2006 Proton Savvy AMT- R3 from Malaysia - All Comments

My current mileage now is 51000km and it was never give me any major problems. Just a minor problems such as the coolant pipe was leaking & I can't open my rear boot. I'd already send it to the service centre & the problems has been solved. For your information, my savvy give me a lot of savings in terms of fuel consumptions. I fill up the fuel for about 36litre @ RM69.++ & drive my car with an average speed of 90km/h. Do you know how many kilometres I can go with it? I got 750km++ that means it cost me for about 0.09cents/km. I'm also sometimes rev up my car and until now, I'm still can't believed that it can go for 193++km/h without any problems. This car was still steady @ balance when we drive it very fast (it may take a long time to reach it, but 0-170km/h = very easy to achieve).I'm really love my car. That's my savvy.

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There are few factors relating to choking problem.

1) Car start and drive immediately. Although at initial start there will be petrol wastage and advisable to drive immediately, I am still stick to old school.Meaning, let the car idle for 5 minutes and let the heat transfer to transmission and other parts of the engine. It is much better.

2) Constant change of petrol quality (from Ron97 to 98 back to Ron 97) or using different petrol branding. Engine Management System (EMS) keeps inputing multiple data of combustion. I believe if we stick to one petrol type it will ease EMS to produce data for the engine to run.Logically.

Example: Jaguar or Even Mazda with big capacity needs a good petrol like RON98 or onwards.

3) Press Brake and Accelerator at the same time. Normally this occures on hilly road trying to maintain the car from accidentally moving back. A constant beep will be heard and the car starts to choke and even stop. This is due to hydraulic oil overheating. This is happen to all AMT or robotic system. Let it cool in few seconds then start the car.

4) Choking and jerking are two different things. Perhaps the previous writer can explain it in details and see what I can advise.

Hi all.

Thanks for all the valuable input that were provided. Currently, I have sent my Savvy to Proton for 3 times in a row and still waiting for it to be resolve. Lots of parts have been changed and currently, they had to call Renault's technical guy to check the car. One thing they found out is that one of the socket seems to be a little bit bigger compare to it actual standards which makes it loose. Don't know if it will works, but have to wait till this evening or tomorrow when I picked up the car later.

For all info, I have experienced both choking and jerking. I've also been driving the car as according to what the Proton's mechanic had advised me before that always put it on 'N' whenever possible.

What I need currently is just all the pray from you guys that my Savvy will recover from it 'illness'. Starts pray for me and will communicate with you all when I get back my Savvy. Thanks!!

We pray for your car with full recovery.

Infact your detail is a very valuable input. The socket size is a new issue to me. Once you have change, let me know what kind of socket need to be change.

I am a detail person. Although my car no longer choke, but if it is due to manufacturer default, I guess my car need to be sent and check as well.

Anyway, Savvy is a great car. Nothing in the world is perfect.

Nowadays, i have used my AMT until 24km...still no problem occured. just undergo some modification on rear muffler. the effect is fuel comsumption is much less than before. just a bit of growling sound comes from that muffler.anyway, i love my savvy. anyone dare to be a F1 driver in this AMT??

I am an aussie computer/car buff. I am in love with the idea of automated manuals and the savvy has this, yet is very cheap.

What puzzles me is that the control units have all the information needed to make a perfect shift every time, but instead it is jerky. the reason can only be poor programming. dissapointing given the time renault has had to fix it. the good news is simple software updates may make big improvements to existing cars.

my guess is it is programmed to minimise the 0-100kph times to impress the boy racers rather than the majority who want durability and economy.

it doesnt sound hard to do it right. the control units should ignore the accellerator during the shift. the shift should harmonise with the current roadspeed and only after the shift, should the accellerator be obeyed - no jerking.

A killer marketing benefit of this is that fleet owners, dads husbands etc. will finally be able to get a car with idiot proof gear changing and engine revving. if this were done correctly, the lifespan of an engine and transmission would increase drastically.

The quality control problems listed here make me think a demonstrator is a better buy. let the dealer discover and fix the problems.

The term "erased the error code" sounds suspicious. to me it means "we can't fix the problem this error code reveals so we will remove the error code from the software"

I hate that it doesn't have a cruise control option. you just have to have it in australia because of big distances and speed cameras. americans may feel similarly.

I also hate front wheel drive, but what can you do. a major trap with them is the engine has to be removed for simple repairs like a clutch replacement.

peter connell

Hi Peter.

After read your comments, I agreed to your technical descriptions.

And also, it is up to Renault and Proton to identify the 'jerking' transmission. Updating the software to all Savvy owners.

Cruise control should be added. I am more to paddle shift stick placed behind the steering.

By the way, do you have any source for me to obtain Performance Chips or Superchips?.

I agree with your comment...

1) By erasing the error code does not mean it will not appear again in future.

2) Solve it by updating the software will benefit all Savvy owners and extend lifespan.

Hi all, I'm using a Savvy AMT too and yes, the gear shift does jerk and sounds quite rough as well. Is this NORMAL on AMT cars? Is it also evident on the Renault Clie? Appreciate some input. Also, has Proton issued a mandatory software update already??

There is no recall for software update by proton. Not sure whether it will be happen or not.

My point of view is, it could be the AMT Component system not the software. The hydraulics component caused the transmission to be jerk. This is happen to other European manufacturers with this system. However these manufacturer manage to smoothen the transmission. Not sure about Proton.

Anyway, it is not easy to gain "technology transfer" from one manufacturer to another. It could take years. So far Savvy gains reputable status due to it's minimal default.

I'm a proud savvy owner...

I have my savvy last year august and I never have a problem before..

I have some modification done to my car such as hotbits extractor + new exhaust system + R3 muffler (no more CV) and a drop-in air filter with new NGK spark plug

Currently can achieve 180km/h ++ with a very amazing 9.2sec from 0-100km/h.

For those who experience jerking during traffic please ask the nearest service centre to clean the throttle body of the car.

The throttle body is connect with the air filter.

This might help you guys.

I love savvy AMT..

I travel from kl to Terengganu 2 times already.. kl to Pahang also 2 times, but the car still steady. no problem so far. and its save me a lot...$$$$$$$$

I love savvy AMT. its my 1st car.

I own a Savvy Manual Transmission, Jan 2007 model... Just wanted your help... I am interested in upgrading the following components...

A) air intake system - extractor, air filter

Please recommend some brands/models that are compatible with a Savvy.

You can use full Hot-bits Exhaust system which includes extractor, mid bullet and muffler. Replace the original air filter with Redline drop-in air filter.

Greetings..

I would like to advise you guys, if you want to do any modifications on engine or parts, please confirm with your nearest service centre (AUTHORIZED). We are afraid that you will break your warranty policy if you do any modifications (Warranty VOID)

Regards...

Sharifah

Branch Control Executive (Customer Satisfaction)

Proton Edar Sdn Bhd.