[amit]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

when moving from standstill it will give some sound and when I ask the service guys, he says it is because of drive by wire. After 1000 rpm it will not come. Like the sound we get when ABS gets activated, here light sound comes when starting in 1st gear. Also the car stalls from 3rd to 2nd, think because of torque.

I do get the sound you talk about when moving from standstill in first gear. But it doesn't come all the time, which it should if it's a drive by wire issue. I guess it comes only when engine rpm is lower then what it should be? But, I haven't had any stalling from 3rd to 2nd.

[gopinathann]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Are you sure this is because of torque? Many members have reported this issue.
How come my Fiesta does not stall then?

I mean there is no enough torque to pull it. This scenario is not frequent. When I go to 40 at 3rd, slow down and bring it back to 20 at 2nd and again trying to accelerate slowly, then it stalls (rpm around 1000).

[hellspawn]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

I mean there is no enough torque to pull it. This scenario is not frequent. When I go to 40 at 3rd, slow down and bring it back to 20 at 2nd and again trying to accelerate slowly, then it stalls (rpm around 1000).

the idling rpm is around 1000rpm,How do you expect the car to pull.Also the sx4 has a very sensitive clutch play,so you end up depressing the clutch too much while the accelerator isn't depressed to a corresponding level.

If the you are in a higher gear and the engine rpm is too low,any car would stall..

[omishra]

Originally Posted by gopinathann

I mean there is no enough torque to pull it. This scenario is not frequent. When I go to 40 at 3rd, slow down and bring it back to 20 at 2nd and again trying to accelerate slowly, then it stalls (rpm around 1000).

I agree sluggish response but as explained above, I am not able to get it stalled at 1000RPM. Again I will try today evening.

Originally Posted by hellspawn

the idling rpm is around 1000rpm,How do you expect the car to pull.Also the sx4 has a very sensitive clutch play,so you end up depressing the clutch too much while the accelerator isn't depressed to a corresponding level.

If the you are in a higher gear and the engine rpm is too low,any car would stall..

Warm SX4 engine has idle ~650 rpm (when AC switched off), cold starts at 1500 RPM. If I am alone then warm engine, in 1st gear, pulls the car upto 15-20 degree inclination at idle RPM. Otherwise I have to keep accelerated upto 1000 RPM.

Between 1000-650 RPM on inclination I get clutch shudder (like hand breaks are engaged though it is not the case). It is totally smooth on plain road. Is this issue? or normal?

[maxaud]

My car has done close to 1.3K now and it is still maintaining a decent mileage of 10kmpl in fully city conditions with climate control on always.

Regarding the stalling issue, I too had reported the same initially. As everyone knows it is because of the relatively lower torque in low rpms. The idling speed what i see is usually 1k. Nowadays I dont face this issue because the car and I have met halfway. I find myself downshifting to first gear more than I used to, though not always, and the engine is a lot smoother than what it was earlier and holding good better.

[amit V8]

at last my 100th post.
well i got my sx4 last month & to be pretty honest i dont like it at all. well we used to have a car by the name of MORRIS 8 way before, when i was a kid. my dad who is behind this purchase was very affectionate towards the 8 & so he wanted a 3 box car, spacious etc etc. i always prefferd an OHC type 2...but being a 2nd hand car, finally i had to loose. so after my 1st & the only drive, these are my thoughts.
i like-
1. the interiors, looks neat
2. the no vibration engine
3. the driving position.
i dont like-
1. the grain like plastic pattern
2. no backlight on the pw switches
3. the very very light steering wheel
4. no dead pedal (i was shocked)
5. the tyre sound is awefull.
the car is not a car. it has no sound, no vibration, nothing. it does not feel like a car. for instance the ohc, the palio, the octavia rs & so on, these are great. ther's no exitement while driving the car, its like i'm sitting on a sofa with wheels & so i actually dont like driving it.

[gopinathann]

I don't understand whether you are praising it or hating it. Most of them say that the engine noise is more, but how come you don't hear the sound, have u been given Honda city engine, lol.
If you rev the engine you could feel the racing sound. To love driving adjust the seat to the most comfortable position, lower or raise the seat height, so that you get a good view and steering & leg position.

I loved my Santro where the handling is very crisp, because those are slim tyres and the body shape is straight so you can easily zip through narrow space, however with SX4 because of wheel arches the shape is somewhat curve and with big tyre it is somewhat difficult to handle, but with the help of good EPS handling becomes easy. I hope most of them enjoys driving with SX4 next to Fiesta.

Originally Posted by amit V8

at last my 100th post.

the car is not a car. it has no sound, no vibration, nothing. it does not feel like a car. for instance the ohc, the palio, the octavia rs & so on, these are great. ther's no exitement while driving the car, its like i'm sitting on a sofa with wheels & so i actually dont like driving it.

[1100D]

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...000-kms-2.html

If you look at this thread, there is a mention of front drive shaft replacement.

Faulty driveshafts can contibute to a levitating feeling and massive torque steer from start. Could you please check if this actually solves your problem with the feel imparted by the steering of your car.

[amit]

Originally Posted by 1100D

If you look at this thread, there is a mention of front drive shaft replacement.

Faulty driveshafts can contibute to a levitating feeling and massive torque steer from start. Could you please check if this actually solves your problem with the feel imparted by the steering of your car.

The shudder on start in my car is pretty bad and really irritating.

The sequence from idling, engaging first gear and driving goes as follows:

1.) The car idles at about 800 rpm.
2.) The moment I shift into first gear the rpm instantly falls to 400-500 rpm.
3.) I start driving and the car shudders, rpm goes back higher and then I have to press the accelarator to prevent it from stalling.

Is this also a drive shaft problem?

[rkbharat]

This is what exactly happens in my SX4, very irritating and annoying..

Originally Posted by amit

The shudder on start in my car is pretty bad and really irritating.

The sequence from idling, engaging first gear and driving goes as follows:

1.) The car idles at about 800 rpm.
2.) The moment I shift into first gear the rpm instantly falls to 400-500 rpm.
3.) I start driving and the car shudders, rpm goes back higher and then I have to press the accelarator to prevent it from stalling.

Is this also a drive shaft problem?

[omishra]

Originally Posted by amit

The shudder on start in my car is pretty bad and really irritating.

The sequence from idling, engaging first gear and driving goes as follows:

1.) The car idles at about 800 rpm.
2.) The moment I shift into first gear the rpm instantly falls to 400-500 rpm.
3.) I start driving and the car shudders, rpm goes back higher and then I have to press the accelarator to prevent it from stalling.

Is this also a drive shaft problem?

yes,

After drive shaft and engene mount replacement, it is no more and I can feel its not stalling anymore.

[rkbharat]

Originally Posted by omishra

yes,

After drive shaft and engene mount replacement, it is no more and I can feel its not stalling anymore.

oops, does that mean that they are still delivering with faulty Drive shaft and mounts. That's ridiculous

[mtnrajdeep]

Another Update guys:
My SX4 is being called in for a replacement of the Brake Vacuum Hose Clip. Seems that Maruti has sent out a letter on this regard to the dealers.
Coming to think of it, I was experiencing something like brake fade on even light braking. (I brake and hold the pedal down and after the car stops, the brake pedal moves by more than a centimeter). It may have been related to this.

[iTNerd]

Originally Posted by amit

The shudder on start in my car is pretty bad and really irritating.

The sequence from idling, engaging first gear and driving goes as follows:

1.) The car idles at about 800 rpm.
2.) The moment I shift into first gear the rpm instantly falls to 400-500 rpm.
3.) I start driving and the car shudders, rpm goes back higher and then I have to press the accelarator to prevent it from stalling.

Is this also a drive shaft problem?

Amit, you are spot on... its all the drift shaft problem.. high time to insist your dealer to change the shaft..and then experience the difference

[amit]

Originally Posted by iTNerd

Amit, you are spot on... its all the drift shaft problem.. high time to insist your dealer to change the shaft..and then experience the difference

Confirmed an 9.45 AM appointment with S.K.Maruti for tomorrow. Let's see how it goes.

EDIT

Originally Posted by rkbharat

Hey guys, Should I also ask the dealer to do the same. I am facing the same problem. I am very sad about this

Your problem is exactly same as mine and also same as few other SX4 owners. Call your dealer and insist on drive shaft and engine mounting replacement immediately.