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by maxaret
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lost key car write off 99 vitara
Replies: 4
Views: 6374

Re: Lost key car write off 99 vitara

Do you have the original owners manual ? it might have the original key number written in ? If the electrical system has not been ruined by garage meddling and if you still have the original ECU etc - your local Suzuki dealer might be able to order one for you as Suzuki UK should be able to look up ...
by maxaret
Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: Window Steaming Up
Replies: 2
Views: 5646

Re: Window Steaming Up

Hi Turquoise Might be worthwhile opening bonnet and make sure your windscreen scuttle area is clear of leaves etc as they can fill up with leaves during autumn,leaf debris can clog up any drain holes.The scuttle area is under the wiper blades and I usually check under there periodically to make sure...
by maxaret
Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: The Bar
Topic: WHERE IS EVERONE???
Replies: 15
Views: 29931

Re: WHERE IS EVERONE???

The Boat is looking good Scott :D
Glad to hear you are keeping busy and hope the new job goes well 8-)
by maxaret
Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: WHERE IS EVERONE???
Replies: 15
Views: 29931

Re: WHERE IS EVERONE???

I post fairly regularly on here but I am now in 'winter mode' and not doing anything on the cars unless something breaks/stops working. We have been driving our 05 Vitara a lot more than we have in the previous 2 years as she is still only a babe with 45.5k on the clock,so we thought we should get s...
by maxaret
Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders
Replies: 10
Views: 5036

Re: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders

We washed our Vitara the other day,a couple of weeks of farmers roads + council road grit - she looked like a proper off roader :good: We don't do any serious off roading in the old girl but I do use it on a grass airfield (gliding club) most weeks,great fun to drive as well - I just wish she had a ...
by maxaret
Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders
Replies: 10
Views: 5036

Re: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders

djc wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:16 am
Might wash it too.
Steady on - don't overdo it 8-)
by maxaret
Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

Re: Newbie

Hi Niton and :welcome:
Sorry I do not know anything about modern Suzis - we have a 16 year old Vitara :mrgreen:
by maxaret
Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders
Replies: 10
Views: 5036

Re: HELP - '85 410 rear brake cylinders

Usually safest to dismantle and ID the exact parts fitted Douglas.
Any jobs I am unsure of I usually have a look on youtube and see if there is a 'How To' video.

rgds max
by maxaret
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Paint and Interior Trim
Topic: Vitara 2015 window switch
Replies: 2
Views: 6332

Re: Vitara 2015 window switch

Hi Kieran
I don't know if the later cars are similar - but our 2005 Vitara 3dr has a switch on the door panel to kill the power (disable) to the passenger front window,it is easy to press by mistake/hit with elbow etc.
by maxaret
Fri Nov 19, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Can you help identify this connector pkease
Replies: 9
Views: 8955

Re: Can you help identify this connector pkease

Hopefully you will stumble across where they fit during the rebuild and do not have too many bits left over at the end :D