[nandakumar]

Hello BHPians,

Wishing you all a very happy Diwali and hope it was safe and joyful.

I got my new Scorpio N Z4 AT post the second service (10K) from Sireesh auto in Bangalore. And about 1K kms later while we were in hills, it suddenly started showing the "Engine" error with a warning but was not continuous or blinking but will come on for 5 seconds and will go off only to come again maybe an hour or 2 later.

When checked in manual, it was clearly written that it will blink or be on continuously in case of an actual problem and the same was told as a sensor miscommunication by the Mahindra technician from Sireesh Jakkur.

On my return to Bangalore, I went to the service center to reset the alarm but the scanner didn't throw any warning nor the warning history and they sent the car back saying all is well. But again yesterday I got the same warning and this time I took a video and sent it to them.

They have instructed me to leave the Vehicle in the service and they will get back once they figure out what the error is. Now what should I do?. Is it common to get such errors in ScorpioN or something serious. I hate leaving the beast in the service center for unknown period as they are not committing a timeline to sort it out.
Need some advice here and please find attached the picture of the error

[dhanushs]

With so much electronics now controlling literally everypart of new generation cars, I think it will be a good idea for all car owners to have cheap handheld OBD Diagnostics in hand. Sometimes these errors, if it doesnt reoccur for a certain time, will get cleared from memory.

If you have a handheld cheap OBD Diagnostics tool, you can plug it in the time of the error and log the error.

This will also help the service centers to work on effective solutions based on the error codes. Without any codes, its like firing a bullet in the air.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

With so much electronics now controlling literally everypart of new generation cars, I think it will be a good idea for all car owners to have cheap handheld OBD Diagnostics in hand. Sometimes these errors, if it doesnt reoccur for a certain time, will get cleared from memory.

If you have a handheld cheap OBD Diagnostics tool, you can plug it in the time of the error and log the error.

This will also help the service centers to work on effective solutions based on the error codes. Without any codes, its like firing a bullet in the air.

Yes and no. The biggest problem with cheap OBD scanners is that they are known to damage the car electronics. From the frying pan into the fire as they say.

The other thing with cheap scanners is they might not be able to scan manufacturer and or model specific codes, only generic. You also need to check which subsystems are scanned.

You might also consider getting a scanner that can reset codes. So when you have a problem, read the codes and reset them and be on your way. A real problem will pop up again, but a random, intermediate issue might not.

I carry a pretty elaborate scanner in my Jaguar. Because it is known to throw the odd, completely random code and put the engine in safe mode. When that happens I coast to the side of the road, read the codes and reset the, so I can be on my way.

Note: a scanner that resets codes, resets all codes, also the codes it can’t read! So if your scanner can’t read a manufacturer specific code, it will still reset it.

Good luck, careful with that scanning, make sure you know what you are doing.

Jeroen

[dhanushs]

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Yes and no. The biggest problem with cheap OBD scanners is that they are known to damage the car electronics. From the frying pan into the fire as they say.

Yes, agree on this. ..

Note: a scanner that resets codes, resets all codes, also the codes it can’t read! So if your scanner can’t read a manufacturer specific code, it will still reset it.

Yes, since the scanner is not bought for multiple vehicles or a workshop, every user can buy the one best suited to their car.

[nandakumar]

Hi dhanushs & Jeroen,

Thanks a lot for the advice and going by both of you, an OBD scanner is a handy device and would be investing in one for sure. Would appreciate any brand or make reference to make my purchase.

The service center has taken the vehicle for checking and to sort out the problem. Hopefully all comes clean and I carry on with my travel with peace.

Thank you so much and will post an update once I get the vehicle back from the service.

Regards

[Sumer]

In my nearly 1 year ownership of the XUV 700, I have come across errors multiple times and onle once was it an actual issue. If you are on the road, park to one side, turn the car off, remove the negative terminal of the battery, take deep breaths for 5 minutes, reconnect, restart and be on your way. When you reach home, get it checked by the service centre, most likely they will get nothing, but still do it for the peace of mind.

[nandakumar]

Engine Warning Update:

After spending nearly a week in the service and the Sensor replaced, the issue remained unsolved. Then the vehicle was inspected by the software guys by Mahindra and found out that the entire Oil filter sensor assembly has to be replaced.
Since the Vehicle is under warranty, they have ordered the part but gave the vehicle back and asked me to come after 10 -12 days once the part arrives. This happened about 10 days back and am still waiting for them to call back.

As of now, the warning keeps popping out but does not show in warning history. So I just ignore and keep driving as instructed by the service centre.

Will update further. Thanks all

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by nandakumar

. Then the vehicle was inspected by the software guys by Mahindra and found out that the entire Oil filter sensor assembly has to be replaced.

I am not sure what an oil filter sensor is? At least not on car oil filters. Did they mean oil pressure sensor?

Would be great if you could get an image of the part replaced.

Jeroen