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by smify
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: rear silencer GV 2ltr Diesel
Replies: 1
Views: 3426

rear silencer GV 2ltr Diesel

Hi, I am having trouble here in France obtaining a new rear silencer, the only one I am being offered is for the 2ltr RHW 16 valve Diesel, I have the 8 v RHZ 2ltr, they look identical but if it wasnt important why would there be a difference, On Bosal for instance there are two different part number...
by smify
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: error codes after new fuel pump fitted
Replies: 0
Views: 2416

error codes after new fuel pump fitted

following previous post , GV 2ltr TD 2002 running fine on the flat goes into limp mode up steep hills, showing error codes P0220,0243, 0120, 0230, is it possible that an incompatable pump has been fitted. No engine light comes on at any time when running. any ideas?
by smify
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: GV 2ltr TD Fuel pump
Replies: 0
Views: 2285

GV 2ltr TD Fuel pump

with reference to my previous post (wont start) just had a new fuel [pump fitted (after market) car now runs badly, ok on the flat, but come to a hill just got no go, wont kickdown like it did before, (automatic) feels like a large giant has hold of the rear bumper, floor the pedal and it nearly sto...
by smify
Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start
Replies: 4
Views: 4083

Re: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start

ok,so it seems its the fuel pump not priming, relay working ok, new pump perhaps!
by smify
Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: newbie in the Dordogne SW France
Replies: 1
Views: 2174

newbie in the Dordogne SW France

Hi, Grand Vitara 2lt TD 2002, Any fellow owners or knowledgeable chaps in this area for repairs and advice? Main dealers miles away, thanks in advance
by smify
Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start
Replies: 4
Views: 4083

Re: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start

hi momo, thanks for your interest, our grand vitara has been utterly reliable (until now) owned since 2005 no major expense until recently,
by smify
Sun Aug 30, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start
Replies: 4
Views: 4083

Grand vitara2ltr td 2002 wont start

Hi,Twice in the last week wont start after running, one short journey the other a bit longer , engine cranks ok, no sign of a start, after 20--30mins suddenly starts as normal no smoke or any spluttering, and then runs normally. has recently had a new erg, and various other parts sensors etc, runs a...