Ownership Report - My new Scorpio VLX mHawk - 25,000 kms and counting

tanmay_ambre · 2nd February 2010, 12:23

I was not told anything about NOT using the micro hybrid till 1K Kms.

My Micro-Hybrid works. But it works intermittently. i.e. it will work sometimes and sometimes it wont. When it doesn't I switch off the engine, switch off Micro-hybrid and then switch-on micro-hybrid, switch-on engine and then it starts working again. I think there is some nasty algorithm attached to its working (complicated than what is mentioned in the manual).

tanmay_ambre · 2nd February 2010, 12:33

Hi,

I have another question. I bought a new D. White Scorpio on 22-Jan-2010. This is my first diesel vehicle. My question is regarding the procedure of starting the car. Do you have to keep the clutch pedal depressed (even though the gear lever is in neutral position) while starting the car? or is it ok to start the vehicle without depressing the clutch pedal?

reason I ask this is because, when I went for a test drive, I tried to start the car, but it wouldn't (it would just fire up the engine for a fraction of a second and stop again. Its not the micro hybrid) unless you press the clutch pedal. hence the question.

raj_5004 · 2nd February 2010, 14:47

hi tanmay, its always a good practice to press the clutch (even if the gear is in neutral) before starting the car. it frees the starter motor of all the electrical loads & thus increases its life.

anjan_c2007 · 2nd February 2010, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

My car went for the 30,000 kms service a week back & total charges were Rs. 1500/-.

The single & persistent issue i had with the vehicle was the driver door squeaking noise. since this time it was the 5th time i was complaining (!!!) & also since i had sent a mail to the customer care regarding this issue, the SA personally came to check the issue & advised the technician to change all the bolts of the door with new ones.

that done, the noise disappeared but only for a week. the noise is back again

& i am clueless now! it useless going back to global gallarie so i am thinking of going to some new A.S.S, anyone here knows which is a better mahindra A.S.S in mumbai?

What about the rattling door Raj? Could you go to another A.S.S. to get that job done to your satisfaction?

raj_5004 · 2nd February 2010, 20:47

the rattling, infact squeaking noise is still present as it has not been shown to any A.S.S thereafter since i was out of town for half a month.

tanmay_ambre · 3rd February 2010, 11:02

by the way, even in my brand new scorpio (2010 edition), the co-driver seat squeaks. The thing is, if someone is sitting on it, then only it squeaks. But when its empty, it doesn't squeak.

btw Raj, I was wondering if a simple solution like greasing the nuts and bolts and joints would help?

MileCruncher · 3rd February 2010, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

My car went for the 30,000 kms service a week back & total charges were Rs. 1500/-.

The single & persistent issue i had with the vehicle was the driver door squeaking noise. since this time it was the 5th time i was complaining (!!!) & also since i had sent a mail to the customer care regarding this issue, the SA personally came to check the issue & advised the technician to change all the bolts of the door with new ones.

that done, the noise disappeared but only for a week. the noise is back again

& i am clueless now! it useless going back to global gallarie so i am thinking of going to some new A.S.S, anyone here knows which is a better mahindra A.S.S in mumbai?

I understand HVK also goes to Global Galleries and is totally disgusted with their service. So you might be better off looking for another A.S.S

suman · 3rd February 2010, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

the noise is back again

& i am clueless now!

No point stressing yourself over a squeak, just buy a can of WD40 & spray on the offending area. Keep it in the car for repeated application.

raj_5004 · 3rd February 2010, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanmay_ambre

by the way, even in my brand new scorpio (2010 edition), the co-driver seat squeaks. The thing is, if someone is sitting on it, then only it squeaks. But when its empty, it doesn't squeak.

btw Raj, I was wondering if a simple solution like greasing the nuts and bolts and joints would help?

i have not tried that as of yet. i am disgusted that the A.S.S cannot solve such a simple issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I understand HVK also goes to Global Galleries and is totally disgusted with their service. So you might be better off looking for another A.S.S

yes, and i will be doing just that now, global gallarie is useless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

No point stressing yourself over a squeak, just buy a can of WD40 & spray on the offending area. Keep it in the car for repeated application.

i have tried that, but in vain! i have found another simple solution, turn the music volume up!

Ranga · 7th February 2010, 11:20

Micro Hyrbid is now working in my car .

The only problem is that it swtiches of the AC and does a complete engine restart which means the audio system also restarts ....

MileCruncher · 7th February 2010, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranga

Micro Hyrbid is now working in my car .

The only problem is that it swtiches of the AC and does a complete engine restart which means the audio system also restarts ....

@RAJ & other microhybrid owners: what are the implications on Turbo and on the compressor of this regular unscheduled abrupt shut down.

raj_5004 · 7th February 2010, 16:02

@ milecruncher: mine is not the refresh scorpio & hence is not a micro hybrid!

raj_5004 · 10th February 2010, 13:36

My scorpio had a unscheduled visit to the A.S.S. yesterday.

Issues were:
1) a strange noise from the AC blower, something like a grinding noise
2) squeaking noise from the front 2 doors
3) handbrake had become loose with use
4) rear "VLX" badge was broken

Result:

1) the AC noise was because many leaves got sucked into the AC blower & that was making the noise. my car is parked under a tree which showers its blessings on my scorpio every morning. however, as a goodwill gesture, mahindra has replaced the blower free of charge & also without any labour charge. though it was advised to us that mahindra is not entitled to replace the blower under warranty under such circumstances.

2) the door noise is solved as for now. but i am not sure when it will re-appear again.

3) the handbrake has been tightened & is fine now.

4) a new VLX badge was pasted.

Charges:

1) VLX badge: Rs. 64/-
2) WD 40: Rs. 72/- (@ suman: you had advised WD 40, here it is!!!)

Labour charges:

1) AC filter clean: Rs. 60/-
2) Brake adjust: Rs. 380/- (i think this is on the higher side)

Total: Rs. 639/-

The nice part is that they have stopped charging me for car wash & also cotton waste was not charged this time!

i am happy this time!

anjan_c2007 · 10th February 2010, 23:00

Raj Now thats a bill which beats the inflationary trend. Even for my Activa I have once paid something above Rs 800/- but imagine a Scorpio emerging out of the A.S.S. with a Rs 639/- bill that has perhaps solved its four problems!

raj_5004 · 11th February 2010, 10:18

Lol, very true anjan. the only saving grace with mahindra's poor A.S.S is its low cost of spares & service.

2nd February 2010, 12:23	#241
tanmay_ambre BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune. Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	I was not told anything about NOT using the micro hybrid till 1K Kms. My Micro-Hybrid works. But it works intermittently. i.e. it will work sometimes and sometimes it wont. When it doesn't I switch off the engine, switch off Micro-hybrid and then switch-on micro-hybrid, switch-on engine and then it starts working again. I think there is some nasty algorithm attached to its working (complicated than what is mentioned in the manual).
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2nd February 2010, 12:33	#242
tanmay_ambre BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune. Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, I have another question. I bought a new D. White Scorpio on 22-Jan-2010. This is my first diesel vehicle. My question is regarding the procedure of starting the car. Do you have to keep the clutch pedal depressed (even though the gear lever is in neutral position) while starting the car? or is it ok to start the vehicle without depressing the clutch pedal? reason I ask this is because, when I went for a test drive, I tried to start the car, but it wouldn't (it would just fire up the engine for a fraction of a second and stop again. Its not the micro hybrid) unless you press the clutch pedal. hence the question.
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2nd February 2010, 14:47	#243
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	hi tanmay, its always a good practice to press the clutch (even if the gear is in neutral) before starting the car. it frees the starter motor of all the electrical loads & thus increases its life.
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2nd February 2010, 20:47	#245
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	the rattling, infact squeaking noise is still present as it has not been shown to any A.S.S thereafter since i was out of town for half a month.
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3rd February 2010, 11:02	#246
tanmay_ambre BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune. Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Times	by the way, even in my brand new scorpio (2010 edition), the co-driver seat squeaks. The thing is, if someone is sitting on it, then only it squeaks. But when its empty, it doesn't squeak. btw Raj, I was wondering if a simple solution like greasing the nuts and bolts and joints would help?
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7th February 2010, 11:20	#250
Ranga BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 340 Thanked: 83 Times	Micro Hyrbid is now working in my car . The only problem is that it swtiches of the AC and does a complete engine restart which means the audio system also restarts ....
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7th February 2010, 16:02	#252
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	@ milecruncher: mine is not the refresh scorpio & hence is not a micro hybrid!
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10th February 2010, 13:36	#253
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	My scorpio had a unscheduled visit to the A.S.S. yesterday. Issues were: 1) a strange noise from the AC blower, something like a grinding noise 2) squeaking noise from the front 2 doors 3) handbrake had become loose with use 4) rear "VLX" badge was broken Result: 1) the AC noise was because many leaves got sucked into the AC blower & that was making the noise. my car is parked under a tree which showers its blessings on my scorpio every morning. however, as a goodwill gesture, mahindra has replaced the blower free of charge & also without any labour charge. though it was advised to us that mahindra is not entitled to replace the blower under warranty under such circumstances. 2) the door noise is solved as for now. but i am not sure when it will re-appear again. 3) the handbrake has been tightened & is fine now. 4) a new VLX badge was pasted. Charges: 1) VLX badge: Rs. 64/- 2) WD 40: Rs. 72/- (@ suman: you had advised WD 40, here it is!!!) Labour charges: 1) AC filter clean: Rs. 60/- 2) Brake adjust: Rs. 380/- (i think this is on the higher side) Total: Rs. 639/- The nice part is that they have stopped charging me for car wash & also cotton waste was not charged this time! i am happy this time! Last edited by raj_5004 : 10th February 2010 at 13:41.
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10th February 2010, 23:00	#254
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,336 Thanked: 20,662 Times View My Garage	Raj Now thats a bill which beats the inflationary trend. Even for my Activa I have once paid something above Rs 800/- but imagine a Scorpio emerging out of the A.S.S. with a Rs 639/- bill that has perhaps solved its four problems!
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11th February 2010, 10:18	#255
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	Lol, very true anjan. the only saving grace with mahindra's poor A.S.S is its low cost of spares & service.
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