2011 Chevy Spark

[nolivy]

can you be more specific sir? What brand po ang gamit nyo na coolant? Thanks.

[nolivy]

Also, sir anybody here can give tips on how to check the electronic immobilizer kung naka install ngay siya? thanks. 1.0/A/T

[cyplanr]

Also, sir anybody here can give tips on how to check the electronic immobilizer kung naka install ngay siya? thanks. 1.0/A/T

try mo na i-start yung car na out of range yung remote, yung susi lang ang gamitin mo...see if it starts

[maimaicomp]

mga sir, ask ko lang, magkano po discount at freebies na nakuha nyo sa spark at san dealer nyo kinuha? nag-inquire kasi ako sa chev pampanga, either 10k discount or free LTO daw, hindi pwedeng pareho. ganun po ba talaga?

[cyplanr]

kami po pareho nakuha yan... bank PO yung sa amin.

[Fluffymamon]

Hi Spark owners! My first post on Tsikot. I'm planning on getting a Spark for myself as my first car. I was wondering as to how it is when it comes to maintenance and parts. Is the upkeep as easy as the other more "mainstream" brands like Toyota or Mitsubishi? Thanks

[nolivy]

What's a good tire pressure for 1.0 A/T? Will 32 enough on all four wheels?

Thanks.

[basch]

try mo na i-start yung car na out of range yung remote, yung susi lang ang gamitin mo...see if it starts

sir nag-aactivate lang ang immobilizer pag mali ang code ng susi ang ginamit naka program po yong susi ntin na kapag ipinasok na sa susian ng sasakyan para paandarin ang makina nagsesend po ito ng code sa ecu para umandar ang makina. kahit iduplicate yong susi ntin hindi mapapaandar ang engine kasi hahanapin ng ecu ang code ng susi. wala po sa alarm remote ang activation ng immobilizer.

[cyplanr]

wait... yun po bang susi nyo ay integrated yung remote sa key fob? yun kasing sa amin ay hiwalay at walang battery yung susi. i doubt kung may immobiliser yung susi kung walang battery.

[AG4]

What's a good tire pressure for 1.0 A/T? Will 32 enough on all four wheels?

Thanks.

I see nobody has answered your question, I don't have a Spark, but have you checked the owner's manual?

[nolivy]

32 on all four...... any suggestions?

[nolivy]

same as mine, mukhang nakahiwalay yung remote sa key, naka key chain lang sya........thats why I am asking on how to check kung may immobilizer installed.........any other ideas?

[cyplanr]

ni-try ko yung sinabi ko para ma-confirm... kaso fail ako. detached the remote from the key chain and left it at home, drove the car a few meters from the house and then turned off the car. tried starting and it did start. now i'm puzzled if really this car has immobiliser cause i don't think the standard key has the transponder for the immobiliser (that's why i'm testing it with the remote). not sure of the range of this remote but possible that i drove still within the transponder's range allowing me to re-start the car. i'll check again, possibly taking the battery off the remote (two including the spare to be sure). will post the result.

[ratchet23]

ni-try ko yung sinabi ko para ma-confirm... kaso fail ako. detached the remote from the key chain and left it at home, drove the car a few meters from the house and then turned off the car. tried starting and it did start. now i'm puzzled if really this car has immobiliser cause i don't think the standard key has the transponder for the immobiliser (that's why i'm testing it with the remote). not sure of the range of this remote but possible that i drove still within the transponder's range allowing me to re-start the car. i'll check again, possibly taking the battery off the remote (two including the spare to be sure). will post the result.

AFAIK, the electronic immobilizer is integrated on the key not on the remote. the key has a chip inside containing a fixed code. When the key is inserted, the devices decodes the code and starts the engine. to test the immobilizer system, have the key duplicated by the key shop, the duplicated key will unlock/lock the doors, fit the ignition keyhole perfectly, you can switch the key to ACC,ON, or START position but the engine will not start since the chip that contains the code is not embedded on the key.

[AG4]

32 on all four...... any suggestions?

It varies between vehicles, for some its 30psi for all four, sometimes the recommended pressure for the rear is higher when carrying full load of passengers + luggage.

Best thing to do is follow what's printed on your car's owners manual.

[cyplanr]

i'll still try it first than getting the key duplicated. it's because i believe Spark's key does not have the chip embedded on it, unless transponders now do not require electrical power from a battery. it is unlike what the newer cars have where the unlock/lock buttons and alarm activation is integrated in the key fob. still worth a try...

AFAIK, the electronic immobilizer is integrated on the key not on the remote. the key has a chip inside containing a fixed code. When the key is inserted, the devices decodes the code and starts the engine. to test the immobilizer system, have the key duplicated by the key shop, the duplicated key will unlock/lock the doors, fit the ignition keyhole perfectly, you can switch the key to ACC,ON, or START position but the engine will not start since the chip that contains the code is not embedded on the key.

[cyplanr]

and it's also on the b-pillar when you open the driver's door, you'll find a sticker there for the recommended tire pressure for specific loads.

It varies between vehicles, for some its 30psi for all four, sometimes the recommended pressure for the rear is higher when carrying full load of passengers + luggage.

Best thing to do is follow what's printed on your car's owners manual.

[AG4]

and it's also on the b-pillar when you open the driver's door, you'll find a sticker there for the recommended tire pressure for specific loads.

That too, its either on the B-post or in the glovebox.
The Ford Focus has it on the lower part of the B-post, the Chevy Optra has it inside the glovebox.

[niky]

For a good balance of performance, comfort and economy, 35 psi. The narrow tires are very squidgy... this will help make them firmer at highway speeds and help improve straightline tracking.

Maximum economy, 40-45 psi... but this will make them wander over grooves on the highway, and, obviously, they'll be very uncomfortable over bumps.

[ratchet23]

i'll still try it first than getting the key duplicated. it's because i believe Spark's key does not have the chip embedded on it, unless transponders now do not require electrical power from a battery. it is unlike what the newer cars have where the unlock/lock buttons and alarm activation is integrated in the key fob. still worth a try...

it can be. it can be activated with a presence of an electromagnetic field. our XTrail has one. the key and the remote is also separated. the immobilizer is planted on the key itself not on the remote. no power source for the key.

ni-try ko yung sinabi ko para ma-confirm... kaso fail ako. detached the remote from the key chain and left it at home, drove the car a few meters from the house and then turned off the car. tried starting and it did start. now i'm puzzled if really this car has immobiliser cause i don't think the standard key has the transponder for the immobiliser (that's why i'm testing it with the remote). not sure of the range of this remote but possible that i drove still within the transponder's range allowing me to re-start the car. i'll check again, possibly taking the battery off the remote (two including the spare to be sure). will post the result.

you have tried it pala. the more possibility that the immobilizer transpoder is on the key not on the remote, besides, it is doubtful that the immobilizer system will detect the remote with a range that far from your spark .