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#54 of 80 2007 Water Leak in the rear cargo area by dave42ny Apr 17, 2008 (4:40 pm)
2007 XL7 with 2-Row seating. I discovered a water leak in the rear cargo area of my XL7 last week. The carpeting / floor mat is wet. After some problem determination – I pulled backed the carpet (which was wet, damp and smelly) and also removed the car jack. I noticed road cinders, which means that water was coming in from the surrounding area. The problem appears to be with the pressure relief body vent, which is a plastic flap. As the flap moves the air pressure from within the vehicle to the outside, this is the entry point for the water. I also double-checked the weather-stripping around the rear lift gate, which appears to be fine. I saw no splits, cracks or gaps – all was tight. The water comes from under the vehicle while driving in the rain or driving through puddle. All of the plugs in the body/flooring are sealed. It's the flap/vent.   I will be posting some digital pictures later.   The 3-Row XL7’s may not notice the water leak since it has the storage bin behind the third row but I guarantee that the water is still getting into the vehicle.   This is a major (and stupid) design flaw by the engineers (from GM and/or Suzuki). Does anyone do any quality control testing? Not. (or very little at best).   I have a service appointment next week with my local Suzuki dealer – and hopefully a permanent solution.   Regards, Dave Replies to this message: gadiel (May 15, 2008 8:07 pm) dave42ny (May 16, 2008 7:58 pm)
#55 of 80 Re: stuck accelerator [renee9] by oswald008 May 10, 2008 (7:28 am)
Replying to: renee9 (Feb 20, 2008 9:35 am) On May 4, 2007 stopped at a stop sign I relaxed the pressure on the brake to roll forward a little bit to check the intersection when it happened. The 2007 XL7 Limited took off into the intersection and T-boned another car traveling at approx. 45mph. Airbags did not deploy nor was anyone seriously hurt, Thank God. This is the same XL7 I've written about here with numerous electrical issue still puzzling the Suzuki Tech Reps. Suzuki is in denial. I bought this thing because it was suppose to be safe! Now I need to convince the insurance agent that it's not safe and to total it.   Good luck to all
#56 of 80 Wheel bearings PROBLEMS! by beckyofcarroll May 13, 2008 (5:14 pm)
I have a 2003 XL-7 and I am in the process of having the wheel bearings replaced for the fourth time!!! The front has been done once and this will be the third time for the rear! It has 88000 miles on it and though it is under warranty the dealerships are few and far between. I have found the customer service for this repeat problem has been miserable through Suzuki and I guess that's why the dealerships drop them for service. I will now have to travel over 40 miles to get it serviced......any ideas? does anyone else have this problem?
#57 of 80 Re: 2007 Water Leak in the rear cargo area [dave42ny] by gadiel May 15, 2008 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: dave42ny (Apr 17, 2008 4:40 pm) I have an XL7 with 3 rows I also found a water leak problem in the cargo area.I noticed the water was entering from the back cargo light located at the roof. When I verified, the rubber bracket that cover the light cables were loose. I took my XL-7 to Service and the Suzuki service personell adjust the bracket. Since that, no water leak problems at all.   Hope this can help you. Replies to this message: dave42ny (May 16, 2008 7:58 pm)
#58 of 80 Re: 2007 Water Leak in the rear cargo area [gadiel] by dave42ny May 16, 2008 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: gadiel (May 15, 2008 8:07 pm) I finally had the pressure vent (that was on order) replaced today on my 2007 XL7, it was raining pretty heavy at times today. This was a good test - I drove to work after having my XL7 repaired then back home later in the day - and guess what? It's still leaking from underneath, from the pressure vent. I had a small hand towel placed near the pressure vent, I removed the towel and about half of it was soaking wet. I'll check the area you mentioned but I will be calling both my local dealership/service dept and Suzuki America come Monday morning. Additionally, I had the EVAP solenoid replaced for a P0449 check engine light that came on about 10 days ago. It appears that it's been resolved. However, the wire appeared to be severed near the connector. How did that happen? Did the service tech cut the wire after the check engine light was cleared? Regards, Dave
#59 of 80 2004 XL-7 4X4 won't disengage by desertrat12 Jun 14, 2008 (1:04 pm)
We have taken to the dealer 4 times for the same problem. The first time they replaced the solenoid (not covered by warranty). The next time they told us they were getting an unknown trouble code and needed to check with tech support. Then they said they needed to test the PCM (Power Control Module). This wasn't it, so they finally replaced the front differential. The day after I got the car back from the dealer, the 4X4 stayed engaged and wouldn't release. We have noticed it will sometimes disengage on steep inclines, but not always. We have checked the tire pressures and fluid levels. If there are any other options that anyone is aware of, please post an answer.
#60 of 80 Re: Service Engine Soon Light [winchesteraime] by gerry19 Jun 20, 2008 (4:57 am)
Replying to: winchesteraime (Jan 01, 2008 12:29 pm) I had the same issue on my 2005 X-L 7 apparently the O2 Oxygen sensor wire runs very close to the oil filter location, and a service person ( not paying attention) pinched the wire in the top of the oil filter, not enough for oil to leak, but enough for the sensor to short out. Sensor was $270 (part only) and my oil change guy ate the bill.
#61 of 80 ac indicator light by gerry19 Jun 20, 2008 (5:03 am)
The AC indicator light started "blinking" with or without the AC engaged. The AC works fine , and the compressor does NOT disengage when the light blinks. Any ideas on the "blinking green light"?? 2005 XL-7 runs great no issues 56k miles
#62 of 80 Re: Service Engine Soon Light [winchesteraime] by kbrown1999 Jun 28, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: winchesteraime (Jan 01, 2008 12:29 pm) Go to autozone and have them run a diagnostic. We had the O2 sensor changed at around 80k on ours. Save a $100 and have a private mechanic do it. Hard to get to so have a mechanic do it.
#63 of 80 2007 suzuki xl7 many problems by tomd132 Oct 09, 2008 (2:09 pm)
I have a 2007 xl7 with 20000 miles the radio shuts off for no reason and the info center stops working then the engine light came on started running real rough. Had it towed to dealer they said it was a sludge build up in the engine paid $170 the next day same thing towed back again told me it needed an induction service for $180. When I questioned the service writer I asked if the codes were read he said not yet so how could he know i needed an induction service done? Then he tells me they need to contact suzuki because they dont know whats wrong. I am thinking it is time to get a lawyer and get out from under this. Any suggestions? Replies to this message: oswald008 (Oct 09, 2008 5:57 pm) tomd132 (Oct 10, 2008 12:14 pm) marymcguire (Nov 06, 2009 5:39 am) ceuser (Oct 20, 2008 4:04 pm)

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