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#1 of 9 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare by mattjin Aug 27, 2007 (5:59 pm)
We bought a 2007 XL7 two weeks ago. The second day we had the car the battery was dead. Had it replaced and then the charging system was not reading over 12.3 volts while running. Replaced the alternator but the car still ranges from 12.3 to 14.2 volts while running or idling. Last Saturday the front control stopped working. Could not change the radio, a/c or any other centrally located controls. We had a 2004 XL7 and it was great. Our vehicle was manufactured Nov of 2006 so it was one of the first out, anyone else have electrical bugs? Oh yeah, I almost forgot that the speakers pop like something is grounding out everytime we open the doors. I ran a Suzuki Motorcycle dealership for almost 10 years and have never seen anything this random in the powersports world. The dealer said he has replaced batteries in 3 other new XL7's. Did I get the only XL7 with Gremlins? Replies to this message: tidester (Aug 27, 2007 11:39 pm) mattjin (Aug 28, 2007 4:09 am) kc5yti (Sep 25, 2007 5:00 pm) and 4 more...
#2 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [mattjin] by tidester HOST Aug 27, 2007 (11:39 pm)
Replying to: mattjin (Aug 27, 2007 5:59 pm) still ranges from 12.3 to 14.2 volts while running   What voltage were you expecting?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: mattjin (Aug 28, 2007 4:09 am) kc5yti (Sep 25, 2007 5:00 pm) mirde98 (Oct 02, 2007 9:30 am) and 3 more...
#3 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [tidester] by mattjin Aug 28, 2007 (4:09 am)
Replying to: tidester (Aug 27, 2007 11:39 pm) I was told by the service department at two Suzuki dealerships (one local one in Florida)that the running voltage should never drop below 13.5 when running even at idle. I can say that when the voltage monitor drops below 12.8 the car starts acting a little wierd, meaning idle gets jumpy and the car stumbles upon takeoff from a light. We have tried turning everything off but it doesn't make a difference. I have to believe the alternator is working correctly but there is something wrong in the ODB or other electrical component that is telling the car the battery is charging but in fact is not. The vehicle is currently being looked at and hopefully we well find something out soon. Replies to this message: kc5yti (Sep 25, 2007 5:00 pm) mirde98 (Oct 02, 2007 9:30 am) tsu670 (Oct 16, 2007 1:13 pm) and 1 more...
#4 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [mattjin] by kc5yti Sep 25, 2007 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: mattjin (Aug 28, 2007 4:09 am) Good luck with it. We have a 2007 that is about the same vintage. No issues yet. I also have a 2002, and I have seen similar voltage fluctuations on it. I would expect to see fluctuations since the alternator is alway adjusting its out put, and the load placed on the system changes all of the time, as well. Anyway, good luck and keep us posted.   Regards,   Ivan Replies to this message: mirde98 (Oct 02, 2007 9:30 am) tsu670 (Oct 16, 2007 1:13 pm) 650spx (Sep 13, 2008 6:39 am)
#5 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [kc5yti] by mirde98 Oct 02, 2007 (9:30 am)
Replying to: kc5yti (Sep 25, 2007 5:00 pm) The new XL-7 is basically a Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent. Shares alot of components and probably alot of their problems. Replies to this message: tsu670 (Oct 16, 2007 1:13 pm) 650spx (Sep 13, 2008 6:39 am)
#7 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [mirde98] by tsu670 Oct 16, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: mirde98 (Oct 02, 2007 9:30 am) Actually, the XL-7 designers used the Equinox (Theta) platform as a starting point to take advantage of its safety, steering and suspension features, but there the similarity ends.   The engine is built at the Suzuki plant in Sagara Japan based on GM's aluminum V-6 used in the Cadillac CTS. The platform, while similar to Equinox, is stiffer, longer, and a skosh wider to accomodate a third row of seats. (Note: GM now only owns about 3% of Suzuki stock).   It is assembled in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.   I don't own one, but I am in the market for a new vehicle, and this one is quite intriguing. Replies to this message: 650spx (Sep 13, 2008 6:39 am)
#8 of 9 Re: 2007 XL7 Electrical Nightmare [tsu670] by 650spx Sep 13, 2008 (6:39 am)
Replying to: tsu670 (Oct 16, 2007 1:13 pm) Not to split hairs but the engine is pure suzuki and is not based on anything. Gm pruchesed it from suzuki. It is 100% jap all gm did was pay the bill.
#9 of 9 xl7 electrical by hmusgrove Nov 13, 2008 (7:16 pm)
I have a 2007 xl7 with 13,000 miles. Like the car but dont like the electrical computer system. One night we were out in the car and all dashboard systems, radio, thermostat and heating went out. Stop in a station, shut the car down and started it up again a few mnts later. It worked fine. Its like Windows having problems with your computer----- "Hit Alt --Ctrl --- and Delete". Sometimes if someone is sitting in the passenger seat the air bag sensor light stays at off position. I saw something on tv a week ago about other car brands having the same problem so they did a recall. No recall on the suzuki. Its the same set-up and system other cars are using. I would check to see if other cars are having the same problem and they had recalls on this. Since all car manufacturers are using each others technology and parts it could happen.   Is anyone else having the same problem.   Thanks

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