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#305 of 344 dasboard vibration by tarub

May 07, 2009 (12:38 am)

Hi, Im from the Philippines and I recently acquired a pre-owned vitara, 98 model auto trans. My concerns is that on idle speed, my dashboard vibrates terribly. It feels like your driving a worn out diesel engine truck.
What could possibly be wrong? does it have to do with my idling?
Also, the airconditioning is weak. Replaced my expansion valve, condenser and the sysyem cleaned too but its not cold enough. Any advise on what to do, thanks

#306 of 344 2001 Grand Vatara by pinger1

May 23, 2009 (11:30 am)

At 90k miles and uses 3 qts of oil in 500miles..no leaks.Only blows whitest smoke going up the mountians.runs fine otherwise.Is it time to junk it?

#307 of 344 Re: 2001 Grand Vatara [pinger1] by tidester

May 23, 2009 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: pinger1 (May 23, 2009 11:30 am)
White exhaust means that water or antifreeze is getting into your cylinders and is likely due to a failed head gasket. Your engine is probably overheating and serious damage is possible if it's not taken care of.
 
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#308 of 344 99 grand vitara missing while running by diamondsmama40

Jul 28, 2009 (1:38 pm)

my 99 GV is missing while in gear and running down the road , it is also missing while idling now . up until today it wasn't a constant thing . I have changed the spark plugs , the fuel filter and added injector cleaner to it , to no avail . I am also getting a horrible rotten egg smell when it does this . help , it's the only transportaion i have and i can't afford to buy another vehicle .

#309 of 344 Re: 99 grand vitara missing while running [diamondsmama40] by bm000092

Jul 29, 2009 (4:33 am)

Replying to: diamondsmama40 (Jul 28, 2009 1:38 pm)
(horrible rotten egg smell ), most probably your catalytic converter is clogged.

#310 of 344 radio not working by ewelsh

Aug 29, 2009 (9:11 am)

Hello, i have a 2002 vitara and the radio quit working. The clock display still works when the button is pushed so i think i still have power???? Cant find a blown fuse or not looking in the right spot. Can you help me?

#311 of 344 Fuses blowing!! HELP PLEASE!!! by kizzuki

Oct 14, 2009 (4:28 pm)

My lights began to pulsate more than usual and then the blower didn't work. I replace the blower motor less than a year ago , and thought it may be the resistor, so I changed it. That did nothing. Found the "defrost" fuse blown and replaced it and it began to work, but fuse popped after about 5 minutes. Checked the blower switch and it crumbled into pieces, so I unplugged it, put a new fuse in and still it POPPED! Lights got worst so changed the alternator and solved that light problem. Put another fuse in and all seemed good, but after about 10 minutes(you guessed it) POP! The trouble with this is, the same fuse controls the blower switch as well as the auto light feature. Need to fix, cold now and have no heat!! A ny answers????? Not an auto electrician by any means and like everyone else can't afford one either, so any help is appreciated!!!!

#312 of 344 Re: Fuses blowing!! HELP PLEASE!!! [kizzuki] by bm000092

Oct 15, 2009 (4:34 am)

Replying to: kizzuki (Oct 14, 2009 4:28 pm)
What year is your Grand Vitara ?

#313 of 344 2006 grand vatara heater only no air conditioner by lonestarbob

Nov 09, 2009 (7:47 am)

I have a 2006 grand vatara and the other day, I went to go from air conditioner to heater and it would not go to heater. Then I heard a noise under dash or somewhere and heat appeared. Now when we turn the air conditioner on no air just high heat. the little car on dash is blinking and all I have is high heat and no other control of heater or air conditioner. Can you explain and tell me how to fix this problem?

#314 of 344 a/c problem by xostnot

Nov 14, 2009 (10:43 pm)

lonestarbob, you could ask on suzuki-forums. Sounds like a trip to the dealer anyway.

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