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| 92 Geo Metro Transmission | 3/19/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I was driving my car when I heard a noise like something was dragging on the road, and my car ...
A: It sounds relatively serious, and the next thing you need to do is to get it inspected in person by ...
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| Spark Plugs and fuel filter | 3/18/2004 | David Scott |
Q: My Suzuki JLX SE 3 door J Reg (1991) jeep broke down last night on a steep hill and will not start. ...
A: You unscrew the spark plugs to inspect them. It's also a good idea when you have them out, to put ...
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| Sazuki Clutch | 3/8/2004 | David Scott |
Q: Followup To Question - How hard is it to replace the clutch in a 1987 4WD Samari? Answer - ...
A: Ok, two possibilities. First, sometimes the throwout bearing squeals even though the clutch pedal ...
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| Sazuki Clutch | 3/8/2004 | David Scott |
Q: How hard is it to replace the clutch in a 1987 4WD Samari? Answer - Compared to most of the popular ...
A: Ok, let's narrow it down. If it squeals when you begin to depress the clutch pedal, that's the ...
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| Sazuki Clutch | 3/8/2004 | David Scott |
Q: How hard is it to replace the clutch in a 1987 4WD Samari?
A: Compared to most of the popular SUV vehicles today, rather easy. First, the parts are smaller and ...
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| echaust system | 3/6/2004 | David Scott |
Q: Mr. Scott, My daughter has a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4WD with a 1.8 ltr engine. She has experiences a ...
A: You can look around, and find a company nearby who has a pipe bender and can bend and install a ...
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| Suzuki sidekick O/D switch | 3/4/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a 93 suzuki sidekick and my "O/D off" light turns on and off rapidly and intermittently after ...
A: In reality, it's not O/D, but just fourth gear. It sounds impressive though. You most likely have ...
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| racing idle | 3/3/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a 1990 Suzuki Sidekick and upon starting the engine it begins to idle up and down as if I ...
A: This is an idle system issue. The only place I have found adequate and accurate ...
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| dome light system | 2/28/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I own a 2001 4 door Grand Vitara. The problem I have is that the dome lights and the keyless entry ...
A: Look at it from this angle ... who do you think has more experience at this point with newer ...
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| 1998 Sidekick 1.6 cold-engine noise problem | 2/25/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I'm in northern Ohio, its my first winter with this car, '98 Sidekick 1.6 automatic 4-wheel drive ...
A: Could be piston slap. This is something a technician will have to hear to evaluate. You can try ...
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| engine noise | 2/24/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a Suzuki XL-7(2002), since two month ago when I starting my car, I hear some noise from ...
A: You'll have to take it to a technician to have the noise evaluated. It's too hard to diagnose via ...
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| automatic trans park lockout switch | 2/23/2004 | David Scott |
Q: 95 Sidekick 4wd when I start the vehicle cold I can take it out of park with no problem. If I ...
A: You'll have to take covers off and determine whether it's a strictly mechanical adjustment issue, or ...
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| manual locking hubs | 2/23/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I own a 1996 Geo Tracker (which I know is identical to Suzuki Sidekicks). I recently tested the 4wd ...
A: You've nailed it down. The hubs need to be disassembled and inspected, and repaired or replaced. ...
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| My Suzuki Sierra (Samurai) | 2/19/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a suzuki sierra and i had a small fire underneath my car. Firstly my clutch cable broke, ...
A: The park brake cable is "history" and will have to be replaced. Without being able to inspect it ...
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| trans | 2/16/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have 3 short questions about AUtomatic transmissions. (1). Can a transmission flush harm a ...
A: 1) A transmission flush per se cannot harm the trans. In the cases where the flush is percieved to ...
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| suzuki-side kick | 2/16/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I AHVE R/R FUEL FILTER AND CHECKED FUEL PREASURE,ALLSEEMS TO BE OK.IF YOU TRY TO START FIRST THING ...
A: It sounds like a problem with something in the electronic portion of the injection. First check MAP ...
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| suzuki-side kick | 2/16/2004 | David Scott |
Q: i have a suzuki side kick and i am having trouble when trying to start it,it dont want to take fuel ...
A: The mt2500 isn't versatile enough to do everything on all models. To the best of my knowledge, ...
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| flywheel | 2/15/2004 | David Scott |
Q: this is a standered trans. my question is is the ring that the starter engages in a permanate part ...
A: I'm not sure. The way I would find out is to first read the pertinent portion of the service ...
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| suzuki swift ga twin cam | 2/13/2004 | David Scott |
Q: my car dont pass 2000rpm .it start stalling as if no gas or current.itstart to chime . can you tell ...
A: It could be a lack of fuel, a plugged catalytic converter, or an ignition system problem. The ...
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| Suzuki Engine Tracker stalling | 2/13/2004 | David Scott |
Q: My girlfriends tracker 88 (with a suzuki engine) seems to 'sputter' and stall every once in a while, ...
A: That seems probable. It could be a number of things. At this level of inquiry, a service manual is ...
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| replace fuel pump | 2/13/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a suzuki sidekick 1993 model. How do I remove the fuel tank to replace the fuel pump?
A: There are bolts on the sides of the tank fastening it to the chassis. Support the car on ...
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| Vaccuum line 1992 Geo tracker | 2/11/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I am working on a 1992 Geo Tracker and I have noticed what looks like a vaccuum line that comes up ...
A: I believe what you are looking at is the vent hose for the transmission or transfer case. It goes ...
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| 92 Geo Metro LSI w/ 1.0L suzuki eng. 1st Cylinder | 2/4/2004 | David Scott |
Q: I have a geo metro, it has a Suzuki 1.0L 3cyl. engine (Same as suzuki swift). The cylinder that is ...
A: At this mileage, it could be a valve or a piston/ring problem. There's an easy way to find out. Go ...
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| Oil Leak | 2/2/2004 | David Scott |
Q: What do it mean when oil is leaking from front timing chain cover seal? Is it just an oil leak? ...
A: I suppose it depends on how much oil is leaking. If it's just a little, not a six inch puddle from ...
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| sidekick, 91 | 1/6/2004 | David Scott |
Q: Engine is not getting fuel. Where do I look first and last to find the problem? The engine quit ...
A: Sounds like one of the following: plugged fuel filter(back by the tank) Bad fuel pump (loosen a fuel ...
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| I purchased a 2003 Suzuki... | 12/17/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I purchased a 2003 Suzuki 4x4 Model xl-7 with a v-6 engine in June of 2003. This unit was loaded. I ...
A: I live in a rather high altitude (1.8KM) cold (overnight lows of -25C quite common) mountainous ...
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| Brakes | 11/25/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I just took my 2WD 95 GEO Tracker (Suzuki)into a Firestone Dealer for new brake pads on the front. ...
A: They may have introduced a bubble in flushing, and as a certified and multiple manufacturer trained ...
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| hardtop | 11/14/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I have a 1999 Suzuki Vitara 2WD, convertible top,two doors. I would like found a hardtop for it in a ...
A: Three years ago I bought an old rusty Samurai with a bad clutch and a few other problems for $750 to ...
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| electrical | 11/14/2003 | David Scott |
Q: 89' suzuki swift. auto hatchback 94,000 ive had 2 batteries die on me. they were both old. so we ...
A: There's a couple things to consider. If the alternator is ok, then how about the driving cycle? ...
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| suzuki samurai lack of power | 11/12/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I have an 87 & 88 samurai. I live in CO, 35 miles west of Denver at about 9200 ft. Neither samurai ...
A: I live about another 130 miles west of you, and have the same power issues. You can put on headers ...
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| Grand Vitara front end alignment | 10/16/2003 | David Scott |
Q: David, I own a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2 wheel drive). I recently had the front end aligned, and ...
A: The way is to mark the tie rods with paint and a small brush prior to loosening anything. Then ...
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| 87 Samurai stalling | 10/15/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I drive an 87 Suzuki Samurai. It is a 1.3L carburated engine. I live in Canada so we don't have O2 ...
A: I've got an '87 U.S. version that had a similar problem. I live at about 2 kilometer altitude in ...
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| Running too rich | 9/30/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I have a 1992 Geo Tracker with a 1.6L TFI engine. It is getting poor mileage (20MPG) and sometimes ...
A: You can check the oxygen sensor to see if it is generating a voltage signal(should vary 0.2v-0.9v). ...
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| key stuck in ignition switch | 8/22/2003 | David Scott |
Q: 2000 Grand Vitara. It's in the acc position. I took the battery cable off to see if it would ...
A: Actually, most of the Suzuki knowledge I have is Samurai, and Sidekick, because that's what I had ...
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| Overfilled crankcase | 7/30/2003 | David Scott |
Q: What might be damaged by an over-filled crank case? Evidence- oil on the garage floor. This happened ...
A: Ok, does it still run normally? If so, the biggest issue has been sidestepped. That issue is that ...
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| engine swaps | 7/14/2003 | David Scott |
Q: I have a 88 samurai that I am wonting to install a chevy v-6 into is there any books or articalls on ...
A: The web site keeps insisting. I thought I sent an answer, but maybe it didn't get through. Go to ...
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| Oil Pressure Light | 7/11/2003 | David Scott |
Q: Hey, I have a 1998 Suzuki Esteem, with 100 000 Miles. The oil light started blinking on and ...
A: Go to IATN.NET to use the shopfinder. You will be able to find capable technical assistance. This ...
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| 1998 suzuki sport 4x4 | 7/1/2003 | David Scott |
Q: engine turns over but does not start have fuel no engine light on dash on .suggestions
A: Check to see if it has spark. then see if the fuel is actually being delivered to the engine pull ...
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| Electrical Help | 12/5/2002 | Cluney Pearce |
Q: I am the owner of a '88 Suzuki Samurai. Still running stock engine, carb, alternator. I have 2 ...
A: To answer your first question have your battery load tested to see if the condition your battery is ...
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| Spark Plug | 1/6/2001 | Josh Osterkamp |
Q: 96 Suzuki Savage LS 650. How do I get the spark plug out? I have flooded it and need to clean the ...
A: Most motorcycles come with their own set of wrenches to remove the plug with. If you can't get at ...
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