[nitinralli]

Ok got one small niggle today. While reversing, the revers sensors are not working. I also noticed that the reverse lights (white lights) are not glowing when you put the gear in reverse. So i am guessing that its not the reverse bulbs thats gone kaput, but maybe the fuse or something right??

[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by nitinralli

So i am guessing that its not the reverse bulbs that's gone kaput, but maybe the fuse or something right??

I am not able to find a separate fuse mentioned for reverse light & sensor. So if any fuse has blown out that means it will be shared with some other features and even those will not be working.
If you are not able to find any other issue I guess it will be a faulty 'reverse gear switch' (not sure of the correct term). This is the switch similar to the switch near break pedal which is for break lights.

[Sanjunair5]

I have a June 2014 XUV W8, done about 3,500Kms and am mostly satisfied with the vehicle. There are two issues that I have often noticed.
1. Every single morning the reversing camera (fitted as a free accessory at the showroom at the time of purchasing) acts up. Sometimes nothing shows up on the screen, sometimes it flickers, sometimes only the guide lines appear
2. The screen which appears when you adjust AC blower speed appears erratically when not changing blower speed. I think it mostly appears while changing gears

Both appear to be software glitches. Has anyone noticed this? Can this be rectified?

I have not taken the vehicle yet to the service center as these are erratic occurrences and I am not sure if I can reproduce them once at the service center.

[SDP]

Originally Posted by Sanjunair5

I have a June 2014 XUV W8, done about 3,500Kms and am mostly satisfied with the vehicle. There are two issues that I have often noticed.
1. Every single morning the reversing camera (fitted as a free accessory at the showroom at the time of purchasing) acts up. Sometimes nothing shows up on the screen, sometimes it flickers, sometimes only the guide lines appear
2. The screen which appears when you adjust AC blower speed appears erratically when not changing blower speed. I think it mostly appears while changing gears

Both appear to be software glitches. Has anyone noticed this? Can this be rectified?

I have not taken the vehicle yet to the service center as these are erratic occurrences and I am not sure if I can reproduce them once at the service center.

The first is most likely due to a faulty camera or installation. Please get it checked and rectified. Even accessories come with a one year warranty.

About the fan-speed screen appearing randomly, please check if your ACC is in "Auto" mode. In auto-mode, the system does play with the speed. If not, get it checked.

[ebmrajesh]

Originally Posted by Sanjunair5

2. The screen which appears when you adjust AC blower speed appears erratically when not changing blower speed. I think it mostly appears while changing gears

I too get this behavior. As SDP suggested pls check whether you have turned ON 'Auto' mode. The only assumption we can make is that the system is trying to adjust the temperature even when AC is off with 'Auto' switch enabled.

[Sanjunair5]

Originally Posted by SDP

About the fan-speed screen appearing randomly, please check if your ACC is in "Auto" mode. In auto-mode, the system does play with the speed. If not, get it checked.

Originally Posted by ebmrajesh

I too get this behavior. As SDP suggested pls check whether you have turned ON 'Auto' mode. The only assumption we can make is that the system is trying to adjust the temperature even when AC is off with 'Auto' switch enabled.

My AC is not on Auto mode. So I guess I will have to get it tested at the service center.

[dhanushmenon]

I had a niggle in the initial few days when the infotainment system rebooted itself a couple of times. It didn't surface again and I was happy to that.
Been done with that, I was so hoping that I won't have to scribble in my niggle in this thread. For one, I am not one bit liking the mileage of this thread and I didn't want to contribute further to it.

However, things doesn't look as rosy as I had expected it to remain.
Now, I have a peculiar niggle.
It first surfaced a few weeks back.
My left side front passenger door doesn't open from inside at times.
The small unlock button doesn't budge at all. Not with my fingers, nor with the central unlocking too.

My wifey was stuck in the passenger seat and with a red face, she climbed across to the second row and released herself. Imagine the embarrassment.
Yes. I had a questionable dinner that evening. (No points for guessing )

However, after a couple of days, the door was back to its normal functioning ways. I consoled myself that it was over and out with and wouldn't surface again.
Well, it did.

This time also, the door didn't budge for a few days and then it was back to normalcy. This time it was my 6 year old daughter who was stuck and I was spared the red face

Then it surfaced one more time last weekend.
And come Sunday, the door was back to its normal ways.

Well, I could not leave it to its whims and fancies and have to find a solution for it and kill it at that. Cos, it wouldn't always be my benevolent daughter who might get stuck on the passenger seat

The RM at Mahindra was clueless.
Anyone here have experienced the same?
If yes, what's the solution?

[falconion]

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

I had a niggle in the initial few days when the infotainment system rebooted itself a couple of times. It didn't surface again and I was happy to that.
Been done with that, I was so hoping that I won't have to scribble in my niggle in this thread. For one, I am not one bit liking the mileage of this thread and I didn't want to contribute further to it.

However, things doesn't look as rosy as I had expected it to remain.
Now, I have a peculiar niggle.
It first surfaced a few weeks back.
My left side front passenger door doesn't open from inside at times.
The small unlock button doesn't budge at all. Not with my fingers, nor with the central unlocking too.

My wifey was stuck in the passenger seat and with a red face, she climbed across to the second row and released herself. Imagine the embarrassment.
Yes. I had a questionable dinner that evening. (No points for guessing )

However, after a couple of days, the door was back to its normal functioning ways. I consoled myself that it was over and out with and wouldn't surface again.
Well, it did.

This time also, the door didn't budge for a few days and then it was back to normalcy. This time it was my 6 year old daughter who was stuck and I was spared the red face

Then it surfaced one more time last weekend.
And come Sunday, the door was back to its normal ways.

Well, I could not leave it to its whims and fancies and have to find a solution for it and kill it at that. Cos, it wouldn't always be my benevolent daughter who might get stuck on the passenger seat

The RM at Mahindra was clueless.
Anyone here have experienced the same?
If yes, what's the solution?

Check out the link and ask the RM to check voltage to the solenoid and actuator.

http://www.auto-repair-help.com/auto...k_properly.php

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1239206

[arrowhead6996]

Originally Posted by falconion

Check out the link and ask the RM to check voltage to the solenoid and actuator.

It may be because of the dust and humid weather. You may try checking and cleaning the electric contacts of that door circuit, might work.

[bblost]

What is the average life of the XUV's W8 brake pads.

My friend had to get his replaced at just 20k kms. (12k on highways, rest in traffic)
Is this normal. He is quite an experienced driver and formally owned a Fiesta D. The brake pads on that easily lasted 40K+.

Also why are they so expensive at almost 5k a pair.

[arrowhead6996]

Originally Posted by bblost

What is the average life of the XUV's W8 brake pads.

My friend had to get his replaced at just 20k kms. (12k on highways, rest in traffic)
Is this normal. He is quite an experienced driver and formally owned a Fiesta D. The brake pads on that easily lasted 40K+.

Also why are they so expensive at almost 5k a pair.

In my view 20,000 is too early to replace the brake shoes unless your friend was unlucky to have a set with some manufacturing defect, which is very unlikely.
I did 60000 with my old car {driven 50% in the mountains, 30% in cities (in both the places brakes are applied more often) and only 20% on highways}. Only the front brake shoes were changed around 40,000 km as a precautionary measure because of the mountainous region.
Most important factor determining brake shoe wear is the driving habit. You will often find it happening with a person who accelerates and brakes too often, especially in the city traffic and in the hills. With the of raw power of an SUV this tendency increases manifolds. The best way is to drive at moderate speeds and in proper gear.

[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by bblost

What is the average life of the XUV's W8 brake pads.

Originally Posted by arrowhead6996

In my view 20,000 is too early to replace the brake shoes unless your friend was unlucky to have a set with some manufacturing defect, which is very unlikely.

My cousins XUV, which has the latest version of pad is nearing replacement. He has done around 22K KMS, as per his RM it may last for couple of thousand KMS more.

His drive is mostly on highways, I guess it may last for 30K KMs with a mixed use.

[me_sid]

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

However, things doesn't look as rosy as I had expected it to remain.
Now, I have a peculiar niggle.
It first surfaced a few weeks back.
My left side front passenger door doesn't open from inside at times.
The small unlock button doesn't budge at all. Not with my fingers, nor with the central unlocking too.

This is one of the most common niggle in an XUV, its because of the faulty lock mechanism. Happened to me on the day I took delivery of my XUV. And at least 7 times after that, left/ right. Do something. You would notice that the small unlock switch wont budge, try locking unlocking continuously. Either from the remote or by the driver side unlock switch. It would unlock after 5-6 attempts. You can try using the locked door unlock switch also, if you flick it you will understand that its not latching, go on toggling, and it would latch. Infact during unlateched phase the toggle unlock switch doesn't move, or moves very little, a little force is required to move it to the lock possition. This happens primarily during rainy season and also if the door is not properly closed and you pull the lever to open it, also if the passenger pulls the lever while you are in the process of unlocking.

Go to the A.S.S and tell them to change the mechanism.

Originally Posted by bblost

What is the average life of the XUV's W8 brake pads.

My friend had to get his replaced at just 20k kms. (12k on highways, rest in traffic)
Is this normal. He is quite an experienced driver and formally owned a Fiesta D. The brake pads on that easily lasted 40K+.

Also why are they so expensive at almost 5k a pair.

M&M has been on a perpetual experimentation mode with the brake design, material & brand. It would be good if you can let us know the manufacturing the truck. If its the 2012-2013 model its Bosch, which was legendary for grinding noise, and that happens if there's friction, which reduces brake life Tell him to check if they can change it to Galfer make? i got mines change because of the brake grinding noise.

[falconion]

Originally Posted by me_sid

M&M has been on a perpetual experimentation mode with the brake design, material & brand. It would be good if you can let us know the manufacturing the truck. If its the 2012-2013 model its Bosch, which was legendary for grinding noise, and that happens if there's friction, which reduces brake life Tell him to check if they can change it to Galfer make? i got mines change because of the brake grinding noise.

Bosch brake pads of 2013-2014 are good. The grinding noise issue has been resolved in the Bosch brake pads. I currently have the Bosch brake pads on my AWD March 2014 make and so far no issues as such.

[me_sid]

Great.I sure hope that M&M have done their job on the grinding noise. But I would say hang on for a few more K kms. before coming to a conclusion. I am quite happy with the Galfers though, the bite is better than my earlier Bosch!