Toyota Corolla 10th Generation Altis Owners [continued]

[vinj]

sudden loss of cooling. its first episode. freon zero. obvious leak diagnosis from 2 shops. went for actual denso service centers (vs. doing trial and error in other ac shops) and this was most convenient. evaporator 7800, they said replace, rewelding of leaks not recommended as the leak will just recur at a different place. condenser also leaking, need to replace also 9500. they claim oem parts. replacement parts available at other shops but not that far from their price and not sure of the parts quality. its been a while since we tried non-casa outlets for our cars as their warranties are only now just starting to expire. anyway, will report asap any problems. have been browsing/searching the net and so far have not come across complaints or problems with their service.

It's quite rare that the condenser will get a leak, especially at the current age of your car (under normal circumstances). My first guess is that the Denso shop is doing a shotgun approach and is replacing all the consumables just to ensure the A/C is running in top shape. Everything will be fixed indeed and if you are okay with the price and plan to use the car for many years to come then it's your call. My sister's old 2006 E had the same problem and we resorted to welding the evaporator leak and replacing the rubber o-rings, it still held out until the car was sold a year and a half hence and to date, our family friend who bought it still hasn't encountered any problems but he plans to replace the evaporator before the summer heat sets in just to be sure. There was no guarantee to that but the A/C did hold up on that gamble. I figured the worse case was to just replace the evaporator if it leaked again.

If you proceed, you should also ask to be shown where the leaks are exactly as any AC shop would normally do so you know that the part being replaced is indeed faulty. I'm not familiar with shops in QC anymore aside from Mang Mario and Frigid Zone as i usually have my A/C servicing done in Pampanga already.

[pingpongdad]

It's quite rare that the condenser will get a leak, especially at the current age of your car (under normal circumstances). My first guess is that the Denso shop is doing a shotgun approach and is replacing all the consumables just to ensure the A/C is running in top shape. Everything will be fixed indeed and if you are okay with the price and plan to use the car for many years to come then it's your call. My sister's old 2006 E had the same problem and we resorted to welding the evaporator leak and replacing the rubber o-rings, it still held out until the car was sold a year and a half hence and to date, our family friend who bought it still hasn't encountered any problems but he plans to replace the evaporator before the summer heat sets in just to be sure. There was no guarantee to that but the A/C did hold up on that gamble. I figured the worse case was to just replace the evaporator if it leaked again.

If you proceed, you should also ask to be shown where the leaks are exactly as any AC shop would normally do so you know that the part being replaced is indeed faulty. I'm not familiar with shops in QC anymore aside from Mang Mario and Frigid Zone as i usually have my A/C servicing done in Pampanga already.

really appreciate your replies. thanks. no way to find out regarding their service until we try them out. i know about frigid zone, just decided to try this denso service center. crossing my fingers and praying everything goes well. giving them the benefit of the doubt because there is no way of determining bad intentions especially if deliberately concealed. again thanks and more power to this wonderful forum. happy new year to all!

[chongklc]

Sirs, need your advice regarding the 1.6V. I'm thinking of putting in black leather / leatherette seats and black rubber floor mats. Will this match our beige interiors? I currently have beige leatherette seats (from Equipt) and beige rubber floor mats, but its really a pain to maintain them.

Bagay kaya? For those who have done this, pa-post naman ng pics so that I can see for myself.

TIA.

[vinj]

^i think grey might be a safer contrast against beige... Or maybe dark brown?

[glntVR]

Sirs, need your advice regarding the 1.6V. I'm thinking of putting in black leather / leatherette seats and black rubber floor mats. Will this match our beige interiors? I currently have beige leatherette seats (from Equipt) and beige rubber floor mats, but its really a pain to maintain them.

Bagay kaya? For those who have done this, pa-post naman ng pics so that I can see for myself.

TIA.

Black would be better. It would give a nice contrast. Only time I would go for grey mats or seats would be if the interior is gray or gray/black combination.

[glntVR]

Sa Hyundai kasi kailangan pa din pindutin yun button sa door handle para i-unlock yun doors. Kaya natuwa talaga ako sa Altis kasi once na i-grab mo, unlock agad. Haha.

Another thing I like sa altis is when you're a few feet away, upon approaching the car the interior lights light up na. Maganda sana if may exterior puddle lamp para kita mo un sahig malapit sa kotse mo.

[54321]

Hello there, there would be an all altis meet at the corner of petron commerce avenue in Alabang next sunday Jan.13, around 3pm. It's near Alabang town center. Sorry if this is a wrong thread to post this. Please come, Just to see some actual stuff / modifications on our beloved altis. Thanks..

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Hello there, there would be an all altis meet at the corner of petron commerce avenue in Alabang next sunday Jan.13, around 3pm. It's near Alabang town center. Sorry if this is a wrong thread to post this. Please come, Just to see some actual stuff / modifications on our beloved altis. Thanks..

[vinj]

Went to Banawe yesterday in search of the elusive silicone remote cover aka key shirt. It was an exercise in futility and a wastage of time and gas. From the E.Rodriguez end to the Del Monte end, I searched in vain.

Every now and then I'd find a store selling key shirts, but they were all for the more common Toyotas (the Altis, Fortuner, Hilux, etc all share the same keys). None for the Camry/Altis 2.0.

Looks like I'll be ordering from eBay instead.

Pards, what shop in Banawe did you see the Toyota silicone key cover? Did you see any at the mall (Keycards, etc.)? How much usually is the going price?

My Altis E doesn't come with an OEM keyless entry so i tried an alarm being sold online that comes with the OEM-look key. I like to put a silicone cover as it doesn't feel as sturdy as the OEM one (or at least, the buttons feel like the type that will fade faster).

[gdcbambico]

Pards, what shop in Banawe did you see the Toyota silicone key cover? Did you see any at the mall (Keycards, etc.)? How much usually is the going price?

My Altis E doesn't come with an OEM keyless entry so i tried an alarm being sold online that comes with the OEM-look key. I like to put a silicone cover as it doesn't feel as sturdy as the OEM one (or at least, the buttons feel like the type that will fade faster).

Bro san mo pinagawa yung key mo and how much? yung galing kasi ng casa medyo bulky e.

[vinj]

^Actually same size lang siya sa OEM na key with alarm ng current gen Innova-Altis-Fort. Bought the alarm system from sulit.com at P 1,500. The alarm is a little basic and i killed some functions since i really don't need an alarm and just wanted a keyless entry system.

[jut703]

Pards, what shop in Banawe did you see the Toyota silicone key cover? Did you see any at the mall (Keycards, etc.)? How much usually is the going price?

My Altis E doesn't come with an OEM keyless entry so i tried an alarm being sold online that comes with the OEM-look key. I like to put a silicone cover as it doesn't feel as sturdy as the OEM one (or at least, the buttons feel like the type that will fade faster).

Bro sorry I wasn't able to take note of the name of the shops, but there's one in the E.Rod side, one of the first few shops if you turn in coming from E.Rod, nasa left side siya ng road. Then there's another one on the opposite side naman (near King Chef). Basta the shops look like they carry accessories more than mechanical parts.

Price is 300 pesos. Maraming pang 4-button na Toyota

I tried looking for these in the malls, wala eh. What Keycards offers kasi is the housing talaga, like what you have with yours.

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Pards, what shop in Banawe did you see the Toyota silicone key cover? Did you see any at the mall (Keycards, etc.)? How much usually is the going price?

My Altis E doesn't come with an OEM keyless entry so i tried an alarm being sold online that comes with the OEM-look key. I like to put a silicone cover as it doesn't feel as sturdy as the OEM one (or at least, the buttons feel like the type that will fade faster).

Bro sorry I wasn't able to take note of the name of the shops, but there's one in the E.Rod side, one of the first few shops if you turn in coming from E.Rod, nasa left side siya ng road. Then there's another one on the opposite side naman (near King Chef). Basta the shops look like they carry accessories more than mechanical parts.

Price is 300 pesos. Maraming pang 4-button na Toyota

I tried looking for these in the malls, wala eh. What Keycards offers kasi is the housing talaga, like what you have with yours.

[MrSn_Kai]

Bro sorry I wasn't able to take note of the name of the shops, but there's one in the E.Rod side, one of the first few shops if you turn in coming from E.Rod, nasa left side siya ng road. Then there's another one on the opposite side naman (near King Chef). Basta the shops look like they carry accessories more than mechanical parts.

Price is 300 pesos. Maraming pang 4-button na Toyota

I tried looking for these in the malls, wala eh. What Keycards offers kasi is the housing talaga, like what you have with yours.

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Bro sorry I wasn't able to take note of the name of the shops, but there's one in the E.Rod side, one of the first few shops if you turn in coming from E.Rod, nasa left side siya ng road. Then there's another one on the opposite side naman (near King Chef). Basta the shops look like they carry accessories more than mechanical parts.

Price is 300 pesos. Maraming pang 4-button na Toyota

I tried looking for these in the malls, wala eh. What Keycards offers kasi is the housing talaga, like what you have with yours.

Is this the silicone key cover you are referring to?





somebody was selling this in Altis Club before. I contacted the seller, he'll check the available stocks. Here's the contact details 09228305580

[jut703]

Thanks bro. I texted the seller, asking if he had a silicone cover for a 2.0V. No reply yet. Sana meron so I don't have to ship from Thailand.

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Thanks bro. I texted the seller, asking if he had a silicone cover for a 2.0V. No reply yet. Sana meron so I don't have to ship from Thailand.

[jut703]

Damn, the seller replied, wala daw siya pang 2.0 na Altis. Ang meron daw is yung kapareho ng Fortuner.

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Damn, the seller replied, wala daw siya pang 2.0 na Altis. Ang meron daw is yung kapareho ng Fortuner.

[loverlionus]

Sharing the most used/liked features in our 1.6V:
1. The push button lock in the driver's door handle
2. The auto on switch of the AC
3. The sliding center console cover used as an armrest
4. The switch opener in the trunk
5. The radio controls in the steering wheel
6. The push button start/stop

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Sharing the most used/liked features in our 1.6V:
1. The push button lock in the driver's door handle
2. The auto on switch of the AC
3. The sliding center console cover used as an armrest
4. The switch opener in the trunk
5. The radio controls in the steering wheel
6. The push button start/stop

[loverlionus]

Sharing the least/never used features of our 1.6V:

1. The driver's side sun visor vanity mirror and light
2. Bluetooth/phone functions of the radio
3. Steering wheel controls for the phone
4. Rear window sun shade

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Sharing the least/never used features of our 1.6V:

1. The driver's side sun visor vanity mirror and light
2. Bluetooth/phone functions of the radio
3. Steering wheel controls for the phone
4. Rear window sun shade

[vinj]

Is this the silicone key cover you are referring to?





somebody was selling this in Altis Club before. I contacted the seller, he'll check the available stocks. Here's the contact details 09228305580

Thanks! I'll get in touch with him as well.

Sharing the most used/liked features in our 1.6V:
1. The push button lock in the driver's door handle
2. The auto on switch of the AC
3. The sliding center console cover used as an armrest
4. The switch opener in the trunk
5. The radio controls in the steering wheel
6. The push button start/stop

Lahat ito... wala sa variant ng Altis ko. :D

[bobzy]

^^ haha nakahagip naman ako ng 2.....3 & 5

[jut703]

Sharing the most used/liked features in our 1.6V:
1. The push button lock in the driver's door handle
2. The auto on switch of the AC
3. The sliding center console cover used as an armrest
4. The switch opener in the trunk
5. The radio controls in the steering wheel
6. The push button start/stop

Sharing the least/never used features of our 1.6V:

1. The driver's side sun visor vanity mirror and light
2. Bluetooth/phone functions of the radio
3. Steering wheel controls for the phone
4. Rear window sun shade

Not once have I ever used the rear window sunshade. I don't see its point. I wish I had an aux port instead.

Aside from the most used features loverlionus posted, which I use frequently myself, I find that what I use most are my paddle shifters. Transmission is just too damn slow and conservative to react when I feel like stretching the car's legs.

[glntVR]

I agree with the most used features. My only gripe is when I'm the only one in our family who knows about the switch opener in the trunk. Even if I tell them they can open it using the switch they would forget.

About the least/never used features, ako I always use the bluetooth for music, I hate the aux of the altis because it's just the ordinary 3.5mm socket. And in our car the rear window sun shade is always up.

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I agree with the most used features. My only gripe is when I'm the only one in our family who knows about the switch opener in the trunk. Even if I tell them they can open it using the switch they would forget.

About the least/never used features, ako I always use the bluetooth for music, I hate the aux of the altis because it's just the ordinary 3.5mm socket. And in our car the rear window sun shade is always up.