The Beast Comes Home: Mahindra Scorpio SLE M-Hawk

[Superbad]

First non mechanical niggle.
The HVAC does not cool the cabin.
Experienced it en route to goa.
Called the helpline who suggested me a visit at mukhtar auto in Verna.
Went in to which they figured the problem in the evaporator or the internal ac unit which might have gone kaput.
Would have been covered in warranty but daddy was apprehensive about doing repairs outside home city. So postponed it to Mumbai.

 

[mukeshus]

First non mechanical niggle.
The HVAC does not cool the cabin.
Experienced it en route to goa.
Called the helpline who suggested me a visit at mukhtar auto in Verna.
Went in to which they figured the problem in the evaporator or the internal ac unit which might have gone kaput.
Would have been covered in warranty but daddy was apprehensive about doing repairs outside home city. So postponed it to Mumbai.

Do tell them to check the AC resistor behind glove box, before opening the dashboard.

I don't think AC coil might have gone.

Was there any funny noise from the blowers? Tell them to check expansion valve if any sound persists.

Do post the updates.

 

[Superbad]

Do tell them to check the AC resistor behind glove box, before opening the dashboard.

I don't think AC coil might have gone.

Was there any funny noise from the blowers? Tell them to check expansion valve if any sound persists.

Do post the updates.

yup there was funny noise coming out. like an empty cylinder.

they mentioned it as leaked gas.

came from goa in sweat today, heat and intermittent showers adding the effects.

booked an appointment for monday. will probably do the service along too

 

[mukeshus]

yup there was funny noise coming out. like an empty cylinder.

they mentioned it as leaked gas.

came from goa in sweat today, heat and intermittent showers adding the effects.

booked an appointment for monday. will probably do the service along too

So that's a malfunction of expansion valve, though it was replaced proactively on my hawk. As soon as i reported that sound.

There was no burning smell inside the cabin or smoke right?

So that's covered under warranty, no need of removing the coil.

 

[Superbad]

So that's a malfunction of expansion valve, though it was replaced proactively on my hawk. As soon as i reported that sound.

There was no burning smell inside the cabin or smoke right?

So that's covered under warranty, no need of removing the coil.

there was burning smell too. but it did not used to last long.

got my car today.

the condensor was replaced under warranty.

and the gas refilled along with it. all FOC.

the A.S.S cleaned the car internally and externally to a shine. i did not expect it but they did it voluntarily.

considering the condition i gave them(muddy after the first monsoons) and the condition i got it back,

i am happy with the service.

so after a break and now the AC cooling at full blast.

started to enjoy the drive all the more.

the cabin started to feel silent after the drive.

maybe its a pseudo effect from what i had got used to driving with the windows rolled down.

postponed service further since kms are still low.

 

[Superbad]

just came back form free monsoon camp.

got may car checked and washed FOC.

also got some return gifts.

a car liquid air freshner and car windshiled washer concentrate.

they finished their job within half an hour and had cleaned the car very well.

 

[Superbad]

rodents

they got so hungry that they chewed up fuel line of the injector. and the rear wash liquid pipe.

damage to the pocket including labour
5.1 K

 

[TheG2]

rodents

they got so hungry that they chewed up fuel line of the injector. and the rear wash liquid pipe.

damage to the pocket including labour
5.1 K

Rodents are becoming the most frustrating problem for cars in the cities. Tried many things but nothing seems to be working. What next? I mess may be..

 

[Superbad]

Rodents are becoming the most frustrating problem for cars in the cities. Tried many things but nothing seems to be working. What next? I mess may be..

sorry did not get you.

placed a mortein rat kill near the engine compartment and near the affected rear wash pipe.

till now rats have not eaten it.

 

[TheG2]

sorry did not get you.

placed a mortein rat kill near the engine compartment and near the affected rear wash pipe.

till now rats have not eaten it.

I meant, for me a mesh seems to be the only solution. I have tried these options you have suggested too, but didn't work for me. They have cut the fog lamp wiring and the AC wiring a record 9 times. Multiple layers of taping have helped in protecting the AC wiring of late but could not save the fog lamp. So have just left it alone.

 

[Superbad]

damn. i think i need to consider black pepper powder then.

 

[onlymanoj]

OMG rodents caused so much damage!!
Btw how does black pepper powder works?

 

[Superbad]

AFAIK black pepper can cause that itchiness with rodents.

that irritation can take them away from coming near my vehicle.

attaching the damage caused by the rats

 

[mukeshus]

OMG!!! That's scary.

Did the vehicle move after this incident?

I am wondering how could have the rat managed to go beyond that engine cover.

 

[Superbad]

yes the engine moved fine.

but there was diesel lekage under the gine and a small amount of smoke could be noticed beloe the engine (could be the hot diesel vaporising).

thankfully , the car was moving fine and had no apparent problems.