Suzuki Sidekick

the same way as 91 to 98 suzuki's
with the timing freeze jumper,
and the sticker under the hood, look up, behold. data.
the freeze jumper is located in the Engine bay DLC.
diagnostic Logic connector.
in front of battery
and in 96 ,moved to behind right front head light shell.
and if a 1.8L engine , next to left front strut tower.

Check the VIN... serial # on engine... valve covers labeled... call a dealer...

No the only two things that stop smoking are a valve job and a set of piston rings. Using excess oil can be slowed by replacing the pcv valve so the appropriate negative pressure is achieved inside the engine.

what engine?

1.6, or 1.8 Liter.

1.6 the CMP (real name) is inside the distributor , so buy new disty.

no parts inside disty are sold.

1.8L (and bigger ) there are 2.

on 1.8L you

1: unbolt it

2; then index the offset key and plug in the new.

3: then insert a jumper wire int he DLC , called the freeze jumper.

4: strobe light time the CMP running at idle hot.

5: open hood, look up ,see white sticker, see xxx BTDC, that is your spec timing

CAM

or

Spark?

the cam has cogs, they are marked.

the disty is not marked, (like all disty) but needs IGnition strobe light ($20 at HF)

depends on what factory they were made, (many there are)

but if made in the defunct CAMI, in canada.

the differences are minor.

The tracker is a joint SUZUKI and GM venture.

that means, most of the parts are really Suzuk's

for sure the whole driveline..

some diffs are this, worst case

EXAMPLE:

Suz KICK, made in Iwata japan and Tracker made in CAMI.

1: same driveline.

2; same body shell. (but stamped in CAMI dies)

but cami uses, different plastic and trim. (incompat)

and diff A/C

and diff heater system.

Cami uses local tire, glass, GM paint, and shocks and brakes.

the car is mostly identical .

Gm uses different harness wire colors but is wired same.

interior trim diffs.

etc... lots of trivial diffs.

mostly they are the same. after all it is a SUZUKI DESIGN.

world wide web dot kick-fix dot com (<dig?)

what year, ?

old answer was inane and wrong answer.

the back set.

look down see on left and right side 2 plastic covers.

remove them with pry screwdriver

remove 4 bolts.

seat is out.

the rest is obvious.

DEX III Tanny fluid

If you want to change the bulbs behind the speedo dial, then there are four screws, two at the top and two at the bottom of the dashboard dials. Then remove the cover rim that holds the dial and you should find again another four screws, two to the left and two to the right. Once you remove those, you should be able to pull the dial and you will see there are two cable connectors and the speedo meter cable sticking at the back. Carefully pull to the back the cables and speedo cable by pressing the holder pin. At this point you should have the speedo dial detached and at the back you should see the bulb connectors that you have to twist to the left and pull out. There are many of them so you might need to check if they light before you disconnect the cables.

In the upper part of the gloves compartment? It's where it is on a 1993 Sidekick.

what is a pulsing.

the pulsing questions, are growing,

this is the correct procedure

http://www.kick-fix.com/IGN_timing/8v-procedure.html

not to much because if its a manual you have to be careful not burn up the clutch. if i had to guess about half of the vehicles weight.

To remove the oil pan from a 1993 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 with a 16-valve engine, first, ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Next, detach the exhaust pipe if necessary for access, then remove any bolts securing the oil pan to the engine block. Finally, gently pry the oil pan off, taking care not to damage the sealing surfaces, and clean the gasket area before installing the new oil pan.

The correct spark plug socket with a really long extension

The 1.6 L engine produses 95hp, the 1.8 L engine produses 120hp.

I think there is no torque required for the valve cover as long as all are evenly tightened or the seal is flat on the cylinder head it will not cause any leak. If you have tightened the valve cover screws already and there are still leaks you might want to consider putting silicone on the valve cover gasket before you attach it or you might want to consider buying a new valve cover gasket.

No, the transfer case for a manual transmission is not the same as that for an automatic transmission in the Suzuki Sidekick. Each type of transmission has specific design and operational requirements, leading to differences in the transfer cases. These differences can affect gear ratios, output configurations, and overall compatibility with the respective transmission type. Therefore, it's essential to use the correct transfer case corresponding to the transmission used in the vehicle.

To replace the clutch on a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 4WD, you typically need to drop the transmission to access the clutch assembly. This involves removing the driveshaft, exhaust components, and various transmission mounts. While some may attempt to access the clutch without fully dropping the transmission, it's generally recommended to remove it completely for proper alignment and installation of the new clutch. Always consult a repair manual for specific steps and safety precautions.

first change the blower resistors first , way easier and #1 cause of motor dead.

after main switch and fuse.

the procedure is long and hard. you need to go to the library and print out the chiltons e-sources on that .

it has 4

are all 4 failing or just 1 .

nothing else is so important .

did you know there are 2 things that make an ecu kill all injector pulses.

?

1: TPS signalling wide open throttle.

2: no spark. or weak spark.

(assumes fuses not blown in fuse box)

there isn't one ( 96 it start that year)

you only have a cam sensor in the base of the distributor.

in the gas tank.....................

no.

not common at all.

is car too hot , too cool

does top radiator hose get too hot to touch, Normal.

post symptoms.?

if you keep fresh fluid in car (antifreeze ever 2 years , it all last for long time

the pump on all cars are like good for 70k max.

what are your symptoms.

what is your mileage.

easy,

1 diaphragm leak down test passes.

2- fuel pressure is at high spec , key on , not started.

3: fuel pressure drop 10psi started.

and if you apply a vacuum to the FPREG, the pressure drops more.

that be it.

all assumes the return line is free and

pump passes the shut test (pinch return line) and pressure shoots to 60psi.

do this only for 1 second,

http://www.kick-fix.com/INJECTORS/PUMP/dead-pump.html