How to repair malfunction auto-flip side mirror

Hi all, in this post I will show you what is the culprit when side mirror cannot auto-flip.

First we need to remove the mirror by pry from below. Do it carefully

Then remove 4 screw that hold side mirror cover. 

Here what it will look like after that we removed the cover. 

Remove 3 nuts from the inside, and the screws at the bottom.

Then we can remove another 3 screws that cover up the flip mechanism.

Here is what it look like inside the cover.

This green gear broke and loosen. So I've found the culprit. I use epoxy glue to glue up the gear to the motor shaft. You can see the crack line along the gear. 

 And here is another type of side mirror that have a same problem but different culprit. In this case, the culprit is clip of the cover for the flip mechanism has broke. This picture  and guide are taken from Encik Rosso, that I have known from 4AEOC. He just use a cable tie to fix it. Simple yet effective.

Cold Air Intake (CAI) Temp Recorded

Hi all, before this I've post on how I did a CAI hose to my car (refer to this link).

Then here is a prove that CAI is not just a wasted accessory. I put the thermometer probe at the outlet of the CAI hose and before stock airbox inlet.

I start measure the air temp at 8:00 am along Jalan Gambang-Muadzam Shah. It's quite cold in the morning. The air temp is low as 26.5 degree Celsius. 

At 8:00 am

 At 3:00 pm, the temp recorded at 34.5 degree Celcius. Actually it fluctuate between 34-36 degree Celcius. This temp are recorded at Jalan Muadzam Shah-Bahau. Our body temp is higher than this. Body temp is 37 degree Celcius.

At 3:00 pm

And you must be wondering what is the temp when car not running and at stop condition? Yes, here is the answer.

Car on stop with engine running

So, the conclusion is CAI is really help engine to get fresh and colder air from outside.