2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Sit in the driver's seat. Put your right hand on your right knee. Put your right hand on the dash/kick plate surrounding the steering column...run your hand down to the bottom of the kick plate. Reach up and under at that point...it's right there. You don't have to remove the kick plate to use the OBD port, but it helps you find it easier.

I would double check to make sure it is not rubbing against trim around the sunroof window usually going back it catches something

Hello gordontesch: My name is Roger and I will help with your question The answer is yes. THe intake air temperature sensor is located in the top half of the air cleaner box. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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I do not think the Vitara came out with 1.5l motor, if you have the V6 motor it is a chain driven motor and they are known to be on the noisy side which according to Suzuki is normal until it gets very noisy!!!

AC always leaks freon through the pulley shaft in the compressor.
The best way to hold freon longer, is to use the AC every single month, even in winter, for a few minutes. That helps oil the seals.

If you have not had to replace the freon before, you were just lucky.
It is almost always just the freon.

Not only is the $145 appropriate, but you could have just gotten a can and done it yourself for $20.

And by the way, a whole new compressor is more like $400 plus $100 labor.

If you get gray smoke then its from valve stem oil seals, leaking overnight Hope this helped...

CHECK HEAD LIGHT RELAY STICKING /FUSE BOX

You answered your own questions the fuel volume regulator needs to be replaced.

It may simply be the wire is off the pressure sw., the pressure sw. is defective or .......the oil pump is not pumping. It is best to err on the side of safety and get a competent mechanic to confirm what it is because if it is the pump than running the engine will destroy the engine

i have uploaded a picture with the programming instructions but it doesnt show grand vitara thats on the other page but its the instructions in the top left of the picture but i dont think you can see the picture till its been cencsored so if it doesnt come through post a reply to post and i will send it again and hopefully it will have been cleared by then ,as for obtaining a new dongle then try the dealer or a autofactor and get two so you have a spare

This could be worn tires or even low tire pressure on one side of the vehicle or possibly a slight front end alignment problem. Check the tires first.

There are two main areas that need attention, aside from lights.
One is you must shield against rocks, you will totally distroy your paint if you do not.
the most important thing is you need to know how the transmission is lubricated, if an automatic. Most lube only when the pump is running and the pump is driven by the torque converter, so you must investigate your specific application. you risk transmission destruction.

You could disconnect the drive shaft(s), but that is not so convenient.

Could be bad rotors, or too cheap brake pads. You can try buy new brake pads that are protect from squeaking noise

Hi D,
The high beam and low are in the same bulb. Open the bonnet, look behind the head lamp unit and remove the dust cover. Disconnect the plug from the bulb and then you'll see a spring clip holding the bulb into position. Release that and remove the bulb. When fitting the new one remember its pre- focused and must fit in only one way....it will have off set fingers so make sure all three sit correctly. Don't touch the glass with your figures as the bulb will blow when its turned on. If you have touched it by mistake clean with spirits before fitting.
Regards Johngee10

Please check the relay then

Cut the wires on the lighter then run wires from the lighter through the firewall there should be a whole somewhere on the passenger side and run them directly to the battery.

someimes on those key fobs, when you replace batt in it or the vehicle, thier is a process to re-learn the learn the key fob to car, check owners manual or pop in a dealer, its usaully not a big deal and one of those things a service writer can do without a charge.

Does not sound like ignition, but fuel.
Idle needs little fuel.
Could be a clogged filter, water in the gas, bad pump, vacuum building up in the tank, bad sensors, etc.
Start with a gauge on the fuel pressure.
If it is low, that will point to filter or pump. Filter is cheaper to try.
If not low, then check the sensors with ohmmeter from Harbor Freight for $3.
There are O2, water temp, MAS, air temp, etc.

Hello
Lets start with the basics of this electronically controlled fuel injected engine.
You need to scan the engine electronic control computer (called the PCM) with a fault code reader, they are available from any auto parts store for about $40.00
Next check to see if the engine is getting fuel, get a can of starting fluid from any auto parts store, spray it into the air intake to the engine while someone cranks the engine, if it starts and quickly dies out you have a fuel pump problem. Let me know the results