20 Most Recent 2005 Suzuki Vitara Questions & Answers

we, usa only have Grand vitara's in 05.??? our car if you scan it will show intermittant sender DTC errors. P0464 the fsm BOOK cover these tests. you unplug the connector, shown. you attach and DMM , set to ohms. about 2 to 150 ohms is range. low is full, 150 empty. on mine, 32 ohms is 1/2 full. but as always, RTM read the manual. the FSM. or at alldata.com the book shows what resistance for the sender equals 1/2 full easy huh, a $10 meter and bam, the answer , no guessing and draining a tank of fuel and wasted 5hrs labor + pull the connector to sender turn on key , guage must go to empty. if not the wiring or gauge (rare) are bad. if yes, the sender is hosed. (or jammed) https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1145-2004-vitara-service-manual.aspx

which engine. 1.6L 1.8L 2.0L, 2.5L and is it a v6? if 2.5L see page. http://www.fixkick.com/look/odds-ends/suzuki/v6/sv625-chain.pdf

which engine,? what year, 2005 and what does 44 olate mean? these cars have many engines, called engine options. 1.8L and 2.5L are common. you never said what you are attempting to do? 1: replace timing chain? 2: check spark timing? (it's fixed in the ecu, but on engine early the cam sensor can be moved and set wrong. all all these engine, the damper pulley (crank pulley) is marked with a notch and then a scale above. others (newer) have only 1 mark set. for spec, timing. on my 2.5L the CAM sensor can be set wrong. and the spec, is stated on the EPA hood sticker. and on mine , 04' the timing freeze jump is gone (DLC) and was moved to SUZUKI scan tool only usage. so : what engine? what country? and what are you attempting???????????????

better off taking the leg to a garage as special tools needed ,or a complete one from a scrapyard

That isnt good, is it a fast leak or slow leak? you may have a hole in the water jacket on the enging check your oil dipstick and see if the oil is a milky color that means the water is going thru to your crankcase...

Big problems!!!

ok..first start with changing the thermostat and doing a radiator flush with fresh coolant... also check and see if ur elec fan is working corectly. if that dont work then move to ur water pump. if u still cand find a leak and that stuff hasnt worked...do u smell fluids in side the vehicle..does ur windshield fog up..any residue on the windshield..if so ur heater core may be out...make sure ur oil isnt milky colored if so u have a head gasket leak..does ur car smoke ...any strang noises coming from the motor? possible ur motor is shot and ur piston rings are shot and its heating up ur motor.....but first thing first..get ur radiator and cooling system presure tested...u cld have a problem u dont see untill the system is hot and presurised

most likely in the fuel tank

Need to hook up a set of gauges and watch the low side pressure. If it drops to 15 psi and the clutch cuts out then you may be low on freon. If the high pressure goes to 300+ and the clutch cuts out then you have a problem with the ac cooling system.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/SUZUKI/GRAND%252520VITARA/SUV/AWD Read and see what the issues are.

It may be out of timing!

Wow, well that can get expensive depending upon what the problem is. Be sure who ever is working on it is qualified as air bags can be very dangerous. I dont Usually recommend dealer repair services but in this case I would.

check the fuse

I would look at the headlight switch.

I have this problem also. A diagnostic has told me its a MAF sensor problem which I have replaced, however this has caused other problems! I've read that a stuck PCV valve can cause loss of power and is quite a common problem if the car hasn't been well serviced and looked after, and cheap to replace so its worth a shot. Of cause loss of power can be caused by many things so more detail would be needed.

Flush and replace pas fluid to verify fault. It could be in the steering rack. If no improvement, try disconnecting steering rack from hubs and turn by hand to see if you can feel tightness. Check hubs for freeplay whilste undone.