1999 Suzuki Esteem - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It is the foot pedal on the right!

This is most likely a fuel system issue, Change the fuel filter, check the fuel pump pressure and volume. If that does not remedy the problem, it could be air flow problems through the catalytic converter or through the air filter.

old post. what sensor, name it? better is to post symptoms, and not guess.

RTM , read the manual... is best. https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/10133-1999-esteem-service-manual.aspx 4 bucks.and its all there. at any time of day.

scan it. get ECU scanned rent the tool and scan it buy one and scan it. or list autozoned scan it (good luck there)

look at vin numbers counting from left engine code letter is the 8th character model year code 10th character.

it might be corroded in/ , disconnect battery minus luck or BOOM.boom can be flying acid if under hood box,1 is your question.which box.? unsaid, knee box or hood box.

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Did you check the fuse for the stop lights?

stopped up fuel filter, fuel lines clogged, or fuel pump in the gas tank is going bad.

Don't know. Either a malfunction internally in the ecu, or bad wires from ecu to injectors. You could pull off the ecu connector and check for continuity on the wires from ecu to the two injectors. If the power.wires are not broken and show low resistance, check both ground wires from the two injectors to ecu for continuity. If the wires are good, it must be the ecu.

if it is black smoke it might need an oil change, but if its whitish smoke then your piston rings are finished and need to change your piston rings, practically an overhaul.

Some model of the Esteem you have to remove the transmission,then remove flywheel, you will see it on top

I'm guessing you have a 1.8 liter engine. Below is a picture of its location. As far as replacing it, the transmission as well as rge flywheel or driveplate needs to be removed in order to get at it to replace it. Not just a simple replacement of a sensor. Hope this helps.....

For rough idle issues and problem troubleshooting,go through the help links provided below :----- van idles rough?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/01/2004-ford-freestar-van-idles-rough.html

--------- will not idle when cold?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-explorer-40-will-not-idle-when.html

---------- runs lean and idles rough?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-runs-lean-and-idles-rough.html

----------- Engine stumbles coming off idle when warm?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/engine-stumbles-coming-off-idle-when.html

------------ Erratic idle on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/erratic-idle-on-car.html

---------- Low idle when cold out side?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/low-idle-when-cold-out-side.html

--------- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Replacing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/gmc-idle-air-control-iac-valve.html

----------- Replace Idle air control valve? --------- Test Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve? ------- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve operation?

---------- Engine quits at idle?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/10/engine-quits-at-idle.html

------------ Car overheats and Air blows hot at idle?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-overheats-and-air-blows-hot-at-idle.html

------ While stop engine idles like cylinder missing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/while-stop-engine-idles-like-cylinder.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

you have to loosen the motor support and jack that side of the motor up

the esteem has drum brakes on the rear and there are not any specal tools needed you can do the job with just a good pear of pliers and a jack and lug wrench, just a little advice remove only one side at a time that way if you forget were all the little parts go you can look at the other side for part location.....good luck

Take your car to an auto store that will hook up there scanner for free. They will tell you what is wrong with the car, the scanner can also turn off the light, and they can sell you the parts you need to fix the car. Chances are you you need an oxygen sensor. Unfortunately, you may have two oxygen sensors that retail about $80 each ( they are the four wire kind self heating kind).

next time u notice the light is on try and stop at an auto parts store and ask them to run it on a scanner most the time this is free

First a little Automotive Repair 101. There is no such thing as a mechanic in a can. if you want a fuel-injected engine to run poorly, all you have to do is keep adding chemicals to the fuel tank. Most "fuel line antifreeze" and "fuel conditioner" contains large amounts of methanol. Most automotive engines (except flex-fuel engines) cannot handle much more than 10% methanol which is already in the fuel when you get it out of the pump. The problem with most of this stuff is that if you add this stuff to your fuel tank, the methanol level can sky-rocket (depending on how much fuel is in your tank) and can actually cause the engine to run so bad as to cause a no-start condition. I have had to drain and clean out fuel tanks because of people putting that stuff in there.

If there is water or contamination in your fuel system, the fuel tank needs to be drained out and have fresh fuel added. "Miracle Cures" from a bottle or can will usually cause more problems than they fix. There are those that will disagree with this statement and will try to defend their favorite brand of "chemical technician", but all I have to say is that I am speaking from 36+ years of experience and having to clean up the messes many times...keep your comments.

OK, Enough preaching...Your problem may very well be caused by problems in the fuel system. The correct way to diagnose it would be to check your fuel pressure. The fuel pressure needs to be high enough to meet the specifications for your vehicle [38.4-44.0 psi (2.7-3.1 kg/cm 2 )] and should hold this pressure when the engine is turned off. If it is not high enough or if it does not hold pressure properly, it could cause the symptoms that you are describing.


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