[abist]

Originally Posted by HTC

Quick question - Is the ladder being used functuionally or just put for aesthetic purpose? Asking because, the ladder is installed at the far edge of the rear door.

Hello HTC,

Thank you for your warm message. I am sorry I couldn't reply on time as I was away for a while. The rear ladder on the Jimny serves a functional purpose to access the roof or roof-installed carrier. Yes, some get it installed near the hinges, and some (including me) get it installed on the left (far edge) where the door handle is. But installing it on either side does not make any difference, but I may stand corrected.

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[swami69]

@maverick5490 - nice little drive review.

Agree fully with whatever you have mentioned on the capabilities of this small Jimny. I recently did a Chennai-Guruvayoor (650kms one way) with my wife in my Jimny and it was awesome. We did go straight to the destination with short little usual breaks. There was no tiredness or anything like that. It was very comfortable for two people, at the same time I would not say the same thing if i had couple of people in the rear, that would be uncomfortable for any rear passengers. It does a decent job in overtaking as well, if you plan it nicely. Overall a great car with a good ride.

Swami

[shibujp]

Originally Posted by HTC

After my recent experience with NEXA service, I am hesitant to have any future work done by them. During my third free service, I requested that the steering tilt be fixed. The service advisor insisted on performing wheel alignment and balancing to address the issue. Since I had already done tire rotation, alignment, and balancing just 500 kilometers earlier, I asked him to simply reset the steering angle sensor. However, he claimed that wheel balancing and alignment were necessary. I instructed them to not to bother and leave the steering as it was.

Do not carry out wheel alignment at dealerships. Used a recommended specialist shop for that.

What is the need of resetting the steering angle sensor? Haven't heard to this before.

Drive on,
Shibu

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by shibujp

Do not carry out wheel alignment at dealerships. Used a recommended specialist shop for that.

I agree, specially for Jimny. Had a harrowing experience with NEXA Pasco. More details here: Link (Maruti Jimny Review).

What is the need of resetting the steering angle sensor? Haven't heard to this before.

It is needed, specially all new Marutis with ESP. Steering angle sensor needs to be reset after any alignment/steering related job. The service manual too says so.

Unfortunately most Maruti dealerships are unaware of this. I got this done outside. More details: LInk (Tyre Shop - Haryana Wheels (Faridabad))

Regards,
Shashi

[wadewilson]

Originally Posted by HTC

. . . What was even more concerning was the mechanic's advice on how to drive the automatic transmission for longevity. He seemed unaware of the L-1-2 gear functions in an automatic and suggested using '2' for highway driving and 'D' for city driving to extend the gearbox's life. This was surprising, especially since he claimed to have 14 years of experience with Maruti service centers.

That is really concerning that Maruti Service Centre would hire such inept mechanics. I had hoped that being the No. 1 market leader, they'd have excellent service centres with knowledgeable mechanics but my experience servicing my Maruti Fronx Hatchback has also been sub-par.

Going a bit off topic here, but relevant to the topic of Maruti Service Centres, when I went for first service of my new Fronx, the mechanic was about to fill distilled water to dilute the coolant. I immediately rushed over and told him to not dilute the coolant as it was already premixed. According to Maruti's own manual, the Turbo engine uses pre-mix coolant unlike the regular 1.2L engine which used coolant that needs to be diluted.

The mechanic looked at me with an irritated look and told me how he had been working on Maruti Cars for 12 years and that this is how all coolants work and that there is no such thing as pre-mixed coolant. I stood my ground and told him again to not dilute the premixed coolant in my Fronx. Later on, I found out that they don't even stock the premix coolant and that they use the normal yellow coolant which needs to be diluted in each and every Maruti. Thankfully, I have the bad habit of checking the car personally as it's being serviced, which irritates the knowledgeable mechanics but gives me peace of mind

[shibujp]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

I agree, specially for Jimny. Had a harrowing experience with NEXA Pasco. More details here: Link (Maruti Jimny Review).

Is this something that can be done DIY or do you need the scanning tool for this?

Drive on,
Shibu

[Chetan_Rao]

Originally Posted by wadewilson

...this is how all coolants work and that there is no such thing as pre-mixed coolant. I stood my ground and told him again to not dilute the premixed coolant in my Fronx. Later on, I found out that they don't even stock the premix coolant and that they use the normal yellow coolant which needs to be diluted in each and every Maruti...

Not surprised at all. A technician is only as good as his training, and most service centres rarely teach technicians to look up the relevant model's workshop and/or parts manual instead of just assuming things while working on cars.

I not only stay with the car, but also make clear notes on the job card about the spec of items/fluids likely to be involved in the service.

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by Sheel

Thanks to my friend and BHPian SumitB, recently, I had the opportunity to drive a Jimny Alpha MT from Shillong - Cherrapunji - Dawki - Shillong and multiple times on Shillong - Guwahati highway.

First thing first, I am bowled over by the suspension, I have been driving SUV's and lots of them, across all price range, but the way it takes bad roads has to be experienced. Very mature, very compliant, ride is absorbing and handling for a SUV is good. This Jimny was shod with 215's Cross Contact AT's so my experience was with it.


If and when I change my second car or add a third one, this should be it.

I got one (Alpha AT in white for 14L OTR) in mid January and have put some 2,000 odd kilometers on it.

Post delivery got the tires changed to Geolandar AT (LT ones on purpose). Next day, got the footsteps / rocksliders from Bimbra as parents may need to hop on the SUV.

I don't usually take it to highways, it's mostly for commuting and going to work.

Few observations -

- AC is a chiller

- OE music system is average

- Turning radius is huge (I have a 4X4 Scorpio so in comparison to that)

- Rear camera should have been better (my erstwhile Swift ZXi+ had better)

- LED headlamps are average (the Swift Zxi+ had better)

- Have sat at the rear once (for ~10 kms) and it's not for full grown adults (I am 5'9 at 77 kgs)

- A parcel tray should have been provided

- There is no storage space to speak of, I had to add them aftermarket

- The rear seat belt chime is irritating. I have clipped on the belt and left it as it is. Rear occupancy in my use case is rare & only for very short commutes (~ 5 kms round trip types)

- Jimny is built well. I go to rural areas with very patchy / no-roads condition & I don't usually slow down, no rattles / squeaks (surprisingly it was absent on my Swift ZXi+ too, but I drove it carefully over its 35,xxx kms it was with me)

- It does turn heads wherever it goes

- I prefer to take my other SUV if it involves fast highway driving over better roads.

- Jimny does grow on you

- My infotainment shows just over 9 KMPL (for those interested)

- The UV cut glass is a boon in maintaining temperature as well as some privacy. Parked under hot sun, it does not get as hot as other vehicles.


That's it for now. Will add some pictures later, especially after getting a new grill. That does not very good IMO.

Thanks for reading.

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by Sheel

I got one (Alpha AT in white for 14L OTR) in mid January and have put some 2,000 odd kilometers on it.

Post delivery got the tires changed to Geolandar AT (LT ones on purpose). Next day, got the footsteps / rocksliders from Bimbra as parents may need to hop on the SUV.



That's it for now. Will add some pictures later, especially after getting a new grill. That does not very good IMO.

Thanks for reading.

Congratulations on finally posting about it after all the dead giveaways all these months

Can you tell us how much you paid for the Light Truck geos?