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1987 Suzuki Samurai Questions & Answers
1987 Suzuki Samurai. I have a good hot battery, no power to dash lights or anything when you turn the key?
87 is carb fueled
head lamps are first. they work with key off, or on.
so is first thing to test/ report
I have the OEM manual
chapter 21 is electrics PDF page 111
battery not dead/
fuseable link is blown , 2 head lamp fuses, 10amp each both not blown.
key off horn works too
key off stop lamps work if all 4 of these fail the fuesable link is blown
that power feed is called HOT all the time.
14 fuses, not counting fuseable link
here it is
the 3 oem manual are here, real. cut in 1/3rds called FSM 1 to 3
here. I have vast data on any sammy
or anything 4wd. buy jeep or suzuki and chevys
http://fixkick.com/sammi-stuff
tell more and ask more I have all the tests. to find problems.
if willing to use a voltmeter. etc.
I have noticed that my
it is bad because the engine needs new rings
compression pressure should be around 150-160psi
A replacement engine would be in order
Stock 1986 Suzuki Samurai. On
Have you tested the output of the alternator under a load? Have that done because this sure sounds like a charging system issue. Most parts stores like Autozone will test the battery and Alternator for free.
Suzuki samurai fail smog
Does it also run quite rough (loads of vibration) and then smooth out when it gets warmer? The air to fuel ratio may be off for the carburator. Can be adjusted using the a small screw jus underneath the throttle body. It can easily be reached without having to remove any parts. there are other reasons as well, but this solution is the only one you can do without replacing parts or tearing apart the engine. Also, depending on the state your in (California for example) it will not pass more modern emissions standards.
How do I know whether 4x4 is working?
that is part time 4wd
and i bet has manual locks on both front axle ends.
how'd i know that.???? grin
first off PT 4wd is for ICE or offroad
SO if NO ICE roads handly (i cant see you drive)
then go off road, or gravel road, or not pavement.
then shift to 4wd.
the rear will have power, for sure.
so that means how to test the front end
i do so on jack stands
put the car up on left side
engine off.
lock the front left lock and right.
now turn the left tire by hand,, bingo you cant.
if you can and the axle behind it does not spin that means the left lock is bad.
if the left axle does turns and so does the right axle , that means th right lock is bad.
3 tire on ground rules. part time.
the front drive shaft will not turn, if it does the transfer case is not in 4H or 4L. if the transfer case is working the rear drive shaft can not turn, in this test. (cuz both tires are on the ground)
see manual locking hubs test here and failure modes.
http://www.fixkick.com/part-time-test.html
Fuse able link + battery
you left out the question.only a noun given.is this show and tell, good, we like it.why not read the manual. if its a question.see 3 chapters here.
http://www.fixkick.com/sammi-stuff/index.htmlv3:see chapter 21 page 18chapter 10 covers Alternator.see missing schematics page there... see it? all 3 pages?Got symptoms, share them>?there is no shortage of sammi books, at all....and cave man simple electrics,, ,for sure.
Missing rear seat bolts
I'm sure they are metric, but not sure on size. Could you unscrew one from one of the front seats and try it in the hole?
Fiche technique moteur suzuki G13B 1298 cm3
French post?
Fiche, is the olden days micro films, of car parts, obsolete now.
we use books and data bases files now.
call suzuki and tell them what you want,
or buy there FSM, same place
if uSa car same, use alldata.com
or suzukipitstop.com for books.
no car stated , no year, ,no country so can not help you. sorry
Suzuki diagram
no CRANK
OR NO START
IS THE 87 Still stock?, many are not, engine swaps,?
and changed carbs. ?
post what engine is there G13?
and fuel system. there.? EFI or CARB.
if still stock the stock manual wins big time.
http://www.fixkick.com/sammi-stuff/index.html
check fuses. first.
if not crank, then hot wire starter
or jumper cable start from running car.... like AAA does... dig?
next time tell if
CRANKS but dont start
or
will not crank.
we can not guess that.
nor engine options.
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