Viva Elite Community

[Watchman]

  On 7/16/2013 at 8:25 AM, firaz said:

Ok...if you have not seen the high end cars with buzzers take a look at this video,

I have also seen a lamborghini with buzzer sound.

Still doesnt exactly make the buzzer any less tasteless.

Btw since visibility is the main issue for you why dont you get a string of LEDs and stick them all around the car.

We've also seen cheesy tagline and catch-phrases stuck on the back of BMWs.. it still doesn't make those phrases any cooler than on a three-wheeler.

Edited July 16, 2013 by Watchman

[ruwds]

  On 7/16/2013 at 8:25 AM, firaz said:

Ok...if you have not seen the high end cars with buzzers take a look at this video,

I have also seen a lamborghini with buzzer sound.

Ever thought these are most likely after market mods?

[Hoonigan]

  On 7/16/2013 at 7:31 PM, ruwds said:

Ever thought these are most likely after market mods?

More than likely, not to mention that this is annoying AF!

[chamcg]

hi guys

i have some question regarding engine tune-up on viva elite auto.

my car is 20000KM done ane when i call for un#mo they told me, it recomended to do a engine tune up at 20000KM. they also told me that would cost me around 14000 :O

1.does engine tune-up is neccessry?

2.if i didnt do it on time, what would be the impact?

3.will it be impact for engine parts and that may lead more costly repairs?

(Actually im bit broke on these days and i would like to do the engine tune-up after another 3 or 4 months.. )

please put your valuble comments....

[RAZOR]

is there a link between mitsubishi and viva elite other than being sold by Unit#d Mot#rs? eg technology partnership etc.?

[Sampath Gunasekera]

  On 8/23/2012 at 6:20 PM, chamcg said:

need a advice from you guys...plss

i need to buy headlamp for my elite, and un*m* parts are really costly. is there any other shops who import original spareparts for a reasonable price? if so pls do let me know. and is there any place to buy reconditioned parts for elite?

Thai Motors, 395C Highlevel Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

Tel: 011-2823200 , 0777919777

[KasunCharya]

Running with low fuel damage the fuel pump in fuel tank.That pump should be dipped in the liquid fuel in EFIs.If it is not the temperature rises and damages it. Frequent running with low fuel causes replacing this pump AS SAID BY ENG. LAL ALAWATHTHA. So everyone have to maintain average fuel level ( half or at least above quater of tank).You guys don't know this thing....??

[peugeot407]

  On 9/2/2013 at 3:50 PM, KasunCharya said:

Running with low fuel damage the fuel pump in fuel tank.That pump should be dipped in the liquid fuel in EFIs.If it is not the temperature rises and damages it. Frequent running with low fuel causes replacing this pump AS SAID BY ENG. LAL ALAWATHTHA. So everyone have to maintain average fuel level ( half or at least above quater of tank).You guys don't know this thing....??

I don't agree with you.usually there is a sump like area inside a fuel tank where the submersible pump is installed so pump will be submerged in liquid even your fuel level drops.But it is not advisable to use the vehicle continuously when the fuel warning lamp lights up.(In case of the VIVA digital fuel gauge starts to blink)

[Watchman]

  On 9/3/2013 at 3:48 AM, Supra_Natural said:

Just because Lal Alwatte said it, doesn't mean its true...

You're quoting the wrong post S_N.

But I agree with your point, Just because some guy get's on TV (not that the program that features him is credible to begin with), doesn't make every word coming out of his mouth accurate. L@l's advice should always be taken with a pinch of salt. I believe some forum members had some bad experience with his workshop and attitude too some years back.

[Supra_Natural]

  On 9/2/2013 at 3:50 PM, KasunCharya said:

Running with low fuel damage the fuel pump in fuel tank.That pump should be dipped in the liquid fuel in EFIs.If it is not the temperature rises and damages it. Frequent running with low fuel causes replacing this pump AS SAID BY ENG. LAL ALAWATHTHA. So everyone have to maintain average fuel level ( half or at least above quater of tank).You guys don't know this thing....??

Just because Lal Alawaththa said it, doesn't make it true... .

[udararaj]

Hi

I have a viva Elite and i hv being using 1.5 years now. Recently i noticed this spilling battery problem . What i need to do this for spilling battery.

I have faced the caliper pin problem also and im waiting a time a call from Unimo to get a schedule date. What are problems or issues can cause when driving with the caliper pin matter.

[udararaj]

Hi

I have a viva Elite and i hv being using 1.5 years now. Recently i noticed this spilling battery problem . What i need to do this for spilling battery.

I have faced the caliper pin problem also and im waiting a time a call from Unimo to get a schedule date. What are problems or issues can cause when driving with the caliper pin matter.

[Watchman]

What on earth is a "spilling battery problem?" At first I thought it might be battery water spilling out, but then he went on to talk about a calliper pin.

Does the Elite have that many inherent design flaws where owners have decided to name these flaws

[Supra_Natural]

  On 9/16/2013 at 2:49 AM, Watchman said:

What on earth is a "spilling battery problem?" At first I thought it might be battery water spilling out, but then he went on to talk about a calliper pin.

Does the Elite have that many inherent design flaws where owners have decided to name these flaws

Probably does mean battery water overflowing... And I guess the caliper pin thing is a common issue.. The viva in general is a pretty solid car for the price, way better than the indian offerings overall. I hear that they stand up to rental abuse very well too. But I guess perodua still havent totally mastered the quality issues

  On 9/15/2013 at 3:56 PM, udararaj said:

Hi

I have a viva Elite and i hv being using 1.5 years now. Recently i noticed this spilling battery problem . What i need to do this for spilling battery.

I have faced the caliper pin problem also and im waiting a time a call from Unimo to get a schedule date. What are problems or issues can cause when driving with the caliper pin matter.

Get your battery checked, any good battery shop should be able to do it.

[Davy]

  On 9/16/2013 at 2:49 AM, Watchman said:

What on earth is a "spilling battery problem?" At first I thought it might be battery water spilling out, but then he went on to talk about a calliper pin.

Does the Elite have that many inherent design flaws where owners have decided to name these flaws

Remembered that Sampath shared some photos on this... here you go, the "spilling battery problem"

http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/13336-viva-elite-community/page-4#entry240061

[Watchman]

  On 9/16/2013 at 4:26 AM, Supra_Natural said:

Probably does mean battery water overflowing... And I guess the caliper pin thing is a common issue.. The viva in general is a pretty solid car for the price, way better than the indian offerings overall. I hear that they stand up to rental abuse very well too. But I guess perodua still havent totally mastered the quality issues

Get your battery checked, any good battery shop should be able to do it.

  On 9/16/2013 at 4:33 AM, Davy said:

Remembered that Sampath shared some photos on this... here you go, the "spilling battery problem"

http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/13336-viva-elite-community/page-4#entry240061

Ohh I see.. Well, I guess it's more a problem with the OEM battery than the car itself in this case.

And from Sampath's post I see the calliper issue is something unrelated to the battery.

Btw out of curiosity, all those ordered that were delayed till the latter half of the year, have they been delivered?

[Sampath Gunasekera]

  On 9/15/2013 at 3:55 PM, udararaj said:

Hi

I have faced the caliper pin problem also and im waiting a time a call from Unimo to get a schedule date. What are problems or issues can cause when driving with the caliper pin matter.

After waiting for a long time, improved caliper pin design has been now released. (Today I saw at Unit#d Mot#rs ,Orugodawatta and could not click a photo, but it looks like what is in the photo which I edited). What I heard is, at the moment they have got a limited stock and priority for warranty replacements. Guys, if you have Caliper pin issue, please now check with Unit#d Mot#rs soon.

Edited January 17, 2014 by Sampath Gunasekera

[udararaj]

Guys need a advice :- Metal vibration noise when accelerating engine in the hill area

Guys i have a viva elite now reached 18000km. Recently i have noticed a metal vibration noise in the Engine. Normally when i drive my car in the hill area like Kandy (Kadugannawa) we need to accelerate more and engine has to give a extra effort. In such situation i can here a metal vibration noise in the engine.. Im using 95 octane petrol.

[Sampath Gunasekera]

  On 1/31/2014 at 1:52 AM, udararaj said:

Guys need a advice :- Metal vibration noise when accelerating engine in the hill area

Guys i have a viva elite now reached 18000km. Recently i have noticed a metal vibration noise in the Engine. Normally when i drive my car in the hill area like Kandy (Kadugannawa) we need to accelerate more and engine has to give a extra effort. In such situation i can here a metal vibration noise in the engine.. Im using 95 octane petrol.

I guess your Elite is with Automatic Transmission. If so,when you climb up hills, lower your speed up to 05km/h and shift the gear from ''D" to "D3" and check. (Also you have to get it done the 1st tuneup at 20,000km.)

[udararaj]

  On 1/31/2014 at 3:25 AM, Sampath Gunasekera said:

I guess your Elite is with Automatic Transmission. If so,when you climb up hills, lower your speed up to 05km/h and shift the gear from ''D" to "D3" and check. (Also you have to get it done the 1st tuneup at 20,000km.)

Thx Sampath..

I just want to know whether this s an issue of the engine.. Also wat s the purpose of shiftin the gear like that.. Ya my car is a automatic transmission car...

[Sampath Gunasekera]

  On 2/1/2014 at 9:24 AM, udararaj said:

Thx Sampath..

I just want to know whether this s an issue of the engine.. Also wat s the purpose of shiftin the gear like that.. Ya my car is a automatic transmission car...

You need to shift gear to D3 when climb up to get more power. Owners manual says not to shift gears when car moves and Unit#d Mot#rs Technical person said to reduce the speed up to 05km/h and shift D to D3. I am sorry I'am not an expert to explain the technical theory behind this. You try my point and still you have the problem check with Unit#d Mot#rs.

Edited February 1, 2014 by Sampath Gunasekera

[Watchman]

If it's an automatic transmission just keep it in D. The car will choose the most appropriate gear based on your speed and incline.

The technical reasoning is that you need more torque which means it needs to be in a lower gear. And yes, do NOT go down to L (which I presume is your D3) when the car is moving.

[udararaj]

  On 2/5/2014 at 6:33 AM, Watchman said:

If it's an automatic transmission just keep it in D. The car will choose the most appropriate gear based on your speed and incline.

The technical reasoning is that you need more torque which means it needs to be in a lower gear. And yes, do NOT go down to L (which I presume is your D3) when the car is moving.

Guys now i can here a tick tick" sound from the steering wheel when i take bend (not every time). does this because of Shocks mount ? is there any sound coming for that issue?..

now more than 18000kms

[Watchman]

  On 2/8/2014 at 9:42 AM, udararaj said:

Guys now i can here a tick tick" sound from the steering wheel when i take bend (not every time). does this because of Shocks mount ? is there any sound coming for that issue?..

now more than 18000kms

You'll certainly need to give a lot more information for us to help you. Things like 'sounds' cant easily be diagnosed remotely. For starters...

1. Are you sure it's from the steering wheel?

2. Is it only 2 ticks? Or is it continuous?

3. Is it only while the steering is being rotated, or is it as long as the steering is not straight

[Magnum]

  On 2/5/2014 at 6:33 AM, Watchman said:

If it's an automatic transmission just keep it in D. The car will choose the most appropriate gear based on your speed and incline.

The technical reasoning is that you need more torque which means it needs to be in a lower gear. And yes, do NOT go down to L (which I presume is your D3) when the car is moving.

It has "2, 3 and D"

i think 3 means something like "O/D off"