AboutDavid Scott Expertise Questions regarding the advisability of different kinds of modifications to Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker or various kinds of off-road usage. I will not attempt to do more than provide links for questions about other Suzukis such as Vitara, Grand Vitara, etc. I may or may not give generalized advice for newer models, but have no experience regarding newer models, and will not attempt to give more than the most generalized answers for questions regarding vehicles later than '93 manufacture. I will however, if possible, provide a link that will help you contact a professional in your region.
Experience I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty five years, live in the center of the Rocky Mountains, and have been active in exploring the old mining/4wd roads for decades. I've specific experience with Samurai modification, because that's my personal vehicle.
Education/Credentials Thirty five years of advanced, intensive classes for experienced professionals only. Manufacturer seminars and training classes averaging four to six weeks per year. I'm now a professional heavy duty fleet mechanic, and no longer deal with issues such as MIL (check engine) lights
Expert: David Scott Date: 2/26/2008 Subject: 2004 Suzuki XL-7
Question I have a Suzuki 2004 XL-7 and the high beams will not go out if when the car is turned off and smoke also comes out of the steering wheel.
Answer I'm not entirely certain, but I think the headlight high/low/flasher switch on the steering column is shorted, and needs replacement. This is fairly common with many Japanese cars, although a failure to be able to switch from low to high and vice versa or a loss of low beams is more common.
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