Altis 2006 model

[Shift_lock]

True. Mine is a 2005 altis with 140k mileage and now fuel consumption has gone up and the engine feels lethargic. Thinking of flushing as many engine components as possible. Just a bit sad if I can't find the parts to replace the centre console lid. It was very useful to me that's probably why it spoilt after all these years.

[Raymondism]

  On 3/12/2013 at 8:57 AM, Shift_lock said:

Hi guys I went to Ric Tat today but couldn't get the parts for the centre console lid hinge. They say the only option is to go BM and will cost at least $100 .

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mds8080/8550243281/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mds8080/8551343020/

Sorry, don't know how to attach photos.

 

sorry

it cost around $250

cant remember whether it includes workmanship...

 

i decided not to repair...

[Freak]

My 05 altis seems to get only about 10km/l or sometime just under 10km/l. Altis suppose to get average of at least 12km/l. What can i do to make it more fuel efficient?

 

Did the normal servicing + gearbox fluid changed.

Tyres changed new (michelin xm2)

 

Thanks all

[Toothiewabbit]

  On 3/12/2013 at 9:41 AM, Shift_lock said:

True. Mine is a 2005 altis with 140k mileage and now fuel consumption has gone up and the engine feels lethargic. Thinking of flushing as many engine components as possible. Just a bit sad if I can't find the parts to replace the centre console lid. It was very useful to me that's probably why it spoilt after all these years.

it's a common problem - centre console lid's hinge broken...damn sian...just leave lah.

[Toothiewabbit]

  On 4/18/2013 at 3:02 AM, Freak said:

My 05 altis seems to get only about 10km/l or sometime just under 10km/l. Altis suppose to get average of at least 12km/l. What can i do to make it more fuel efficient?

 

Did the normal servicing + gearbox fluid changed.

Tyres changed new (michelin xm2)

 

Thanks all

if you did normal servicing all these years, your stated FC is thereabouts.

[Shelltoxin]

why waste your hard earn $$ of such things. It is "want" not a "need"

[Rollagt]

  On 3/12/2013 at 9:41 AM, Shift_lock said:

True. Mine is a 2005 altis with 140k mileage and now fuel consumption has gone up and the engine feels lethargic. Thinking of flushing as many engine components as possible. Just a bit sad if I can't find the parts to replace the centre console lid. It was very useful to me that's probably why it spoilt after all these years.

 

Me driving the JDM Corolla and also facing the same problem. For me, i use pliers to snip off the connecting joints of the lid and it become a open compartment..overall not too unsightly

 

In fact more convenient.

[Shift_lock]

  On 4/18/2013 at 3:41 AM, Rollagt said:

Me driving the JDM Corolla and also facing the same problem. For me, i use pliers to snip off the connecting joints of the lid and it become a open compartment..overall not too unsightly

 

In fact more convenient.

Btw do you happen to know what is the official name of the part for the centre console compartment (Below the radio that part)? I posted photos in my earlier post. I've been searching online and surprisingly very hard to find or I'm searching for the wrong thing. Cannot be that it's so hard to find the replacement parts as this corolla is one of the worlds best seller. I did find something from USA but unfortunately that is for manual AC controls and not Auto.

[Rollagt]

  On 4/19/2013 at 7:26 AM, Shift_lock said:

Btw do you happen to know what is the official name of the part for the centre console compartment (Below the radio that part)? I posted photos in my earlier post. I've been searching online and surprisingly very hard to find or I'm searching for the wrong thing. Cannot be that it's so hard to find the replacement parts as this corolla is one of the worlds best seller. I did find something from USA but unfortunately that is for manual AC controls and not Auto.

 

Actually my aircon button is faulty and I tried to change the part for the button but the person at Ric Tat (who sells original toyota parts) says they are not bringing in as the demand is low..if wan got to order from Japan.

 

For Altis, if locally dont have, got to go Thailand to buy..that area I call it "centre console". LOL

[Shift_lock]

Thanks though probably won't be easy for me to me in Thaiand too due to language barrier but I might be heading to Bangkok for holiday sometime this year or next.

[Spectral]

my cheapo repair, just a short self tapping screw.

 

 

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[Raymondism]

  On 4/20/2013 at 9:21 AM, Spectral said:

my cheapo repair, just a short self tapping screw.

 

 

does it work fine?

can the lid shut properly?

[Altislover]

anyone wants to take over my custom sun shade that fits perfectly for your altis 2006 model?

 

just changed my ride so this custom sun shades can't fit in my new car.

 

bought it at $120, willing to sell around $80.

it is less than one month old, perfect condition, like new.

 

for more info, can look here: http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?autoco...p;product=60866

 

[Ungtiong]

  On 4/18/2013 at 3:13 AM, Toothiewabbit said:

if you did normal servicing all these years, your stated FC is thereabouts.

 

i changed shocks, tyres (+ balancing) and normal servicing = instant improvement in FC by 20%. i have to admit i never did tyre rotation + the worn shocks may have caused the imbalance and poor FC. Plus i swap to XM2 from Yoko DB. was getting around 11-12 (before never above 10), even with my spirited driving (ECT always engaged) .

Edited May 13, 2013 by Ungtiong

[Toothiewabbit]

  On 5/13/2013 at 1:58 AM, Ungtiong said:

i changed shocks, tyres (+ balancing) and normal servicing = instant improvement in FC by 20%. i have to admit i never did tyre rotation + the worn shocks may have caused the imbalance and poor FC. Plus i swap to XM2 from Yoko DB. was getting around 11-12 (before never above 10), even with my spirited driving (ECT always engaged) .

20% is significant

[Samlimlp]

  On 3/12/2013 at 8:57 AM, Shift_lock said:

Hi guys I went to Ric Tat today but couldn't get the parts for the centre console lid hinge. They say the only option is to go BM and will cost at least $100 .

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mds8080/8550243281/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mds8080/8551343020/

Sorry, don't know how to attach photos.

 

Same issue with mine. In the end, I used mounting tape to stick it. Unable to use that compartment, but at least it does not open up.......

[Ungtiong]

  On 5/13/2013 at 4:03 AM, Toothiewabbit said:

20% is significant

 

YEH!!! i was very surprised... ....forgot to mention...i did wheel alignment after changing my shocks so that is probably the main culprit. The last time change tyre was at petrol station, so never did alignment.

[Toothiewabbit]

  On 5/13/2013 at 1:58 AM, Ungtiong said:

i changed shocks, tyres (+ balancing) and normal servicing = instant improvement in FC by 20%. i have to admit i never did tyre rotation + the worn shocks may have caused the imbalance and poor FC. Plus i swap to XM2 from Yoko DB. was getting around 11-12 (before never above 10), even with my spirited driving (ECT always engaged) .

ECT engaged always??

 

Care to share how much was the XM2?