My White Fiesta SXI

nairrk · 25th March 2010, 09:38

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Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

a unique problem has risen in my car, after the first service on 22.03, I had got my car tank full and after just a drive of around 30 km the car petrol needle has gone down by almost a quarter,
I visited the service station yesterday for which they said that there is no leakage, i took the car back but the same thing i diagnosed today morning as well when the needle has gone further down even when i am not driving,

do anyone has faced this kind of an issue, i will take the car today also to the service station for some corrective actions.

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something new?
I never had any such problem so far.
Looks like the fuel gauge indicator seems not working properly?

sanjayc · 25th March 2010, 09:54

what about the DTE..is it also giving a lesser value?

ruchirtnt · 25th March 2010, 12:32

did not noticed as the DTE never gives a correct estimation

ruchirtnt · 27th March 2010, 09:17

the service head of ford told me that FIesta petrol gives average of around 8 -10 kmpl which is not matching with the forums experience of 11-13 kmpl with AC,

sanjayc · 27th March 2010, 09:29

11-13? Who is getting this here for in-City driving? I thought 9-10 was more like it! Best in-city I have got 10-10.5 and worst 8.5-9.

nairrk · 27th March 2010, 10:29

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Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

the service head of ford told me that FIesta petrol gives average of around 8 -10 kmpl which is not matching with the forums experience of 11-13 kmpl with AC,

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company people sometime claim little less mileage than what actually one is getting as it all depends on the driving style adopted by different people. It is not necessary all Fiesta's(or any other car) to achieve same mileage.
11-13 as given by some members may be with a mixed driving i.e city-highway -city like.?

ruchirtnt · 31st March 2010, 22:52

Going for Kathmandu, covering half a distance with my fiesta and rest on a flight,

will give the update once back...

sanjayc · 1st April 2010, 10:48

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Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

Going for Kathmandu, covering half a distance with my fiesta and rest on a flight,

will give the update once back...

How much distance by car? Is it thru national highways or normal roads/state highways?

ruchirtnt · 15th April 2010, 15:35

the nepalgunj, a place in nepal is around 180 km which i covered through the fiesta and then took a flight to kathmandu from nepalgunj airport, its a nice place to visit.

nairrk · 16th April 2010, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

the nepalgunj, a place in nepal is around 180 km which i covered through the fiesta and then took a flight to kathmandu from nepalgunj airport, its a nice place to visit.

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You are going to write your experience (photographs also) in the travelogue section?

ruchirtnt · 27th July 2010, 11:23

I have got the Second service of my Fiesta Yesterday at 5500 km run,
following were the niggle issues addressed:

1. left map reading light not working
2. Ratlling sound coming fromt the left rear door
3. Wiper jet not throwing water on the screen upwards

all the first two issues were addressed, but the 3rd issue of wiper jet not throwing water up in the screen is there, this leads to water not going to the wiper to clean the windshield, is this problem with all the fiesta?

ghodlur · 27th July 2010, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

3. Wiper jet not throwing water on the screen upwards
all the first two issues were addressed, but the 3rd issue of wiper jet not throwing water up in the screen is there, this leads to water not going to the wiper to clean the windshield, is this problem with all the fiesta?

Has been working fine in my Fiesta. I have been using the wiper jet in the monsoons till date and never had any issues.

My only grouse is the wiper movement does not cover the entire windshield, wish I had the wipers similar to the Civic which covers the complete front windshield.

mayukh · 27th July 2010, 11:51

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Originally Posted by ruchirtnt

3. Wiper jet not throwing water on the screen upwards

all the first two issues were addressed, but the 3rd issue of wiper jet not throwing water up in the screen is there, this leads to water not going to the wiper to clean the windshield, is this problem with all the fiesta?

Hi ruchir,

I also felt the same thing during last 2-3 days. I can clarly remember that the wiper jet throw was proper 1-2 months back. But somehow, the jet can reach only lower half of the glass area wiped by the wiper. I sometimes even mistake the wipe fuild as rain water drops.

Is it anything to do with the directions of the jet nozzle being changed during my 2nd service? Or is it a case of almost empty wash fluid tank?

nairrk · 27th July 2010, 14:03

I drove my car last week in medium/heavy rain and used wiper almost the all time.
But never had any such problem. Check the jet nozzle, if any blockage there?

lamborghini · 27th July 2010, 14:23

@Mayukh and Ruchirtnt: If the water is coming in spurts, after pressing the washer button for a while, the water is most likely over.
If this is not the case, then there can be two possible scenarios:

- The water jet opening is blocked, in which case you can clean it yourself, with a pin. Sometimes, it does get blocked with polish/wax, if not removed properly.

- The water jet is not facing the windshield. In this case, take a pin, insert it gently into the jet opening on the hood, and move the jet opening, and keep on testing it till you are satisfied with the area being covered.

We tried this on my cousin brother's Santro and our Corolla when it was giving us problems.

If these don't work, then there could be a problem with the washer unit itself. Might be leaking, or there could be a cut in the hose.

25th March 2010, 09:54	#152
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	what about the DTE..is it also giving a lesser value?
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25th March 2010, 12:32	#153
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 132 Times View My Garage	did not noticed as the DTE never gives a correct estimation
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27th March 2010, 09:17	#154
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 132 Times View My Garage	the service head of ford told me that FIesta petrol gives average of around 8 -10 kmpl which is not matching with the forums experience of 11-13 kmpl with AC,
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27th March 2010, 09:29	#155
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	11-13? Who is getting this here for in-City driving? I thought 9-10 was more like it! Best in-city I have got 10-10.5 and worst 8.5-9.
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31st March 2010, 22:52	#157
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 132 Times View My Garage	Going for Kathmandu, covering half a distance with my fiesta and rest on a flight, will give the update once back...
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15th April 2010, 15:35	#159
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 132 Times View My Garage	the nepalgunj, a place in nepal is around 180 km which i covered through the fiesta and then took a flight to kathmandu from nepalgunj airport, its a nice place to visit.
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27th July 2010, 11:23	#161
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 132 Times View My Garage	I have got the Second service of my Fiesta Yesterday at 5500 km run, following were the niggle issues addressed: 1. left map reading light not working 2. Ratlling sound coming fromt the left rear door 3. Wiper jet not throwing water on the screen upwards all the first two issues were addressed, but the 3rd issue of wiper jet not throwing water up in the screen is there, this leads to water not going to the wiper to clean the windshield, is this problem with all the fiesta?
	() Thanks

27th July 2010, 14:03	#164
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,446 Thanked: 687 Times View My Garage	I drove my car last week in medium/heavy rain and used wiper almost the all time. But never had any such problem. Check the jet nozzle, if any blockage there?
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27th July 2010, 14:23	#165
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,164 Thanked: 5,937 Times View My Garage	@Mayukh and Ruchirtnt: If the water is coming in spurts, after pressing the washer button for a while, the water is most likely over. If this is not the case, then there can be two possible scenarios: - The water jet opening is blocked, in which case you can clean it yourself, with a pin. Sometimes, it does get blocked with polish/wax, if not removed properly. - The water jet is not facing the windshield. In this case, take a pin, insert it gently into the jet opening on the hood, and move the jet opening, and keep on testing it till you are satisfied with the area being covered. We tried this on my cousin brother's Santro and our Corolla when it was giving us problems. If these don't work, then there could be a problem with the washer unit itself. Might be leaking, or there could be a cut in the hose.
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