Maruti Suzuki Swift: Technical Issues & Solutions

[ameyam]

Actually, there is no brake adjustment. I asked that to several sources a number of times. As long as I had the vxi, I always felt pressing the brake felt like stepping on a balloon. It was not that the car wouldn't stop- final braking was excellent. However, initial brake feel was low and there were moments, usually with the engine idle for long rolls, where the brakes didn't seen to apply till you stomped on them


Ameyam

 

[vivdkool]

woooom kind of noise in 5th gear and 4th gear

Hi

This is my first thread and even I am new driver.

I own Suzuki Swift ZXI. yesterday i was driving my car from my workplace to home and i felt like when I am in 5th gear, I am hearing some woooom kind of sound from front of car when i am accelerating. so i dropped to 4th even i am hearing same kind of noise so again i dropped to 3rd. and now no sound. My doubt is that may be i was at low Speed/RPM because while going to workplace i didn't felt this.

so my question is if i am at low speed/rpm at high gear should i hear this kind of noise.

I also want to mention my car run till yet 2050 km and there is no leakage from any where.

I also want to tell that i am little slower side in changing gear tooo. usually i comes to neutral point then go to next gear.

Please help me Its buzzing my mind so much i love my car so much.

Regards

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

Try to keep the ride above 1300 rpm.
For this downshift,with practice you can shift up the gears faster.

 

[vivdkool]

Try to keep the ride above 1300 rpm.
For this downshift,with practice you can shift up the gears faster.

H vishnu

thanks for your quick reply.

I usually change gear when i am at rpm 2k to 2.5k (hope i am doing correct).

but my question is car behave like that "whooom kind of sound" if i am at high gear in low RPM/speed. is my car behavior was normal (assuming it is).

my be at that time i was at low RPM didn't notice that.

Waiting for your response

Regards

 

[ameyam]

H vishnu

thanks for your quick reply.

I usually change gear when i am at rpm 2k to 2.5k (hope i am doing correct).

but my question is car behave like that "whooom kind of sound" if i am at high gear in low RPM/speed. is my car behavior was normal (assuming it is).

my be at that time i was at low RPM didn't notice that.

Waiting for your response

Regards

It difficult to say what the sound was without being in the car. All I can say is this- change gear when the engine sound feels distinctly sharp. This usually happens around 2k-2.5k rpm. But that it- engine sound, not car sound. In the Swift, I always had the problem wherein the car made a hollow sound when going over a paver block road. No matter what speed, as long as you were above 3rd gear, it always made that sound. That's not an indicator for dropping to a lower gear though.
If you are new to driving, use the speed to gauge gear- so if you are at 20 in 3rd gear and the car sounds strained, drop to a lower gear.
But from first hand experience, that not very critical in the Swift. I have been at 30 in 4th and 40~45 in 5th cruising on a level road several times without any complaint from the engine. That engine has more than enough torque to handle load provided you listen to what the car is telling you

Ameyam

 

[vivdkool]

It difficult to say what the sound was without being in the car. All I can say is this- change gear when the engine sound feels distinctly sharp. This usually happens around 2k-2.5k rpm. But that it- engine sound, not car sound. In the Swift, I always had the problem wherein the car made a hollow sound when going over a paver block road. No matter what speed, as long as you were above 3rd gear, it always made that sound. That's not an indicator for dropping to a lower gear though.
If you are new to driving, use the speed to gauge gear- so if you are at 20 in 3rd gear and the car sounds strained, drop to a lower gear.
But from first hand experience, that not very critical in the Swift. I have been at 30 in 4th and 40~45 in 5th cruising on a level road several times without any complaint from the engine. That engine has more than enough torque to handle load provided you listen to what the car is telling you

Ameyam

Hi Ameyam

thanks for your replay

so as i understood its normal.

This sound i have heard first time and as i said i didn't notice the rpm but i think so i was on little slow in speed and made the gear change and i was good proper tar road slightly inclined. and also i am little slower side while changing gear.

So i should not worried about this??

Regrads

 

[Lameassonwheels]

It must be the tire noise, which will be higher at higher speeds. On cement roads, some tires will make noise like aircrafts. Get some of your friends who are more familiar with vehicles for a ride in your car to double confirm.

 

[ice_wise]

Hi Ameyam

thanks for your replay

so as i understood its normal.

This sound i have heard first time and as i said i didn't notice the rpm but i think so i was on little slow in speed and made the gear change and i was good proper tar road slightly inclined. and also i am little slower side while changing gear.

So i should not worried about this??

Regrads

Don't worry. This is most probably tyre noise. My car also makes (made ) this "Vroooooooooom" sound on inclines on tarmac, it is normal. If you had been at too low RPMs, instead of the car making 'Vroom' noise, you would have noticed jerks or knocking sound.

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

Shift at 1800-2k rpm, 2-2.5 won't do harm,but if you want sedate driving 1.8-2k is right.
For power shifts you can go till 4k-5k (In case of higher gears)

 

[500hp]

Tyre Noise from Swift Zxi

Hello guys,

It's been 8 months since we bought our new Maruti Swift Zxi and she has clocked 7000 kms on the odo. I tend to hear high level of "whooooom" kind of noise which is most probably coming from the tyres when at a cruising speed(say 100km/h) on highways. It's in the stock setup which comes with MRF ZVTV 185/65/R15 section tubeless tyres. Now this sound tends to get irritating since i have started noticing it as it gets more and more amplified in my mind!!. I had checked the tyre pressure sometime back and it was inflated to 32 psi. Is there any chances of tyre noise because of air inflation to incorrect pressure value? I don't think I can change my tyres now as its already run 7000 kms and definitely the tyre dealer would buy back the current tyres for a very less price!. Any idea on how to reduce the tyre noise when still on the current setup and which tyre would you guys prefer if it's inevitable to change the current tyres ?

 

[teamsachinf1]

Re: Tyre Noise from Swift Zxi

I think the recommended pressure is around 29 PSI check on your driver side door and reduce the pressure and try, it should help. Second option is try getting an underbody coating done, it substantially reduces the tire noise.

 

[ice_wise]

Re: Tyre Noise from Swift Zxi

Changing the tyres now won't be the right thing to do. They still have around 20-25k kms of life left, so they are of use but won't get you any value in exchange as they have run 7k kms now.

Try lowering the pressure. I also think ZXi needs 29PSi, check the plate on your driver side. If this can not solve the problem, consider an underbody coating and damping (of doors) done. It will cost you around half the cost of new tyres but will be an addition to the cabin insulation. Later when you get more silent tyres like Michelin, you will have a better level of insulation due to the damping and coating. Damping of the floor can also be done, but that will cost high.

Some level of road/tyre noise is acceptable. Drive your friend's or any TAI'ns car on the same stretch to gauge the level of improvement you might get. The window glasses of New Swift (and Dzire) are very thin quality, and road/outside noise filters through very easily. Find someone with a Swift around your place and drive his/her car first.

 

[Godfather]

Re: Tyre Noise from Swift Zxi

Hello guys,

It's been 8 months since we bought our new Maruti Swift Zxi and she has clocked 7000 kms on the odo. I tend to hear high level of "whooooom" kind of noise which is most probably coming from the tyres when at a cruising speed(say 100km/h) on highways. It's in the stock setup which comes with MRF ZVTV 185/65/R15 section tubeless tyres. Now this sound tends to get irritating since i have started noticing it as it gets more and more amplified in my mind!!. I had checked the tyre pressure sometime back and it was inflated to 32 psi. Is there any chances of tyre noise because of air inflation to incorrect pressure value? I don't think I can change my tyres now as its already run 7000 kms and definitely the tyre dealer would buy back the current tyres for a very less price!. Any idea on how to reduce the tyre noise when still on the current setup and which tyre would you guys prefer if it's inevitable to change the current tyres ?

Are you in any case getting this sound to your steering wheel? If yes then it should be an issue with the steering shafts. If its only on the wheels then double check on the condition of wheel bearing.

 

[500hp]

Will try lowering the tyre pressure to prescribed values. And I have done the underbody coating sometime back. Also need to get the door padding done with yoga mats. Thanks a lot for your suggestions...

Guys, I find the need for an headlight upgrade as I am not satisfied with the stock setup. So,
1. If headlamps were to be upgraded, which one do you suggest?
2. Is it possible to install HIDs in place of foglights?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[ice_wise]

Guys, I find the need for an headlight upgrade as I am not satisfied with the stock setup. So,
1. If headlamps were to be upgraded, which one do you suggest?
2. Is it possible to install HIDs in place of foglights?

Thanks in advance!!!

1. There are 3 options.
a) 100/90 : This would cost around 2k. You will need extra wiring and ceramic holders. Output will be yellow but much more powerful than stock ones.
b) 60/55 : In this, you have Philips XV, Osram NB+ and the like. Costs about 1-1.3k and is a plug-n-play. Output will be slightly (20-25%) more than stock setup, not comparable to 100/90.
c) HID Projector : Best output of all three. It will require opening up of headlamps and will cost 15-20k for branded kits (6-8k for non branded).

2. Yes, foglamp HIDs are possible. Cost would be around 3k for a set and fitting is also easy. Check out BHVM's threads for more info.

MODS Move this query to Accessories and Modifications or Lighting thread please.