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I have a 1999-2000 Baleno S/W, and I had only one similar problem. While driving, the car would idle extremely rough at times, and after about two weeks the problem got bigger. After idling rough for about 15-20 seconds the Check Engine light comes on and suddenly the car works well until the light comes off and I would get a slight rough idle again. The car eventually started to stall (shut off). I checked a few local technicians and no one could have fixed it.
However I met someone with the same model car and when I explained the problem to him he said it was the CamShaft Position Sensor going Bad. I paid about US$140 for one and installed myself. I never had any major problems with the car again.
Sanjay
I am looking for a 1999-2000 Suzuki Esteem S/W 1.6L G16B Service Repair Manual.
If anyone knows where I could buy one (new or used) please email me at sanjay.dan@scotiabank.com
Thanks
Sanjay
The EGR valve normally just causes bad running conditions in general. The car may stall, stumble, idle rough, and acceleration is reduced, but it won't keep you from being able to achieve highway speeds. With a bad converter, the engine runs smoothly, it just feels like it has no power because it can't exhale.
Some insurers offer mechanical policies that while still expensive are at least regulated and offer major coverage for much less $$$.
He bought the car two weeks before Suzuki went with the longer warranty. His warranty was 3/36. I will add that he takes no mercy on a car and has always driven that way. Nothing I say can change that. Redline, late braking...you name it.
Any chance that the dealer will take mercy on him and pick up part of the tab for engine replacement? BTW this is his second Suzuki from that dealer.
I will keep the list informed when he hears from the dealer.
Happy Zuking and thanks
But the big problem is, I dont have 1/2 time a clear 12v to properly activate the solenoid. Some time he start some time he not.
When I put the tester on the solenoid wire (when connected) during am starting, the voltage drop to 6 -8 v. If he's not connected I have 12v from wire. So what make the voltage drop ??If I jump it whit 12v right from battery he start each time. The starter is good but 12v suck.
If am using 12v from key switch to solenoid, the starter work great but I can start the engine when am on drive or reverse so this is not the solution and the cpu dont realy like it (many error message).
So the problem must be between the key switch and starter. I tried to follow the wire from the switch through the dash but its to crazy
So if u have any idea guy's, ill take all suggestion.
It will be awsome if it works. The 2.0L looks almost exactly like the 1.8L so I am guessing it will work. I called Suzuki and the could not tell me. I also called the corporate people and they said I would have to call the factory in Japan. If it does fit I will be selling my 1.6L which runs like new with 72,000 miles on it. I had my manual tranmission go out on me. I found out how expensive it was for the transmission and thought (screw it, Ill just get a whole new engine).
We have been trying to find a manual for this Suzuki in order to make repairs easier. Usually you can get a manual for most cars at Canadian Tire but one does not seem to exist for the Suzuki Wagon. My husband did find one on-line but at the hefty price of $300.00 (US). Does anyone know if a reasonably priced manual does exist?
I just got my Suzuki esteem wagon (2001) by a private selling two week ago. Yesterday I found the check engine light was on during my driving. and I tried open the fuel cap and close it several times, but warning light was still on. I thought the problem was just your's. did you solve this problem with your car. If you did, could you please share with me ?
Thanks a lot!
Li
Thanks.....
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Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info
1999
Transmission
Suzuki Esteem REBUILT,12MO WARRANTY,250.00 CORE 20AFTR $845 Albany Auto Salvage, Inc. USA-GA(Albany) E-mail 800-873-1669
1999
Transmission
Suzuki Esteem F-5,1.6L,5-99 N205 $700
--Can--
$840.00 Team Auto Parts Can-MB(Winnipeg) Request_Quote 1-204-222-7333 1-888-832-6870 Request_Insurance_Quote
2000
Transmission
Suzuki Esteem F-5,1.6L,10-99 N329 $650
--Can--
$780.00 Team Auto Parts Can-MB(Winnipeg) Request_Quote 1-204-222-7333 1-888-832-6870 Request_Insurance_Quote
something physical like a hydraulic lifter (lack of oil changes B4 you came into the picture) would-could have been the problem since 30M miles. Take off the valve cover(you can reuse the same gasket, but expect leaks around the sparkplug holes) and check out the oil staining in the cover and at the tope of the head. Should be fairly clean. If clean, then, you have other physical-mechanical problems from over-rev or bad lifter causing undue stress onthe engine in normal speeds, etc. vr
KYB makes replacement front struts for $70 ea and these will last 100K.
good luck-vr
The engine will warm up with a little faultering in cold-new start. and then, level off to a smoother running that the dealer will respond to by,"looks OK to me".
You can install the correct plug with proper gap settings and still get poor performance from the stop sign with a slight baulk, and, never get over 25-26 mpg with light touch driving.
The "lazy" coil will exhibit less gap wear in the center electrode measure after 20K miles--talking about .002" wear vs. a good coil with 3.5 to 4 thousandths wear.
Another problem with spark plugs on this 1.8L DOHC is that the early manuals '99, show two different plugs. one with a smaller gap and one with Roman
"II" on the insulator. The II is-has the larger gap and some dealers and parts people will sell you the smaller gap plug with the other part number being same as II number, but, with no II And they will gap the non II plug with the larger gap--you have a drop in MPG, slugish response . Get the II plug--says II on box, and the insulator barrel, and get the mpg and performance back up there.
Torque is important on the spark plugs. make sure you have enough when first seating this plug--some mechanics think they will over torque and in 5K miles you have a loose plug that can cause roughness in idle and poor hot engine performance--damn thing just lacks upper end power???
These new coils are expensive and you are best advised to not to buy junk yard stuff unless it's $35. ea.
Air filter--change it every 18K miles. You start to lose power at 25K for a filter.
This car has hydraulic valves and do not need adjusting. At 65K they will seem noisy, but, that is their nature.
I get 27mps went big foot wife is city driving--30 when I drive it, 33-35 when she does longer highway; and 34-37 when I can drive the highway without her turning on the AC--AC drops it 4mpg.
If you are not getting even tire wear on the fronts, you could be losing 4 mpg across the board. Couple that with lazy coil and wrong spark plug gap and you may be down to 22 city and 28-29 highway at 60 mph.. If you can keep it at
63mph in the level highway even foot driving you are going to get 34-35mpg if all is correct. Drive at 66-70 and the milage drops 3mpg.
There are two oxy sensors on this model--one at the engine manifold and one at the converter--further back. This would be my idea to check if you were not getting good mpg and the other things mentioned are correct. With correct setting, you will not have any residue in the tail pipe at the back--only a slight, slight dust on the end of your finger.
Wipe the tail pipe clean and check it 4 days later-80 miles.
Cheaper gas will lose you 3-4 mpg and cost you more in AC weather. pay the extra $.05 to .10/gallon and keep the oil cleaner and get better engine running.
vr
Slap is a wear problem from lack of lubrication on startup and during cold running and even during warm running. You should be using some oil to have slap now.
I would try some premium oil-Mobil 1 in 5W for summer and 0W for winter--below freezing. to lessen the wear on the 1.6L I have been running the 1.8L with 0-40 and 5W30 Mobil 1 since new and the motor still has little cold and hot sounds. I have taught my wife to let the temp gauge hit the bottom mark before driving away.This is the real secret to getting 250-300K out of an engine--even the GM stuff. With the Mobil 1 I go 6K between oil changes and use good grade of regular and still have 3/8 quart low on the stick at 6K miles intervals.
The 1.6L was just an earlier engine that had several short comings.
vr
vr
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Let's keep this topic for discussion of the Esteem wagon. Thanks!
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