Vitara engine problem

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 11:56

Any budding mechanics that could help or someone that may of had this problem. My vitara engine is fine when standing still but when I drive it kicks back. Just had a service and mechanic cant cure it although I dont think he tried. Someone said it maybe an air valve intake blocked.......!!!!! Been to 2 garages already.



Steve

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 11:59

sounds like electrical if its when you put it under pressure, is it worse going up hill

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:02

Tarry67 is it petrol or diesel ! it does sound electrical especially if it does it under "load" or pressure regards Barry58

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:12

Its petrol and doesnt get worse when going up hills really. If I was to stay in a lower gear it is not so bad its mainly in 5th gear.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:15

Have you checked The Ashtray ?

Lennythelion


Joined: 07/09/2008
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:22

http://www.aa1car.com/library/misfire.htm

Try this site

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:27

could be something as simple as a plug lead does it misfire under these conditions ?

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 12:28

when was the plugs /leads changed? also take off dis cap check for cracks and rotor arm ,hope this helps

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 13:08

or maybe coil breaking down under load ,try swopping it with friends coil see if it cures it

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 13:16

take a look at your plugs

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 15:25

If mainly in 5th gear could it be a gear box problem? Before going down that road see message 8 and just try that (You might find another owner who is happy to swap for a quick five minute test.) I assume you do not mean a Grand Vitara (they are more modern so electronics are a bit more complex).

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 16:00

message 5 : I thought about the ashtrays but I dont smoke.

I definately think its a carb problem as I only had it serviced yesterday, although what difference that makes. He put it on a computer but it didnt show much just that it was getting a little air in. Anyway thanks for the comments.



Steve

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 16:03

You may find an answer by asking the question on this forum in the Suzuki section





http://forum.difflock.com/viewforum.php?f=6

nigel


Joined: 28/12/2009
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 16:43

I had the same problem it was one of the engine sensors. I have purchased a hand held diagnostic tester for a vitara and I will bring it out later this month. if the problem persists you can use the tester.





Nigel