2002 Suzuki Esteem - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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old post spark or cam we cant guess but was answered here many times. so search, here. the cam is here the spark is here. first post ever , with both. and the super secret jumper free of charge.

old post but , j18 free data. is rare.where to set, my guess you need the chain timing steps>? the free page (here is all text) http://fixkick.com/engine/18L/chainsteps-all1_opt_5.txthere are the graphics (gee the new chain has instructions lost those?)at autozonedhttp://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Suzuki-Esteem-Swift-1994-02/Engine-Mechanical-Components/Timing-Chain-Sprockets/_/P-0996b43f8037a82abtw, it is and interference engine, J18 is. and J20 up.put on new chainand hand turn engine, do a cylinder leak down test (a tool)before cranking it up. 1st time. if it fails you have bent valves.also turn it and feel for something hitting. as you turn. ooops.do that on all DOHC engines. (rare exceptions ) and win.

Jamie, Is or was engine light on, are there any codes, was there any recent work done? The more info. the easier to help diagnose. Removing the oil fill cap and have a helper crank the engine, while you look for cam movement,if you have cam movement that's good. Next squirt some starter fluid in throttle body and try starting, try a couple times. If starts and revs fine while running on starter fluid, problem is a faulty fuel pump filter,fuse, relay or pump. If it spits sputters or backfire while trying to start, timing belt has slipped probably and needs replaced. See links below for more reasons, press the helpful button

On top of the engine.You need to remove the ignition coils to access the spark plugs.

no, but if your alternator is worn, your new battery will fail in a short time as well

this is English only forum.

Your gonna need a pry bar and your gonna have to pop it loose theirs a c clip inside holding it in place

old post, but Ill answer this , as it seems most forums give bad advice. on this topic. answer,. read the FSM , or alldata.com or suzuki pit stop plus it shows 6 tests. this car came with 2 diff. engines, G16b and J18. and the tests are simular but data is different. here are the tests in the FSM. 1: cranking pressure. 35 to 40 psi. this is a guess. no engine stated, so no real numbers... answered. only a guess. 2: running pressure (vac. drops it) drop about 6PSI running. we now test the FPregular for proper reg. at 3 vacuum points. (a hand vacuum tool) 3: the shut test. 4: the leak down test. 5: the 4 tests for INJECTOR leak down tests. 1 by 1> its really 8 tests. now the shade tree test fuel dont leak from rail, fitting cracked, cranking , pump dead or lost 12vdc to pump cranking. that be it, with no gauge. must DIY fail here if the fitting dribbles. as dribble tests dont tell you if pressure is correct. a carb can run on 0.1psi or gravity , only but on EFI it takes, 28psi, min. (injectors makers rule , no mine)

$4 https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/1184-2002-esteem-service-manual.aspx only $4 lousy bucks to read hard facts. and not break parts. id bet it saves for more than that. its really investment grade. or at alldata.com same deal. pick one then ask questions.

100s of pages. why not just pick a system and ask. like radio EFI better ?why not post the symptoms.?

If none of them are working, then check the fuses. If they will not work with the remote, but will work when manually pressing the lock button, check the remote battery.

name the part of car you are at. there are 3000 parts on this car. my wild guess, inside car? or is this a body panel. ? somewhere inside or outside. or is this and audio radio like question.

great post and first to do fuse checks, for phantom drains. G16 or J18 engine???? very good work. did you look at car in 100% dark,. all doors open , hood and trunk? called dark current checks. and you are correct ,most fuses have many loads. some are 20 or more. (now windows ,usually) DOME (im logged in to alldata.com so can you..... Dome is doom, LOL called fuse #8 by suzuki. a RED feed wire..... then white.... TCM, interior lights,trunk light,Radio, keyless,Clock and ECM a real FSM make this far more easy, especially old cars. and DC amp clamp meter 100x more easy. alldata.com has the full set if schematics.

there are 2 engines, 1.6L and 1.8, radical different.how to?drain coolant, unbolt thermostat housingremove old stat.put in new sat with bleed hole up, 1.8L, or forward 1.6L.and wax side to pump side, 1.8Land wax side down, 1.6L.wax , is that sensing puck on the bottom of STAT.

you need a frame shop, find one and get helpif this is a tech question try to be more exact ,better us a photo.moving after welding? move the mount?this work takes great skill, and btw1; the FSM shows all the dimensions in the last chapter.just for such magic(under body)

is the lamp bad or or the whole assembly.but varies by country.http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.htmlgeneric? the whole deal.1: gain access to back and remove screws there. (even under fender)2: on some cars the front nose of car bezel must be removedgaining true access to lamp housings, and the screws.disconnect the socket wire (or replace bulb now)and then the housing screws. bingo its free.some cars, the hood opensand there is a plate that extends L/R across front of car.remove top plate and bingo , lamps.

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its in the FSMhttps://suzukipitstopplus.com/Category/3-suzuki-service-manuals.aspxremove skins.unbolt bumper.

there are only x many tricks for working in a wall of steel.?the body is steel and the tank is steel. (no xmen about.?)so? what are they. , there are only 2 , besides a monkey with skinny arms.1: lower front of tank only trick (or left or right only. as case may apply)2: look under rear seats for hatch covers, and yes, drop tank always works. (after drained)old post but im doing, no answered posts for 1hr, todayhttp://www.alldata.com/