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This web site is only U.S.A. coverage. Both (Fed/Calif): I do have lots of commentary on Canadian (real) Sidekicks (Trackers or Sunrunners)
Non USA cars, have unique braking, lighting and wiring, EFI systems, an spark generation, even different wire harness colors. & stinking CARB’,S ! up to 2006.
In the USA, we have 2 engines (3 counting the SPORT) up to 1998, but other countries, lots more. (called Type codes, by Suzuki)
This site does not cover, body repair, collision repairs , painting, or suspension fixes or mods, body lifts, etc.
This site is for most NO GO issues .  The car will not run right or shift correctly? (and all wheel bearings, and 4wd issues)

If unsure, or tool free and safety equipment free, Let a professional work on you car!
The Suzuki service manuals, are all chock full of safety warnings. Please Read them, As are All books written on auto-repair, do not work on cars , until you read at least 1 book on topic, x100 on Brakes.

Happy Trails to you all.

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Engine

What is EFI?

The engine and EFI parts Identifier page

All ENGINE problems, you name it, it’s here. (Fuel injection, Spark ) + A list of Interference engines.What is Interference?

Belts

Bolt/Nut fastener, Torque specifications 1.6L tables

Idle speeds wonky?

I hear Noises! (what is it, and what should I do to find it ?)

General

FAQ

The Never do page.

Books and manuals. (free or otherwise)

Please read , general Safety First !

Miscellaneous information.

Car part name – Jargon 

Brakes and brake  inspections.  (< read at your own risk) ! “Have the brakes inspected by a professional, before driving the car”!

Other

How to the pull engine, head ,pan , clutch, tranny, etc.

SWAPS(engine, tranny, etc.)

The DRIVE-TRAIN issues (not engine)

All Scheduled Maintenance belts, fluids, etc.

Car Warning Lights

Speedometer / Odometer , VSS, etc.

HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (A/C)

Wipers and Windshield washer problems.

Electrical

AllElectrical problems and issues. (Fuse maps too)

How to find all relays in the car. Actuators or Sensors.

What is OBD ?

Misc.

Myths.

Some affordable TOOLS (no tools? no joy ?)

How to get 30 MPG ! (or near, 28 is typical with E10 fuel at a steady 60 MPH flat cruise)

See lots of Youtube videos, for repairs

Radio or NAV system secret code

How to identify car, so you can buy the correct parts.

The hard to BUY parts page.

SMOG issues, & systems?

Hacking page ! (see a MPG gauge)

HP Elitebook Laptops

Other cars

Suzuki Samurai

Geo Prizm (Toyota Corolla)

Geo Metro (Suzuki Swift)

Geo Storm (Isuzu Impulse)

Jeeps

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