2004 Suzuki Vitara - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

its not in the operators guide? lost that.? its in the FSM too. and if you pretend to buy a new fob (google it) all sellers of fob have online, those instructions for free, for every car made. or read the official words. here. https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1145-2004-vitara-service-manual.aspx $4 to view fsm or opr guide.

RTM yet FSM here https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1145-2004-vitara-service-manual.aspx read the FSM the factory service manual, it's 4 bucks read it please and ask any questions not clear, it's all there. on mine you cant, it's a real frame.. remove it with a plasma cutter? but you never said what it held up? the transmission has a cross member. that? nor did you even say the JOB so we can know what you are ATTEMPTING. ??????? the front frame cross member is a frame, not a part. it holds the lower suspension A arms . that?

old post for searchers, i answer open the hood, see EPA sticker, ? it shows engine type , spec and even spark plugs needed. bingo> in USA< not use, do tell? we cant guess this. mine is a 2004 grand vitara, no on grands here. that year. USA> but mine is a V6, you have V6? sure 24v. the v6 has 12 valve per bank, and is 24valves. in USA ours is 2.5L other countries have 2.0L or other V6, suzuki our V6 is called H25. a free diagram of the H25 is here http://www.fixkick.com/engine/2.5L%202004%20Tracker/25L-2004-engine.pdf lots of facts there. if you need more ask the FSM book is 6 inches thick. i have that and the CD book,

what a great question. and very easy , really. stock chains or aftermarket??????? last in years, or miles>>??????? in town , short years, car not moving , but chain is, at Stop signs. on highway many miles. miles: a china clone chain will not last. a top brand will last. most last for 250k miles or more. if you chain oil on time. all cars made. all engines with chains. or what ever FATE decides. There are also CHAIN GUIDES, if a GUIDE fails the chain wips and guess what, DIES soon,. so its not just a chain , it is a system or parts that work together.

03 VIT no engine option stated. hard. 0455 is classic EVAP. failure. 99.9% are loose gas cap or bad gas cap. tighten it, reset the DTC and drive, comes back, then its real. EVAP is the fuel tanks , venting system. its a Closed system. now. the code means it has leak. in the smog station the first test is the cap is removed and a pressure test cap inserted on the filler neck. and we do the classic, leak down rate test. if it fails you fail. not surprising, if the cap is tight and new, and you fail evap we do that test too, first. omg it does leak. i then hold a 1/2 rubber hose to my ear and find the leak. we use pressure at 1-2 psi on the filler neck (shop air and reg) to apply air, and test the system for leaks. we use dry nitrogen, for safety but if frisky?, real air works too. if not up to all that, you can inspect every inch of the system and might find a cracked or hose that fell off the vents. and friends.

you will have to disconnect 1 circuit at a time and find the problem, have many ideas at once, like 5 things changed at once, problem solved? 4 items were OK but you still don't know what the problem was. just 1 at a time

On some key fobs for alarms and central locking if you change the battery it has to be done in a set time or it fails to work.is it a factory or aftermarket device? Have you changed the battery?

is there any special tools you need to change the rear wheel bearing

it means there is a problem with the fuel injection or emission system of the car. you will need to take it to a garage and have it checked out.

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Have you tried another horn? If it still fails then the problem can be on the fuse or wiring itself. There must be faulty wiring that's why it won't work. I strongly suggest that you take it to a reputable auto electrician for this will require an on hand trouble shooting.

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Try a alternator shop and they may be able to rebuild yours reasonably. There should also be rebuilt stuff around that will work well and save you money. Did you try ebay?

All you have to do is take it to Autozone or O'reilly auto parts or one of the auto parts chains. They have a hand held analyzer they can hook to your car's ecm and read a code, Then they will look up the code and tell you what it means. Do that first.

They are rusted in place,because no one
ever used anti-seize on the threads

You have use liquid wrench,etc
Tap on Phillips Screw Driver--to vibrate
Use a center punch around outer screw edges
Tap on rotor-to vibrate
Use a small amount of heat--Hair Dryer

Use new screws-on install

You will be there awhile

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what part of your car is making noise or where is the noise coming from?

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take it to a local parts store they can tell you for free what it is the go from there

If the pitch increases with speed it would probably be a wheel bearing. Don't leave it too long as it will cause big problems if it lets go.

It is in the tank, on top of the tank. It must be dropped to access the fuel pump. If You turn the key forward till your auxiliaries come on, you should here the fuel pump if you listen with your ear to the gas pump spout. It will make a dull whiny noise if it is working.

take down the vin number - ask ur local dealer - also ask about recalls or service bulletins

Need a little more information. Are they burn out. They don't work? Send me an e-mail to dpj1122@yahoo and put dash lites in the subject line. Then I can help you. Don

check the time belt / chain and make sure that it is in time , being one tooth off and would cause poor performance