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| ![]() Is this engine noise belt issue specific to petrol only or someone has experienced this in diesel as well? I haven't heard any such noise till now. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Trivandrum
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To clock up volumes, the Diesel was introduced which was a runaway success and the prices of both Petrol and Diesel models are now in par with other cars. To make up that, Honda might have introduced these cost cutting measures. Some of the cost cutting like exposed cables and cladding, we can have it done. The proven petrol engine is still the best in segment though the drive belt is an irritating rather than serious issue and the Diesel most fuel efficient. Another problem might be, Honda was too much focusing on Mobilio, which might have affected the Quality Assurance part in City models. However, as a complete package overall this is the best car in the segment until we need to see how the Ciaz and New Verna (to be launched next year) fares up. Last edited by adarsh76 : 26th August 2014 at 13:25. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() I find it difficult read the Honda City Manual as the font is too small and more greyish (than to be called black). I searched for a PDF version and could not locate one. I would be thankful if any BHPian has any information. Took me a good time to find out about the doors latches locking automatically if not opened with in 30 seconds of unlocking using remote. |
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And that auto lock is 40 seconds. An excellent feature i must say in case you accidentally press the key and car is opened without you knowing it. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: BengaLuru
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I am particularly interested in the paint sealant and paint protection film. Are they the same? I also plan to get the car treated and detailed by Mohsin. So let me know whether these are different or same? | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bangalore
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Can someone upload that how an i-VTEC should sound ? ![]() PS: I own an i-VTEC. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hyderabad
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Yes this issue is specific to the petrol cars and seems like Honda is introducing a new belt to address this in the new cars as pointed out by adarsh76 . IMO they should send a service advice to all the service centers to swap the belt with the new one on the previous cars (where ever applicable) when they come for the next service , they should atleast do this to regain some of the lost confidence due to slack in quality as expressed by many owners on this forum. Quote:
The noise is not present in all the petrol cars , however in most of them. The sound clip is attached in page 177 by Jedknight for your reference. ![]() Cheers, pdma. | ||
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bengaluru
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Black noodles ![]() Mohsin should be able to explain to you about this. Reach out to him through phone. If you are not able to get his contact details, PM me Last edited by Vahanam : 27th August 2014 at 12:56. Reason: Grammar | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hyderabad
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I will take it up again during the second service. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore
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| ![]() Thanks for your cut-and-dried response. I called up Honda and they asked me to go to service center for replacement - 800 Rs. Going to their Hosur Rd service center itself costs 500 Rs (Fuel and NICE road tolls). Will get them replaced during next service. Very well said on the aftermarket scenario. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: BengaLuru
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I want to know whether I really need to go for paint protection film (PPF)- I think its a real value add, specially on the bumpers and mirrors, given that the car color is C.Red and its prone to nicks and scratches in Bangalore's traffic. I'm sure any amount of detailing and giving the car a mirror like finish is not going to protect it from 2 wheelers trying to squeeze their 1.5ft wide bikes in a gap thats 1.4999ft wide! ![]() IMHO, its better to get the paint treated by Mohsin and then go for the PPF?!?! Otherwise, he cant work on the "film protected" bumpers during his detailing sessions!?! Am confused! | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bengaluru
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![]() While i was talking to him, heard him saying (IIRC) that cquartz comes out nicely on Carnelian Red amongst the city colors. Lucky You! Negotiating Bikers is part of our driving skills or rather the main driving skill. Where did you purchase the 3D mats? | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hyderabad
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The other issues i have faced so far (around six months & 5200 kms of city driving) - Sound from engine bay due to a faulty clutch plate - Resolved @ 2nd service - Sounds from door panels (Will address it during 3rd free service) - Hard gear shift (when slotting from 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 2nd @rpm >1k) | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Trivandrum
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I find your car is a manual gear model. If the root cause is engine idler bearing, will it be the same for CVT as well? | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() Cquartz Treatment: I am impressed after having a look at the Web-site that depicts the details of Cquartz Treatment (Vahanam has got it done at Bangalore). Any Outlet in Chennai for such treatment? Any Chennai Team BHPians have got it done? Would appreciate if they can share the details. |
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