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Originally Posted by Topolino Ask the service advisor to check
1. accelerator cable and linkges for smooth functioning,
2. intake manifold for any leakage,
3. throttle position sensor (SA may not agree. He will certainly tell you if there is any problem with sensor, engine malfunction light will glow-but insist him to check it once).
I think throttle body need not require cleaning in new car. |
I had my 5k / 6 month service today for the Beat with only 3.7k on the odometer.
I have asked the SA to check all the above factors for the jump in RPM. Even though he was hesitant in the beginning and I had a tough time explaining all the issues, he agreed to check the throttle position sensor using a new sensor. Later, upon delivery, he told he could not find any issues even after checking with a new sensor. He also allowed me to check the RPM of a 1.5 year old Beat which came for service. I could feel in that Beat too, even with the lightest of foot, the RPM jumps to 1.6k+ suddenly from idle. So I am confused how you people are able to keep the RPM stable at say 1k or 1.2k. I am sure that there is no issue with the accelerator cable, as even using my hand on the accelerator cable pulley near the engine / throttle, I was not able to control the RPM stable at 1k.
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Originally Posted by rsramkee Every system has a unique code and I did not even know about this. I panicked initially because I too peeled off the sticker without noting down the number.
But then, Team-BHP has saved me. ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) I took pictures of my HU before I took off the sticker to post it in my initial ownership report and one of them has the 4 digit code. TBHP ![Thumbs Up](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbs up.png) to you |
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Originally Posted by AutoNoob You saved me of troubles rsramkee, after reading your post I remembered that my cousin had taken some pictures of interiors the day my Beat came (he was fascinated by the Blue lighting). Checked those pics and found the code number. Thanks to you (and my cousin). ![Clapping](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Clapping.gif) |
Guys, were you able to lock your HU with the code/number present on the sticker? My HU never had a sticker when I got the vehicle delivered. Today, when I had given the Beat for service, I had asked the SA to recover it somehow. He told that the number/code present on the sticker of the HU is not useful for locking. Is it true? If not, how in the world can I retrieve the code?
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Originally Posted by thoma During my 1k service, I had complained of a faint sound from the front right side of the car, like something near the steering seemed broken. This is mostly heard on wavery roads(roads with lots of small undulations, not big enough to be a pothole). Now this has resurfaced, but more towards the left side. |
This issue has been rectified as of now and the SA attributes the cause of this issue to some part of the front break calipers getting loose! I am keeping my fingers crossed as to how soon this issue reappears.
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Another thing I noticed is that the steering wobbles(turns left and right) heavily at speeds above 100. What could it be? Couldn't take her above 110 due to this.
Also, I had noticed excessive vibration on the steering when the radiator(I guess) fan runs initially as the A/C is switched on. |
As per the SA, both these issues are corrected by wheel balancing. My Beat already had a wheel balance in the first re-assurance check up! When I have not rode her rudely, I do not know why this is re-occurring.
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Originally Posted by thoma On my next visit to the service center, I will have to ask the adviser to check up the cooling of the A/C.
I am having low FE and low pick up. At least one of this should improve. |
The service adviser told me that he has flashed the ECU and that the fuel efficiency should improve. He also told that my Beat already had the latest ECU version (4, I believe). I am not sure how flashing the ECU improves FE.
He also told he checked the A/C and there was no issue with the temperature or with any of its components, though he cleaned the pollen filter. If this cooling is all you get from the Beat, I cannot term it as a 'chiller'.
I did not change the engine oil. Thought of changing it after some 7.5k on the odometer, as the present oil has nowhere got dirty. The total cost for service came to 370/- which was for wheel aligning and balancing. I had asked him about fitting the gear lock genuine accessory, but he did not have much clue on it.