I recently purchased a pre-worshiped XUV500 W8, below are the issues i am facing with the vehicle. The vehicle is under extended warranty till Feb 2015, I had visited the service center G3 Motors Goregaon(east) and given them a list of things to work on. Most of them was fixed others were not.
1. AirBag Light in the instrument cluster
Response: a spring issue inside the steering wheel ABS, Product not in stock.
2. Driver Door Handle too much play in opening the door.
Response: Door handle to be procured from Mira Road, Body Shop cannot be replaced under warranty. Mira Road Body shop says should be replaced by them under warranty. either way both dont have it in stock
3. Front Left Door not closing unless pushed hard.
Response: Fixed, all doors re-aligned.
4. Replace 3 interior door handles.
Response: Not in stock, will be ordered, replacement not under warranty due to wear / tear item.
5. Front Seat belt noise
Response: Fixed, but only the driver side, Passenger side seat belt still makes noise including the rear seat belts.
6. Oil Leakage in Engine Bay
Response: Fixed, Oil was topped up more than the max level hence it leaked.
7. Suspension noise / Rattling inside cabin
Response: Suspension bolts were torqued. no more noise inside cabin, except for the noise generated by the plastic on top of the instrument cluster, will get that fixed next time i visit the A.S.S
8. Reverse Senor does not work.
Response: Part not in stock, will be replaced under warranty.
9. Headlight Adjustment
Response: Headlights adjusted.
10. Tighten UnderBody Bolts
Response: Done
11. Change Gear Knob
Response: replaced for Rs. 800
12. Bonet noise when pressing the RHS edge of the bonet.
Response: done, changed the rubber fittings inside the engine bay for the bonet.
13. Radiator / condenser mounting rust - near LHS Head light
Response: Product not in stock, entire part of the frame will be replaced under warranty.
14. Steering wobble on speed
Response: Wheel Balanced & Alignment cost Rs. 1300/-
15. Rear left Power Window stop working
Response: Films installed was causing the window to get stuck to the rubber, cleaned the glass and it has been working fine since.
16. Servicing & replace all fluids (Transmission/Brake/Power Steering)
Response: Not required as car was serviced at 40k, next service due is 60k
17. Service Action, ensure all latest changes / recalls have be done on the XUV.
Response: Most parts have been already replaced under recall, New suspension bushing was installed free of charge.
18. Tire Pressure Monitoring System showed 0 psi.
Response: TMPS learning was done.
19. Right Side Mirror making noise / getting stuck to open.
Response: Motor will be replaced under warranty, product not in stock.
20. Engine Noise
Response: Timing belt was changed along with some bearing (forgot what its called) under warranty.
Approx Service cost: 7300/-
New Issues / pending issues.
1. Rust in engine bay on the condenser / radiator mount
2. Seat Belt Noise
3. ABS Light on the instrument cluster.
4. Right Side Mirror.
5. Plastic above instrument cluster making noise on bad roads.
6. Engine Noise - Only last for 3 - 5 seconds on cold engine starts, more like a grinding noise like something stuck to fans or something. will try to take a video.
7. Replacement of all interior door handles, due to paint chipped off from them.
I still have issues with the headlights I tried most of the things i could without ruining the looks of the vehicle which i really like but i have no idea how to improve the lights in this vehicle.
Changed all bulbs to Philips H7 80 Watts - While upper lights were fine, I don't want to cause issues to people from the oncoming traffic so i cannot use it in the city, The dipper lights are non-existent in the city street lights. I cannot see anything from these lights even on the highest 80 watts bulb which was still better than stock ones but not upto my liking ( I had a 100/90 set on my old SX4 ZXi which i sold recently)
So I installed P4 HID kit 4300k on both upper & dipper. now the upper is much better and inspires confidence on highways the dipper is still very bad. I have no idea on how to fix this issue. I had installed a 20 Watt LED kit inside the bumper though it helps a bit, its throw distance is as good as the fog lights.
So I need help in this department as to what i can do to improve my visibility, does anyone have any idea how i can get that bracket made / installed on my XUV500 to install some Hella's, I dont want to go with full guard as i don't like to spoil the front look but something like this which is small will not ruin the look.
Also I would like to ask about the service intervals 20k kms after a service in my opinion is a lot, This is my first diesel car and i am loving every second of driving it, but i was under the impression that oil should be changed every 10,000. I was not aware of any oil except for Mobil's Full Synthetic oil which lasts over a long period of time. Is it a good idea to change the Mahindra Maximile Crown oil & oil filter every 10k if i want to?
I will also be doing an ICE Upgrade in this month hopefully.