Hi, First post! I just purchased a '99 2wd with 5 speed. Owner's manual is missing, and I'm wondering what the procedures are for towing it behind my...
Just a note that you can call suzuki direct, give them your VIN and they will send you a manual for free. It took about a week for ours to arrive. We also tow,...
To those wondering why I've taken so long to chime in...someone in an LS430 smacked a nearby telephone pole, taking my 'net service with it...for TEN hours. ...
Thanks to both Kelly and Kate for their posts. It's always good to find the sources of knowledge for a new toy. I'm sure someone will be able to enlighten me...
The first thing I'd do, which may fix multiple issues, is get four new KYB shocks/struts, and replace 'em. They're easy to do, and on my GV, they fixed more...
I'm not trying to stalk you, or the like, but which travel trailer are you going to tow? A year, make, and length is good. Also, have you weighed it, when...
I'm towing a Chalet Aspen which has a dry weight near 1380 lbs. and a GVWR of 3000 lbs. It's a hard-sided pop-up trailer. After thinking about it, I'm...
Those are pretty neat RV's. It's a great mutant of fold-down and hard-sided machine. I agree with your brake/tire/suspension shop in that the suspension...
hello eveybody, I own a 1999 2.0l Grand vitara for quite some time. A year ago I had problems starting up the car (took >5-10 efforts) but after 4 months the...
Could be a vacuum leak somewhere (too lean fuel) or EGR issue. Bob ... Do you think that what you pay in property taxes should be based on how desireable or...
Kelly, Thanks for your input. I really appreciate your insights. I just love this forum. Thank you all! I've ordered the air shocks and should have them...
"Spring shocks"... I honestly have no clue what your neighbor is referring. Again, if you don't like what they do, just leave 'em deflated, and they'll do...
He said air shocks and spring shocks...so I'm thinking either those shocks that you can put air into at a high psi to act as a basically very, very stiff shock...
Thanks. I get it, now. I must have been having a poor interpretation of clearly written text, day. I try my best, but sometimes, it just happens. No...
For clarity, I have ordered the airbags that go inside the springs instead of new shocks and struts. That sounded like a good idea too. I'll give a report...
Ah, good to hear. I've seen those used many times and they work well when properly installed. Just make sure and deflate them when not in use. My buddy...
Good advice! I was told by someone to keep just a little air in the bags so they don't catch on anything. But, I certainly don't want to have my car bounce...
Well, the air-lift bags were installed and I tested them out today. Here's some of my observations and options: When driving without towing anything, the bags...
Glad to hear it's working out well. However, based on my own personal towing experiences, which are more than I'd like to admit to, I think your tongue weight...
I'm gonna travel with more caution after all this research and reflection. This summer will be my third season of camping with the GV and trailer in tow. My...
Well, I personally disagree about the transmission cooler. Heat is bad, very bad, for transmission oil. It starts to burn at 251°, if it's dead-dino based....
Thanks Kelly for the lengthy advice. As I said before, that is what I'm looking for. I like your thoughts about towing the trailer as empty as possible until...
Anyone...I've not owned an auto-transmissioned GV, so when you turn the key to 'run', when all the warning lights come on, is there one which says 'Trans', or...
I have a '02 GV, V6, Auto and as far as I know, there is not a warning light for the transmission, on startup or otherwise. In the past, when I towed with...
I've got a real mystery on my hands with my '91 Trackick - horn only works when ignition is off and key is out of the ignition. Here's the detailed rundown on...
Has to be ground related, Bob. Dunno if you've a circuit diagram, so... Supply comes from STOP/HORN fuse, goes to horn relay. Relay coil is grounded through...
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