This 2007 Suzuki XL7 came in with the SES light on and an odd complaint that the engine would not restart after refueling. The customer stated that she had learned that if she depressed the gas pedal about 25% to 50% the engine would fire up and run. That solution would suggest a problem with … Continue reading “2007 Suzuki XL7, P0496 & Hard Restart After Fueling”
This 2006 Suzuki Aerio came in with the complaint that the two lower stoplights did not work. The center high mounted stoplight worked fine. I Installed my pedal holding tool and went to the rear to inspect. The center high mounted stoplight worked and the two lower ones did not. Just as the customer described. … Continue reading “2006 Suzuki Aerio, Stoplights Do Not Work”
This 1997 Suzuki Sidekick came in with the complaint that the a/c would come on and blow cool for a minute or two and then the air would turn warm. The customer had taken the vehicle to several shops before arriving at mine. It only took a minute or two to see the pressures climb … Continue reading “1997 Suzuki Sidekick, A/C Is Cool But Not Cold”
This 2005 Suzuki Forenza came in with the complaint that the driver’s low beam headlight was not working. The vehicle owner had given up on trying to change to bulb himself because of limited room to work. I looked it over and decided the easier avenue would be to remove the headlight assembly and then … Continue reading “2005 Suzuki Forenza, Changing The Low Beam Headlight Bulb”
This 2004 Suzuki Forenza came in with the complaint that the headlights do not work except for the flash to pass feature. I checked the fuses and the headlight relay in the underhood fuse box and they were okay. I then turned my attention to the 201 splice pack that is located behind the instrument … Continue reading “2004 Suzuki Forenza, Headlights Do Not Work”
Although this vehicle is a 2004 Suzuki Verona, this repair can apply to a multitude of manufacturers. The general problem is the battery terminal has failed. The bigger problem is that this battery terminal end is only supplied a part of a larger harness assembly by the vehicle manufacturer. This repair begins with separating all … Continue reading “How to Change a Battery Terminal When It Is Part Of A Harness”
This 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara came in with the complaint of no low beam headlights. I checked the wiring at the passenger side low beam head light first and this is what I found. A burnt harness connector and bulb adapter. I wired in a new harness connector. I had some NOS (New Old Stock) … Continue reading “2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, No Low Beam Headlights”
This 2005 Suzuki Reno came in with a complaint of a harsh transmission shift and the check engine light was on. I checked codes and there was one stored for the transmission but I cannot remember exactly what it was right now. I think it was P0700, no communication between the TCM and the ECM. … Continue reading “2005 Suzuki Reno, Harsh Transmission Shift”