that passenger grouchy, passenger will start snarling at bella... (then i will go don't always say her la) that is an expensive fix! ouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredstar 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 This is exactly the same problem and solution I used for the last 2 weeks until it got worst. There was 1 time I restarted once and twice but signal remains/air-con was hot....passenger grouchy No choice but to fix it. The fix was the replace the vacuum hose/kit/valve set - 6xx (include labour) more importantly is fixed i guess mine i went to tomika they "helped" me with the lowest cost option without consulting me (i was hoping to change out the compressor) ended up with 2xx bill but within the month intermitten again went back under warranty but no parts left for family holiday come back too late liao not to mention the inertia of going back to WS again.... Slowly fixing up the problems 1 at a time For gear slipping, still trying to fix up an additional oil/atf coolant unit. 1st workshop says no experience with Alfa. Now waiting for another workshop to quote and confirm. The 3.2 is generating a lot (a lot !!) of heat. Going to find ways to reduce it. Peter suggest removing the undercarriage cover also For metal grinding, going to try to check and replace the wheelbearings, this going to be a big ticket items ($500 per replacement) actually i was wondering also what is the purpose of the undertray ah? does all conti have it? i know most others have a top cover so open bonnet not so nice to look at... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmojon 1st Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Slowly fixing up the problems 1 at a time For gear slipping, still trying to fix up an additional oil/atf coolant unit. 1st workshop says no experience with Alfa. Now waiting for another workshop to quote and confirm. The 3.2 is generating a lot (a lot !!) of heat. Going to find ways to reduce it. Peter suggest removing the undercarriage cover also For metal grinding, going to try to check and replace the wheelbearings, this going to be a big ticket items ($500 per replacement) $500 per wheel bearing is cheaper than $1.4K EA quoted to me before. Ha Ha. Wheel bearing worn can be identified when car is jacked up on the hoist. Mechanic will rotate wheel and check for any excessive free play. You can pre check the price of wheel bearing online or even with local stockist and decide which way to go after the check. The undercarriage cover actually serves a few function. For the 2.2 it directs air from front of the engine bay to rear where the exhaust manifolds are to extract heat there. For the 3.2 not sure if it serves the same. Need to take note. Your automatic gearbox is Aisin, not Alfa generic. So that info may help when you approach the workshop. I have experience some workshops are quite afraid when they see Alfa so have to do abit of homework to help them carry out the repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburnsam 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 more importantly is fixed i guess mine i went to tomika they "helped" me with the lowest cost option without consulting me (i was hoping to change out the compressor) ended up with 2xx bill but within the month intermitten again went back under warranty but no parts left for family holiday come back too late liao not to mention the inertia of going back to WS again.... actually i was wondering also what is the purpose of the undertray ah? does all conti have it? i know most others have a top cover so open bonnet not so nice to look at... I got it fix up within a day. Goosh I tot EA will indent and honor it as you reported it during your warranty period? Peter explain that the undertray serves more like a sound insulation purpose, it is constructed out of fibre glass, he mention that he himself remove all the undertrays of all the cars he himself drove ...lol $500 per wheel bearing is cheaper than $1.4K EA quoted to me before. Ha Ha. Wheel bearing worn can be identified when car is jacked up on the hoist. Mechanic will rotate wheel and check for any excessive free play. You can pre check the price of wheel bearing online or even with local stockist and decide which way to go after the check. The undercarriage cover actually serves a few function. For the 2.2 it directs air from front of the engine bay to rear where the exhaust manifolds are to extract heat there. For the 3.2 not sure if it serves the same. Need to take note. Your automatic gearbox is Aisin, not Alfa generic. So that info may help when you approach the workshop. I have experience some workshops are quite afraid when they see Alfa so have to do abit of homework to help them carry out the repair. $1.4K per bearing ....faint. EA really The wheel bearing check will be done next month to see how many needs replacement. Tx for sharing the knowledge. Yep my GB is suppose to be the bullet proof sturdy "Aisin". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaona Clutched May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 (edited) I got it fix up within a day. Goosh I tot EA will indent and honor it as you reported it during your warranty period? Peter explain that the undertray serves more like a sound insulation purpose, it is constructed out of fibre glass, he mention that he himself remove all the undertrays of all the cars he himself drove ...lol $1.4K per bearing ....faint. EA really The wheel bearing check will be done next month to see how many needs replacement. Tx for sharing the knowledge. Yep my GB is suppose to be the bullet proof sturdy "Aisin". did you manage to install an additional oil / atf cooler? Edited May 8, 2015 by Chaona Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispie 5th Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Anyway, today, a little bird told me he suspected his starter motor gg to die... so he got it fixed at a shop at simpang bedok.. that shop recon the starter motor by basically changing out most parts inside.. damage is $150 in all. When i went to change my starter motor... a recon one mind u at a famous alfa workshop in sinming.. i was charged around 550 a pop. For everyone's awareness. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftco 2nd Gear May 8, 2015 Share May 8, 2015 Anyway, today, a little bird told me he suspected his starter motor gg to die... so he got it fixed at a shop at simpang bedok.. that shop recon the starter motor by basically changing out most parts inside.. damage is $150 in all. When i went to change my starter motor... a recon one mind u at a famous alfa workshop in sinming.. i was charged around 550 a pop. For everyone's awareness. How much is a new starter motor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabretooth 2nd Gear May 9, 2015 Share May 9, 2015 How much is a new starter motor? much much much higher........... Just in case you want to redo your fading headlights DIY style.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0078IHJ1K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1431112430&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=3m+headlight+restoration+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=411pO-sRPlL&ref=plSrch http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00A3S1RGU/ref=mw_dp_buyxgety_y Haven't tried though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic May 9, 2015 Share May 9, 2015 (edited) Anyway, today, a little bird told me he suspected his starter motor gg to die... so he got it fixed at a shop at simpang bedok.. that shop recon the starter motor by basically changing out most parts inside.. damage is $150 in all. When i went to change my starter motor... a recon one mind u at a famous alfa workshop in sinming.. i was charged around 550 a pop. For everyone's awareness. the corner shop or the middle one ? Anyway, what are the symptoms of faulty starter motor ? Am not driving Alfa but another rare breed so this helps plus I stay at Simpang Bedok !! Edited May 9, 2015 by Othello Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburnsam 2nd Gear May 9, 2015 Share May 9, 2015 did you manage to install an additional oil / atf cooler? 1st workshop no confident fixing Getting another specialist workshop to assess/confirm next week. Est $4xx pop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashbang Turbocharged May 9, 2015 Share May 9, 2015 Anyway, today, a little bird told me he suspected his starter motor gg to die... so he got it fixed at a shop at simpang bedok.. that shop recon the starter motor by basically changing out most parts inside.. damage is $150 in all. When i went to change my starter motor... a recon one mind u at a famous alfa workshop in sinming.. i was charged around 550 a pop. For everyone's awareness. Last time I went to one of the two famous ones at sin ming as well... the guy had no idea what was wrong and could only guess at the problem. I decided not to proceed with his guesswork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnco 1st Gear May 9, 2015 Share May 9, 2015 Hi Alfa bros, my 3rd led brake light had one light is not working. Can I check which work shop can do the led lighting for the 3rd brake light? Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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