[sagar.narasimha]

Hi All,
Back again with a new problem with my XUV. This time it is the AC, I need your advise as I no hopes left with Mahindra service.
When I switch on the AC it works fine and cooling is just right though not chilling in any way. After about 30-45 mins the cooling stops and out of curiosity I did not switch it off the AC. After 30 odd mins I see visible mist coming out the vents ( like how we see on flights ) but still no cooling. So I switched off the AC, changed from re circulation to fresh air mode and keep the fan on at maximum speed for around 10 mins. Soon after this experiment I switched on the AC and cooling started. But this is what I have to do it each time.

Need help please

[fundagenie]

At around 98000kms and 7yr+, I get the engine check light. As per suggestions from fellow XUVians in TORC group got the EGR valve, turbo hose, intercooler pipe etc. It had deposits collected through the kms done. Not a mandatory thing to do. But with the engine check light and not sure what could be the issue, thought will give it a shot. This sort of improves the performance and mileage since it becomes like the new set of valves. So spent 6000Rs+ (3500Rs for cleaning and 1500rs for scanning + taxes). Hoping issue gets resolved.

Took out the vehicle 2 days later and hit the banglore traffic. After some time the engine check light comes up again and after few minutes the engine temp high indicator starts flashing for the first time in so many years. Plus message pops up in the infotainment of high temperature. And am like in heavy traffic. Somehow manage to find a spot to park the car. Switches off the car and wait for sometime. Start again and everything is back to normal. Decide to head back home since traffic is pretty low towards that side. After driving for sometime, hit the next traffic bottleneck and bingo.. engine light and high temp lights start flashing again. Somehow manage to park the car again. As per my friends from TORC checked the coolant level and saw it was slightly down. By luck had a unopened can of coolant I had purchased 2 yrs back for my ladakh trip. So waited 2.5hrs to cool the engine and topped up the coolant. Drove back home expecting situation was resolved.

Took the car out again, hit the bangalore traffic and boooom... engine light and temperature high lights starts flashing. As per Bosch service centre (where am currently getting things done) and suggestions from TORCians, checked out the coolant level, fuses and AC fan. Coolant and fuses appeared ok. AC fan was showing some inconsistency in terms of switching on/off. Waited for 2 hrs and drove back home.

Today morning took the car to the service centre. And after monitoring of engine temperature using the laptop, the culprit turned out to be the fan. The engine was kept running with the AC off and on acceleration temp started rising going upto 99deg. The fan was supposed to work but it didnt. The technician on nudging the fan with a pen, it started working. And temp came down to the expected 92-93deg.

On scanning, get the error code P16A1 - AC system switch plausibility error. Mahindra is also not clear on this. Says it could be AC switch complaint. Though AC is working fine. Have seen some others also posting about this error code here and not getting a clear info.

As of now it appears the fan has gone bust and will have to be replaced. Costing around 7200Rs for part.

FundaG

[peterjim13]

Originally Posted by fundagenie

At around 98000kms and 7yr+, I get the engine check light. As per suggestions from fellow XUVians in TORC group got the EGR valve, turbo hose, intercooler pipe etc.

My car which is currently at the garage for 1.2 Lakh service also shows the alarm post they worked on the oil sealant outside the timing chain.

They claimed that my turbo has gone caput and might need a replacement, could you help me with the turbo hose here - are you saying that it can be rectified by cleaning the turbo hose. BTw my turbo is less than 2 years old.

Originally Posted by fundagenie

As of now it appears the fan has gone bust and will have to be replaced. Costing around 7200Rs for part.

I had this issue, about 2 years back and the only alternative from Mahindra was the replacement of the entire unit.

[fundagenie]

Originally Posted by peterjim13

They claimed that my turbo has gone caput and might need a replacement, could you help me with the turbo hose here - are you saying that it can be rectified by cleaning the turbo hose. BTw my turbo is less than 2 years old.



I had this issue, about 2 years back and the only alternative from Mahindra was the replacement of the entire unit.

Turbo going caput is not actually related to turbo hose. Turbo hose is just a black pipe going into the turbo unit. Some issues with turbo hose is
- it becoming loose and hence resulting in turbo not functioning properly. Which can be easily rectified by tightening the hose
- leakage in turbo hose which will require replacement of the same

Turbo hose cleaning is usually not done. As part of the EGR valve cleaning the service centre guys cleaned the turbo hose also.

Also how much did the overall fan replacement cost you - Part+labour??

FundaG

[peterjim13]

Originally Posted by fundagenie

Turbo going caput is not actually related to turbo hose. Turbo hose is just a black pipe going into the turbo unit. Some issues with turbo hose is
- it becoming loose and hence resulting in turbo not functioning properly. Which can be easily rectified by tightening the hose
- leakage in turbo hose which will require replacement of the same

Turbo hose cleaning is usually not done. As part of the EGR valve cleaning the service centre guys cleaned the turbo hose also.

Also how much did the overall fan replacement cost you - Part+labour??

FundaG

Thanks FundaG

1. I have asked them to inspect and come up with a probable solution even if it takes more time.

The fact is, there was no engine check lamp before the service entry and it came up after they put the engine back on the car.

2. Bill from the With you hamesha web app. This was almost a year back and hence - had to pull this up.

[sarang.vaidya]

I own a 2017 XUV500 W10 manual variant and no major issues have been encountered till date. However, 1 irritating issue that I face since day 1 is a minor rattle noise from the front suspension area while regular driving. This sound is can be heard/felt even on slightly patchy roads. I tried raising this with the MASS and they its a common issue with XUV500.

Last month I came across a video review where the guys was facing a similar issue in his brand new XUV and MASS tried to resolve it by replacing the steering rack and all related things with no luck. As per the review, it was isolated to be some aluminum pipe/hose near the front suspension which was making the noise and it was sorted after replacing the pipe/hose.

I will be visiting the MASS soon for my 20k service where I am planning to highlight this concern.
It would be nice to have your expert opinions on this and experiences in case anyone here has faced and resolved the same.

[SDP]

Originally Posted by sagar.narasimha

Hi All,
Back again with a new problem with my XUV. This time it is the AC, I need your advise as I no hopes left with Mahindra service.
When I switch on the AC it works fine and cooling is just right though not chilling in any way. After about 30-45 mins the cooling stops and out of curiosity I did not switch it off the AC. After 30 odd mins I see visible mist coming out the vents ( like how we see on flights ) but still no cooling. So I switched off the AC, changed from re circulation to fresh air mode and keep the fan on at maximum speed for around 10 mins. Soon after this experiment I switched on the AC and cooling started. But this is what I have to do it each time.

Need help please

A friend had faced similar issue earlier. It was a switch/sensor that operates the compressor that was faulty and not allowing the compressor to shut down. This would lead to ice formation on the fins effectively blocking the air flow and thereby the cooling.

Please get it checked at a competent AC service station if you are not comfortable with the Mahindra service guys.

[sagar.narasimha]

Thank you , I had to travel to Coimbatore so I visited service center half-heartedly and after 3 days off observation it was identified that there's a leakage near O rings. Luckily car was under extended warranty so got it fixed for free. I was charged only for refrigerant. Now no issues with cooling.

[BANDHAV]

My brakes have developed a squeaking noise, I can hear it while car is about to reach a standstill after braking. The current mileage is 12xxx kms.

[SDP]

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

My brakes have developed a squeaking noise, I can hear it while car is about to reach a standstill after braking. The current mileage is 12xxx kms.

If the pads are not due for change, most likely it is due to some small pebble stuck between the pad and the disc. If a blast of pressured air is not able to solve the issue, then isolating the noise to a particular wheel and then checking the brake-assembly is the only other way out.

[hserus]

Originally Posted by SDP

If the pads are not due for change, most likely it is due to some small pebble stuck between the pad and the disc. If a blast of pressured air is not able to solve the issue, then isolating the noise to a particular wheel and then checking the brake-assembly is the only other way out.

Worst comes to worst a bit of emery paper on the brake pads will sort things out. If it is a pebble stuck under the pad get it out before it scores the brake disk.

[BANDHAV]

Got the brakes checked on last sunday. They did some cleaning, asked me not to use excessive water around tyres while cleaning the car. It was all okay for two days, noise resufaced today. It is frustrating.

I also mentioned to A.S.S guy about the constant rattling noise. They seem to have applied some kind of lubricant on the door beadings, as I can feel stickiness while opening doors, the rattles are greatly contained now. Downside, there is this petrol like smell in cabin, not overpowering but you know it is there.

[avimal]

Dont know why but ASC no more does disc skimmimg. You may want to check your disc as well. I got it skimmed outside in local shop to get rid off scratching noise.

[BANDHAV]

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

Got the brakes checked on last sunday. They did some cleaning, asked me not to use excessive water around tyres while cleaning the car. It was all okay for two days, noise resufaced today. It is frustrating.

I raised the cocern to M.A.S.S. They sent a technician yesterday. The noise was absent during most of the test drive, there was only very brief occurance of the same. I have established with them that I duly reported the issue, they checked it, found nothing out of ordinary. Now in case there is any further issues with any brake component. The onus lies with them and it would be taken care under scope of warranty

[vikram31]

Originally Posted by SDP

Spoke to the RM. He asked me whether the lights appeared while driving long distance or did they appear within 15 minutes of starting driving. I said - the car was parked overnight and I started tje journey at 4:15am. Within first 15kms, the lights came up.

After hearing this, the RM mentioned that he is almost certain that its a problem of a rat chewing on wires and most probably its the left front side tyre where the rat would have attacked. So looks like its a problem that the service center guys are well aware off.

I will take any further discussion on this to my ownership thread as rat-problems do not belong to the niggles thread.

Why the wires of such critical components like ABS and ESP are not shielded and easily accessible to rats, is a doubt that would still trouble me.

Hi guys, bringing up a 7 year old issue on the niggles thread. We are amidst the lockdown and my 6 year old XUV is showing all the above mentioned symptoms ie: ABS, Hill Hold, Hill Descent and ESP lights all glowing at the same time permanently. The issue happens as soon as I start the car. I also believe rat chewing is the main issue but given the tough situation we are in today, I may not be able to get any service advisor to help.

Question: Can driving in this state during the lockdown days pose any risk? Any self checks I can do to ensure the car is safe to drive? I am ok if the lights keep glowing for a month as long as there is no risk while driving

Please help

Thanks