Friday, 17 April 2026

Fuel Pump Removal and Installation Guide for Perodua Alza 2010

There are several steps you can follow to make removing the existing fuel pump safer and easier before installing a new one.

Step 1: Relieve Fuel Pressure (Important Safety Step)

First, remove the EFI fuel fuse to stop the fuel pump from operating and to prevent pressure buildup in the fuel hose.
Then, crank the engine 1–2 times to release any remaining fuel pressure inside the hose.

This step is important because it helps prevent fuel from spraying out when you disconnect the fuel lines later.


Step 2: Access the Fuel Pump

The fuel pump is located underneath the rear left passenger seat.

  1. Remove the left rear seat.

  2. Unscrew the seatbelt bolt on the left passenger side.

  3. Slightly lift the rear seat to detach the carpet from the seat clips.

  4. Pull the carpet aside to expose the fuel pump access panel.


Tools Required

  • 14mm socket spanner (or impact wrench) – for seat bolts

  • 17mm socket spanner (or impact wrench) – for seatbelt bolt

  • 6mm socket or Phillips screwdriver – for fuel pump screws/bolts


Extra Tip

Using an impact wrench can significantly speed up the process, especially when dealing with tight or old bolts.










Sunday, 22 March 2026

Old Perodua Alza 2010 - Check Engine Light, No Power, and Difficulty to Start Engine

๐Ÿš— When Your Perodua Alza Loses Power… It Might Not Be What You Think

Have you ever experienced your Perodua Alza 2010 suddenly showing the check engine light, losing power when accelerating, and becoming difficult to start after shutting it off?

๐Ÿ˜“ It’s a frustrating situation — and your mind immediately starts racing.

You might assume that something serious has failed, and begin suspecting parts like:

๐Ÿ”ง Crankshaft Position Sensor
๐Ÿ”ง Camshaft Position Sensor
๐Ÿ”ง Fuel Injectors
๐Ÿ”ง Spark Plugs
๐Ÿ”ง Ignition Coils
๐Ÿ”ง Fuel Pump
๐Ÿ”ง Relays
๐Ÿ”ง IAC (Idle Air Control Valve)

So you start checking… and checking… and checking.

⏳ Hours go by. Maybe even days.

But everything seems fine.

At this point, you might convince yourself:
“Something must be faulty… I just haven’t found it yet.”

And that’s when costly replacements start becoming very tempting.


๐Ÿ’ก The Unexpected Discovery

I learned this the hard way.

After spending days troubleshooting and overthinking the issue, the real cause turned out to be something incredibly simple:

๐Ÿ‘‰ A clogged fuel pump filter

Yes — that’s it.

No expensive sensors.
No major component failure.
Just a blockage affecting fuel flow.


๐Ÿงช How I Found Out (Without Opening Anything)

Here’s the interesting part.

I didn’t even remove the fuel pump to inspect it.

Instead, I tried a simple and affordable solution:

๐Ÿ›ข️ Mr. DIY Aeropak Petrol Fuel System Cleaner

After pouring it into the fuel tank, something amazing happened:

✅ Check engine light disappeared
✅ Engine power returned
✅ Car started normally again

And the best part?

๐Ÿ’ฐ It only cost around RM7.00


๐Ÿคฏ The Lesson Learned

Sometimes, we tend to:

❌ Overthink the problem
❌ Assume the worst-case scenario
❌ Spend time and money replacing parts blindly

When in reality, the issue might be something small and easily fixable.

It’s honestly frustrating to realize that after all the effort, the solution was so simple… and so cheap.


✅ Final Advice

Next time you experience:

⚠️ Check engine light
⚠️ Loss of power
⚠️ Difficulty starting

Before jumping into expensive repairs…

๐Ÿ‘‰ Try a simple fuel system cleaner first.

It might just save you:

๐Ÿ’ธ Money
⏱️ Time
๐Ÿ˜ต Stress


Sometimes, the smallest fix makes the biggest difference.






Friday, 18 April 2025

MotoLube 5w50 Engine Oil Review After First Time Use

๐Ÿš— First Time Trying MotoLube 5W30 – Surprisingly Impressive!

So I recently tried MotoLube 5W30 brewed by Yokohama Malaysia, and let me tell you—this budget-friendly oil took me by surprise.

๐Ÿ”ง The Discovery

I picked up a bottle from SK Hardware 6th Mile Kuching for only RM98—yes, only RM98! At first, I wasn’t expecting much. I’ve been using Perodua’s standard engine oil on my old Alza for quite some time. It gets the job done, but never really impressed me.

⚙️ The First Drive

After the oil change, I immediately felt the difference. The engine felt noticeably lighter, almost identical to how it feels with Shell Helix HX7 5W30. Throttle response improved, and it even felt like I gained a bit more torque. For a car like mine, that’s a big deal.

๐Ÿ’ก Performance vs. Price

Based on experience, MotoLube performed nearly on par with Shell Helix HX7. What shocked me was that it outperformed Perodua’s own engine oil, and yet cost less—at least at the time. And here’s the kicker:

Fuel consumption dropped from 12L/100km to 9.9L/100km.
That’s a huge win in terms of fuel economy for my Alza.

๐Ÿ˜ฎ The Price Hike

Naturally, I went back to grab another bottle a week or two later. But to my dismay, the price had shot up to nearly RM135—almost matching the Shell Helix price. Yeah, I was a bit disappointed. But honestly? I get it.

If I were MotoLube, I’d raise the price too. They clearly know they’ve made something good.


๐Ÿ”š Final Thoughts

If you can still find MotoLube 5W30 at a good price, don’t hesitate—grab it. It gives premium oil performance at a budget price (well, it did). It made my engine smoother, lighter, and more fuel-efficient, and that’s everything I want in a good engine oil.

Let’s just hope SK Hardware does another promo soon. ๐Ÿ˜…





Thursday, 20 March 2025

New Perodua Alza 2022 Fuse & Relay

New Perodua Alza 2022 Fuse and Relay In the Engine Bay  



Relay & Fuse Box Components and Their Functions

No. Component Rating Function
1 HTR - Aircond 40A Powers the air conditioning system.
2 RDI - Radiator 30A Powers the radiator fan to prevent engine overheating.
3 ST - Starter 30A Provides power to the starter motor for engine ignition.
4 EFI - Electronic Fuel Injection 15A Powers the electronic fuel injection system for proper fuel delivery.
5 H-LP LH - Headlamp LH 15A Powers the left-side headlamp.
6 H-LP RH - Headlamp RH 15A Powers the right-side headlamp.
7 IG2 - Ignition 2 20A Supplies power to secondary ignition-related components.
8 IG1 - Ignition 1 20A Provides power to primary ignition-related components.
9 Fuel PMP 20A Powers the fuel pump, supplying fuel to the engine.
10 ETCS 10A Powers the Electronic Throttle Control System for engine performance.
11 HAZ - Hazard 10A Powers the hazard lights for emergency signaling.
12 ABS 50A Supplies power to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
13 EPS 50A Powers the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system.
14 ABS No. 2 30A Additional fuse for the ABS system.
15 P/Outlet No. 2 15A Powers power outlets (such as charging ports).
16 BACK UP 10A Provides power to backup memory functions like clock and radio presets.
17 MG CLT 10A Powers the Magnetic Clutch, usually related to the A/C compressor.
18 ST No. 2 10A Additional fuse for the starter motor circuit.
19 BKUP LP 5A Provides backup power to low-power circuits.
20 ECU IG2 - ECU Ignition 2 10A Supplies power to the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
21 ENG 10A General engine-related power supply.
22 EFI No. 2 - Electronic Fuel Injection No. 2 7.5A Additional fuse for Electronic Fuel Injection.




Here's a table listing the fuses and relays from the provided image, along with their functions:

No. Fuse Name Rating (A) Function
1 P/W No. 2 30A Power window circuit protection
2 DEF - Defogger 20A Rear window defogger system
3 ACC 10A Accessory circuit (radio, power outlets, etc.)
4 Washer 15A Windshield washer motor
5 HORN 10A Car horn circuit
6 A/C 7.5A Air conditioning system
7 FOG LH 10A Left-hand fog light
8 FOG RH 10A Right-hand fog light
9 BACK UP No.2 10A Backup lights and memory power for systems
10 Strg Lock 10A Steering lock system
11 AM 1 5A Ignition circuit
12 P/W 20A Power windows circuit
13 D/L No. 2 5A Door lock circuit
14 P/Outlet 15A Power outlet (e.g., cigarette lighter socket)
15 STOP 10A Brake light circuit
16 D/L - Door Lock 15A Door lock actuator circuit
17 Meter IG1 10A Instrument panel and gauge cluster
18 ECU IG1 7.5A Engine Control Unit (ECU) power supply
19 Wiper 25A Windshield wiper motor circuit
20 IG1 No. 2 7.5A Ignition circuit
21 OBD 10A On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system
22 DOME 10A Interior lighting (dome light)
23 RR WIP - Rear Wiper 10A Rear windshield wiper motor
24 AM2 7.5A Ignition system, starter relay power
25 TAIL 10A Tail light circuit
26 Spare 10A Reserved for additional circuits
27 Spare 15A Reserved for additional circuits
28 Spare 20A Reserved for additional circuits

Old Perodua Alza 2010 - 2018 Fuses & Relays

Fuse and Relay of the old Perodua Alza 2010 - 2018 are the same as the old MyVi as below

Alza Engine Box Fuse and Relay



Relay & Fuse Box Components and Their Functions

No. Component Rating Function
1 ABS 1 Fuse 40A Protects the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) power circuit.
2 ST Relay - Controls the starter motor operation.
3 R/FAN Relay - Controls the operation of the radiator fan.
4 ECU-B Fuse 10A Supplies power to the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
5 ABS 2 Fuse 20A Additional fuse for the ABS system.
6 BACK UP Fuse 10A Powers backup systems such as memory functions (e.g., clock, radio presets).
7 DOME Fuse 7.5A Powers the interior dome lights.
8 MGC Fuse 10A Likely related to the engine management system (could be for Magnetic Clutch).
9 AM 2 Fuse 30A Powers ignition-related systems.
10 MGC Relay - Controls the Magnetic Clutch (potentially for A/C compressor).
11 HEAD Relay - Controls power to the headlights.
12 EFI Fuse 15A Provides power to the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system.
13 STOP Fuse 7.5A Powers the brake light circuit.
14 ST Fuse 7.5A Powers the starter circuit.
15 H-LP RH (HI) Fuse 10A Powers the right-side high beam headlight.
16 H-LP LH (HI) Fuse 10A Powers the left-side high beam headlight.
17 H-LP RH (LO) Fuse 10A Powers the right-side low beam headlight.
18 H-LP LH (LO) Fuse 10A Powers the left-side low beam headlight.
19 HEATER Fuse 40A Powers the heating system (for defrosters, A/C heater, or cabin heater).
20 R/FAN Fuse 30A Powers the radiator fan system.



Old Alza 2010 - 2018 Main Fuse Block Components and Their Functions

Fuse Rating Function
POWER IG 30A Powers the ignition system and essential electrical components.
ACC 7.5A Powers accessories like the radio, charging ports, and dashboard functions.
ECU IG1 7.5A Provides power to the first ignition circuit of the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
HORN/HAZ 10A Controls the horn and hazard lights.
AM2 20A Supplies power to ignition and engine-related components.
D/L 15A Controls the door lock system.
AM1 15A Powers ignition components and engine management systems.
TAIL 7.5A Powers the tail lights, parking lights, and license plate lights.
FR WIPER 25A Protects the front windshield wiper motor circuit.
RR WIPER 15A Protects the rear windshield wiper motor circuit.
FOG RH 10A Powers the right fog light.
DEFOG 20A Powers the rear window defogger.
FOG LH 10A Powers the left fog light.
SOCKET 15A Protects the power socket (for charging devices).
E/G 10A Supplies power to the engine control and management systems.
ECU IG2 7.5A Provides power to the second ignition circuit of the ECU.
IG1/BACK 7.5A Powers the ignition system and reverse lights.

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