Hyundai Grand i10 & Xcent: Technical Problems & Solutions


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Hi All,
I've been driving my new Xcent for about 2.5 months now. The odo is 2100kms. Yesterday, I was stuck at traffic for about 5-6mins and the engine was running. When I released the clutch to move forward, it stalled. This was unexpected because, I've managed to stall only once in these two months. Today in the morning, while driving in traffic, stalled the engine again. This got me thinking if I'm doing something wrong.
I realized that from the beginning I've been applying small accelerator inputs while moving from stand still. While coming back from office today, I tried to start off from standstill without using accelerator input and it stalls very easily.
If I have to start with using accelerator and without stalling, I have to release the clutch very gradually in 2-4 seconds, any faster and it will stall.

Is this behavior normal for Xcent? Does it always need to accelerator input to started moving quickly even on flat surface?
No it isn't normal. I used to move in traffic without accelerator input and never stalled!
 
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No it isn't normal. I used to move in traffic without accelerator input and never stalled!
So, what could be the possible issue? Its not like, its impossible to start without accelerator. Just that I need to release very gradually. This becomes a problem when stopped at traffic lights when the vehicle behind expects you to move quickly. But if I use accelerator to start off quickly, then there is a small jerk when I fully release the clutch.
 
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So, what could be the possible issue? Its not like, its impossible to start without accelerator. Just that I need to release very gradually. This becomes a problem when stopped at traffic lights when the vehicle behind expects you to move quickly. But if I use accelerator to start off quickly, then there is a small jerk when I fully release the clutch.
No idea, but can you check with Torque app what is the idle rpm?
 
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Hi, it doesn't seems normal to me, as I've never faced this issue with Xcent so far. Many times I've started from stand still. without using accelerator, and it moves fine ! May be your Idle/idling speed it too low, get it checked once at the Center, it just takes few minutes to correct it. It can be done at home also.
 
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I checked with roby.thomas, as he had a similar issue. He replied that its better after clutch adjustment but not completely resolved. I will take it to the ASC sometime in the next week or so.
Another thing I've noticed is the noise while releasing clutch and changing gears(specially reverse).
If I release clutch fast there is a "tack" noise at the clutch biting point. Its more audible if the windows are rolled down. But, if I release to clutch gradually there is no noise.
There is a similar noise when changing lower gears 1->2, 2->1 or reverse. this noise occurs only occasionally.
I will try to record a video with the issue. But it doesn't affect anything in the performance of the car.
Is it fine?
 
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I checked with roby.thomas, as he had a similar issue. He replied that its better after clutch adjustment but not completely resolved. I will take it to the ASC sometime in the next week or so.
Another thing I've noticed is the noise while releasing clutch and changing gears(specially reverse).
If I release clutch fast there is a "tack" noise at the clutch biting point. Its more audible if the windows are rolled down. But, if I release to clutch gradually there is no noise.
There is a similar noise when changing lower gears 1->2, 2->1 or reverse. this noise occurs only occasionally.
I will try to record a video with the issue. But it doesn't affect anything in the performance of the car.
Is it fine?
Yeah that's fine. Even I find the same behavior. But that happens only when I change gears enthusiastically!
 
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im having radio reception problem in my grand magna. it has a pioneer headunit. except 2 radio stations the rest always sound harsh etc. like the signal is not strong. what could the issue be ?
 
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im having radio reception problem in my grand magna. it has a pioneer headunit. except 2 radio stations the rest always sound harsh etc. like the signal is not strong. what could the issue be ?
Most probably a poor/broken connection of the antenna wire. Was the antenna wiring pre-laid by factory or you got it done yourself?
 
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Most probably a poor/broken connection of the antenna wire. Was the antenna wiring pre-laid by factory or you got it done yourself?
the antenna and wiring was prelaid. I will take it to the installer and ask him to check connection to antenna as well as the wiring.

btw did you sell your swift with those tints and get the baleno ?
 
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Hi Friends,
Regarding the antenna noise i noticed the below things.

1. start the ICE,radio mode and listen to any station, move the key to acc mode. you will hear noise in speakers. Once to start the engine noise will disappear. How to fox this issue?

Check in your cars too. Mine is S option with oem music system.

Hi Friends,
I am in need of Anti theft alarm kit update, which TAI member Brock told before.
 
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Hi Friends,
Regarding the antenna noise i noticed the below things.

1. start the ICE,radio mode and listen to any station, move the key to acc mode. you will hear noise in speakers. Once to start the engine noise will disappear. How to fox this issue?

Check in your cars too. Mine is S option with oem music system.
Interference and noise while listening to radio is normally a problem in the connection wire joining the antenna to the HU. Problem is that even if it is not securely connected, you will still get poor signal and due to this, aftermarket shops either recommend to change the antenna or the HU to make a quick buck. They don't check the wiring. It may also be possible that the speaker noise exists even after starting the engine, but is muted due to the engine noise. Do other cars in your area get good reception?

Let Puneet848 revert back and then get your antenna wiring checked at Hyundai.
 
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went to the audio dealer but HU was working fine and no interference i radio in front of him[confused] also i forgot to take warranty card so he refused to open unit and i could not pressure him as radio was working ok. now back home i put key in but again getting noises in radio [frustration] whther engine on /acc mode /or just audio the noise remains in my car when using radio as audio source.


@ Grand?xcent owners - is it just me or others too notice the fuel needle is not very accurate. from full to half the needle moves very slow and i cover like 300 kms+ sometimes from F to half. but half to empty it goes down rapidly and i cover like only 200 kms. is it a known issue ?
 
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