# \#vitara **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/vitara/1127.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Coolant not getting taken in by Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-getting-taken-in-by-radiator/98916)
**Author:** [@standardsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/standardsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-getting-taken-in-by-radiator/98916 "2017-01-31T19:30:40Z")
Noticed the heat stopped working in my vehicle, when I first purchased it was slow to heat. At the suggestion of a family member I checked the radiator for coolant, it was empty but the reservoir was at the full line. … --- ## [Flickering headlights and dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-headlights-and-dash-lights/63094)
**Author:** [@deannamedeiros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deannamedeiros)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-headlights-and-dash-lights/63094 "2011-03-28T16:16:05Z")
the flickering stopped after 10 mins and hasnt come back. is this an alternator problem or loose battery cables/ground strap? --- ## [1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Timing Belt or Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-grand-vitara-timing-belt-or-timing-chain/62826)
**Author:** [@pjherma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjherma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-grand-vitara-timing-belt-or-timing-chain/62826 "2011-03-21T03:36:58Z")
I recently become the owner of a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD(2.5L V6). As luck would have it, the owner's manual was missing from the vehicle. I can't seem to find an answer on the internet regarding the timing appara… --- ## [Trans slips on a slight incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-slips-on-a-slight-incline/61954)
**Author:** [@valeriematsuda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valeriematsuda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-slips-on-a-slight-incline/61954 "2011-02-28T00:49:00Z")
what causes this is it safe to drive to get it repaired --- ## [Squeaky A/C belt on 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-a-c-belt-on-2003-suzuki-grand-vitara/52838)
**Author:** [@RhythmManDan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhythmManDan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-a-c-belt-on-2003-suzuki-grand-vitara/52838 "2010-08-02T12:35:53Z")
This particular issue happens after starting the vehicle and it runs for a few minutes then it seems like when the a/c compressor kicks in the belt squeaks like a loose belt for just a few minutes and then it stops and e… --- ## [1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-grand-vitara-reliability/48628)
**Author:** [@Farside](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farside)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-grand-vitara-reliability/48628 "2010-05-10T15:37:07Z")
Is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara a reliable vehicle? --- ## [Gaskets - EGR pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gaskets-egr-pipe/45599)
**Author:** [@tthomas91306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tthomas91306)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gaskets-egr-pipe/45599 "2010-03-06T23:06:37Z")
The EGR pipe on my 2001 suzuki vitara has two connections which look identical and I have located the gasket for the part. However i keep hearing that I only need one gasket per vehicle. Is this right? Which end does t… --- ## [Camshaft Sensor 01 Vitara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-sensor-01-vitara/44415)
**Author:** [@tthomas91306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tthomas91306)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-sensor-01-vitara/44415 "2010-02-14T16:57:44Z")
My wife's 2001 Suzuki Vitara (2.0L DOHC)the other day. I borrowed a code reader from a freind after verifying that the fuel pump was working and that I was not getting a spark at the coil packs. According to the code (… --- ## [2001 Suzuki Death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-suzuki-death/44235)
**Author:** [@tthomas91306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tthomas91306)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-suzuki-death/44235 "2010-02-14T09:57:51Z")
My wife was pulling out of the driveway and her 2001 Suzuki Vitara (2.0L) just died on her. She says it didn't sputter out and was not idling rough. When we try to restart, it turns over but does not run. The car has … --- ## [2001 Vitara Distributor Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vitara-distributor-location/44252)
**Author:** [@tthomas91306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tthomas91306)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vitara-distributor-location/44252 "2010-02-10T23:52:11Z")
Where the heck is the distributor for a 2001 Suzuki Vitara? --- ## [Frozen fuel line? 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-fuel-line-2000-suzuki-grand-vitara/40926)
**Author:** [@dardesmond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dardesmond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-fuel-line-2000-suzuki-grand-vitara/40926 "2009-12-18T18:45:46Z")
I moved to a new house on a hill, former farm field, no trees, bushes or other houses to block wind. No garage. Battery & alternator are fine. 2nd time it has frozen when below zero w/wind chill. What do I do to preven… --- ## [Car door slamming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-slamming/24815)
**Author:** [@codex19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codex19)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-slamming/24815 "2009-01-14T21:09:28Z")
my girlfriend has what i believe is a used suzuki grand vitara xl-7. she says that everytime i enter or exit her vehicle, i slam the door. and while i will admit i may do that, i have been trying to stop. this argument h… --- ## [2002 Suzuki Vitara 4wd 4H not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-vitara-4wd-4h-not-engaging/24635)
**Author:** [@hylandjf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hylandjf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-suzuki-vitara-4wd-4h-not-engaging/24635 "2009-01-09T16:29:31Z")
This only became a problem this current winter....Transfer from 2H to 2H slides smoothly and the green 4wd dash light comes on, and the front drive shafts turn but the acuator pump does not engage the frontwheel hubs(and… --- ## [Rear wheel lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-lock/24490)
**Author:** [@Al\_McLaughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al_McLaughlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-lock/24490 "2009-01-07T19:29:47Z")
2001 Suzuki Vitara Style LL with optional 4-wheel drive. Tire size P235/60R16. When making a sharp turn in reverse, either direction, rear wheels act as if they are locked when car in 2 wheel drive. --- ## [Suzuki oil overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-oil-overfill/21656)
**Author:** [@m2slow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m2slow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-oil-overfill/21656 "2008-11-06T00:14:14Z")
I have a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4wd v6 and every time the Suzuki dealer changes the oil the dip stick shows oil 1/2" above the full mark. They insist they put in 5.2 quarts US and are not overfilling. Who is correct,… --- ## [Mud tires for Nicaraguan back roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-tires-for-nicaraguan-back-roads/20876)
**Author:** [@calnica17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calnica17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-tires-for-nicaraguan-back-roads/20876 "2008-10-19T18:00:59Z")
I've followed the discussion on snow tires. Do the conclusions (softer rubber wearing shorter periods of time on highways) hold true for mud tires? Secondly, I can not find a mud tire for my 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Is… --- ## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/15911)
**Author:** [@BRANWENW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRANWENW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/15911 "2008-06-28T04:09:30Z")
I have a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 99,000 miles. I noticed a distinct ticking on the front, passenger side of the engine. I took it to a mechanic who said it was the timing chain. I took it the dealer, as it was sti… --- ## [ABS anti lock brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-anti-lock-brakes/7919)
**Author:** [@docdaviddwb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/docdaviddwb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2007, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-anti-lock-brakes/7919 "2007-12-02T23:05:16Z")
I have a couple of cars with ABS. The one in question is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The ABS system in this vehicle is more of a danger/irritant than anything. At high speed and a wet roadway, the ABS seems to do its … --- ## [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tags/6353)
**Author:** [@suziecar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suziecar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2007, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tags/6353 "2007-10-24T01:01:31Z")
a repeating problem... after 2-3 weeks of not driving the car (2000 Suzuki Vitara, 70,000 m) the battery is totally dead - not even a click. mechanic installed new battery to replace a quite old one and check the e… --- ## [Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery/6309)
**Author:** [@suziecar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suziecar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2007, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery/6309 "2007-10-23T13:56:56Z")
a repeating problem... after 2-3 weeks of not driving the car (2000 Suzuki Vitara, 70,000 m) the battery is totally dead - not even a click. mechanic installed new battery to replace a quite old one and check the ele… --- ## [Am I getting a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-a-good-deal/1915)
**Author:** [@verystrawberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verystrawberry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2007, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-a-good-deal/1915 "2007-07-19T14:39:58Z")
I have been offered a suzuki vitara convertable H reg for ?700 plus my current car which is worth around ?4-500 (renault clio L reg) and 3 months warrenty, am I getting a good deal or should I stick with my old banger? I… --- ## [Finding the right part when you're in another country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-part-when-youre-in-another-country/1869)
**Author:** [@SUDANSOOIE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUDANSOOIE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-right-part-when-youre-in-another-country/1869 "2007-07-17T22:08:33Z")
Help! I live in Sudan and drive a 1993 Suzuki Vitara (4-wheel drive: 5-speed manual transmission) which was probably manufactured for the European market. It needs some simple parts like an air filter and spark plug wi…