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Suzuki XL-7 - Problems & Solutions

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Suzuki XL-7 - Problems & Solutions by steve_ HOST
Jul 29, 2006 (10:21 pm)
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Ask about issues and post your solutions here.
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Bad sound from engine area by einakin
May 01, 2005 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 29, 2006 10:21 pm)

My wife has an 02 XL-7 and on start up it make a rubbing plastic sound for about 2-3 seconds and goes away I can't pin point where it is coming from and it also has the problem with the 4wd that once you turn it on it won't come out until you stop and put it into reverse.
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Re: Bad sound from engine area [einakin] by kc5yti
May 22, 2005 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: einakin (May 01, 2005 5:16 am)

Next time, have someone start it for you while you stand out in front of the truck. Listen for the noise to occur. If it centers around the front of the engine near the bottom, it is probably the timing chain tensioner. If you purchased your truck after August 2002 and have less than 100K miles, you should be able to get it worked on under warranty. If you purchase it before August 2002 and have more than 3years and/or 36K miles on it, you will have to cover the repairs yourself. My guess is that it is the tensioner.
 
Also if you have trouble disengaging the 4-wheel drive system, make sure you are driving on properly inflated tires and that you are driving straight. From what I have read and what others have said, this can be normal. The 4X4 system is not meant to be used when you have good traction. It could bind up. One big reason for the binding improper use, but if you are certain that you are using it right, it could be mismatched tires, improper inflation, and other tire related problems. The tires must all be rotating at the same rate to properly disengage the system.
 
BTW, much of the talk on the timing chain issue seems to indicate that the use of bad filters and the wrong oil either causes the problem or makes it happen quicker. Many of the recommendations are to use the lightest weight oil for the truck, and to use a good filter like the OEM Suzuki filters. Some have said that the Purolator Pure One and Wix filters are just as good. I have used many different brands, but never generic or Fram filters.
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Re: Bad sound from engine area [einakin] by flyingn
Jun 07, 2005 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: einakin (May 01, 2005 5:16 am)

This is 100% normal. ALL XL7's (with abs) do this. Its the ABS going thru a test cycle as the car truck begines to move.
 
Frank
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Re: Bad sound from engine area [kc5yti] by predator
Apr 02, 2006 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: kc5yti (May 22, 2005 3:40 pm)

I have a 2001 XL-7 with 37000 miles on it and the timing chain just went out. I'm the original owner and did all the maintenance as scheduled. I want to know if this is a common problem because this shouldn't happen to any brand or make till 80000 + miles. I have taken it to the dealer and so far their response has been they won't cover it and want $1500 to repair it.
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Re: Bad sound from engine area [predator] by jrvallejo
Apr 24, 2006 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: predator (Apr 02, 2006 10:50 am)

I had the same problem, but mine started right after 85,000 miles the problem was the famous Timing chain adjusters, my dealer told me that between 2001 and 2003 the adjusters came defective. I also keep all maintenance done to it but they went out on me, the job cost me $1350.00 and it wasn't fun. Also be aware that the timing chain is self adjust you would never had to replace it unless you won't do any maintenance at all. like change the oil. which is pretty crucial if you don't want to have the same problem again. Hopefully this answer your question..
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Re: Bad sound from engine area [jrvallejo] by beachbrum
Jul 04, 2006 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: jrvallejo (Apr 24, 2006 2:13 pm)

Would someone please describe the sounds the engine makes and how the vehicle drives that would indicate the timing chain adjuster is going bad. I have an 01 XL7 with about 54000 miles on it and runs great but don't want my timing chain to go out on me and a bad time.
 
I am assuming Suzuki did not extend the warranty for this particular item. Unfortunately, 2001 was 3/36 warranty.
 
Thanks!
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how do you fold 2nd row seats flat. by 03spyder
Jul 05, 2006 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: beachbrum (Jul 04, 2006 8:53 pm)

I have just purchased a 2005 xl7 5 passenger. I did not get an owners manual with it. How do you fold the back seats flat? is there a hidden lever somewhere Im missing.
 
many thanks for the help.
 
Jason
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Plenty of problems by steve_ HOST
Jul 29, 2006 (10:22 pm)
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Need some more solutions!
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Passenger Seat Sensor by 3stix
Aug 04, 2006 (9:21 am)
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My wife drives a 2004 XL-7 and we've had problems in the past with the passenger seat sensor. Dealer had to replace it once because of a "mystery" code they got when they hooked it up to the computer in the dealer shop. Still very sensitive, cant put anything on the seat without it beeping. Service manager keeps saying it the same in all the others on the lot.
Also had a problem with the remote not working, Service manager wouldn't do anything about it till he saw it happen, so that was about 3 trips to the dealer, then one of the reps tells me that its a known problem with the contact plates on the doors. Had them replaced and it worked fine.

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