No Samurai, but a little 1.8L Sport information.
By: Kick-Fix. or Kick-Fix.com
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The information contained on these pages, cover only marketed (North America only !) Vehicles. 1.6L
If you have questions about other markets, then examine this link below and post to the forum, your questions here.
This is just my journal, I am no authority, expert, or agent of any publication or affiliated to any car companies.
Many folks have contributed ideas, photos and procedures, free of charge. SEE MY FAQ PAGE.
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the Jargon HERE;The information contained on these pages, cover only marketed (North America only !) Vehicles. 1.6L
If you have questions about other markets, then examine this link below and post to the forum, your questions here.
This is just my journal, I am no authority, expert, or agent of any publication or affiliated to any car companies.
Many folks have contributed ideas, photos and procedures, free of charge. SEE MY FAQ PAGE.
Check engine lamp? |
 Is
the ECU Dead ? |
 EGR throwing
DTC 51 or P0400? |
Power Loss ? & bogging is a top fail |
My never do list ! (save your motor)
HOW to FIND the PARTS ?
MAIN MENU: (Please read Safety First, save you !)
- The Engine (motor)
is just plain bad (mechanics 100%)
- Engine operating problems , drive-ability , starting ,
cranking, running, misfire, bucking, bogging...
- Electrical Failures
, all.
- Drive line tests, service
transmissions transfer case, and how to test 4wd , measure axle
ratios & lists of axle ratios.
- Accessory problems A/C
, Heater core pull and resistor block , Drive
belt tension.
- Maintenance procedures, Cam
belt & water pump , wheel hubs and bearings, IGN timing,
compression test, & Valve lash.
- Misc. procedures , Schematics,
motor pull, EFI Closed loop
theory and more power
from motor + 4wd tests.
- How
to test all the
sensors and actuators and how to find them
on car . + what is Limphome.
- Torque specification tables
- How to rebuild the engine block , my log notes and lots of photos.
- How to get good manuals, even free ones.
- How and where to buy parts, and my special hard to find parts page.
- How it identify car with VIN or Chassis tags and GM RPO codes.
- Swaps (motor , tranny 2wd to 4wd , etc.)
- Tune up data and
sources of parts, quality and spark gap issues.
Scan tools, for 1996+ (USA) 2001 EU, and 2006 and newer Asian cars)
There are no Over the Counter (below $2000) Scan tools for Suzuki's older that 1996.
This is because Suzuki did not release there protocols to the after market tool suppliers. Not even SNAP ON(tm).
The OBD2 scanner , my favorite.
OBD2
Scanner, click logo.Logo used with permission.
Fun ! A turbo kick Extreme Kick
WARNING:
Before working on any car (95 or newer mostly) you must learn how to defeat those dangerous AIR BAGS:
No long sleeve shirts or Business ties on your neck ! Please !
100% Voluntary THANK YOU !
Purpose:
This web page is organized by Problem and how to test sensors, actuators or how to do common service procedures.
In no way, is this page a substitute for the FSM , the Factory Service Manual, these manuals are made by Suzuki or GM
Autostore manuals are great for basics and safety issues, but most of these BOOKS, mix the car procedures up, in a toxic soup, in my opinion.
I like to help with Dead cars, and any EFI or Electrical problems. EFI , Electronic Fuel Injection.
This web page targets most things the keep you from driving the vehicle , a F.O.R.D?, found on road dead?
If in a panic for help , please do PM mail me in the forum , under Kick-fix.
My favorite car repair page , generic: AA1car.com.
By a knuckle dragger to other grease monkey, or the reverse? [now retired] This whole web site is Under Construction.
The work of a rank Amateur mechanic.Keep in mind he retired are getting dumber by the minute (aging is unavoidable, if luckly to live so long.) Grin!
Goals: The purpose, is to keep as many Sidekicks on the road as possible and the availability of parts.