Hyundai Matrix 1.6GLM 2005

My 13 years old Hyundai Matrix...still with original paint. May see a dent on the left fender near the front head light. A missing air spoiler at the rear passenger door ..in fact were ripped  away by strong wind. Fitted with 15 sport rim, instead of the standard 14 inch. Body kit made of PU...they are very reliable.

I like the big windscreen as well all the window glass...it feels very spacious.
The headlight need some polishing.

The day when the alternator fail on my Elantra

It happens without any warning...even I had fitted a voltage meter that will indicate the alternator failure, that is all it can do. Luckily the car was park at a shopping mall and not while on the move.

A day earlier, everything was good.. I always keep a look on the voltage reading 13.5-14V while on the move. The next day we drove to a shopping mall and after a few hours spending our time, it was time to go home.

Starting the car as usual, not a problem but the steering is heavy, very very difficult to turn, the air-cond refuse to switch ON and power window is dead. I did try to turn OFF and start the engine, the same result. 

Looking at the dash meter .. while the engine was running, the voltage reading maintain 12.3V ( it is suppose to be showing 13.8-14V) , battery indicator light up, EPS light turn ON and that include brake light and ABS. I suspected this could be the alternator, I was worry failure of the EPS.

The car have to tow away to my regular workshop , it's impossible to drive.

At the workshop my mechanic have confirm, the alternator has fail and best to have it replace it.....option with  OEM alternator from Korea or Original. Difference in pricing almost RM400. I opted for the OEM.

This is not the 1st time experiencing alternator failure, it has happened on my Hyundai Matrix but able to detect while driving after a few days of driving, saw the voltage meter sign of reduction of charging current drop till 12V. I have it replace it with OEM alternator as well... it still works well till today.

New alternator for my 2007 Elantra on 23/3/2018 after reaching over166,000 km ! If time permitted , will send the old alternator for reconditioning and keep as spare.

Hyundai Matrix Air Cond Servicing 2018

The last service I did was somewhere in year 2013, yearly I only change the aircond filter. So on March 2018, the aircond begin to show sign of less cold air blowing out from its air vent. I have expected, the aircond must be service or else aircond compressor will be damage and more money need to be spend for a new or recond compressor. So from 2013 to 2018, that is 5 years period ... best to do it every 4 years.

The tips is: Once the aircond is less cold or none, do not turn on the aircond. Send the car to the aircond shop for check up.

I did the same thing here and they told me there was a slight leakage on the aircond compressor. While the aircond compressor was still able to pump, high chances it's still working. Only need to replace the seal and overhaul the compressor. Or else a new aircond compressor alone ( RM950 for new) not including other replacement item...all that might set be back about RM1500 !

 The old aircond on the vice before overhaul. And after servicing, the shop give a good wash .

Here are the parts and pricing:

Lip Seal O-ring rubber + Compressor Oil - RM180

Freon Gas R134  - RM45

New Expansion valve - RM130

Drier Filter - RM65

Air cond Service - RM65

Labour - RM65  

Aircond belt - Nil ( recently replace)

Total : RM550