Hi guys,

Just wanted to update you on my stalling and alarm problem.

1) stalling - well, they ran a computer check on i don't know what... says here "SIQL by using MUT III". i also had to bring the pickup on a separate day apart from the 35km check because it will take two days to get to the SCV and the EGR to have them cleaned. baklas time alone is 4 hours and another 4 hours after cleaning those two things. anyway, i paid an extra 2K or so for the cleaning. Can't complain.

2) alarm - winterpine head office near UERM told me that the alarm was really sensitive and that it was really programmed that way. unfortunately, there really wasn't anything that they can do about that part according to the technician. what we agreed on was to take out the sensor altogether (small thingie with a couple of wires) but retain the alarm so that forcibly opening the doors will still trigger the alarm. sounded like a good compromise. it took them an hour or so to do it. i tried manually opening the door via the key. it will open but will sound off the alarm once you try turning on the engine. i just used the remote to relock and reopen it while i was still inside the car so i can restart the engine. maybe there's a better way? anyway, this is good enough for now. at least my neighbors can now sleep

btw, do you guys have a different thread on the new GTV strada? i originally wanted to buy a new car next year as a backup vehicle that's gas powered but the upgrade looks quite tempting. i might just sell my current ride EOY2012 to get a new GTV.