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Offline ed oorklep

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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2005, 06:24:53 AM »
Okay I'll check that asap and let you know what comes out! Thanks again  ;D
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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2005, 01:00:32 AM »
So, I measured the resistance of the injector, correct and the one of the ISC, correct. It started every time I tried so couldn't measure the MPS sensor Volts.
I switched out the fuel pump relay and main relay and everything was okay, untill I took it out for a ride, then It's like every few seconds it doesn't get fuel, it doesn't stall but It's like you release throttle for a second  >:( So I think I'm gonna get me at least a few of those relays. And because the hesitation is so regularly I guess it'll be the ECM? Would this be it? i hope so because then I can sent it out to have repaired for about 50 euro's ;)
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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2005, 08:49:33 AM »
If you can get the ECU repaired for that kind of money then its worth sending it in and having the capacitors replaced anyway. They don't last forever, just make sure you get caps with a good heatrange (stock is -55 to +105C) because they also have a much higher tolerance to ripple voltages and hence longer life.
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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2005, 09:47:31 AM »
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If you can get the ECU repaired for that kind of money then its worth sending it in and having the capacitors replaced anyway. They don't last forever, just make sure you get caps with a good heatrange (stock is -55 to +105C) because they also have a much higher tolerance to ripple voltages and hence longer life.

yup, I e-mailed the company today, and the info I had was wrong  >:( It would be 280 euro's for the fix  :o but on ebay theres a german company that'll do it fot 180 So I'll look that up....
http://www.suzukivitara4x4.nl
1992 Suzuki Vitara
8cm Body-lift, 33 12.5 R15 General Grabber MT's.
ARB Bull Bar.
3" Suspension lift.

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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2005, 02:35:03 AM »
PROBLEM SOLVED  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
It was the ECU, it has been rebuild so everything is okay now  ;D  ;D
Thanks for all the advises, they really made me look further and kept me from bringing this thing to a mechanic  ;D
« Last Edit: May 10, 2005, 02:35:55 AM by ed-oorklep »
http://www.suzukivitara4x4.nl
1992 Suzuki Vitara
8cm Body-lift, 33 12.5 R15 General Grabber MT's.
ARB Bull Bar.
3" Suspension lift.

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Offline Natebert

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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2005, 07:45:03 AM »
I've been told that the 'fix' for most of the ECU issues is to replace a blown $0.02 capacitor.


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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2005, 09:32:48 AM »
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I've been told that the 'fix' for most of the ECU issues is to replace a blown $0.02 capacitor.


yup, but the original parts of the older ECU's are real crap so they replaced all those things and tested it. And I have a 2 year warranty on it now so if it breaks down again It'll be replaced for free  ;D
http://www.suzukivitara4x4.nl
1992 Suzuki Vitara
8cm Body-lift, 33 12.5 R15 General Grabber MT's.
ARB Bull Bar.
3" Suspension lift.

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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2005, 07:15:46 PM »
Hi ed oorklep,

Is it possible to say which is the company that fixed your ECU, 'cause I have a spare damaged one to fix.

From all my experience the last 11  years with my kick, I've seen that this is the only damage that can idle the car and do nothing about to start it.
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Offline ed oorklep

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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2005, 09:32:47 PM »
It's a Dutch company callec ac tronics here's their web page:
http://www.actronics.nl I don't know where you're coming from but if you're European based this would be a good option  ;)
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Re: SOS problem with engine starting
« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2005, 09:02:35 PM »
Hi there, sorry to drag this thread to the top again  :-[

I've been reading it with interest, because the symptoms are exactly the same as the symptoms I am experiencing with my 1993 Vitara 1.6i 8v....

If you have a minute spare, would you mind taking a quick look at this thread I posted on another forum I use to let me know if you think I'm doing the right thing by sending the ECU/ECM off to be repaired?

http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/90966.html?1117096979

It's a bit of a long read (but there are pictures to help you from getting bored  ;)) but I'd be very grateful to hear your views on the subject.

Just for peace of mind really I guess.  :'(

Oh, and great forum you have here by the way.

Kind regards

Steve
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