A Pearl White XUV 5OO W8 FWD - Jagluiperd Comes Home

Iron Rock · 20th April 2015, 10:48 AM

just remove it(it can be pulled out) put a 2 sided tape and you should be good.

getmikeeboy · 6th June 2015, 08:37 PM

Hello Iron Rock,

I tried doing that, but could not succeed in doing that, guess I have to wait till i get to the dealership.

Fellow XUV owners, I have a question, Its 3 months since I got my five double oh but haven't crossed the 5000kms mark,
When is the time I should do the 1st service? Only at 5000kms or three months? I dont want to void the warranty. Meanwhile I got a call from the dealership and the lady asked me to bring the car for service when it reaches 4500kms, mine has done only 1950kms.

bhvm · 7th June 2015, 08:09 AM

hello there
xuv service is based on kms rather than timing.

for example my thunderbolt is 2.5 year Old but has only 40600 km on odo. you should not be having any problems, still ring up your Service center and clarify.

getmikeeboy · 7th June 2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bhvm

hello there
xuv service is based on kms rather than timing.

for example my thunderbolt is 2.5 year Old but has only 40600 km on odo. you should not be having any problems, still ring up your Service center and clarify.

Thank you bhvm. The Service center guys too told the same that servicing is based on kilometers.

bhvm · 7th June 2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by getmikeeboy

Thank you bhvm. The Service center guys too told the same that servicing is based on kilometers.

if your running is very less, (less than 5k kms a year or so )
there are still things like. oils that need to be changed every year. (irrespective of kms )
tyres and Battery will need maintaiance too.

observe these and your beast will serve you for decades!

getmikeeboy · 9th June 2015, 03:00 PM

Thank you bhvm for those valuable inputs, I have decided to get my Jagluiperd serviced at 4000kms considering it is driven most of the time in the hills. And about periodic maintaince every 6 months should be ok I guess.

The New age XUV comes in Pearl White but my Jan 2015 Manufactured vehicles data plate and stickers around show that the colour of my Jagluiperd is Pearl white and not Satin White.
So basically what is the difference between Satin White and Pearl white?

bhvm · 9th June 2015, 03:29 PM

Im not too sure,
my Thunderbolt is Pearl White too. When in Direct bright sunlight, you can see little sparkles in the paint from close. However this Pearl effect is not as prominent as Safari 2.2 Dicor pearl.

No ideal about satin white. Perhaps its a simple glossy white.

Vjroadie · 9th June 2015, 10:13 PM

Congratulations for the white Cheetah, I mean your White XUV5OO. Its no brainer that the XUV looks great in white, plus the images you have taken with the green background are stunning. Wish you zillions of safe Kilometers in your brand new car

getmikeeboy · 21st June 2015, 06:12 PM

Today being Sunday got ready on this rainy morning for Church.
Woke up Jagluiperd, cranked, engine roared, but the OBD Indicator on the Instrument cluster came LIVE.

The OBD Indicator glowing, At first I thought it is due to a fault in exhaust system, may be a faulty EGR valve or something (I was too early)

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Considering my XUV driven less, a good 2000+kms and less than four months old I did not want to take a chance and took my SS80 to Church.
When I returned home I tried to check if the Malfunction light is still ON and yes it was.
As a typical Indian I opened the bonnet and had a peep, surprise found a banana skin on the battery, Yes A RAT the culprit.
Checked further and found this :

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Now I have to take my vehicle to the ASS which is 80kms away from my home town which includes a 40km down hill ghat drive.

1. As I have just found that RATS have chewed up the wire which is connected to the diesel filter (I think I am Right) , I am also thinking what if it had chewed up other wires too??
2. Should I tow the XUV or drive to the ASS?
3. What If I drive and some shot circuit happens and some fire accidents happen?
4. Will the damage be covered under warranty? (Am I so greedy?) Shouldn't Mahindra make sure the wires are protected against pests? shouldn't the be inside a wired sleeve?
5. As of now I have placed a bubble trap / glue trap with a piece of coconut and vada to capture the RAT. (Check Last Pic)
6. Is there any way that I can use to prevent RATS entering into the engine compartment?

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This is the first time this has happened in the last 18years. I'm a bit worried. Need your guidance guys.

bhvm · 21st June 2015, 07:23 PM

man!
you sure brought back my memories. I've had a mini disaster in my safari many years ago due to these dastardly, disdainful rodents who chewed up headlamp wiring causing melting of fuses / relays and what not!

1. in using the same sticky rat trap. better place it in the engine compartment near the Battery.

2. use rat killing poison cakes around the vehicle including engine bay (only if you don't have children /pets ).

3. my trip to service center is 170 km + 170km. that calms you a bit?

4. better to tow it. towing is free in Mahindra road side assistance (just don't tell them mouse thingy ).
however repairs will be charged a minor amount.

getmikeeboy · 21st June 2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bhvm

man!
you sure brought back my memories. I've had a mini disaster in my safari many years ago due to these dastardly, disdainful rodents who chewed up headlamp wiring causing melting of fuses / relays and what not!

1. in using the same sticky rat trap. better place it in the engine compartment near the Battery.

2. use rat killing poison cakes around the vehicle including engine bay (only if you don't have children /pets ).

3. my trip to service center is 170 km + 170km. that calms you a bit?

4. better to tow it. towing is free in Mahindra road side assistance (just don't tell them mouse thingy ).
however repairs will be charged a minor amount.

Hi bhvm,

As soon as I read your post, I am getting scared about what the after effects., what if the rats had chewed up more? i saw a lot of black and white spongy stuff under the XUV probably those are of the wires or some kind of packaging.
Tomorrow morning I am going to place rat poison cakes around, but what if it eats the poison and dies en route AC? The whole vehicle is gonna stink like hell.
And the 170+170km trips surely calms me a lot, here I feel I am not alone

I will sure call the ASS tomorrow and not talk anything about the RATS and probably get them to tow my XUV to the ASS.

RECENT UPDATE:

The rat sticky / bubble trap which i placed underneath the engine compartment is completely missing. I have no clue where it went. Cannot see it around our house compound too. I went hunting to find the trap but no success.
Now I have placed napthalene balls tied up in netted cloth inside the engine compartment, hoping to chase away the rats.

One small Question, Even if the car is started or honked several times or taken out for a half km spin will the rats stay in the engine compartment or will they run away?

bhvm · 22nd June 2015, 06:15 AM

1. the black crumbs are probably the firewall or insulation /foam of some kind. rats love such fluffy stuff.

2.that is one risk you'll have to take. I remember one member on this forum suffered the same thoughts you said. rat died inside AC fan. he replaced the ac fan for 8k and installed rodent mesh for 2k.
I asked the svc many times but they never have it in stock.

3.better place the rat posion around the vehicle, then at some easily accessible area, place a bowl of water. rats usually die drinking water. make sure you don't have small children. poison is no fun.

4. that's one hell of a strong rat. he perhaps took it Home!

5. rats will usually run off (unless they're trapped /stuck.

getmikeeboy · 23rd June 2015, 10:27 AM

Hi bhvm,

I have decided to go with the rat poisoning stuff. I am ready to the chase off the rats and if they dont, I'm gonna brutally kill them

Updates on the Issues :

On 22nd June 2015, Monday, the first time in my ownership I called up my RM Mr. Srinath at CAI Industries Coimbatore (Dealers for Mahindra & Mahindra).
A very soft spoken person answered on the other end of the phone and helped me in all the ways he could. Without hesitating and without no appointments he asked me to drive down to Coimbatore from Coonoor (A good 85kms trip with the OBD Malfunction Indicator). Started immediately at 10AM and reached at sharp 11.50AM and a young lady received me at the entrance. I told her I have no appointments and was asked by my RM to come. She immediately guided me to the special XUV 5OO lounge and by the time I sat to stretch my leg my RM Mr. Srinath reached and headed to my Jagluiperd.

I straight away told him about the menace caused by the rats. He smiled and said its common and he has seen many customers coming up with this problems. He also felt sorry for the damage in my almost new vehicle.
On examining the damages he said he would check and let me know if the part was available in stock.
After I came back from lunch, met the RM and he said the particular part was unavailable at the moment and he promised to get it as soon as possible.
I was almost ready to leave the vehicle at the dealership and return back home.
Then my RM suggested me not to change the wires. He advised that I first chase off the rats and then change the rat bitten stuff. He also said he has no problems in making a sale but he asked what if the rats chew up the wires again on the same night I change the wires.
Later he came out of the box and did me a simple DIY job of patching up the bitten wire and connected to the OBD on his computer and made sure there was no other problems. The OBD check light too vanished. We went out for a trial and all was fine too. After we reached the ASS he just gave me a gate pass and NO BILL. I insisted him to bill me atleast for labour but he said they are happy to do this as a part of good gesture. He also advised to keep tobacco around the engine compartment and that would keep away rats.
I was really moved by this gesture of CAI Mahindra Coimbatore, while many around the country always complained about the dealers. A Big 5 STAR for my RM Mr. Srinath.

bhvm · 23rd June 2015, 11:11 AM

that's a very good experience!

however DO get the wiring replaced next week. these obd are like the hearts of modern cars. need to keep all the veins clear!

since a year I'm keeping rat poison in and around engine bay penmantly. they don't die but it still deters them.

getmikeeboy · 19th July 2015, 04:36 PM

A minor update :

Since I was not so so satisfied with the horn on my Jagluiperd I went ahead and fitted a pair of Hella Red Grills.
How?
Simple removed the front grille, removed off the stock horns and fitted in the Hella Red Grills and now honks the same as my other two cars. I am happy all my cars honk the same tone.