Top 20 1999 Suzuki Vitara Questions & Answers

Either the clutch plates don't have sufficient clearance when the clutch pedal is pressed or they do have the clearance but are failing to separate. Air in the hydraulic system, worn or maladjusted linkage or cable are the common causes of the first and oil/grease contamination or rusty splines the second scenario. A failing clutch pilot bearing, if fitted, could also the symptom.

It isn't typical for the parking lights to be controlled by a relay. These are mostly wired directly from the main lighting switch via a fuse unless it is a multiplexed computer controlled system. If so the Haynes wiring diagram will be needed for deeper investigation. I suggest you begin by checking the fuses.

brake pads from other manufacturers ( Ferrodo and bendix) will fit modern master cylinders have a special finish in the cylinder so reconditioning and new rubbers are generally not advisable the best fix is a new replacement master cylinder and they are available at any professional brake and clutch shop

check the gear case lubricant level , front propeller shaft

Has this been taken care of?

You probably need to enter the security code.....check your paperwork for the code.

Bad fuel pressure regulator maybe. When engine is fully warmed up, pull the vacuum line off the FPR and see if there is any petrol in the line. If so you just found the problem. Try starting a hot engine with the vacuum line detached. If it fires right up you just confirmed the problem with the FPR.

The fuel filter is under the hood. See the photo.

no job stated, (are boxes apart?)5speed box.on mine , 5th gears are different ratio. OD 0.86 and 0.80but is engine size differences not 2/4wd diffs.the main counter shaft is totally different on 2wd, longer.i have all p/n on both boxes.. so does suzuki.my hands have even mixed gears. here.if you count the teeth, you'd see in minutesor are you shopping cases. (see how telling job first helps?)1998 for sure has different gears, just 1.(but is engine size reasons, for OD 5th)i dont have access to my database, im on vacation.so can not look it up. (have full parts lists i do )

OBD2 connector location in Suzuki Grand Vitara (1997 - 2005)

www.outilsobdfacile.com/...plug-connector-obd/Suzuki-grand-vitara-2 Easily find where your OBD2 port / connector is located in Suzuki Grand Vitara (1997 - 2005) ... OBD connector location for Suzuki Grand Vitara (1997 - 2005).

Suzuki Engines Diagnostic Connectors

codes.rennacs.com/Petrol-Engine/Japanese-Korean/Suzuki-Engines.php Suzuki Engines - diagnostic connector locations, with detailed diagrams, text, and pictures of where to find the diagnostic connector in the vehicle.

Saftey Neutral Switch may be bad.

have the fault codes read to determine the faulty sensor /device it could be the air intake sensor or it could be problem HO2S or O2 sensors as well the fault code will show the problem area

posted 100 times answered the same, on the right. on G16, J18/ J20 , H20,h25 h27 engines. and 1000s answered here, ++++ remove battery neg lug. (or boom eat acid) remove all wires on starter solenoid. unbolt the 2 bolts holding it in (at its base) it falls out. if you post what engine is there (they come with 3 sizes) we can show short cuts. ill post the G16 short cut now. The FSM book will not cover this , it just says, remove starter because all mech , know how to remove starters. is not covered in the factor service manual. (gee look at it, is it not obvious what it needs? ) http://www.fixkick.com/belts.html#starter here is the G16 tricks of trade. the G16B MPI engine (not the A) has manifold brace under the intake manifold, that is in the way, but what engine you have. Ive not a clue. so cant wax smarter.....

Could be:

1. Throttle not returning to idle position due to mechanical issue (sticking);
2. Leak in intake manifold due to crack or other issue;
3. Open vacuum port;
4. Failed PCV valve

2 posts, backup one and read. here . what engine< displacement,????? we cant guess your engine,. land 9 of 10 posts here on engine lack this fact. and most answers are all wrong, do to that one fact. including mine.

1 at USA drives left toe. (bingo) it has 2, both are show in the operators guide, lost that>? get one, not be stranded of silly things? all answer usa parks dead in rear of car and front parks and all dash parks dead too? Dash is called dimmable illumintation but is park. non the less, so only th tails are dead? $4 to read it here. or DL. https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Category/3-suzuki-service-manuals.aspx front cab box is in cab. engine bay box PDC is in same. the fsm shows fuse 10 , clearly marked, TAIL did you look yet, or just want us to do that for you?> when you turn on parks fuse 10 feeds power to HL relay 1, and it closes with HL switch on , park , or full on.HL this relay runs all parks, Front, rear and side, lights.

guide bolts, in what. ????? name the job, so we can be on same page. head jub. chain job. belt job. what engine, there are 3. if this is and engine question. G16, J20 or H25/27./> the latter is V6

what engine,? G16, J20 or H25? the helper and mech both need this fact, i open hood and just one look. but, you need to say. what country, the EFI systems vary by , country. Vits are sold all over the world. ok ill now answer (poorly) on generics. Mr. otto cycles, invention.

1. that is called gross misfiring and stalling.
2. top reason never got a tuneup , nor the 60,000, mile one. ever.
3. and 50 more causes.
4. we do that tests. the tests are like 10 max. not 50. so beats guessing.
5. http://www.fixkick.com/dies.html

in pure physics its a short list and shorter tuned up.

1. lost 12vdc to EFI system. (even a loose IG-coil fusee or FI fuse)
2. lost compression , or stuck open EGR, or melted CAT. cam belt slipped.
3. lost spark (tuneup) time?
4. bad fueling, too much, or tool little. or ISC stuck closed, and stalls. clogged fuel or air filter (tuneup) lots of tests here.......

the tools are cheap, got tools? meters and gauges, called the mech, set?

• G16B (16valve is here)

http://www.fixkick.com/t-belt/16-fast-belt-install.html note false timing marks on the cam cog wheel. do not mess that up. this page even has the FSM pages, to read. on G16B

Does the check engine or service soon light come on ? It is possible that the cataletyic converter is pluged or the stuff inside the cat some times will break apart and block the outlet in the exaust pipe causing lack of power.