# \#forenza **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forenza/2945.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cabin A/C air filter replacement a necessity or a nice to have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-a-c-air-filter-replacement-a-necessity-or-a-nice-to-have/82692)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-a-c-air-filter-replacement-a-necessity-or-a-nice-to-have/82692 "2026-09-12T11:19:37Z")
I know the cabin or A/C air filter is to filter out pollutants, etc. like the ones in home A/C so you have more comfortable & cleaner air into the car. But is it really necessary to have & replace or just a nice conven… --- ## [Car won't shift into gear (manual)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-manual/162355)
**Author:** [@Rodneys\_3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodneys_3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-shift-into-gear-manual/162355 "2020-04-04T22:11:53Z")
My car won’t shift into gear when turned on. Clutch does not feel any looser then normal and there seems to be pressure in the lines. Just replaced my head gasket but not sure how that would affect clutch. Any ideas? --- ## [2004 Suzuki Forenza takes 4 min to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-forenza-takes-4-min-to-start/153498)
**Author:** [@Bob52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-forenza-takes-4-min-to-start/153498 "2019-11-25T13:16:01Z")
2004 suzuki forenza takes 4 min. to start replaced fuell pump 2 pcm module coolant sensor fuel pressure reg. idle purge . help --- ## [2007 Suzuki Forenza won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-wont-start/139160)
**Author:** [@Restoredcars13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Restoredcars13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-wont-start/139160 "2019-04-25T02:41:38Z")
2007 Suzuki Forenza that will not start. No codes. Compression 150 all 4 cylinders, used starting fluid to see if it was a fuel problem. Not. Checked timing belt and ok. Installed new Cam Position Sensor while in there. … --- ## [2006 Suzuki Forenza - Runs great around town, overheats on highway after about 5 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-forenza-runs-great-around-town-overheats-on-highway-after-about-5-miles/91046)
**Author:** [@KendallB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KendallB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-forenza-runs-great-around-town-overheats-on-highway-after-about-5-miles/91046 "2019-03-05T18:07:34Z")
2006 Suzuki Forenza with (GM/Daewoo) 2.0 I-4 ~150,000 mi - always maintained well - have owned since new. Timing Belt broke last year (Fall 2014) I installed new Timing Belt Kit, Water Pump, Idlers, Oil Pump, FelPro Head… --- ## [Lock cycles on its own - 2008 Suzuki Forenza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-cycles-on-its-own-2008-suzuki-forenza/118249)
**Author:** [@dagrella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagrella)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-cycles-on-its-own-2008-suzuki-forenza/118249 "2018-05-29T05:19:56Z")
door lock cycles on and off by itself --- ## [Can I detoxify my 2005 Suzuki Forenza?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-detoxify-my-2005-suzuki-forenza/116273)
**Author:** [@Danny43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-detoxify-my-2005-suzuki-forenza/116273 "2018-04-25T21:12:29Z")
Just became aware of toxicity in car interiors. I saw a list where ot listed the forenza wagon as being of high concern. I own a forenza sedan which i believe is the same car and perhaps the interior is made with the sam… --- ## [2006 Suzuki Forenza on third thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-forenza-on-third-thermostat/115158)
**Author:** [@josegarcia1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josegarcia1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-suzuki-forenza-on-third-thermostat/115158 "2018-04-07T18:52:19Z")
my thermostat has been replaced twice and now is overheating after about 6 weeks of the new one --- ## [Why does smell come off vents in car under certain conditions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-smell-come-off-vents-in-car-under-certain-conditions/82694)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-smell-come-off-vents-in-car-under-certain-conditions/82694 "2017-05-23T04:26:27Z")
I've noticed the following and wonder what might the reason be for it: A/C running and vents open - no problem with smell/odor A/C off, heat/fan off, vents open - sometimes get this engine-y smell coming out of vents H… --- ## [Loud idle engine noise like sawing something by hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-idle-engine-noise-like-sawing-something-by-hand/82120)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-idle-engine-noise-like-sawing-something-by-hand/82120 "2017-05-23T04:23:18Z")
See these videos I recorded for the sound of the car when idle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3peAvA49mE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EIi6MS7j\_A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxu6IHw1kTo seems a bit rather … --- ## [Crack in tire to worry about?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crack-in-tire-to-worry-about/96629)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crack-in-tire-to-worry-about/96629 "2016-12-07T02:01:53Z")
Is this crack in tire something to worry about or ok defer replacement? --- ## [Second Opinion on a 2006 Suzuki Forenza that needs a complete auto head job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-a-2006-suzuki-forenza-that-needs-a-complete-auto-head-job/84846)
**Author:** [@flychocl8girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flychocl8girl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-a-2006-suzuki-forenza-that-needs-a-complete-auto-head-job/84846 "2014-05-07T04:45:31Z")
I need to know what the usual cost for a 2006 Suzuki Forenza that needs a complete auto head job; includes water pump, timing belt, etc. --- ## [2005 Suzuki Forenza - Mysterious Misfire, with a side of overheating!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-mysterious-misfire-with-a-side-of-overheating/84217)
**Author:** [@GreenBomber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenBomber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-mysterious-misfire-with-a-side-of-overheating/84217 "2014-03-17T19:00:56Z")
I have a 2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon - 2.0L L4. First off I apologize for the TL;DR. In the beginning there was only a slight problem with heating, It would never get as hot as I always thought it should get. But it di… --- ## [Hissing sound on wide/sharp U turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-sound-on-wide-sharp-u-turns/83013)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-sound-on-wide-sharp-u-turns/83013 "2014-01-07T03:31:00Z")
Not quite a U turn but more like 3 point turn without the backing up, for a wide/sharp U turn to go full circle, turning the steering wheel to the max. It's typically a left turn in this case as seldom turn wide & around… --- ## [Grinding noise while driving through curved road thats not quite flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-while-driving-through-curved-road-thats-not-quite-flat/82738)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-while-driving-through-curved-road-thats-not-quite-flat/82738 "2013-12-24T00:40:39Z")
I don't think I've heard it for a while but hearing them again. While driving car over some terrain (road, parking lot, parking lot ramp) that's not flat but curved up/down, as the car goes over it, I may hear a grinding… --- ## [One loose nut by power steering pump - any possible damage or effect to engine parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-loose-nut-by-power-steering-pump-any-possible-damage-or-effect-to-engine-parts/82691)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-loose-nut-by-power-steering-pump-any-possible-damage-or-effect-to-engine-parts/82691 "2013-12-17T02:02:09Z")
Gee, I guess it is safest to at least somewhat check (ASAP) the work of a mechanic after you get your car back. I took it to a supposedly decent shop for replacing timing belt & diagnosing weird loud engine noise and t… --- ## [Timing belt replacement cost and dealer vs local repair shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-cost-and-dealer-vs-local-repair-shop/82378)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-cost-and-dealer-vs-local-repair-shop/82378 "2013-11-25T03:13:44Z")
I went reading this related article: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2136702/timing-belt-dealer-or-independent-mechanic/p2 My 2006 Suzuki Forenza has just under 60k miles to it, but is about 7.5 years old now, … --- ## [2005 Suzuki Forenza pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-pulley/78404)
**Author:** [@SamC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-pulley/78404 "2013-04-02T07:09:26Z")
Hello, how much should it cost to replace a pulley in a 2005 Suzuki Forenza? My mechanic estimates about $700 due to the labor involved in removing the "top of the drive train". I'm not at all knowledgeable about cars. I… --- ## [Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76011)
**Author:** [@Gwillie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwillie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76011 "2012-12-08T20:18:03Z")
I have a Suzuki forenza - whoops! Anyway it is a 2007 automatic with about 25K miles. It started doing the following: while driving it will seem to slip into neutral and rev. For example, driving on the freeway at 65 mp… --- ## [Ac/heat/air goes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-air-goes-on-and-off/68526)
**Author:** [@skoutrageous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skoutrageous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-air-goes-on-and-off/68526 "2011-10-10T17:51:47Z")
When I start my car the air doesn't go on. After driving awhile, it goes on. If I shut car off, it doesn't go on until I drive for a while. ??? I checked the fuse (a/c) but it looks o.k. (not split). --- ## [2007 Suzuki Forenza jumps out of gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-jumps-out-of-gear/59548)
**Author:** [@Tryton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tryton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-jumps-out-of-gear/59548 "2011-01-05T02:40:23Z")
I've mentioned here before how much I hate this car and now this. It's done this a couple times now. I have the car in drive and it jumps out of gear and revs up. Let off the gas and it seems to be ok. I have done so… --- ## [Idler pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idler-pulley/58491)
**Author:** [@jketchup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jketchup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idler-pulley/58491 "2010-12-10T02:27:29Z")
How long can I drive my car with a broken idler pulley? --- ## [Interference engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-engine/58057)
**Author:** [@valmay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valmay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-engine/58057 "2010-11-29T14:19:50Z")
This may have been asked already somewhere, but I need to know if the engine in my 2005 Suzuki Forenza wagon is an interference engine. It's a 4-speed automatic. --- ## [How long before I refill antifreeze?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-before-i-refill-antifreeze/57540)
**Author:** [@Tryton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tryton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-before-i-refill-antifreeze/57540 "2010-11-13T23:43:01Z")
Just replaced my thermostat on my 07 Suzuki Forenza. It is the type that requires buying the theromstat and housing together (and costs a lot more than a regular theromstat). I used blue Permatex on the gasket and was … --- ## [Tachometer weirdness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachometer-weirdness/53149)
**Author:** [@Tryton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tryton)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachometer-weirdness/53149 "2010-08-10T15:18:19Z")
The tach in my 2007 Suzuki Forenze is acting weird. On my home from work the other day at highway speed, I noticed it read 4000 rpm. First thing I did was look down and make sure the car was in drive instead of a lower… --- ## [Suzuki Forenza Radio Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-radio-problems/50580)
**Author:** [@mcg122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcg122)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-radio-problems/50580 "2010-06-20T10:26:31Z")
I just recently purchased a used 08 Suzuki Forenza. The radio display is doesn't light up and if I don't drive the vehicle for a day the battery is completely drained the next day. I saw a similar issue posted on anoth… --- ## [Transmission issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues/48319)
**Author:** [@KittyKisses21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittyKisses21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues/48319 "2010-05-03T18:33:13Z")
I've got an '06 Suzuki Forenza. A few weeks ago, when driving on the highway (around 65mph) the car revved about 1,000 RPMs, jerked, and then the dashboard display (that normally shows D, 3, R, etc for your transmis… --- ## [2005 suzuki forenza tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-tire-wear/47427)
**Author:** [@trunkmonkey108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trunkmonkey108)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suzuki-forenza-tire-wear/47427 "2010-04-13T22:24:59Z")
i take care of about 20 vehicles, including a couple 2005 suzuki forenzas, one wagon, one sedan, and have definitely noticed excessive tire wear on both of these. sometimes front sometimes rear. the web has a fair amount… --- ## [Storing car for 2-3 yrs while overseas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-2-3-yrs-while-overseas/46106)
**Author:** [@willow1484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willow1484)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-2-3-yrs-while-overseas/46106 "2010-03-15T15:32:07Z")
I will be going to egypt for 2-3 yrs. I have an 06 suzuki forenza that i still owe on. I am not taking it and was thinking of seeing if my in-laws could keep it and start it every so often, or would it be better to store… --- ## [Rental Car Insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-insurance/45188)
**Author:** [@3fords](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3fords)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-insurance/45188 "2010-02-27T15:24:20Z")
The dealer has provided me with rental while my car is being repaired. I signed up for the damage and personal injury insurance totalling up to $12 per day. I called my insurance and they do cover rentals. Should I go ba… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forenza/2945.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=forenza)