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I have a Silver 99 Tracker 4dr. 4wd with auto
trans.,power windows and locks,keyless
entry,cruise,cd player,power sunroof,alloy
wheels,skid plates,only 8300 miles. This was my
wifes vehicle but we need to get rid of it because
of company car.
We are looking for someone to take over the lease
of which we have 17 months left at $251.00 plus
whatever your sales tax is, and just under 28000
miles left under warranty. This is a
great vehicle but just don't have room.
can you describe your vehicle and you request.
Where are you located?
Please mail to :
abonam@tin.it
It's worse when it's cold, but now it's doing it more often on the downshift even when it's warm. Had it back to the garage and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. This is the third Suzuki or Tracker I've had, so I'm familiar with what these vehicles should be and not be doing. I just want to thank you for this post, so now I have something to go in there with. They replaced the clutch, clutch plate and throw-out bearing within the first 1000 miles. I had complained about the noise the throw-out bearing was making and when they took it apart it was torn up inside. It was after that that I noticed the chrunching and I suggested then that they may have put in the wrong xmission fluid.
Do you happen to have the TSP number?
Do you have the Uniroyals tire on your Tracker? How were they in last years snow (I to live in MD)? I still had my old Tracker with Goodyear Wranglers on it and they did great, but I don't like the look of these Uniroyals tread. They look too much like regular car tire treads.
Do you have a problem with shifting into 4WD? Mine I have to fight to get it in and sometimes it grinds like crazy. Once I get it in the first time the next time is OK. Here again the dealer told me they were all that way, and it was working properly. My one Sidekick had auto locking hubs, which you had to stop the car first before engaging 4WD. My previous Tracker had manual locking hubs which were much better since you can shift into and out of 4WD anytime you wanted once the hubs were locked. This shift on the fly just doesn't work good, at least not on my Tracker.
I have received an unbelievable story from my service advisor that ice and snow can build up under the transfer case which can cause it not to fully engage into 4 x4 and then pop out of 4 x 4 even though the shifter remains in place and the 4x4 indicator high remains on.
Anyone have one Anyone know where to get one
Help!
John Miller
I have an 89 Suzuki Sidekick. Its been a great vehicle until the last year it began to die intermitently. Finally tracked the problem to the ECM. The price for a new one was out of sight. I found Auto ECM in Houston on the Internet. They analyzed the ECM and repaired it for $200. They said they a lot of older Tracker/Sidekick are having the same ECM problems. Mine had two bad capacitors. Hope this helps. Auto ECM's address on the Internet is:
http://www.auto-ecm.com
jsirvin@swbell.net
This has been pretty much problem free. Dealer replaced a belt because it was squeaking, and put in a new stereo due to the original being scratched when it was delivered. Other than that no problems. It has remainder of 3/36 factory warranty (purchase date 10/99). MSRP was $20,331.
It's in outstanding condition. I want to get either an Acura TL, or VW Passat, that's why I'm selling it. I just miss having a car. All I want is my payoff of $12,850. If you look around you'll find this to be a great deal. I'm too busy to handle selling it myself, so Bob Dennis at "Denver Motors" is taking care of that for me. If you're interested please call him at 303-781-3100. Thanks (mileage is approx 13,000 oil changes done by the dealer)
I am looking at a slightly bigger SUV ie Xterra, Blazer, Explorer, etc.
With the 2,500 rebate on the 2 door Blazer I may go with it. I know there have been problems with them in the past, but my boss currently drives a Blazer with 230,000 on it. I told him about the 3,500 rebate on the 4 door. He will look this weekend at them.
Please note, I am not a shill for GM. My last three cars have been Mazda 1982 626, 1987 626 1992 MX-6. I owned one of the original Mustangs 67 GT 2+2 Fastback and a 1980 Z-28 Camero. The Mazdas were the best, but the Tracker seems well built.
If you want more information, just write back.
to usaf52; what became of your auto light problem? Your coolant smell baffles me, are you sure it is coolant (open the reserve tank and smell), if it is I would suspect a small conceled leak, otherwise a new engine can emit various smells.
I bought mud flaps from Suzuki Accessories, they fit and look good, some minor drilling, a bit pricey at $52 front and rear and now I have the Suzuki 'S' logo on my Chevy. I'm trying to get the skid plate package kit from GM accessories with no luck, they say it is not available. Anybody have any luck here?
Chris Murphy
I have had transmission work done twice and I only have 32,000 km's, and since the last time I now find it difficult to shift into 1st and 2nd as well it seems that the counter shaft bearing is gone. While driving in 5th and excelerating between 90 -100 km/hr I hear a wining noise, only in 5th gear.
Looks like it's time for it's 3rd transmission re-build.
Thanks.
We bought the tracker only due to price. The escape is larger, and so too is the RAV-4, but both will cost several thousands more. Compare a V-6, auto transmission, 5 mag wheels, luggage rack, spare tire cover, full body cladding including running boards, key-less entry, power windows and door locks, tinted glass, and armored gas tank, and a SUB built on a truck frame. I think you will have a hard time beating the price of less than $19,000 drive out.
As for people having transmission problems with 6 year old vehicles, imagine that. I know there were problems with manual transmissions in 1999 this has been corrected.
Last year Suzuki sold 1.8 million cars and trucks. Someone other than me is buying them.
Found out the DRLs switch off when you apply the emergency brake.
I finally picked it up on Thursday Feb. 1st. We have put 500+ miles on it so far... We'll see about the long haul.
Great Forum by the way.
My decision to buy was swayed here.
Also, we found a low-pitched rumble when we first bought the vehicle at speeds above about 20 mph (roughly). Sometimes it sounded like it could be coming from side panels or exhaust, but it was hard to pinpoint. After being told that it was road noise, we found some reference to this on the internet (can't remember where, maybe here) and decided to take the cross-members off the roof rack. The sound went completely away, and it drove smooth as silk thereafter (haven't driven over 60 mph). We really like it, it seems to be a good vehicle for around town as it is fairly economical yet comfortable to us. We bought it, though, rather than the other competing makes, because of two things 1) its low range gear which we thought would be very handy for our back-road sight seeing and fishing trips and 2) the lower initial cost.
Any posting that have good info on flat or dinghy-type towing with auto and auto hubs would be appreciated.
Also, does anyone have an e-mail address for the supplier in Canada where questions can be asked and answered? (I found their website but
I couldn't see any place to send technical questions).
Steve
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I received a quick and clear response to my query.
To view "REAL" ZR2's visit:
www.zr2.com
www.zr2hr.org
and many of the "elite zr2 owner" web sites.
Find out what your lacking in the real off-road world!
All the help & input has been great. Thanks.
NJTED
This Tracker is a better design than the old one which CU used for reporting resale values. Also, both GM and Suzuki are actively promoting the vehicle, which had not been done in the past.
Years ago, no one had heard of Toyota or Nissan, but they are standards, now. And why? They made a quality product and offered it at a good price. The Tracker is smaller than the RAV-4 and CRV, but you get so much more value with the Tracker.
njted
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You can E-Mail me - Campbell.ianb@ic.gc.ca
Anyone else?
Steve
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I have about 30,000 Km's and have had the transmission re-built 2 times and it is now in the shop to have the complete transmission replaced.
I live in Canada and we unfortunately do not have a Lemon Law however we do have the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan ( CAMVAP ).
I am preparing for arbitration and I was wondering if anyone who has problems with their 1999 Tracker, specifically with the transmission, would be willing to fax me a copy of their service/work orders so that at the arbitration hearing I can show that there are others are having problems with the transmissions in these trucks.
If you would be willing to do so please E-Mail me ( Campbell.ianb@ic.gc.ca ) and I will provide you with my fax number.
Regards,
Greenlemon2