Tata Nano: Technical Issues & Discussions


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lessgraviy said:
I bought a 2012 Nano lx today and read in the manual that there is a power socket. When i checked the car there is a place for it but it has a cap and i cant seem to remove it.

So, does it really have a socket or is it just a provision to install one ? If yes how do i remove the cover
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venkat_CRDI said:
Its just a provision through which a socket can be installed. Its a 10 min job and can be done by any local accessory shop.
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Please check with TASS. You can install same. AFAIK 2013 Nanos come with OEM power socket.

Pharaoh said:
Thanks anshuman8 for your reply. Engine no. on RC book & actual engine no. do not match. I have verified both the numbers myself by putting car on the ramp in service station. The dealer (second had car dealer who sold me car) has acknowledged the engine swap issue. Only thing is he is pretending that he was ignorant of the issue when he sold the car to me.

I am getting a feeling that mileage figures I have got are Pre-2012 engine figures. The 2012 & thereafter engines return better mileage. Moreover in city traffic car returns mileage on 16-18 with AC; which again couple of kmpl less than post 2012 Nanos. Correct me if I am wrong.

One more thing, as RC book engine no. & actual engine no. do not match then I feel the car is actually "not legal" as per pure legal terms. Please clarify.

I had bought this car for my sister, who is student & will mostly use vehicle in city for going to collage. Now I am not very comfortable in giving her a car which has above issues. I am in process of evaluating all facts & figures before I take any decision.
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Your problems are more than just FE/Mileage.

As per records your not driving a legal car. It may pose huge problems in case of accident or insurance claim.
Press the dealer and return the car to him. Ask for another car or money back. In worst case, if he is not agreeing file a police complaint.
Who knows the engine in your car might be of some stolen car.
 
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In my Tata Nano, the service icon is showing. Hence, I went to TASS while travelling. They told me that this is due to problem in battery (one cell having problem) and asked me to replace the battery. However, I was not in a position to change the battery at that time. I have intimated TASS that battery will be replaced after reaching my work place. Accordingly I have changed the Battery from battery shop. Still may service Icon is showing while driving. I would like to know, present service symbol error is due to previous problems in battery?. I hope, after deleting the error code, this may not occur again. Please help me.
 
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Ask TASS to connect laptop to the car and delete the code manually. But first scan and find if the error code was for battery problem only.
 
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Guys, my Nano has got a dent on one of the rear doors and paint of about 3 X 2 inches has come off. When I showed it to a mechanic, he quoted 2000 bucks. Is it OK to go for or should I leave it as it is.
 

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nlx12 said:
my Nano has got a dent on one of the rear doors and paint of about 3 X 2 inches has come off. When I showed it to a mechanic, he quoted 2000 bucks. Is it OK to go for or should I leave it as it is.
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Open the door pad and give big punch from inside and dent shall come out. Do the touching with yellow color and it is good to go. Expense would be not more than Rs. 50/=

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Thanks Akash for the quick response. By the way I was also thinking of the same after posting my query. But is it possible to remove the door pad myself because I donot see any screws/nuts etc. Has any other nano owner done the same ? Any helpful input is highly solocited a this point of time.
 
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Hello All, reviving this old thread. I own a 2013 made Nano. I am facing one peculiar problem.

My car engine stops momentarily for less than a second as soon as I cross 30 kmph mark and is on third gear. It creates a jerk which can be felt easily.

It happens randomly and so far can't be reproduced easily. However one thing is I'm pretty certain is 30 kmph mark and third gear combination.

I took it to TASS and they also couldn't detect it. I have an OBD reader installed and right after such incident I checked for fault codes. However it didn't show up any.

It is happening randomly for over past 9 months. During my last service TASS replaced spark plug and this problem was gone for a week or so. Then it resurfaced.

After pointed by TASS I noticed this problem occurs when car is started after it is idle for several hours or after filling petrol.

Usually I ensure engine is sufficiently warmed up before I start journey and cool down after I finish my journey. I do not fill petrol to the neck and ask attendants to stop after auto cut-off.

So far the car didn't leave me stranded. Still it worries me every time I feel that jerk. Anyone else had faced this issue? [confused]
 
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biplab said:
Hello All, reviving this old thread. I own a 2013 made Nano. I am facing one peculiar problem.

My car engine stops momentarily for less than a second as soon as I cross 30 kmph mark and is on third gear. It creates a jerk which can be felt easily.

It happens randomly and so far can't be reproduced easily. However one thing is I'm pretty certain is 30 kmph mark and third gear combination.

I took it to TASS and they also couldn't detect it. I have an OBD reader installed and right after such incident I checked for fault codes. However it didn't show up any.

It is happening randomly for over past 9 months. During my last service TASS replaced spark plug and this problem was gone for a week or so. Then it resurfaced.

After pointed by TASS I noticed this problem occurs when car is started after it is idle for several hours or after filling petrol.

Usually I ensure engine is sufficiently warmed up before I start journey and cool down after I finish my journey. I do not fill petrol to the neck and ask attendants to stop after auto cut-off.

So far the car didn't leave me stranded. Still it worries me every time I feel that jerk. Anyone else had faced this issue? [confused]
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did you change the airfiter and fuel filter?
 
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Hi Nano Owners,
I recently bought Nano 2012 LX model from Mahindra First Choice, no music system is installed in it, looking for decent low cost music system for my Nano, any suggestions please.
Also i red so many places that there is no power socket provided for music player in nano and power has to be provided directly from the battery which is not safe as battery is below driver seat.
I thought of installing usb power speakers but i think usb charging point is also not provided in 2012 LX model, only provision is there.
 
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Ravindra Gupta said:
Hi Nano Owners,
I recently bought Nano 2012 LX model from Mahindra First Choice, no music system is installed in it, looking for decent low cost music system for my Nano, any suggestions please.
Also i red so many places that there is no power socket provided for music player in nano and power has to be provided directly from the battery which is not safe as battery is below driver seat.
I thought of installing usb power speakers but i think usb charging point is also not provided in 2012 LX model, only provision is there.
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Congrats on your Nano, and welcome to TAI. One question in 2016 why you chose a 2012 Nano, am sure you could have got yourself a twist, which is more convenient.
 
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Ravindra Gupta said:
Hi,

No, its not twist, it is 2012 LX model, i am the second owner.
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There is provision for installing music system and charger without slicing the wire or the method you have mentioned. Many of the Nano owners have installed music system from after market. May be SS80 can put some light. [roll]
 
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