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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [broncododge]
by bearsgv
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Jan 11, 2007 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: broncododge (Jan 11, 2007 11:40 am)
I drive around 130km a day, 80% freeway & the GV is a lot more comfortable & quieter than my previous car (Toyota Corolla).
Went for a short holiday over Christmas, drove around 600km return trip, mostly freeway, the GV was very comfortable & sure footed.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [bearsgv]
by broncododge
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Jan 11, 2007 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: bearsgv (Jan 11, 2007 12:46 pm)
Excellent, that is what I had thought. I think this other guy in Kentucky has a lemon! Suzuki woman strikes again! 
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [broncododge]
by xostnot
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Jan 11, 2007 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: broncododge (Jan 11, 2007 7:59 am)
I have to say we bought our GV in December in Vancouver. So it wasn't hot weather. The front seat bottom panels stretched on the first drive, and have never returned to being taut. We are not "large" people. The dealer said they'd arrange for the regional rep to look at them and determine if they warranted replacement. They said they'd call me to arrange an appointment when the rep would be there, but they never called.
The seats looked like crap for a brand new car, but since it's a year old now, they seem more acceptable. I noticed other cars with leather seats have the material installed such that there is provision for the material to "expand" when sat upon, while the GV's seats are simple flat panels. I'm even wondering if the leather seats are so firm because then the leather panels don't have to stretch so much.
We also find that the rear headrests leave depressions in the rear seat bottoms when the seatback is folded forward.
But, hey, it didn't cost as much as a Lexus.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [xostnot]
by broncododge
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Jan 12, 2007 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: xostnot (Jan 11, 2007 9:09 pm)
Here Here! I agree that the Grand Vitara doesn't cost anywhere near a Lexus. The GV you bought may have been on a ship in the summer (most likely it was). With the windows closed in any car add solar heat and you can get incredible temperatures inside a vehicle. Not likely in December, but if the car was delivered to the dealership in August, or September, or even October, then the heat could have built up in the car. It is even worse in the Southern parts of this country. We got a swap from NC and the back top rear seats had been down and had melted into the lower rear seat! Had to reheat it to separate it and then they looked very baggy. Replaced it with a custom leather job for front and back. It really doesn't matter if someone is large or small, once the heat has built up and affected the leather the next person who sits on it will have a lasting impression-literally. I don't really think that it is the design of the seat, more the type of leather they chose to use... The headrests must be removed when you fold the rear seats forward-There is a button that removes them and you stow them on the floor in the space where your feet go normally. I have no idea why Suzuki chose the kind of leather that they did. The seats can be quite a problem. However, I have never seen a problem with the beige seats, only the charcoal. What color do you-have? Suzuki woman!
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [broncododge]
by xostnot
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Jan 15, 2007 (9:18 pm)
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Replying to: broncododge (Jan 12, 2007 9:37 am)
We have the beige seats. I'll try to have a look at the info and see when our GV was manufactured. But given that there was a waiting list when we got it in late December, I'd assume it had not been sitting around since the summer.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [broncododge]
by weezedog
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Jan 17, 2007 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: broncododge (Jan 10, 2007 5:41 am)
broncododge, can you give us more specific information. I have a vibration issue at 70-75mph, which vibration issue does the ECM update address. Even after rebalancing the tires the issue is still there. I need specific information with a TSB, campaign number, a field tech they can call, or something I can reference to the dealer other than "update the software". My dealer doesn't want to do anything without something from suzuki telling them to.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [weezedog]
by loukywells
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Jan 17, 2007 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: weezedog (Jan 17, 2007 12:58 pm)
Good luck on the vibration issue. I'm meeting with a Suzuki DM on Friday to discuss that same issue with my GV. My dealer told me that I have the latest ECM software installed on the vehicle, but they also stated that they don't even have the software for the '06 GV; therefore, they cannot flash it. I want you to try something if you don't mind. Start your GV and keep it in park. Slowly bring the RPM's to 2600 and tell me if you have the engine vibration...just curious. Thanks.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [loukywells]
by weezedog
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Jan 17, 2007 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: loukywells (Jan 17, 2007 1:55 pm)
No engine vibration. My steering wheel just vibrates between 70-75mph, enough to make your hands numb. All 4 tires were out of balance. It seemed to help somewhat, I haven't driven it much on the interstate since I had the dealership re-balance them. If the vibration stays as low as it was tonight on the way home from work I can live with it.
I will drive it for a few days to see what its like, the vibration isn't consistantly the same intensity. Usually its just tires out of balance that causes this, at least thats what it was in all my other vehicles. I just don't know if the dealership has sensitive enough equipment to balance them perfectly.
I still want to know more details on the ECU flash, like the manufacturer's release notes on the software update.
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [weezedog]
by loukywells
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Jan 17, 2007 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: weezedog (Jan 17, 2007 2:34 pm)
I see. Wheel vibration is another issue that I have. The dealership couldn't figure it out. I drive 95% of highway and my vibration is at the same speed as yours. The odd thing is that it's not consistant. Just today I noticed it entering the highway and then it slightly went away after couple of miles??
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Re: 2006 Grand Vitara vibration issue....... [weezedog]
by broncododge
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Jan 17, 2007 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: weezedog (Jan 17, 2007 12:58 pm)
That is the big problem with many dealers... they don't want to do anything unless Suzuki directs them to... but we fished around for an answer to the problem and the ecm flash fixes the vibration issue in 98 percent of the cases. One case was a defective tire (had a wall separation), and I can't remember what the other one was-something broken in the front assembly. Suzuki is ignoring the problem. We just tried every fix known to man in order to resolve the issue and the ECM turned out to be the issue. I would hate to say that your dealer has his head up somewhere that the sun doesn't shine, but a disgruntled customer is just not acceptable to us, and we will try every avenue in order to resolve a problem. I have no idea what they are thinking. Because of anonimity, I would suggest you taking aside a service manager and requesting they call UP NORTH and talk to other service managers to see if THEY have an ECM flash that fixes this problem! it almost sounds as tho they haven't got a clue.... Perhaps they are afraid they will mess the truck up royaly and void the warranty. Not too sure of their thinking, but oh boy would I make the quiet suggestion to the Service manager (aside). Or excercise the lemon law in your area! Suzuki woman strikes again!
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