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1997 Suzuki Sidekick CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Suzuki REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1999-2000 ESTEEM -> 2001-02 ESTEEM -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 1 ABS -> GRAND VITARA & VITARA w/TYPE 2 ABS -> Less Scan Tool -> SIDEKICK & X90 w/1.6L ENGINE & SWIFT -> SIDEKICK, X90 & 1997-98 ESTEEM w/1.8L ENGINE -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.6 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Less Scan Tool
- Using jumper wire connect diagnostic switch terminal of DIAG-2 connector to ground, Fig. .
- Connect positive probe of analog voltmeter to positive terminal of battery and negative probe to diagnostic output terminal of DIAG-2 connector.
- Turn ignition to On position.
- Read deflection of voltmeter indicator which represents diagnostic trouble codes, Fig. . When more than two diagnostic trouble codes are stored in memory, deflection for each code is repeated three times starting with the smallest code number in increasing order.
- After c...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aerio, 1998-02 Swift & 1999-02 Esteem -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation -> With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve fuel tank pressure.
- Remove the fuel pump relay/fuse from relay or fuse box located in engine compartment.
- Start the engine and allow to stall. Crank the engine for several seconds more to ensure relief of any remaining fuel pressure.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Install the fuel pump relay/fuse.
Removal & Installation
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flamma...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
Wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material. Rubber boot may be damaged due to interference with adjacent metal parts during removal.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Drain transmission oil into suitable container.
- Place reference mark on front driveline and rear differential flange. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline shaft flange yoke or companion flange
- Remove bolts and then remove driveline from rear differential. R...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect solenoid electrical connector and battery cabl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-98 Sidekick
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code.On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared by removing the PCM fuse, disconnecting PCM electrical connectors, isolating the battery ground cable for more than 60 seconds. On models equ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- On models with air conditioning, loosen air conditioning drive belt adjusting bolt and ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: ERROR CODE 7156 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM OR REPROGRAM WITH PASS-THROUGH REPROGRAMMING SOFTWARE VERSION 1.9.0.2 Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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