Driving Xeta, tips & tricks
I joined the elite (rather rare – in that context:) Indica V2 Petrol – Xeta owner group on 8 July 2006. I still believe that Xeta is the best car in B+ segment.
Let me blog some tips and tricks on driving her in a better way.
New Indica V2 Xeta Petrol 1.4 Ltr, 70 PS
Xeta & me 
Following were few of the initial complaints that got were rectified
- Wiper jet not working to full jet
- done – The jets need to be cleaned with a thin wire
- Side indicators making lot of sound? try some other
- ignore – relay sound ok
- Hissh sound from emergency indicator switch, can it be made soft?
- ignore – will be softened by use
- AC fan is too noisy at 3 & 4 levels. Infact more noisier than the engine
- ignore – You will get used to it
- Indica Club membership form?
- ignore – no benefits at all.
- Clock light dimms when head lamp is switched on, is it ok? battery weak?
- ok – for night driving & battery saving. A good feature
Pending Complaints after 16/09/06
- Noise from left rear shock absorber
- Both power window not steady? closing with some wobbling in the top?
- Needs slight realignment of guide-rubber channels.
- Plastic part are still grey, complaints on paint protection
- Wurth Trim Paint (Black) one time, carefull the adjacent areas are covered with tape to prevent spillover.
- clean the plasics with hot water (not boiling, but about 50-60 deg C)
- Acc. to him, the grey on plastics is because of wax, and this hot water will melt the wax and get the black back.Mild kir-kir sound when pressing break pedal?
- The brake pedal pivots & spring under the dash need a touch of grease.
Mileage info & tips
- I min idling required after starting & before stoping. For MPFI too?
- Low fule indicator lights up at 5 Ltr or 7 Ltr
- Petrol avg 12 kmpl
- CNG avg 16 kmpkg
- LPG avg 10 kmpl
- Tyre pressure 30 psi (F) 28 psi (B)
- ACCUTIRE DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE- Model MS-4020B 5-150PSI – 18$
- Master Flow CYCLONE high volume portable Air compressor MODEL: MF-1040 upto 150PSI max – 33$
- digital pressure guage ($8.0) and portable tyre inflator (5-150 PSI, cost $10.0) from US ( Radioshack and Walmart resp
- 3-IN-1MINI SUPER (300PSI) MULTI PURPOSE, TYRE INFLATOR – EBay.in – Rs. 890/-
- Dayton Tyre Gauge ( DT-206B) – Analog – EBay.in – Rs. 200/-
- Tyre Pressure Gauge All Heavy Plastic Body – Analog – EBay.in – Rs. 270/-
- While filling a hot tyre, defalte to 9-10psi and reinflate to 30/28
- Start & stop in petrol, run in gas
- “Shiner Polish” can be used to restore lost gleen of plastic etc.. 120/ltr but Turtle Wax is always better
- Wurth Trim Paint (Black) can be applied at plastic, one time & no further polish required
- Clean & keep away all frictions
- Turtle brand wax
- Formua1 brand wax, Rs. 170/- with carnauba wax as base
- SCRATCH OUT – Formua1 -Ebay.in – 240/-
- FORMULA 1 ECONOMY PACK (2), SCRATCH OUT AND WAX & WASH – Ebay.in – 430/-
- FORMULA 1, COMPLETE CAR CARE KIT (4) – Ebay.in – 724/-
- It can last 6 motnhs – 1 year
- GTX Magnatec engine oil is good
- New battery
- Amaron Pro + 4 year warranty – 2900 – 200 for old exide
- Amaron Pro + 4 year warranty – 3300 – 150 for old one
Service Details
- Make sure supervisor marks all dents, scratches in his card in graphics
- All lights, indicators checked well before giving for service
- What about taking snaps with service person in view before giving for any long/troublesome service?
Common Spares
Some more info, Ideas for future
- Current cost of car: (IDV + Accessories cost) X 1.15
- Garware film for glass is best
- Certified by ARAI for CNG/LPG??
- CNG is cheaper, powerful & better than LPG?
- Xeta with CNG
- tank 8, 12 & 14kg
- Total cost ~ 50K
- Xeta with LPG
- tank 60 ltr
- Installation kit (includes convertor,cylinder and ECU) Rs.17500
- Internal gas filling nozzle Rs.500
- RTO regn charges Rs.1500/-
- Use the same engine oil & lubs with CNG/LPG also
- Rats can be killed with Coke treatement. Keep & replenish coke in a pan near rat path for weeks
- Dents & scratches an be fixed with Du Pont paint for finest finish
- Alloy wheels & tubeless tyres
- Better go for 4, keep spare as original, save cost,space and quick tyre repair !!
- 5 Alloy wheels + 5 tubeless tyre costs 15K-20K after exchange with old rim, tyre
Few of my comments are extracts of wisdom from Indica User Group at Yahoo
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When I came back from a 15 days leave, Xeta failed to start. Then Tata service came and jump started the car. Is it ok to jump start an MPFI car? I feel (user manual also says) that start should be from another good battery in case of starting trouble. Service technician said it is perfectly ok to jump start, I wonder!
Now that winter started, its bit cold in the morning.
Xeta is facing some starting trouble in the morning. It doesn’t start on first crank. After 3/4 cranks it starts. Rest of the day there is no problem. Tata service says this is expected from Indica, so no go!! But I am suspecting my battery.
Due to prolonged standing with central locking armed, battery specific gravity had gone low. I had to give the car to TASC for over night charging.
Central locking sensors consume that much power??
Any way, next time while going on long leave out of station, I should disconnect the battery -ve terminal.
Stopping at traffic junctions: trade-off between battery life & fuel saving
Petrol Indica consumes 0.8 litre of petrol per hour at idling rpm of 850.
Assuming Rs. 50/ltr of petrol, idling cost per minute is (0.8/60)*50 = Rs. 0.67/-
For diesel, this cost is only Rs. 0.27/- !!
3 stops of 1.5 min for 227 days will come to 3*1.5*0.67*227 = 681
Cost of a new battery is Rs. 3000. approx.
With 3 stops, battery life is 2.5 years, so savings on idel is 681*2.5 = 1702.5
With no stop, battery can last 4 years, ie 1.5 years more.
Conclusion: better to idle than stop-start
Heater fitment for my GLS?
The heater unit should be the same make as the AC unit — Behr or Subros.
Otherwise there will be a constant problem of coolant leakage.
TASC will be better equipped for this work. Cost will be approx. Rs. 4000/- incl. labour.
There is no ‘pressure’ on engine. The hot coolant is passed through the heater core.
The air from the existing blower is diverted over this core.
The main part is the ‘climate box’ which is replaced with a new one containing the heater core.
The entire dashboard has to be removed to fit the heater unit.
Total fitting time could be 4 hours easily
When I took delivery of my Xeta, I failed to notice that oddo read 127KM, pretty used up demo car??? Carpet at driver’s foot was full of mud even after PDI and wash!!
I could note these only after reaching home (may be I missed all these for the excitement of my first car!!)
Later when I raised this with sales manager, his view was that
1. The more it is driven, good for me – all complaints were found & rectified.
2. TASC can easily reset the oddo (is it true?), but they have not done that to cheat customer
I had no option, car was registered in my name and money paid off.
I should get good service in the years to come, that is my only request to TASC
So far I love my car, service was good, though they were unable to fix few minor issues.
Cheers
Hi. help. !!! I bought xeta.. how dump , dump dump. morning starting problems. some of my whiskey is mssing. maybe thats why. all stupid answers from tata clan. help!!! only 45 days old only 10 days used. any one to buy.
well seriously, what to do???? Mr.Ratan Tata.
need to replace ECU.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE CNG FITTED CAR, IN THIS CASE REMOVE ALL CNG CONNECTORS AND GET IT CHECKED BY TATA MOTORS WITH ORIGINAL WIRING FOR COLD STARTING PROBLEM.
Hi Romit,
Don’t panic, Xeta is a very good value for money car. It’s truly Indian in concept, design and delivery – so customers are expected with some adjustments!!
Let us analyze your problem.
Right away, do join the Indica user group at User Group at Yahoo
What is the starting climate condition? cold, warm??
Switch on ignition, wait for 10-15 seconds, depress clutch pedal fully,crank
Does it crank or there is no response?
Wait for 30 secs more and repeat, but not more than 3-4 times
Post your results at the earliest to user group, you will find a solution
Most probably, battery might be down a bit (less than 12 volt and/or electrolyte level is low)
Cheer up, you will find and solution and enjoy driving
Ajith
I bought Indica XEAT GLX (BSIII) from Nawab Motor (Noida) and got in registered in Delhi. for the first 1,000 kmpl it gave me 8kmpl which shocked me, but after that it started with 12.14kmpl and now it is 13.51kmpl.
With God grace, I didn’t encountred any problem with car so far and I had my first service which was completed in 3 hours time.
All in All it is a fine car.
Hi ajithc,
I had bought my Xeta in November this year it’s the same Version As your’s 1.4 Ltr engine 70 PS…..I would like to know the companies which are manufacturing the LPG and CNG kits for this Car……I am staying in chandigarh as drive about a 100KMS everyday…….so want to reduce the cost of running……Please suggest……
Regards,
Ashish
Hi.
I have an Indica Xeta GVS Dec 2006 model. I just love its performance. over 16km/lt on my way to Agra from Delhi. though in Delhi its 12.5 km/lt with AC on.
I want to fit CNG in my car bt I’m very sceptical as Some people whom I know have encountered a major problem in their car after getting CNG fitted in their XETA. Like there is a part which needs a replacement after every 1000kms. One person has sold his car and anothor one is lookung for buyers. Pls guide me.. shud I go for a CNG kit or not.
Thanks
Abhay Singh
Hi Guys
I like Indica for its toughness, shape and space. People use to say “Maintaining a diesel car is expensive”. Since, we have Xeta available in Petrol (Twin Sister of Indica Diesel ). Im planning to get one.I am living in Delhi and would run my car appx 350-450 kms in a month.Can anyone suggest, will it be a good car to buy. Its going to be my first car. My no. is 98711-44221.
Hello,
Got delivery of xeta two weeks back. Observed few issues:
1) Accellerator Operation: Does not reacts to immeidate small touch, needs to press deep and then RPM increases heavily
2) Noise while running: tak-tak noise comes while running from right side
3) AC : When I put on AC at speed of 2/3 vehical looses power and feel like jerk, and needs more accellaration. normally without AC goes smooth in 1st/2nd gear without accellaration, but if AC is on it comes to stall
Please suggest me are these the common issues with indica xeta or need further escallation at service centre?
Thanks
Nilesh
Issues will be there, but TASC will be helpful enough with our issues.
Be friendly to them and try to strike a good relationship with Service Advisor/Sales/Service manager at TASC. It is going to benefit you and you car in long run.
good luck
Hi all, i bought Xeta GLS on this Navratra’07. Since then i have driven for around 1800 kms. its drive is just great. In a single stretch i drove to CG from UP (approx 750 kms) it gave me an avg. of 15.5 kmpl with ac on. pick up had been almost good although in Ghats and acute inclines in the hills, i had to put the ac off for better power. In city, i am getting 10-12 kmpl with ac on. is it okay or after few servicings it might get even better?suspension has been just excellent on rough roads. I understand that its the really peppy car for indian roads and that too when drives and xeta lovers like us. by now it has not disappointed me for any reason.
Best drives…Navin
Dear All
Can any body tell me what is possible if my Car is TATA Indica XETA GVS with 65 Ps Power rating and if it is fitted with a 70 Ps power rating ECU on replacement? and also what is possible if fitted with 85 Ps power rating ECU?
Hello All,
I bought XETA 6 month back, I have driven it aroud 4000 KM.
So far there are no issues, looking good. it is giving me an average around 14.5 on highway and 12 in the city.
It is the value for money CAR.
Please tell me your views with CNG, is it ok to install CNG ?
-Satbir
Hi Ajith,
Its a pleasure to read your blog about xeta, good job !
I am planning to buy xeta gls as early as possible, but i m confused abt fittin new xeta with CNG. Is it possible for me to fit CNG latter(say 5-6months) from tata and without getting my car’s warranty void ? Or going for cng @ the time of purchase is a good idea. I m keen on getting CNG so that running costs can be kept low. I final question, how safe is a tank full of CNG in car is?
Yr blog is good site. Can u tell me if there is any site/resource to know trouble shooting sites on Xeta.
Garrages charge exhorbitant prices. Where can i get a comptuer tester for Indica Xeta. I notice for sensor failure garages are ready to change all parts connected wit the sensors!
Abhi,
Good to see that my blog is helpful.
I have no idea about CNG/LPG. My place, Dehradun is still mostly on Petrol. CNG/LPG fuel stations are yet to establish here.
I suggest you check Indica User Group in yahoo? Its a good place for techno-commercial queries related to Indica platform
good luck
Last week end, I had a trip to Delhi, 550Km round trip (Dehradun-Delhi-Dehradun).
Trip was fine, except for heavy evening highway traffic and night fog on return.
16Kmpl was the average mileage I could get on HP unleaded with Tata petrol addictive, at 45Kmph avg speed and 20-110Kmph speed range.
i bought a new indica xeta its good for me in chennai road and traffic already i got a santro but xeta is better for me.
for the first time iam taking the car from the showroom the display shows check engine i asked the why they said its a computer problem you go to the service center they will fix it and i have gone to the service center they are telling the raising is missing for the engine and they checked for 4 hours and the finnaly told that in the showroom the have water washed the car the water got into all the microprossor sensor this will take some time they told me and with in 5 minutes the cleared the problem and they gave me the car so centimentaly its good for me bacause i have a pulsar 220cc it will turn off when standing in the trafic at the very first day aim very angry about the bike and i have taken to the showroom the adjusted the microprocessor with the computer and it is fine till today.
Hi Ajith & Everyone else.
Really very interactive forum it seems to be A good page.
I expect a suggestion from everyone outthere .
AS to i am looking ahead to buy the new XETA LPG.
Can anyone tell me about the estimated fuel savings or the difference between the Petrol running cost v/s the LPG one.
I expect an answer from you all with figures if possible.
Thanks
Shrikant
Hai all
I have purchased Iidica XETA DLS in june 2008 and it is a good car.
#Mahendar
#Hyderabad
Guys,
I have bought INDICA XETA in Jan 2007. And It is really comfortable vehicle.
Last week I was on my native and left car at home. when I came back, I could not start my car because of battery down. This happened with me second time.
Now I spoke to Exide battery dealer they said your car battery is down and you need to replace battery with new one.
Guys, tell me how much life is Exide battery?
Can I buy new battery? and which one?
Can It works, if I recharge battery?
Expecting helpful information.
Thanks
Umesh,
I am sure your car is still under TATA warenty period. You can contact your car service center to get it charged.
If you keep the car battery connected for long with out starting, it will get drained – due to central locking/other connected electrical access & leakages. But after a recharging it will be ok.
It happened to me also. I could not start he car. TASC recovery van came, started the car & took it to service center. They charged the battery at no cost.
Next time when you go, disconnect the battery terminal
have agood nice seen thinks
Hi, I’ve just purchased Indica V2 xeta (petrol). It’s my first car & I don’t know anything about car driving, problems, maintenance etc. ( I only drove motorbike till date). so please tell me some tips about handling xeta (atleast A B C D).
hi i’ve just purchased indica v2 xeta lpg.its my first car and i dont know anything about car driving,problems,maitainence etc.so please tell me some tips for handling xeta.
My Xeta has a unique problem in the power steering that even the Concorde service people are still solving.The steering will be good at the start,however after 30 min drive it tightens and even self centering will not happen.can any one tell me what it is.
check you power steering fluid level. check for any leaks in the power steering kit. do a wheel balance and alignment, may be it becomes tough because of that.
I repent having bought a tata car.Guys i had bought indica xeta 1.2 gls 4 months back.Initially no problems but from the past few days iam facing recurrent srarting problems in the car.The car just does not start in the mornings.The tata peaople are not able to get the fault. my patience is completely exhausted now..after many many efforts .and i feel that the engine is a bit more noisy than other cars…i sold my santro to buy it..now i want it back…thanks Mr tata for selling crap.(please dont b offended iam seriously dissatisfied and frustrated.)
Hello Saurabh
Starting problem is due to many reasons, Check your battery first – volt/electrolyte level etc.. How is your driving pattern? more night driving?
Engine noise level is bit more in Indica, that is a fact – accept it
You can talk to customer relationship executive in your TASC, else directly mail to tata customer care – you can find the details at tatamorots web site.
Also refer indica user group in yahoo – it is a good source of information
regards
Ajith
Dear All
I bought Indica Xeta Petrol+LPG….
I want to know which engine oil require for the car?
Regards
Yogesh
i bought my xeta GVS in 2007 january and after driving 10000 kilometers car is doing missing problem in A.C on after driving continuosly for 1 hour.I m very annoyed .Please tell me the solution,i told this problem service execuive but they have not rectified my problem.
What is the ideal pressure for stepney? I’m having Indica Xeta GLS.
am planining to buy tataindica xeta gls?after reading the comments am really confused whether i have to go with xeta or not?
35.am planining to buy tataindica xeta gls?after reading the comments am really confused whether i have to go with xeta or not?pls help me out ajith.am llokin for a car within3.2 lacs.
I own a Indica v2 diesel Dlx 2006 model.I Noticed For a last few months the check engine light is coming.
It keeps on glowing.Even if the car is running or if the switch is turned on.I am in a Rural area.No tata service center is available.Could anyone help me in this favor.So please.Reply.My id is
aakshat1994@gmail.com
Inica xeta is a nice car ….I purchased it in Apr 2006 . So far no problems . Mine is GLS model .
we always use air compressors in spray painting and also in blowing off those hardened dust on our home`;,
Hi,
I have a second hand Xeta GLX (1.4) that I bought sometime back from an acquaintance. I get an average of 10kmpl in city driving with AC on. With petrol costs shooting up, is it advisable to convert it to CNG? What is the average that one is able to obtain with this conversion and what are the potential problems? Can someone please suggest a reliable CNG kit installer / dealer in Mumbai?
Many Thanks
Venkat
Dear All,
i am having Xeta-GLS 2008 model and recently found an abnormal noice coming out from the right side front wheel, it seems something is lose or broken and making sound espcially when i drive on bumpy roads ……i took my vehicle to private garage and he informed me that i need to replace the shock sborber ? please let me know what is the life of shock abosrber to be changed and is it really the reason that after 35000Km there will be a problem? Please confirm , should i replace both the shock absorber and what will tentatively the cost be?
I AM A OWNER OF XETA 1.2 GLG 2008 MODEL AFTER VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE OF 10000 KILOMETERS ON PETROL I CONVERT MY CAR ON CNG WITH A TATA APPROVED BRC CNG SEQUENTIAL KIT FITTED BY SACHDEVA AUTO GAS,OKHLA. AFTER FITMENT OF CNG KIT JUST AFTER 3 MONTHS THERE WAS A PROBLEM OF COLD STARTING CAR HAS TAKEN 8 TO 10 ATTEMPT FOR STARTING AND TATA’S AUTHORISED WORKSHOP AND CNG FITMENT CENTER FAILED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM AT SANYA MOTOR OKHLA THEY HAVE CHANGE ALL INJECTORS, PLUGS , FUEL PUMP, HT CABLES ON THE COST OF THE COMPANY WHO IS PROVIDING EXTENDED WARRENTY BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE TILL TODAY AND THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE FACING SAME PROBLEM AND TATA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY SOLUTION.
i am using xeta glg 2006 ,car is good ,but now i am facing problem like battery is draining,even my mechanic is not able to identify the problem,i heard that cng,lpg is not successful in xeta glg 1.4,can anyone help….
SAMEER AFTER THE FITMENT OF CNG KIT YOU WILL BECOME A ROLLING STONE LIKE ME AS I WRITE IN MY PREVIOUS COMMENT THEY DON’T HAVE ANY SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEMS WHICH OCCURRED AFTER CNG FITMENT IN MY CASE TATA MOTORS KEPT MY VEHICAL FOR 10 DAYS AT SANAYA OKHLA AND CHANGE THE PARTS OF MY CAR WHICH ARE COSTING APPROX. Rs. 20,000/- WITHOUT ANY KNOWN REASONS DUE TO THEIR HIT AND TRIAL METHOD. THE COST OF THESE PARTS WAS PAID BY THE COMPANY WHO IS PROVIDING EXTENDED WARRENTY EXCEPT THE LABOUR CHARGES WHICH WAS PAID BY ME. AFTER THAT THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR THREE DAY AT SACHDEVA MOTORS THEIR AUTHORISED CNG FITMENT DEALER AND THEY ARE AGAIN FAIL TO PROVIDE ANY SOLUTION FOR COLD STARTING PROBLEM. AND ONE ANOTHER POINT YOU SHOULD KEEP IN MINE MIND THAT THEY HAVE CHARGED Rs. 827/- AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR ANY CNG RELATED ISSUE.