Honda Amaze VX i-DTEC Ownership Review

[vishnu vichu]

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[Ramesh.S]

Hello Guys,

Recently I have seen fog in side the left head light of my Amaze and it becomes water drops. Not sure why this has happened. But this never happened in the last 3 years this is the first time. I just completed the 40k service and seeing this issue. Has any one come across this issue. Will the ass rectify this under warranty?. I am worried to go ass CH meenambakkam that guys very keen in charging customers by just replacing new parts as much as possible, rather than understanding the issue and resolving it. All your thoughts and suggestions would really help.

 

[Alpha]

Hello Guys, All your thoughts and suggestions would really help.

Hello Ramesh.S

If this is not as a result of physical forces (like minor crash, etc.) or any modification to the headlight and has happened on its own, the unit should be changed under warranty. The problem looks like moisture formation which has been common with new Maruti launches and has been replaced promptly by Maruti. You can try if the water droplets go away by switching on the headlights for a long duration (or course while driving).

You can visit some other Honda dealership with a positive feedback if you wish. It is upto the dealership to cover this under warranty or not.

Regards,
Alpha

 

[vishnu vichu]

Hello Guys,

Recently I have seen fog in side the left head light of my Amaze and it becomes water drops. Not sure why this has happened. But this never happened in the last 3 years this is the first time. I just completed the 40k service and seeing this issue. Has any one come across this issue. Will the ass rectify this under warranty?. I am worried to go ass CH meenambakkam that guys very keen in charging customers by just replacing new parts as much as possible, rather than understanding the issue and resolving it. All your thoughts and suggestions would really help.

Hello Ramesh,

There is a rubber boot beside the bulb. Check whether it is in proper position. If it's not ,there;s a chance of water getting accumulated inside the headlight.

I got my right headlamps changed under warranty, but that was in the first year of ownership. Since it has done 3 years, I don't think you can claim it under warranty.

Do you have access to any other service centre other than the one you said? If yes it would be helpful. Even if you go to a nearby local service centre ,just to check the problem is fine, i would suggest sticking to Honda Service centers itself.

 

[Ramesh.S]

Hello Ramesh.S

If this is not as a result of physical forces (like minor crash, etc.) or any modification to the headlight and has happened on its own, the unit should be changed under warranty. The problem looks like moisture formation which has been common with new Maruti launches and has been replaced promptly by Maruti. You can try if the water droplets go away by switching on the headlights for a long duration (or course while driving).

You can visit some other Honda dealership with a positive feedback if you wish. It is upto the dealership to cover this under warranty or not.

Regards,
Alpha

i have checked and after driving some km i could not see the water drop lets but the moisture is present. Let me check tonight with lights on, if problem solves.

 

[Ramesh.S]

Hello Ramesh,

There is a rubber boot beside the bulb. Check whether it is in proper position. If it's not ,there;s a chance of water getting accumulated inside the headlight.

I got my right headlamps changed under warranty, but that was in the first year of ownership. Since it has done 3 years, I don't think you can claim it under warranty.

Do you have access to any other service centre other than the one you said? If yes it would be helpful. Even if you go to a nearby local service centre ,just to check the problem is fine, i would suggest sticking to Honda Service centers itself.

Are you saying the black coating tip of the bulb, if possible post a pic of that. Also too add i have upgraded the stock bulb to Phillips 90\100 2 years back.

 

[vishnu vichu]

Are you saying the black coating tip of the bulb, if possible post a pic of that. Also too add i have upgraded the stock bulb to Phillips 90\100 2 years back.

Sorry I'm out of station and not with the car at the moment, but i'll try to explain it more briefly.
While putting the new bulbs, you must have removed the back rubber cover,covering the bulb area from the engine right. Make sure it's properly fixed. If not this can happen.

In mean time...

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[sarb]

Hello Guys
I have a question for you.
Does Honda Amaze Diesel Has timing belt or chain?
Plz reply quick

 

[vishnu vichu]

Hello Guys
I have a question for you.
Does Honda Amaze Diesel Has timing belt or chain?
Plz reply quick

Hello Sarb,

Amaze Diesel engine has timing chain instead of belt.

 

[Ramesh.S]

Sorry I'm out of station and not with the car at the moment, but i'll try to explain it more briefly.
While putting the new bulbs, you must have removed the back rubber cover,covering the bulb area from the engine right. Make sure it's properly fixed. If not this can happen.

In mean time...

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finally it resolved.. Day:1 removed the rubber and bulb and kept bonnet open for around 4 to 5 hours so that headlight unit gets ventilated well, moisture disappeared. next day morning i could see there was some moisture formed again but it was little less than earlier. Day:2 did the same thing but kept open for more time around 7 hours. after that issue never re occurred.

how long a average battery life is, mine has done 3 years. Today first time i had the problem, i switched off the vehicle after 30 Km run then few mins later tried to start but it refused it just keep on cranking did not start at all. left as it is for few hours then tried again started well. Is that sign of Battery week or Battery out. how long a decent battery life is as i heard people say 5 yrs?

 

[Brian]

how long a average battery life is, mine has done 3 years. Today first time i had the problem, i switched off the vehicle after 30 Km run then few mins later tried to start but it refused it just keep on cranking did not start at all. left as it is for few hours then tried again started well. Is that sign of Battery week or Battery out. how long a decent battery life is as i heard people say 5 yrs?

A lot can be said by the cranking behaviour. If the cranking itself is slow, look at the battery before anything else. However if the cranking is lively as usual but still it does not start, that's mostly not the battery's fault though you can confirm it once more by honking your horn and checking if it's powerful(thinking about some idiot you encountered on the read helps). The problem might be anything from injectors to compression losses. Batteries usually last for four to five years, and can squeeze even another year with utmost care. And BTW, hope you don't crank it continuously (risky to starter motor and battery)

 

[vishnu vichu]

finally it resolved..Day:1 removed the rubber and bulb and kept bonnet open for around 4 to 5 hours so that headlight unit gets ventilated well, moisture disappeared. next day morning i could see there was some moisture formed again but it was little less than earlier. Day:2 did the same thing but kept open for more time around 7 hours. after that issue never re occurred.

That's a great news man

how long a average battery life is, mine has done 3 years. Today first time i had the problem, i switched off the vehicle after 30 Km run then few mins later tried to start but it refused it just keep on cranking did not start at all. left as it is for few hours then tried again started well. Is that sign of Battery week or Battery out. how long a decent battery life is as i heard people say 5 yrs?

Brian has said almost everything My battery has also been 3 years+, but it's still in it's good health. I've jump started many of my friend's car using mine. It depends from battery to battery. If the problem persist try charging the battery once.

 

[Ramesh.S]

A lot can be said by the cranking behaviour. If the cranking itself is slow, look at the battery before anything else. However if the cranking is lively as usual but still it does not start, that's mostly not the battery's fault though you can confirm it once more by honking your horn and checking if it's powerful(thinking about some idiot you encountered on the read helps). The problem might be anything from injectors to compression losses. Batteries usually last for four to five years, and can squeeze even another year with utmost care. And BTW, hope you don't crank it continuously (risky to starter motor and battery)

That's a great news man



Brian has said almost everything My battery has also been 3 years+, but it's still in it's good health. I've jump started many of my friend's car using mine. It depends from battery to battery. If the problem persist try charging the battery once.

thanks for the info guys..... the problem is the car starts when battery is cold, but refuses to start when battery is hot. tested the battery it gave only 8 Volt output and is like cat on the wall as is it wont start after a 40-50 mins drive and i have to wait an hour to start again, so decided to change to new Battery and changed to Exide Matrix red(MTRED45L) 60 months warranty Rs5400 upon exchange of stock battery(SF Sonic). do you think the cost is ok or high?

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

thanks for the info guys..... the problem is the car starts when battery is cold, but refuses to start when battery is hot. tested the battery it gave only 8 Volt output and is like cat on the wall as is it wont start after a 40-50 mins drive and i have to wait an hour to start again, so decided to change to new Battery and changed to Exide Matrix red(MTRED45L) 60 months warranty Rs5400 upon exchange of stock battery(SF Sonic). do you think the cost is ok or high?

Perfect case of battery about to die.
The car refuses to start after the battery fluid gets hot ,because the electrolyte gets to clog up with temperature.

 

[vishnu vichu]

thanks for the info guys..... the problem is the car starts when battery is cold, but refuses to start when battery is hot. tested the battery it gave only 8 Volt output and is like cat on the wall as is it wont start after a 40-50 mins drive and i have to wait an hour to start again, so decided to change to new Battery and changed to Exide Matrix red(MTRED45L) 60 months warranty Rs5400 upon exchange of stock battery(SF Sonic). do you think the cost is ok or high?

Sorry for the late reply. I would rather stick on with Amaron. Anyway did you change the battery ?

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