20 Most Recent 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I just took mine off to keep it from rattling, and bought a heat resistant header tape and placed the tape right over the Catalytic Converter on the body it self. Good luck and keep me posted if you have any more questions.

how do get the cover off with out braking it

It has to be a hot wire touching a hot wire.......possibly at the S wire on the starter solenoid or the solenoid is just bad itself.....Dont take chances....Ireally need more info...Does it crank at all?...Or does it not turn over at all.?..Before damage is done disconnect neg.battery cable...sounds to be bad starter...but I need more info to answer correctly....Please tell me more or else change starter without question but be sure to disconnect batery cable...............Want to help.........Metalpoet

You go to a part store and have them connect a code reader, find out what codes the PCM has stored and fix the issues. If the issue is not addressed the light will just keep coming on.

There is one in the engine compartment it's a green box on the left hand side,the 2nd fuse box is underneath the drivers side. You have to remove the cover under the steering wheel.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_is_the_fuse_box_2001_suzuki_grand_vitara_2.0_D_located#ixzz1anwabtQg

The hydraulic brake system must be bled any time one of the brake lines is disconnected or air enters the system. There are two ways to bleed the system; pressure bleeding or manual bleeding. Both procedures will be given here, although pressure bleeding requires the use of some fairly expensive equipment (a pressure tank) and is seldom used. Both methods are equally effective.The correct bleeding sequence is: left front, right front, left rear, and right rear. On master cylinders equipped with a bleeder valve, bleed the master cylinder last.PRESSURE BLEEDING

1. Clean the top of the master cylinder, remove the cover, and attach the pressure bleeding adapter.
2. The spring-loaded plunger on the front of the proportioning valve must be depressed while bleeding. Wire or tape can be wrapped around the valve to hold the plunger in.
3. Check the pressure bleeder reservoir for correct pressure 20-29 psi (137-206 kPa) and fluid level, then open the release valve.
4. Fasten a bleeder hose to the wheel cylinder or caliper bleeder nipple and submerge the free end of the hose in a transparent receptacle. The receptacle should contain enough brake fluid to cover the open end of the hose.
5. Open the wheel cylinder or caliper bleeder nipple and allow the fluid to flow until all bubbles disappear and an uncontaminated flow exists.
6. Close the nipple, remove the bleeder hose and repeat the procedure on the other wheel cylinders according to the sequence.

MANUAL BLEEDING(see Figures 1, 2 and 3)An alternative to the pressure method of bleeding requires two people to perform; one to depress the brake pedal and the other to open the bleeder nipples.

1. Clean the top of the master cylinder, and then remove the cover and fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid.
2. To prevent squirting fluid replace the cover.
3. The spring-loaded plunger on the front of the proportioning valve must be depressed while bleeding. Wire or tape can be wrapped around the valve to hold the plunger in.
4. Install a box end wrench on the left front bleeder screw.
5. Attach a length of small diameter, clear vinyl tubing to the bleeder screw. Submerge the other end of the rubber tubing in a glass jar partially filled with clean brake fluid. Make sure the rubber tube fits on the bleeder screw snugly or you may be squirted with brake fluid when the bleeder screw is opened.
6. Have your friend slowly depress the brake pedal. As this is done, open the bleeder screw half a turn and allow the fluid to run through the tube. Close the bleeder screw, then return the brake pedal to its fully released position.
7. Repeat this procedure until no bubbles appear in the jar. Refill the master cylinder.
8. Frequently check the master cylinder level during this procedure. If the reservoir runs dry, air will enter the system and the bleeding will have to be repeated.

Hope helps.

Change the O2 sensor. That code is for Bank 1 Sensor 1

This could be the alternator. When it gets hot it fails and sets the light. Every electrical or electronic part can do this. To be sure test it when the light is on. if it is bad the voltage will be less than 12 volts.