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- Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:54 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: 2006 GV DDiS Remote Locking stopped working
- Replies: 1
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2006 GV DDiS Remote Locking stopped working
This week the remote LOCK from the keyfob stopped working... The UNLOCK still works OK so its not a fuse problem. The problem can be seen with both keyfobs, I replaced the battery on one and cleaned out the dust and fluff from the fob itself, but no change. The problem must be at the receiver end in...
- Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Rear lower control arm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3807
Re: Rear lower control arm
Just for the record I bought a 2011 model part from a breaker in Lithuania and it fits fine. The old one had to be cut off as the pivot bolt had seized in the bush. Other than that it was pretty straight forward.
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- Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:39 am
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Wheres it going?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5295
Re: Wheres it going?
Do you have an overflow on the expansion tank, like the Jimny's? Dont know about Jimny setup but mine has a lower pipe which goes to the bottom of radiator and a top pipe above the max level which goes to the top radiator hose. The cap is a pressure cap so the header must be pressurised when the th...
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:27 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Wheres it going?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5295
Re: Wheres it going?
The seal is on the pressurised header/expansion tank and it looks ok too with no obvious signs of leak, same as the radiator drain point.
Thanks for suggestion though
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Thanks for suggestion though
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- Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:39 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Wheres it going?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5295
Wheres it going?
Coolant that is... My '06 DDIS GV is losing coolant from somewhere. I need to top up the header tank from min to max every 4-500 miles, say 1/2 litre. Theres no coolant in the oil. I cannot see any leaks from the radiator or hoses. No sign of dripping anywhere, no steam from exhaust... Engine is run...
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:35 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Rear lower control arm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3807
Rear lower control arm
The one that the spring seats in... Does anyone know if the later models are the same as the earlier ones? I.e. Are they unchanged throughout the 2005-2015 range? Also, are the Petrol versions the same as the DDiS? i need one as it has a hole, for my 2006 DDiS and can see some later ones for sale......
- Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:57 am
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Front ARB bushes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10693
Re: Front ARB bushes
Bits4Vits have promised to modify their mould to make some bushes with 27 dia, so I can afford to wait for them o become available now...
Thanks for he help chaps
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Thanks for he help chaps
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- Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:42 am
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Front ARB bushes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10693
Re: Front ARB bushes
Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed.ScottieJ wrote:I'll check the ones I have in the shop for you.
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- Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Front ARB bushes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10693
Re: Front ARB bushes
Yes, typically my arb bar is 27 dia and the bushes advertised are 25 ... Grrr...
Search continues
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Search continues
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- Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
- Topic: Front ARB bushes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10693
Re: Front ARB bushes
If they will fit a 2006 DDIS model, I would be interested...ScottieJ wrote:I've got a strange feeling I might have some Vit arb polybushes in the workshop....I'll never need them as I don't own a vit
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