stephensim9380
Could u specify more on what weird engine part sound u r referring to?
Which Perodua Service Center quoted the RM800+ Alternator price
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Cause I own a 1997 Kancil 850cc body that ady converted to daihatsu L5-3Piston engine n last time i change at my friend mechanic shop timing belt (new), water-pump (new), alternator (chopshop) & workmanship cost in total around RM800 (spare part i buy n he just charge me workmanship).
Ok before u wasted a running alternator or thinning ur wallet here a simple test using a voltmeter:
1)just let only ur engine running, without ur Air-Con, light, In-Car-Entertainment or anything running n measure the battery voltage terminal to check whether its at 14.0V.
2) if yes than its nth wrong, if less but nearby 14.0V n to be safe nt killing ur battery, stop middle of the journey or etc. Now with ur engine running turn on Air-Con, light, In-Car-Entertainment or ur usual needed running n measure the battery voltage terminal to make sure nt less 12.1V
btw Just my 2cents knowledge hope it helps.