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#283 of 314 :lemon: It's Lemon-Law time!! :lemon: by vitara4me Oct 22, 2007 (8:53 am)
Hello everyone. I called Suzuki of America corporate office to discuss my ongoing issues and I was told by a rather rude individual to "pound sand". In other words, Suzuki said that there is no way that they will buy back my vehicle, or give me another vehicle.    Oh really? You sure about that?    Well, I have found a very nasty Lemon-Law attorney that has dealt with Suzuki before, and told me to start looking for my next car, because Suzuki is at fault, and is liable for my loss.    I'm sure glad I took pictures and documented everything, including all my warranty repair invoices, showing miles and date/time in service. I even recorded all my phone calls to Suzuki of America and all the dealerships I have dealt with. (four Suzuki dealerships in my area have gone bankrupt and shut down). I now have to drive 35 miles to the nearest dealership.    I'll let you know how it turns out.    Regards, Vitaranot4me
#284 of 314 2000 suzuki vitara issues by tklovell Nov 05, 2007 (5:55 pm)
I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara that has developed two strange problems. 1st is it will not go into reverse. The second is electrical. The car sat for a while but when I tried to start it nothing happened. I changed the battery and still nothing, not even dash board lights or brake lights.Any advice?
#285 of 314 Suzuki Vitara 2003 by rh080550 Jan 14, 2008 (6:09 pm)
I have a '03 Vitara with 90,000 miles. Recently the brake light began coming on only during left turns. Any thoughts??   Thank you! Replies to this message: cob (Jan 16, 2008 5:02 pm)
#286 of 314 Re: Suzuki Vitara 2003 [rh080550] by cob Jan 16, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: rh080550 (Jan 14, 2008 6:09 pm) The brake fluid is low so when you turn it moves to the side in the fluid reservor opposite where the level sensor is and makes the light come on. Check the level, but just remember it is a closed system and you should never have to add fluid unless there is a leak somewhere. The fluid goes down as your brake pads wear but, never below the level that sets the sensor off.
#287 of 314 little or no heat!!! by troyan Jan 20, 2008 (9:26 am)
My 2002 Grand Vitara is experiencing little or no heat. This is something new because it always had heat. The Rad is full and the overflow tank is at the normal running line hot... The local parts stores say the thermostat is an OE only part. This vehicle is 6 years old!!!!... How can something like a thermostat be a Dealer item only? Maybe it's not the thermostat?... I need help AND heat....PLEASE Replies to this message: dlll (Jul 23, 2008 3:29 am) jebeland0 (Nov 05, 2008 6:21 am)
#288 of 314 Re: Timing Belt vs Chain 1999 Vitara 5 speed [floridabelle] by grouse Jan 27, 2008 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: floridabelle (Jan 02, 2007 6:41 pm) Don't know if you've been answered but - it has timing chains (2) not belts and they don't (shouldn't) need replacing at 62K. If you change your oil when it gets dirty - short trips do this- they should last at least 125k. Squeaky serpentine belts seem to be the nature of the beast, I changed mine recently around 60k and 5k later when I start it they squeak. It was the same with my 90, 95, and now my 03. They are pretty good vehicles but I can't brag about the dealers. My local one is a crook. Gluck.
#289 of 314 99 GV idleing "rough" by ncjen Apr 28, 2008 (4:20 am)
My 99 GV 2x2 is ideling rough. Has 70K miles, have had for 5 years and had no previous problems. I do hear the timing tensioner rattle, but from what I understand it's a thousand I can save if I just put up with the noise. Any suggestions on what this roughness problem could be?   Thanks
#290 of 314 trans leak by kengonz Jun 08, 2008 (7:29 pm)
just got a 2000 grand vitara.1st day was fine second day there is a puddle of tranmission fluid looks like it came out of top of dip stick. any ideas anybody.
#291 of 314 Timing chain, tensioner and valves... by branwenw Jun 27, 2008 (9:31 am)
I have an '02 Grand Vitara. Recently took it to the mechanic to diagnose distinct ticking on the front passenger side of the engine. Was told it was the timing chain, that there are three, and anwhere from $800-1600 to fix. Under warranty, so took it to the dealer. They replaced the timing chain. 8 days later I'm back at the dealer, this time the ticking is coming from front passenger and driver side of the engine. They replaced the tensioner. All is well until the next morning, very distinctive ticking from the front center part of the engine. Drove it back to dealer. They now tell me this is normal for the age of my car and it's the valves and will go away when the car heats up. I asked how long that takes and was told a couple minutes. Well, I drove it to the dealership which is 45 minutes away, and when I got it there both the service manager and the mechanic at that point told me it was the timing chain, but the service manager I've been dealing with tells me this is no problem. Replies to this message: suzanneg1 (Nov 13, 2008 7:51 pm)
#292 of 314 Re: little or no heat!!! [troyan] by dlll Jul 23, 2008 (3:29 am)
Replying to: troyan (Jan 20, 2008 9:26 am) Twice I had the problem with my 99 Vitara. On the control lever behind the dash the connectin has a very weak plastic ring/clip. It breaks easily. The first time the clip was replaced with multiple clips at a dealership. They lasted three years. This time I had the repair done with metal clips which were welded (non-dealership service). Hopefully your problem is as minor as mine. Just annoying.

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