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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Hatchback: Technical Issues & Solutions
- Thread Starter nkonamme
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I have Baleno Delta Petrol driven around 5k till now. I am really struggling with the car suspension when i drive on hard surfaced roads. And the car behaves like it had a small impact when i drive over those iron (metal) small speed-breakers.
Is anyone else also facing such issues ? If yes then shouldn't we form a small online group and write to Maruti ? or any other suggestions ? Because I drive my swift Dzire and it rides so smooth over those speed breakers and Baleno ride is so uncomfortable through the same area.
Is anyone else also facing such issues ? If yes then shouldn't we form a small online group and write to Maruti ? or any other suggestions ? Because I drive my swift Dzire and it rides so smooth over those speed breakers and Baleno ride is so uncomfortable through the same area.
Folks, last week I had a long drive from Bangalore - Mysore - Bandipur - Ooty - Conoor, and back to Bangalore through Gudular, as I have been saying the car is kick ass on tar road but when I find concrete patches the response is completely different.
However I want to point this out, the route I took was all the way full of twist and turns including steep inclines and declines, sharp hairpin bends and sudden lefts and right turns and the best part I like about the car is the cornering, the break is so good and it just smoothly turns from right to left just like that and doesn't need time to settle down in between. I was doing 60 kmph almost all the way in Ghat sections and was very confident on the road, the wheels gives good feedback and you can feel the it on steering.
Beside suspension issues on concrete road I find the car is definitely worth compare to other Hatchbacks.
However I want to point this out, the route I took was all the way full of twist and turns including steep inclines and declines, sharp hairpin bends and sudden lefts and right turns and the best part I like about the car is the cornering, the break is so good and it just smoothly turns from right to left just like that and doesn't need time to settle down in between. I was doing 60 kmph almost all the way in Ghat sections and was very confident on the road, the wheels gives good feedback and you can feel the it on steering.
Beside suspension issues on concrete road I find the car is definitely worth compare to other Hatchbacks.
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Hi Folks,
This is my first post in theautomotiveindia, glad to be here, i am a proud owner of an "urban blue" Baleno zeta petrol, took delivery 2 weeks ago today and have driven around 500 km so far, not sure if i should go over the buying experience since this is the technical issues thread so i am going straight into a few observations and issues i noticed...
1. ORVMs auto close/open at different rates (already reported in the thread).
2. Shifting to first and reverse is not smooth, sometimes i have had to release the clutch and try again by depressing the clutch (already reported in the thread)
3. Fog lights so far have been rather useless (i live in bangalore and don't go out early moring usually) they are really dim, they don't add anything to the headlights light.
4. If i drive the vehicle with the windows up on am empty stretch or basically anywhere there is less external noise, i can hear the clutch engaging (basically, you can hear a metal on metal noise coming from the car) each time i shift
5. Shifting gears is generally not smooth, i can feel the car "shrug" or jump/slow down unless i release the clutch absolutely perfectly and slowly, i don't think i am a bad driver, i have driven multiple cars, cars that have taken me only minutes to get used to, but here, it's been 2 weeks and still not used to it perfectly. (i own and have been driving a 2000 model Zen LX for the last 6 years, hoping this is the reason and that once i get used to the clutch play, things will be OK) (already reported in the thread)
as far as i know no one has reported the 4th point, has anyone else noticed this?? more importantly, is this an issue??
looking at points 4 and 5, i am definitely going to ask them to double check the gearbox at first service
This is my first post in theautomotiveindia, glad to be here, i am a proud owner of an "urban blue" Baleno zeta petrol, took delivery 2 weeks ago today and have driven around 500 km so far, not sure if i should go over the buying experience since this is the technical issues thread so i am going straight into a few observations and issues i noticed...
1. ORVMs auto close/open at different rates (already reported in the thread).
2. Shifting to first and reverse is not smooth, sometimes i have had to release the clutch and try again by depressing the clutch (already reported in the thread)
3. Fog lights so far have been rather useless (i live in bangalore and don't go out early moring usually) they are really dim, they don't add anything to the headlights light.
4. If i drive the vehicle with the windows up on am empty stretch or basically anywhere there is less external noise, i can hear the clutch engaging (basically, you can hear a metal on metal noise coming from the car) each time i shift
5. Shifting gears is generally not smooth, i can feel the car "shrug" or jump/slow down unless i release the clutch absolutely perfectly and slowly, i don't think i am a bad driver, i have driven multiple cars, cars that have taken me only minutes to get used to, but here, it's been 2 weeks and still not used to it perfectly. (i own and have been driving a 2000 model Zen LX for the last 6 years, hoping this is the reason and that once i get used to the clutch play, things will be OK) (already reported in the thread)
as far as i know no one has reported the 4th point, has anyone else noticed this?? more importantly, is this an issue??
looking at points 4 and 5, i am definitely going to ask them to double check the gearbox at first service
4th point, it is clutch shifter rod noise, it is present in all MSIL cars like swift and dzire too.
-suryaputhra
-suryaputhra
You are absolutely correct in all the points. Will add that these fog lights are the same as the Swift, the different placement makes them useless
I had the jerk / shrug issue checked at an independent garage also. They tell me the car is very sensitive to clutch release. Add to that, the clutch pedal is set so that its movement to towards & away from the driver seat rather than at an angle to the floor. You may notice that you arent resting your heel on the floor but rather pushing the pedal away from you through movement at the knee when you depress the clutch. I think this means very fine control on the clutch release is difficult causing the clutch plate to judder. Thats the sound you hear. If you agree, thus is mostly in 1st gear release & 1st to 2nd transition?
Ameyam
I had the jerk / shrug issue checked at an independent garage also. They tell me the car is very sensitive to clutch release. Add to that, the clutch pedal is set so that its movement to towards & away from the driver seat rather than at an angle to the floor. You may notice that you arent resting your heel on the floor but rather pushing the pedal away from you through movement at the knee when you depress the clutch. I think this means very fine control on the clutch release is difficult causing the clutch plate to judder. Thats the sound you hear. If you agree, thus is mostly in 1st gear release & 1st to 2nd transition?
Ameyam
Now here comes some relief for me....
Went for the airbag update issue to the dealer workshop.Took about 15 mins for the process and was given a free wash.Was happy.What had made me happier was somehow that jerk from the clutch release n 1st and 2nd gear was almost gone.And also somehow i felt m driving a different car.The car was composed and was less bouncier than before.I am not sure if they have dropped the tyre pressure as i had kept nitrogen at 29psi.A baleno owner who was complaining for getting 10kmpl was filled with 30psi air n all the four tires which was not a factory recommendation as per my knowledge.So i dont think my pressure was dropped.But indeed m getting a less bumpier ride with noticeably less jerks.Had taken some pictures of the airbag update process but unable to post here from mobile,tried a lot.Have posted them in fb baleno owners page.Happy me!
Went for the airbag update issue to the dealer workshop.Took about 15 mins for the process and was given a free wash.Was happy.What had made me happier was somehow that jerk from the clutch release n 1st and 2nd gear was almost gone.And also somehow i felt m driving a different car.The car was composed and was less bouncier than before.I am not sure if they have dropped the tyre pressure as i had kept nitrogen at 29psi.A baleno owner who was complaining for getting 10kmpl was filled with 30psi air n all the four tires which was not a factory recommendation as per my knowledge.So i dont think my pressure was dropped.But indeed m getting a less bumpier ride with noticeably less jerks.Had taken some pictures of the airbag update process but unable to post here from mobile,tried a lot.Have posted them in fb baleno owners page.Happy me!
Hi friends , I was promised by RM of bimal Nexa Bangalore to deliver the new Delta petrol variant today I.e, Sunday but when I went to the showroom with family , I phoned my RM and he said me to wait for 10 mins coz he was in yard and assured tat he is bringing my car to show room for delivery. After waiting for 20 to 30 mins the same RM came nd said sorry to me , I was surprised and asked why. he said the key of my new car is in the office of Nexa yard and the yard manager has locked the office and he is out of state and will be coming today night. So I went with RM to the yard and the office was locked. I found something fishy thing is going on so I started shouting on RM and asked him to pay my traveling expenditure and for wasting my time asked him to pay 10000rs . again to my surprise he agreed to pay tmrw and deliver the car tmrw. I am confused and assuming something fishy pls help
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Hi Folks,
had a few questions,
1. my Baleno is at 750+ Kms, the 1000 Kms inspection is coming up, various forums are recommending that we change the engine oil after the first 1000 kms, is this a "good recommendation"?? the Baleno manual says oil change to be done at either 5000 kms or 10000 kms (don't remember exactly) so, since there is no oil change at 1000 kms mentioned, can i specifically ask for one (and pay for it of course) also, if they refuse to do it and i have to get it done at my trusty mechanic's place, anyone know which oil to use for the Baleno?? i know it has to be mineral oil, just not sure about the brand already in the car currently....
2. has anyone reported the mirror closing rate issue and the "not so smooth" gear shift issue at the 1000 kms (or any) service and got it rectified??
I bought the car at Pratham Nexa bangalore, they have called and set an appointment for first service as 25 June (exactly one month from delivery) they have given me an option of door step service or vehicle pick up (followed but a regular service at the service station and then the vehicle is dropped home) i chose the door step service because i can see what they do and also i don't have to give/leave my vehicle in anyone else's hand....
had a few questions,
1. my Baleno is at 750+ Kms, the 1000 Kms inspection is coming up, various forums are recommending that we change the engine oil after the first 1000 kms, is this a "good recommendation"?? the Baleno manual says oil change to be done at either 5000 kms or 10000 kms (don't remember exactly) so, since there is no oil change at 1000 kms mentioned, can i specifically ask for one (and pay for it of course) also, if they refuse to do it and i have to get it done at my trusty mechanic's place, anyone know which oil to use for the Baleno?? i know it has to be mineral oil, just not sure about the brand already in the car currently....
2. has anyone reported the mirror closing rate issue and the "not so smooth" gear shift issue at the 1000 kms (or any) service and got it rectified??
I bought the car at Pratham Nexa bangalore, they have called and set an appointment for first service as 25 June (exactly one month from delivery) they have given me an option of door step service or vehicle pick up (followed but a regular service at the service station and then the vehicle is dropped home) i chose the door step service because i can see what they do and also i don't have to give/leave my vehicle in anyone else's hand....
I have a black dot on my white baleno engine hood. size of the dot is around 1-2 mm in diameter.
It is a manufacturing defect. I told this to RM at the time of delivery too, but he said no action can be taken as all documents are ready and it is registered.
What action should i take against. Can i get it replaced now by complaining to Maruti?
Car is 6 month old now.
It is a manufacturing defect. I told this to RM at the time of delivery too, but he said no action can be taken as all documents are ready and it is registered.
What action should i take against. Can i get it replaced now by complaining to Maruti?
Car is 6 month old now.
You don't need to replace the engine oil at 1st service in these new robotically assembled engines. That used to be required in the old engines to clear out the wharf created as the piston ring seated in.
At 1st service, I had reported the jerky clutch release, bad suspension and dimming of lights when in load (the lights used to dim when releasing clutch is in 1st and also when the blower is full speed and you start the parking lights, you will hear the blower speed change at the frequency of the lights. None of these issues were addressed though they did do some clutch adjustment but couldn't resolve the jerks. I finally gave up and am driving the car as is
Ameyam
At 1st service, I had reported the jerky clutch release, bad suspension and dimming of lights when in load (the lights used to dim when releasing clutch is in 1st and also when the blower is full speed and you start the parking lights, you will hear the blower speed change at the frequency of the lights. None of these issues were addressed though they did do some clutch adjustment but couldn't resolve the jerks. I finally gave up and am driving the car as is
Ameyam
Pls post a picture, then only we can understand exactly what it is
-suryaputhra
-suryaputhra
Guys there is a definite improvement in the jerks after the update. It still has a tendancy to jerk but its a lot less violent. Still stiff though. Get your car updated at the earliest
Ameyam
If its a dent, its caused by road stone hitting the door. Its quite common, just forget it
Ameyam
Ameyam
If its a dent, its caused by road stone hitting the door. Its quite common, just forget it
Ameyam