[CtrlAltDel]

Dunno if this has been discussed before but Vista QJD has a mechanism to start the car in case it stalls after a minor accident/collision esp to its underbody (a circuit breaker trips to prevent electricals from going kaput).

There is a button UNDER the driver's seat which is not visible but can be felt. If you put your hands under the seat you may feel a raised mechanism with a button on the top. Pressing this button and simultaneously cranking the ignition would restore the circuits and start the car normally.

I discovered this when my Vista was hit by a small rock in the underbody in the middle of nowhere. I hadnt noticed it on the road and had driven over it. The stone hit and slightly damaged the exhaust mechanism.

The car stalled and refused to start again even when I attempted to push start it. I called up the nearest TASC at Anantapur (some 200kms away) and explained the issue, mentally preparing myself for a long wait for a tow truck. The TASC guy told me that the circuit breaker must have tripped and explained how to locate and use this button to start the car.

That button saved the day and I managed to reach Hyderabad on time. Of corz I had to replace the exhaust mechanism under insurance.

[skumare]

Did anybody manage to use the Speed-Dial in the (factory fitted) Blaupankt system - I am able to use the speed dial feature but not able to add "+" sign while editing the number. Any tips/tricks on this?

When the phone is connected via bluetooth, can we set the default volume for the ring tone of an incoming call? I felt the ring volume is too loud relative to the volume that is on when the call is received. Also, can we change the ring tone? Thanks.

[amitwlele]

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

Dunno if this has been discussed before but Vista QJD has a mechanism to start the car in case it stalls after a minor accident/collision esp to its underbody (a circuit breaker trips to prevent electricals from going kaput).

Surely a useful feature. I guess would have to feel the seat today.

Which model of Vista do you have? Is this feature in the new refreshed version of Vista or has been present all along in Qjet from the beginning.

[CtrlAltDel]

Originally Posted by amitwlele

Which model of Vista do you have? Is this feature in the new refreshed version of Vista or has been present all along in Qjet from the beginning.

I have the Sept 2008 model - the first version of Vista. I am sure its been carried over to the new version.

[@Chaand]

Originally Posted by skumare

When the phone is connected via bluetooth, can we set the default volume for the ring tone of an incoming call?

Yes. Thats possible using the system menu option.

Originally Posted by skumare

Also, can we change the ring tone?

I don't think so.

[Anz1979]

Originally Posted by kartikk

Are you concerned about the L shaped projection that the lights throw on low beam ? meaning the left low beam has more throw than the right? then thats the way its supposed to be unless you want change that to an eliptical projection, meaning both low beams have same throw. Ask the TAS about this they would definately help, there is not much mechanics involved, if fact you can do it at home. I had a case where the left beam was hitting on coming traffic due to wrong fittment but it was corrected immediately.

Yes Karthik, I am concerned about the throw of the low beam. I want both low beams have to be same throw. At the moment I can't see a pedestrian crossing the road from my right side in low beam. For that I have to be in High beam or Low+Fog. I have asked the TASC several times and pinpointed the issue after the headlight change. I think not to waste my time further by explaining them again.

I have seen a cross shaped embossed white colored plastic thing at the back of low beam. Tried lot in the night by turning it right and left. But I can't see any horizontal or vertical movement of the light points.

[skumare]

Originally Posted by @skumare

When the phone is connected via bluetooth, can we set the default volume for the ring tone of an incoming call?

Originally Posted by @Chaand

Yes. Thats possible using the system menu option.

I tried the Sys-menu options and I could see an option to set the BT call volume and I guess not the BT ring-tone volume. Please confirm if it is for in-call or ring-tone volume.

Anyways, I am having a bigger issue now. Anytime I try to connect my mobile (Desire S), the head unit shows "Device Connected" and resets itself, this cycle is repeated every 10 secs or so. Any idea how this could be resolved without resetting the HU or the mobile ? I don't want to do a factory reset and then retune the head-unit.

[@Chaand]

Let me check on the BT setup and update you.
For the other problem pls delete the device from the configuration and try re-pairing.

[@Chaand]

One of the speakers in my vista has started to jar even at medium volume. Not sure which one, but it seems to be one of those mounted on the LHS. Any idea if speakers are covered under warranty? I do have a plan to replace the stock speakers with JBL, but thats a while away for now. If they are are covered under warranty, then I may proceed with the upgrade right away.

[lsjey]

Guys,

I'd changed from the normal engine oil in my QJD Aura ABS to synthetic (Mobil) during my 10K service at TASS. When I took my car for the 20K service, I was told that synthetic oil is not recommended by Tata for QJD and I need to choose between semi-synthetic and mineral and the oil change interval also has been changed to 10K Kms, irrespective of oil type. If I continue with synthetic my warranty will be void is what I was told. Because of this I had to choose semi-synthetic and agree to oil change at 20K although the synthetic will last until 30K. Is this correct? Does QJD have issues with synthetic oil?

regards,
lsjey

[NFS-II]

Hi all,

There is this peculiar problem with the horn in my 2yr old Vista. The horn doesn't sound while driving in the morning! You do all the tricks stand or sit on the honker it just refuses. After driving say for 6-7kms it starts working though it is intermittent. The horn works like this for the rest of the day and stops sounding again the next morning! Sounds wierd but it's true. I had problem with this horn earlier too but it used to get solved once I open the horn fuse and put it back (see one of my earlier post where I have suggested this to a fellow BHPian) however the technique isn't working this time :(. I have checked at the most obvious places like the horn, the switch inside the steering but no leads. I suspect this is a problem with contact but unable to find where is the issue.

I'm planning to take the car to TASC, meanwhile do let me know if any of you had this issue and how was it solved.

thanks

[ajay_satpute]

Originally Posted by NFS-II

Hi all,

There is this peculiar problem with the horn in my 2yr old Vista. The horn doesn't sound while driving in the morning!

I'm planning to take the car to TASC, meanwhile do let me know if any of you had this issue and how was it solved.

thanks

I would suggest you to change the horn. Seriously! No point in taking it to TASC.

Even I used to have some problems with the stock horn. I changed to the dual horn (Skoda like) which costs ~700. Its damn good and have never faced any issue in last 8 months.

[sushantr5]

Originally Posted by lsjey

Guys,

I'd changed from the normal engine oil in my QJD Aura ABS to synthetic (Mobil) during my 10K service at TASS. When I took my car for the 20K service, I was told that synthetic oil is not recommended by Tata for QJD and I need to choose between semi-synthetic and mineral and the oil change interval also has been changed to 10K Kms, irrespective of oil type. If I continue with synthetic my warranty will be void is what I was told. Because of this I had to choose semi-synthetic and agree to oil change at 20K although the synthetic will last until 30K. Is this correct? Does QJD have issues with synthetic oil?

regards,
lsjey

Nope it does not have any issues with synthetic. Infact in the past Tata recommended this for Manza. But then to make it uniform, tata started recommending semi-synthetic for all quadrajet models now. The reason given by service advisor to fleece some extra money from you.

[NFS-II]

Originally Posted by ajay_satpute

I would suggest you to change the horn. Seriously! No point in taking it to TASC.

Even I used to have some problems with the stock horn. I changed to the dual horn (Skoda like) which costs ~700. Its damn good and have never faced any issue in last 8 months.

Thanks Ajay, my gutt feeling is the horn is fine instead the contacts are to be blamed! My theory is like this
The steering has a switch that you press to sound the horn; i have checked the three point contact they are fine. There are two wires that go down the sterring column to the rotating contact as you can't have them wired while steering is rotating! This rotating contact might have gone dirty and creating the trouble by not completing the circuit. This also explains why the horn works after running for a while. The abration might give way to contact thus completing the circuit!

[boohooper]

Originally Posted by Baburajs

- Front suspension making a crunching noise when going over humps
- Ac blower making a sound
- Dickey lock not opening with the key

Try Spraying some WD40 into the Keyhole. Use the thin tube that fixes on to the spray head on the can and blast a dose into the keyhole. Open the Hatch and spray into the Lock mechanism also. If this does not work then check with your TATA dealer if the right lock has been fixed on your Hatch ( remote possibility this, but no harm in checking it out). One never knows what puzzle/hidden games TATA throws to us Vista Owners! Do let us know how the problem got solved!