Passion Red Safari Dicor LX 4x2 - @ 15000 kms

sunith · 28th March 2007, 01:20

I am planning on buying a safari Dicor LX 4X2.
what is the on road price you paid for your car?

manikjeet · 28th March 2007, 02:39

i am also planning to get a safari but my dad is not agreeing with my decision as he says i will tople it as soon as i get one

he say i can get another innova :(

Rahulk76 · 28th March 2007, 07:58

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Originally Posted by dicorex4x4

EX back from 1st service last weekend. No charge.

Issues reported:
3. Sharp noise when steering turned full right (no noise on the LHS)
Fixed

dicor... can you elaborate what they did to fix the clang clang noise....?

suman · 28th March 2007, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

dicor... can you elaborate what they did to fix the clang clang noise....?

Center pin greasing perhaps? Full lock situations, try & gun the motor a bit as it puts a lot of pressure on the power steering pump otherwise

rajismine · 29th March 2007, 23:37

clang clang noise as i know is a normal phenomenon in diesel SUVs worldwide. Have read many international articles as well. No way out except greasing from time to time

dicorex4x4 · 9th April 2007, 13:56

Quick update on my EX:

A/C condenser fan started making strange vibrating noise last Monday evening. Took it to the TASC on Tuesday morning and the fan assembly was changed under warranty. Remembered steeroid's post regarding the same and asked the TASC - they said this was a rare issue.

Did a ~1000 km trip after that over the weekend - no further issues. 7000 km so far - I'm happy with the Safari.

pogusingh · 9th April 2007, 14:41

What is this fan assembly thing buddy? Can you point me to the right post.
I searched but couldnt find the right pointer.

-POGU

dicorex4x4 · 9th April 2007, 17:30

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...tml#post165315

Rahulk76 · 9th April 2007, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicorex4x4

Quick update on my EX:

A/C condenser fan started making strange vibrating noise last Monday evening. Took it to the TASC on Tuesday morning and the fan assembly was changed under warranty. Remembered steeroid's post regarding the same and asked the TASC - they said this was a rare issue.

Did a ~1000 km trip after that over the weekend - no further issues. 7000 km so far - I'm happy with the Safari.

Hi

I am facing something funny with the ac as well.. it make some strage humming sound.. previously, i ignored it but now its catching my attention. The moment I put on the AC, or the blower, there is a humminng sound, like a bee (you know what i mean) Is it something, i need to worry about. Also on the outside, when ac is put on there is a sound of AC working over and above the sound of the engine

Please advise...

Steeroid · 9th April 2007, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahulk76

Hi

I am facing something funny with the ac as well.. it make some strage humming sound.. previously, i ignored it but now its catching my attention. The moment I put on the AC, or the blower, there is a humminng sound, like a bee (you know what i mean) Is it something, i need to worry about. Also on the outside, when ac is put on there is a sound of AC working over and above the sound of the engine

Please advise...

Subros bloody condensor fan!

dicorex4x4 · 9th April 2007, 21:41

In my case, the vibration was only when the A/C was on. With A/C off and only the blower on, everything was normal.

Definitely the condenser fan - please get it replaced ASAP under warranty.

pogusingh · 9th April 2007, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicorex4x4

In my case, the vibration was only when the A/C was on. With A/C off and only the blower on, everything was normal.

Definitely the condenser fan - please get it replaced ASAP under warranty.

What is the duration of the warranty ? Makes sense to have the extended warranty here I believe

-POGU

drifter · 10th April 2007, 00:16

Its 48 months currently.

Drifter

Rahulk76 · 22nd April 2007, 18:23

Update to 8500KMS

So far so good except a few oncoming show stoppers.

Bad things...

1. AC making lots of noise, which we believe is the condensor fan going kaput ( god, what would have happened if hadnt taken extended wrnty

)

2. EGR modulator needs a HARD relook, and am going to be present throughout in front of the vehicle during the 2nd service..
(please tell me is it a switch (bosh or padmini make) or its a big cylindrical thing with a pipe connecting to the padmini/bosh switch)

3. some sort of a minor leakage happening from where the sensor os coolent temperature sensor .. lot of dust accumulated there.

Good things..

1. lesser smoke now from before, i filled normal diesel only and the observation is based on 2 tankfulls. I also observed that the smoke which was present during the night time against other vehicles light has become lesser. may be a good cleanup of the catcon and egr is required.

2. milege seems to be never going below or above 11.5 nowdays, with or without a/c

3. Lesser vibrations from before and i feel it will improve after 10K servicing.

well so long, will update this thread with my second service details soon.

Rahul

Monster_BHP · 24th April 2007, 13:37

Hay Guys.. I am new here, I just read through all your posts, very informative..I guess i am in the right place to clear my doubts..!!

I am getting a Safari4wd this weak, I test drove both the Scorpio and the Safari, although the with the Safari you get loads of goodies like Bumper cam and LCD displays but the new Dicor Engine seems average at best... The Scorpio on the other hand looked cheap compared to Safari the Engine really impressed me, it was pretty quick on the throttle and handled bit better than the Safari...

Now I am confused..

Should i go for the Safari with the overall good features but slower engine or should i go for the Scorpio with its Average build but great engine.. !!

Also i found out the Safari is coming out with a newer models, does anyone have any idea about that?? Whats new and should i wait??

Any help is really really really appreciated.. Thanks guys..

28th March 2007, 01:20	#46
sunith BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	I am planning on buying a safari Dicor LX 4X2. what is the on road price you paid for your car?
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28th March 2007, 02:39	#47
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i am also planning to get a safari but my dad is not agreeing with my decision as he says i will tople it as soon as i get one he say i can get another innova :(
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29th March 2007, 23:37	#50
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	clang clang noise as i know is a normal phenomenon in diesel SUVs worldwide. Have read many international articles as well. No way out except greasing from time to time Last edited by rajismine : 29th March 2007 at 23:38.
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9th April 2007, 13:56	#51
dicorex4x4 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TN/AP/KA Posts: 181 Thanked: 0 Times	Quick update on my EX: A/C condenser fan started making strange vibrating noise last Monday evening. Took it to the TASC on Tuesday morning and the fan assembly was changed under warranty. Remembered steeroid's post regarding the same and asked the TASC - they said this was a rare issue. Did a ~1000 km trip after that over the weekend - no further issues. 7000 km so far - I'm happy with the Safari.
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9th April 2007, 14:41	#52
pogusingh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 226 Thanked: 0 Times	What is this fan assembly thing buddy? Can you point me to the right post. I searched but couldnt find the right pointer. -POGU
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9th April 2007, 17:30	#53
dicorex4x4 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TN/AP/KA Posts: 181 Thanked: 0 Times	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...tml#post165315
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9th April 2007, 21:41	#56
dicorex4x4 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TN/AP/KA Posts: 181 Thanked: 0 Times	In my case, the vibration was only when the A/C was on. With A/C off and only the blower on, everything was normal. Definitely the condenser fan - please get it replaced ASAP under warranty.
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10th April 2007, 00:16	#58
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Its 48 months currently. Drifter
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22nd April 2007, 18:23	#59
Rahulk76 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,149 Thanked: 235 Times	Update to 8500KMS Update to 8500KMS So far so good except a few oncoming show stoppers. Bad things... 1. AC making lots of noise, which we believe is the condensor fan going kaput ( god, what would have happened if hadnt taken extended wrnty ) 2. EGR modulator needs a HARD relook, and am going to be present throughout in front of the vehicle during the 2nd service.. (please tell me is it a switch (bosh or padmini make) or its a big cylindrical thing with a pipe connecting to the padmini/bosh switch) 3. some sort of a minor leakage happening from where the sensor os coolent temperature sensor .. lot of dust accumulated there. Good things.. 1. lesser smoke now from before, i filled normal diesel only and the observation is based on 2 tankfulls. I also observed that the smoke which was present during the night time against other vehicles light has become lesser. may be a good cleanup of the catcon and egr is required. 2. milege seems to be never going below or above 11.5 nowdays, with or without a/c 3. Lesser vibrations from before and i feel it will improve after 10K servicing. well so long, will update this thread with my second service details soon. Rahul Last edited by Rahulk76 : 22nd April 2007 at 18:34.
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24th April 2007, 13:37	#60
Monster_BHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 190 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	To buy or Not to buy.. Hay Guys.. I am new here, I just read through all your posts, very informative..I guess i am in the right place to clear my doubts..!! I am getting a Safari4wd this weak, I test drove both the Scorpio and the Safari, although the with the Safari you get loads of goodies like Bumper cam and LCD displays but the new Dicor Engine seems average at best... The Scorpio on the other hand looked cheap compared to Safari the Engine really impressed me, it was pretty quick on the throttle and handled bit better than the Safari... Now I am confused.. Should i go for the Safari with the overall good features but slower engine or should i go for the Scorpio with its Average build but great engine.. !! Also i found out the Safari is coming out with a newer models, does anyone have any idea about that?? Whats new and should i wait?? Any help is really really really appreciated.. Thanks guys..
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