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by Ginger_boy
Fri Mar 13, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: serpentine belt
Replies: 3
Views: 3997

Re: serpentine belt

as above but take some pics before you take it off for reference. As it can be a mind F..K when it seems to long
by Ginger_boy
Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Bloody annoying red light on Vitara dash...................
Replies: 13
Views: 10594

Re: Bloody annoying red light on Vitara dash................

sounds like you have some sort of aftermarket car alarm fitted
by Ginger_boy
Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: GV 2002 1600 soft topimobilised some how
Replies: 2
Views: 3063

Re: GV 2002 1600 soft topimobilised some how

No believe or not the siren is also the brain so a large loom comes from their. Did think possibly bad earth struggling though that have had no issue untill today
by Ginger_boy
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: GV 2002 1600 soft topimobilised some how
Replies: 2
Views: 3063

GV 2002 1600 soft topimobilised some how

Don't know what happened this morning, was about to go out shopping valentine's day had suddenly become very important!!!. Wife was working so left with junior. Loaded him into child seat wonderful fun in the 2 door soft top, jumped into the drivers seat and nothing no ignition light no clock no int...
by Ginger_boy
Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Revving engine
Replies: 6
Views: 5462

Re: Revving engine

I have the same problem on my 2lt gv. Although I can't see it having a earth problem through the clutch cable as they are hydraulic. I think it must be more to do with how the engine starts when cold or the throttle position sensor. Have you had any work done on the vehicle recently, mine seems to h...
by Ginger_boy
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Grand vitara 2.0 petrol (J20a) timing chain kits..
Replies: 7
Views: 11700

Re: Grand vitara 2.0 petrol (J20a) timing chain kits..

From experience the rattle isn't much to write home about when it starts to go. Plus after the engine has warmed up a little you can't distinguish it. There is no service interval for the timing chain just regular oil changes with the correct oil. And the chain should outlast the car.
by Ginger_boy
Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: double din unit in 2002 gv sport
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

Re: double din unit in 2002 gv sport

We'll I dug out my old surround and had a measure 183mmx102mm seems that most dd units are 170mm wish x100mm so I think it probably would fit.
by Ginger_boy
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:05 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: double din unit in 2002 gv sport
Replies: 2
Views: 3336

double din unit in 2002 gv sport

have been toying with the idea for a couple of years of fitting a double din DVD/GPS unit in the space left when you remove the radio clock and pocket from the Mk 1 dash. As it's a soft top and the alarm at the moment doesn't work was thinking a cheap version like a eonon reviews seem ok. Has anyone...
by Ginger_boy
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: cam chain snapped anyone got any tips
Replies: 9
Views: 8553

Re: cam chain snapped anyone got any tips

Now I have done the 2lt, I had better do the rubber band on the 1.6lt.
by Ginger_boy
Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: General Suzuki
Topic: Workshop Manual for an 01 Grand Vitara
Replies: 5
Views: 4976

Re: Workshop Manual for an 01 Grand Vitara

Hi yes there are manuals for free on the internet search for SQ416 they should be in two parts and there is a supplement part for the canvas top model. Part 2 covers the different engines G16 J20 and the H25. The manual will cover the mk 1 GV