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[Tangorhymes]

Hello,

 

My 7.5 years old ride having squeaky noise at low speed. It is an intermittent issue but pretty obvious at low speed. What is likely the issue?

 

Thanks...

ST.

[DMSG]

Hi I'm having problem with my toyota isis cng. The engine check lights comes out regularly & the car would vibrate.just change the engine mount. Still happening.appreciate your assistance thanks.

 

Bro you seem to have some ECU fault codes to be check on your car problems, do drive in for us to give you a free check. We can only advice from there.

Hello,

 

My 7.5 years old ride having squeaky noise at low speed. It is an intermittent issue but pretty obvious at low speed. What is likely the issue?

 

Thanks...

ST.

 

 

You might be facing some undercarriage parts worn. It could be your suspension system too. Do dropby DM for us to give you a free check and we will be able to advice you better

[Ahtiong79]

My car has a juddering sound when turning and accelerating at low speed.

The sound come from the front wheels I think.

 

It only happens when turning and accelerating, no sound if the accelerater is not pressed.

What could be the problem?

 

Audi A4B8

[pastamaniac]

Hi there,

 

I just changed all 4 shocks and tires and front lower arms. The car handling is better now and I can feel the difference that the shocks make. However, is it normal that the ride feels quite harsh? Meaning I can feel those little bumps on the road and sometimes it is bouncy. Am I too used to the old shocks that the ride now feels jarring? Changed all 4 tyres as well, so I don't think it could be a balancing issue right? Or is cuz my tyre pressure is high? Its at 220 now. Tire is 185/70/R14 and I bought all stock parts.

[Dumb]

My nissan sunny will be scraped by end of Jul next year and I have done 268k mileage. My car has all along been serviced by TCM until 250k mileage.

 

Since end of May (mileage near 260k), my car refused to move after engaging gear D. Initially, the car would sometimes jerked when just moving off. Later on, I have to wait some minutes before the car move. As days go by, the wait gets longer and longer and sometimes there is some grinding or whistling just after moving off.

 

Yesterday was the worse. In the morning I waited 9 min before the car moved. In the evening after work, I again waited 9 min before the car moved. After more than 2 hours, I went out after dinner, I waited 9 min again for the car to move.

 

All the while, if I don't want to wait for the car to move, I simply engage the lowest gear and the car moves as though there is no problem. After a short distance of about 10m to 30m, I will switch to gear D and every thing is fine. Reverse gear no problem. ATF also no problem. Only gear D and the gear after got problem. If I park for an hour or two, there is no problem moving off when gear is engaged.

 

I have been advised to replace the GB. May be better to change to new car as I am advised to weld my car exhaust pipe due to rust and may be the dampers which I feel is not necessary and the radiator top cover (changed once before at around 240k mileage) that appears to be leaking and no more coolent, though I don't need to top up water since servicing at 260k mileage. I may also consider to extend my COE as the car has been problem free relatively until now. Air-con motor was replaced at last servicing.

 

But what exactly is the explanation for such behaviour and why the wait for it to move and how long can it go on before it die completely? Any cheaper solution than changing GB.

[DMSG]

My car has a juddering sound when turning and accelerating at low speed.

The sound come from the front wheels I think.

 

It only happens when turning and accelerating, no sound if the accelerater is not pressed.

What could be the problem?

 

Audi A4B8

 

 

Hi Sir,

 

please drive in for a FREE check, maybe could be bearings or some undercarriage defective parts. Not to worry, just pop over to our DM HQ branch at Woodlands, Look for Hong or Shane :-

 

184 Woodlands Industrial Park e5,#01-03/04

Singapore 757514

Tel : 6363 5112 

My nissan sunny will be scraped by end of Jul next year and I have done 268k mileage.  My car has all along been serviced by TCM until 250k mileage.

 

Since end of May (mileage near 260k), my car refused to move after engaging gear D.  Initially, the car would sometimes jerked when just moving off.  Later on, I have to wait some minutes before the car move.  As days go by, the wait gets longer and longer and sometimes there is some grinding or whistling just after moving off. 

 

Yesterday was the worse. In the morning I waited 9 min before the car moved.  In the evening after work, I again waited 9 min before the car moved. After more than 2 hours, I went out after dinner, I waited 9 min again for the car to move.

 

All the while, if I don't want to wait for the car to move, I simply engage the lowest gear and the car moves as though there is no problem.  After a short distance of about 10m to 30m, I will switch to gear D and every thing is fine.  Reverse gear no problem.  ATF also no problem.  Only gear D and the gear after got problem.  If I park for an hour or two, there is no problem moving off when gear is engaged.

 

I have been advised to replace the GB.  May be better to change to new car as I am advised to weld my car exhaust pipe due to rust and may be the dampers which I feel is not necessary and the radiator top cover (changed once before at around 240k mileage) that appears to be leaking and no more coolent, though I don't need to top up water since servicing at 260k mileage.  I may also consider to extend my COE as the car has been problem free relatively until now. Air-con motor was replaced at last servicing.

 

But what exactly is the explanation for such behaviour and why the wait for it to move and how long can it go on before it die completely?  Any cheaper solution than changing GB.  

 

Hi boss,

 

sorry for our late reply, we might be able to help with a cheaper way to repairing your GB with our in house gear box Specialist. Please pop by Woodlands or Kaki bukit for a FREE check and quotation. Do not wait longer because your present GB problem might cause more damage if continue driving. 

 

Our addresses as below :-

DM @ Woodlands 184 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #01-03/04, S757514 Tel: 6363 5112

DM @ Kaki Bukit Snergy@KB 25 Kaki Bukit Road 4, #01-36, S417800 Tel: 6341 6164

 

Hope to see you Soon!

Hi there,

 

I just changed all 4 shocks and tires and front lower arms. The car handling is better now and I can feel the difference that the shocks make. However, is it normal that the ride feels quite harsh? Meaning I can feel those little bumps on the road and sometimes it is bouncy. Am I too used to the old shocks that the ride now feels jarring? Changed all 4 tyres as well, so I don't think it could be a balancing issue right? Or is cuz my tyre pressure is high? Its at 220 now. Tire is 185/70/R14 and I bought all stock parts.

 

Hi Sir,

 

do give your new Absorber some time to be run in and it will be better after a while when the dampers sipped in. However if you feel that it still too bumpy, go back to the workshop which install your shocks absorber and feedback to them. They might do a check or help you to adjust. 

 

If they can't help you, drive in to DM and we will be there to help you with a Free Check 

 

DM @ Woodlands 184 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #01-03/04, S757514

 

DM @ Kaki Bukit Snergy@KB 25 Kaki Bukit Road 4, #01-36, S417800

 

Thank you Boss

[Keen]

Hi, I am driving a honda jazz GD1. My gearbox got this infamous shuddering problem even after I change the cvtf oil. Anyway to solve this? Thanks.

[DMSG]

Hi, I am driving a honda jazz GD1. My gearbox got this infamous shuddering problem even after I change the cvtf oil. Anyway to solve this? Thanks.

 

hi mdm, 

 

please proceed to our Woodlands HQ branch 184,woodlands industrial park e5 #01-03/04 S757514 For a free check on your gearbox, don't wait further, might cause more damages which might incur more repair charges. 

 

Hotline to call : 6363 5112 or kaki bukit new branch at 63416164

[Weekokheng]

Dear Sir,

 

My 4 months old Toyota Camry 2.5 liters (Auto) has an auto-lock mechanism problem.

 

I sent my vehicle for rectification with the agent.  The engineer confirmed that there was a fault at first and did a diagnosis for half a day. He confirmed that the problem was what I have mentioned but I was told the problem was rectified.  It's was not solved at all.

 

As I understand it, the steps on how the auto lock can be activated are as follows:

 

1. With engine off while seating inside the vehicle, press key to "lock" and then press key to "unlock".

2. Wait for about 30 seconds and vehicle will auto lock by itself with engine off and key still inside.

 

I send car for further rectification for 4 days but this time, they claimed that it is not a defect of the vehicle but its safety feature.  I am beginning to form some doubt about their claim.

 

Please advice.​

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Philip Wee​

 

 

 

 

PLEASE feel free to post any of your car related problems, we will be able to give advises and also free diagnostics works for your vehicle woes.

 

You might want to create a new posting under this thread for your queries. 

 

 

DYNAMICS MECHANIC - THE BOUTIQUE GARAGE

184 WOODLANDS INDUSTRIAL PARK E5

#01-03/04 SINGAPORE 757514

HOTLINE : 6363 5112

 

 

 

[DMSG]

 

Dear Sir,

 

My 4 months old Toyota Camry 2.5 liters (Auto) has an auto-lock mechanism problem.

 

I sent my vehicle for rectification with the agent. The engineer confirmed that there was a fault at first and did a diagnosis for half a day. He confirmed that the problem was what I have mentioned but I was told the problem was rectified. It's was not solved at all.

 

As I understand it, the steps on how the auto lock can be activated are as follows:

 

1. With engine off while seating inside the vehicle, press key to "lock" and then press key to "unlock".

2. Wait for about 30 seconds and vehicle will auto lock by itself with engine off and key still inside.

 

I send car for further rectification for 4 days but this time, they claimed that it is not a defect of the vehicle but its safety feature. I am beginning to form some doubt about their claim.

 

Please advice.â

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Philip Weeâ

 

 

Hi sir ... Would u be kind Enuff to drive by for a free check ?

[Winning]

Dear sir ,

I would like to know what is the likely cause for a long cranking sound when the engine starts?

It happens just now ...

Maybe I try it again in the morning later . Any advice for me ?

[acidjc]

dear DM

 

I just own a Mazda CX-7 2007, after 1 week my wife and collegue notices a squealing sound when I drive at low speed. They say it sound like metal rubbing sound, my wife say it sound like a mouse squeaking sound..like some thing hitting the wheel when rotating, the sound change in frequency according to the wheel rotating. slower speed more audible, higher speed cannot hear.  sorry all these I mention my collegue and wife , because I cannot hear it that clearly from inside the car, it seem like loud enough from outside as they can hear it from 5m away. 

 

went to my regular ws, they say could be center shaft bearing, wheel drake, hand brake jam etc or wheel bearing etc.. I did not let them do as they seem like cannot pin point the exact fault, as i dont want to lt them try and see with my pocket.

 

hence I would like to seek your advise, 

 

do I need to make appointment before coming down?

Edited January 21, 2016 by acidjc

[Stam]

Hi DM,

 

I just took over 5yr old i45, the aircon sometimes blow out warm air when I start the car and need 2-3 mins to blow cold air. The rest of the time, the aircon is working fine. May I know what is the likest problem?

[rgad04]

Hi DM,

I have difficulty starting engine again when after travelling long distance. Let say, from tampines to bukit timah. No problem starting first thing in the morning. Pls advise. Thank you.

Fiat panorama 7 seater petrol

[Sigcomms]

I'm driving the jazz GD6 for the last 7 years and suspect that the shock and strut are worn out. May I know how much will it cost if change out the front and rear with mij kyb?

[DMSG]

I'm driving the jazz GD6 for the last 7 years and suspect that the shock and strut are worn out. May I know how much will it cost if change out the front and rear with mij kyb?

 

hi Bro,

 

can you make a trip down dm for a free check on the worn parts and we will issue you the quote, we cannot issue you any quotes now without checking your car in details. 

 

Thank you 

Hi DM,

I have difficulty starting engine again when after travelling long distance. Let say, from tampines to bukit timah. No problem starting first thing in the morning. Pls advise. Thank you.

Fiat panorama 7 seater petrol

 

You starter mechanism or might be some ECU problems, can you drive by DM for a detail free check ? we will quote any repair works fairly after checking. 

 

Cheers 

Hi DM,

 

I just took over 5yr old i45, the aircon sometimes blow out warm air when I start the car and need 2-3 mins to blow cold air. The rest of the time, the aircon is working fine. May I know what is the likest problem?

 

 

Hi Sir,

 

It could be faulty Air Con clutching system. Do drive by Dm for free detail check to determine that. Cheers 

dear DM

 

I just own a Mazda CX-7 2007, after 1 week my wife and collegue notices a squealing sound when I drive at low speed. They say it sound like metal rubbing sound, my wife say it sound like a mouse squeaking sound..like some thing hitting the wheel when rotating, the sound change in frequency according to the wheel rotating. slower speed more audible, higher speed cannot hear.  sorry all these I mention my collegue and wife , because I cannot hear it that clearly from inside the car, it seem like loud enough from outside as they can hear it from 5m away. 

 

went to my regular ws, they say could be center shaft bearing, wheel drake, hand brake jam etc or wheel bearing etc.. I did not let them do as they seem like cannot pin point the exact fault, as i dont want to lt them try and see with my pocket.

 

hence I would like to seek your advise, 

 

do I need to make appointment before coming down?

 

 

Hi Sir,

 

do noise issues we will need to examine your car physically, can you drive down to DM for a detail Free check. We can then advice you further. 

 

Cheers 

Dear sir ,

I would like to know what is the likely cause for a long cranking sound when the engine starts?

It happens just now ...

Maybe I try it again in the morning later . Any advice for me ?

 

Hi Sir, 

 

can you record the sound and send it to us? the best is to drive by any of our branches or a free detail check. We will be able to rectify better and also advice you more professionally. 

 

Cheers 

 

Hotline to call : 6363 5112 or kaki bukit new branch at 63416164

 

 

Edited March 9, 2016 by DMSG

[Pete]

Hi,

I drive a Toyota Previa 2008 and current facing a intermittent keyless sensor problem.

Having problem locking the car when using the door button or opening the door placing my hand at the handle when the keyless sensor is in my pocket. Most of the time I will need to bring the key very near the door to have the sensor activating the door locking or unlocking. Some time it even refuse to work. Have to wave the keyless sensor and try again to activate. Worst situation was to lock using the keyless button. Lucky it works but at time it doesn't.

 

Have change battery, yet still facing problems with the sensor. If place slightly away, it gives me signal when I am driving as well.

 

Please advise if you have any ideal to the problems

 

Thanks

[Icedbs]

Hi DM, do you all have wheel alignment machines and provide alignment services? Also I assume u have no issue servicing and diagnosing a Mazda 6 ( older model)?