This summer's relentless heat wave led to a record number of air conditioning repairs. Even properly functioning AC systems in larger-volume kei cars tend to struggle with cooling capacity, and even minor malfunctions can make the AC seem completely ineffective. Vehicle Details: 2009 DBA-MK21S K6A engine with CVT Mileage: 110,000km Suzuki kei cars from this era … [Read more...] about Air Conditioner Repair in Scorching Heat: Replacing the Evaporator in a Palette MK21S and Memories of a Showa-era Gas Charger
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Danger! A Hissing Sound from the Engine Bay… (Suzuki Alto DBA-HA24S during Regular Inspection)
A Suzuki Alto was brought in for shaken (the legally mandated periodic inspection in Japan). This model of Alto has aged, and this particular vehicle was in for its 18th regular inspection. It had reached a stage where a more thorough inspection was necessary. Specifications: 2005 model, DBA-HA24S, K6A engine, 4AT, odometer reading 79,000 km While listening to the … [Read more...] about Danger! A Hissing Sound from the Engine Bay… (Suzuki Alto DBA-HA24S during Regular Inspection)
Water temperature is too high!? About cooling system for Suzuki K-cars (K6A engine mounted)
Suzuki Alto's engine coolant change is specified for each vehicle inspection(every two years). MY2004 CBA-HA24S K6A 3AT Mileage 22,000km With the radiator cap removed, the engine stopped in a hurry as it boiled and coolant sprang out vigorously while working to remove the coolant air and check the cooling fan operation. The engine is started by connecting the … [Read more...] about Water temperature is too high!? About cooling system for Suzuki K-cars (K6A engine mounted)
Causes of leaks only during heavy rain(Suzuki Lapin CBA-HE22S)
It is a consultation of the rain leak which is rare in a japanese car. I'm always indebted to you. Today, when I was about to start Lapin in the morning, I felt a few drops of splashes on my face that seemed to be coming from the vicinity of the indoor room lamp. It seems that water entered the ceiling lining due to the influence of yesterday's rain. There is … [Read more...] about Causes of leaks only during heavy rain(Suzuki Lapin CBA-HE22S)
Merits and Demerits of Lift up Part 2 (Suzuki Jimny Sierra(Samurai) JB43W)
Unlike Escudo(Grand Vitara), I think rigid axle jimny(Samurai) is easy to lift up. And, I kept jimny and remodeling kit from the requester of the desired lift-up. "Reference article"Merits and Demerits of Lift up (CBA-TD54W Suzuki Escudo(Grand Vitara) 2.5" Lift-Up) Certainly, in the case of the jimny of the front and rear rigid axle, there is no … [Read more...] about Merits and Demerits of Lift up Part 2 (Suzuki Jimny Sierra(Samurai) JB43W)
White smoke suddenly comes off from exhaust (GF-HN11S Suzuki Kei turbocharger)
The turbine blow was suddenly. After the 12-month inspection, i received a notice that a large amount of white smoke suddenly came out from exhaust immediately after delivery. MY2000 GF-HN11S F6A Turbo 5MT Mileage 128,000km At the time of check-in, I felt a little turbocharger noise, but the engine accelerated cleanly, and even if I was supercharged, I could not see … [Read more...] about White smoke suddenly comes off from exhaust (GF-HN11S Suzuki Kei turbocharger)
Dangerous cause of both headlights not work at the same time (Suzuki Every LE-DA62V)
This is Suzuki Every that I kept in that the headlight suddenly went out during the night running. MY2001 LE-DA62V K6A 3AT Mileage 159,000km The high beam is lit, and the running view seems to have been maintained, but I think that it was surprised when the front of the eyes suddenly became pitch black. As a cause of the left and right headlights not turning on both, … [Read more...] about Dangerous cause of both headlights not work at the same time (Suzuki Every LE-DA62V)
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