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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: tonyyan on March 01, 2005, 01:44:22 PM

Title: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: tonyyan on March 01, 2005, 01:44:22 PM

Greetings from singapore.

Do any of you GV owners have this problem of your 4Wd not engaging ie. the front diff does not lock up.

Suzuki agent claims that the ''solenoid'' mounted behind the front grill was acting up...?

Can relocating it ouuta the way of the elements solve the problem..?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: stunt on March 04, 2005, 12:35:04 AM

I believe the "solenoid" behind the front bumber is actually an air pump.  There are 2 wires going to it, one 12V to engage the motor, the other is a pressue sensor wire.  You'll also notice a hose going to the diff and another going up along the passenger side of the radiator, terminating at the top.  This is the air inlet for the pump and its up high to prevent water/mud from entering it.

Not sure what year you have, but for a 2002, these are the control voltages you should be seeing:

(http://www.cstone.net/~dk/20024x4controlvoltage.jpg)

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: Gear on March 04, 2005, 08:05:13 AM

hmm, have you got the manual on cd?  :)
who did you order if from??

Thanks

Jeff

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: stunt on March 04, 2005, 08:09:37 AM

Jeff, I did a 30 day subscription to the online service manual at suzukipitstop.com and then did a bunch of screen captures.

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: Gear on March 04, 2005, 08:11:08 AM

thats what I'm doing :)

Its just slow, was looking for a easier way ;)

Thanks

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: tonyyan on March 06, 2005, 02:38:48 PM

 Stunt,
Thanks for your input.

This is one of my mate's rig as mine is a Jimny.

Will check out the voltages.

Happy Wheelin..........

Title: Re: Faulty 4Wd Solenoid
Post by: hstec on March 14, 2005, 08:55:46 PM

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