About David Scott Expertise Questions or advice regarding Suzuki 4wd vehicles as regards repair or modifications for offroad use.
Experience Been a professional mechanic over 30 yrs I've owned and modified 2 Sidekicks, and 3 Samurais, one of which I still have, and ocasionally drive, when my kids let me.
Expert: David Scott Date: 3/4/2004 Subject: Suzuki sidekick O/D switch
Question I have a 93 suzuki sidekick and my "O/D off" light turns on and off rapidly and intermittently after reaching about 45 mph, causing my car to sputter & stall. I have disconnected the O/D wire plug to see if it stops, but it is still misfunctioning. do you have any idea?
Answer In reality, it's not O/D, but just fourth gear. It sounds impressive though. You most likely have a broken or rubbed through wire between the switch and the trans control module. I've never had and never seen this model in the area where I live (The Colorado Rocky Mountains).
I'm sure a decent wiring diagram could make diagnosis easier.
