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A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
When When we talk about Suzuki, the first thing that comes to mind is the company’s decision in 2012 to pull its automobile division out of the United States market. Still, some of their lineup offers desirable features, and the...

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hi, question when i start on morning or when engine is cold grand vitara vibrates with little,when engine warms up it vibrates ver
It is very possible that you could have a faulty engine or transmission mount causing this issue. Engine and transmission mounts are made of rubber and they wear out over time. I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a...
Wrench symbol
The wrench symbol is your check engine light. Generally, the check engine light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) comes on when something fairly serious is going on with the vehicle. This can happen for many different reasons such as a faulty mass air flow...
Car starts but keeps dying
It sounds like you may have a dirty or faulty idle control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) or potentially a fuel pressure problem. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...
Putting transmission in reverse grinds gears but not when changing any of the forward gears.
Hi there. The issue could be either the shifter fork being bent or the reverse gear is burned up causing the transmission to grind when going in reverse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/grinding-noise-while-shifting-inspection). I recommend seeking out a professional, such as one from Your...
Please help
Hi there. It's possible that you may have installed the wrong sized thermostat, or if you didn't replace the thermostat housing at the same time, this is what's causing your problems. Without being there to see exactly what your issue...
Slow leak on left side of the radiator, no heat
The radiator leaking coolant (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) would be the the most important leak to repair first. The thermostat can be checked by watching the temperature on the gauge to see if the temperature gets up near the middle of the gauge...
While driving my ABS and EPS dashboard lights come on. Can any mechanic service this or should I go to the dealership?
The ABS system has several components that it relies on to operate properly, both hydraulic and electrical. Any qualified technician can perform repair work on the system and I strongly suggest that one performs an inspection to prevent replacing unnecessary...
Vibrations and then shuts off
Hello there, many different faults that can cause your 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara to die after starting. The most common would be the power brake booster, vacuum leak, exhaust leak, fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), wiring harness fault, oxygen sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), or...
Car does not accelerate when pressing gas pedal, 2002 Suzuki Vitara
Hello there. This is a usual issue for a 2002 Suzuki Vitara. There are a few possible causes for the lack of power and engine surging. The most likely would be the throttle plate, throttle cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-control-cable-replacement), MAF sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement),...
Oil drain plug and pan missing after oil change
Hello there, this is a rare accident that can occur when oil changes are performed. In this type of situation, an oil sample is taken and sent off to a facility that can perform an oil analysis. This is done...
02 Grand Vitara 2.5L idles fine, but won't accelerate. Timing chain, MAF, fuel pump, compression, spark, injector pulse OK
It is possible that the fuel filter was never replaced with the fuel pump replacement. This could mean that the fuel filter is clogged and only allowing enough fuel to pass through for idle. Once more fuel is required when...
I have a 2006 suzuki grand vitara, I just recently changed the battery because it was completely dead, and now when I out it in r
This is likely an electrical issue or defective engine sensor(s). Just as a for instance, the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor detects engine load and generates a signal that is proportional to the amount of vacuum in the intake manifold....
Do I need to change my thermostat?
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty thermostat. The thermostat regulates the flow of the coolant in your car's engine and controls when the coolant flows in and out of the motor from the radiator by opening...
I have de code P0441
Hi there. The P0441 trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0441-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-incorrect-purge-flow-by-spencer-clayton) will be seen when the ECU has detected incorrect purge flow in the Evaporative (EVAP) emission control system. When the purge flow is determined to be faulty, a Check Engine Light is set...
Is the engine on a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2l diesel 2004 a interference or a non-interference engine?
Hello - according to Suzuki, all of their engines are interference. The timing belt replacement interval is being revised to 60,000 kilometers; more like 40K miles. So, caution for replacing the timing belt earlier than expected. If you need assistance...
My alternator went out so I replaced it and also had put in new battery. Now it shuts off once I put it in drive.
Hi there. It would seem unusual, after replacing your vehicle alternator and battery, it would stall when put into drive. There is a possibility, the ECM (Engine Control Module) needs to relearn idle speed. Many vehicle engine computers have adaptive...
Have trouble code p2101. Cleaned the throttle body unit and still bad. Idle is always high surge like idle.
Hi, thanks for writing in. Code P2101 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2101-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-circuit-range-performance-by-jay-safford) is titled Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Performance. Instead of using a traditional throttle cable, your vehicle uses an electronic throttle control. In this system, the throttle control module receives input from...
Fuse continually blows when A/C is turned on
Hello there. This is a common issue with the Suzuki Vitara. There are a few different faults that could cause the fuse to blow repeatedly and the AC not to function. When a fuse repeatedly blows (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/signs-your-car-has-a-blown-fuse), this is typically...
Engine started exhibiting sputter noise. 2003 Suzuki Vitara
Hello there. This is an uncommon issue on the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. With coolant leaks such as you have had, the biggest concern is overheating of the vehicle. If the problem is detected and resolved before the engine overheats then...
After 20-30 miles driving, squeaking sound begins
Hello there. This is a common fault with the Suzuki Vitara. The most likely causes for the squeaking noise would be the drive belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement), axle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement), tensioner (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/drive-belt-tensioner-replacement), or idler pulley (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idler-pulley-replacement). Any of these can increase in noise...

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