Tata Indica - List Of Problems

[teknophobia]

Check your turbo plumbing, I had developed a very interesting and similar problem some time back, the pipe between the turbo and intercooler came loose. It wasn't until I drove the car with my music system off and windows down that I noticed the whine of the escaping air. I rarely push the car beyond 1800 rpm in the city, so I hadn't even realised that the pipe had come off.

[greenhorn]

Turns out it was just a case of Indigestion

after filling up from a known fuel pump and adding lots of System D ( I had stopped adding it a while back to see if it made a difference) , engine seems to be normal. will confirm after the next highway run

[vijaythacker]

well, posting first time here, but my indica dls NA seems having some allingment problem seen in these two days, pulls one side not much but does, will get this checked this wednesday.
Had faced starting problem quite few times in my ownership till now, but lastly after battery changed havent faced that.

[sierrakamat]

if you like lemonade you have to buy the lemon first my advice avoid indicas no indica no problem SIMPLE

[deepclutch]

Originally Posted by sierrakamat

if you like lemonade you have to buy the lemon first my advice avoid indicas no indica no problem SIMPLE

Then ,Why Indica is chosen as Taxis?It sure offers good mileage.Latest Models have evolved a little than what it was way back in 2002(V2).

[greenhorn]

quite true. I drove a 2000 DLE, and it was quite scary.
mine is so much more cultured

OT: deepclutch - selling?

[deepclutch]

I agree DLE is Tough if you reach a narrow road and want to take a return!You will literally get Your hands real strong doing the steering manoeuvre.

OT:@greenhorn:Yeah.Will be buying another tata car most probably.

[trrk]

Hi,

Originally Posted by greenhorn

I drove a 2000 DLE, and it was quite scary.
mine is so much more cultured

That is my Indica story:

(Indica V2 DLE, Feb 01 - Dec 04, Rs 1.6L, 65016 kms, 15kpl)

Enjoyed it actually!

[royalcruiser]

Originally Posted by royalcruiser

managed to get the ph no of the mechanic who used to check my car in concorde hosur rd. Spoke to him and explained the issue - he too said its the bearings that seem have weakened.
What are the impacts of driving with weakened rear wheel bearings? even the next week looks tough for me to go n get it changed.

any inputs on this? was ill the whole of last week to get this done :(

[panky12345]

Originally Posted by sierrakamat

if you like lemonade you have to buy the lemon first my advice avoid indicas no indica no problem SIMPLE

Indica DLS V2: 2000-2008
Indigo LS TDi : 2008 - still on
Indica GLG CNG: 2008 - still on
Tata Safari: When pocket allows

TATA rules!

[vaisakhr]

I bought my Indica DLG TCIC on Nov '06, these are the problem I faced till now (in the order of time)

1. Mirrors-3nos replaced (will explain why)

2. Potentiometer was replaced (due to 'check engine' lamp won't go off)

3. Fuel pump return line was leaking for 2 times.

4. Both the front wheel bearings are not in good condition.

5. It was having a left pulling, and the outer edge FR and inner of FL tyre had more wear. Checked the alignment but still the problem persists. TASC says the struds needs to be replaced. But I didn't do that, because they price for those were too high for me (Rs.3600/- each, TASC price). Don't have any reliable mechys around here, will go to Carnation tho check the strudes.

Regarding the mirror, I will blame TATA for its poor quality material. It is because I didn't lose my mirror's in crash, it got broken when I tried to fold it. and replaced it three times. And the for the fourth time it got broken again. . I didn't fold too hard, just the normal way of folding a mirror, so smooth.

[greenhorn]

vaisakh, are you replacing them with the new style or old style mirrors ?
Try the Indigo mirrors. They have a Stainless still strip which should help limit damage.
but cochin rush hour traffic is a lot worse (and i mean not polite) compared to tvm traffic

[vijaythacker]

guys, anyone found some better TASS in Ahmedabad till now, have checked out with all of them and none seemed to do a proper job, thinking to try with Aspi motors which are improving with their services.

[vaisakhr]

Originally Posted by greenhorn

vaisakh, are you replacing them with the new style or old style mirrors ?
Try the Indigo mirrors. They have a Stainless still strip which should help limit damage.
but cochin rush hour traffic is a lot worse (and i mean not polite) compared to tvm traffic

Thanks for the reply. I am having the old type mirrors. Can I fit new type in there? As I told earlier it was not broken in collision with something, but when i try to fold the mirror, which happened 4 times

[greenhorn]

I think you should be able to retrofit them, One mirror costs 1.4k

Be warned that the viewable area is a bit less