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Jimny refusing to keep running!

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21 Jun 2009 21:13 #854 by SFMANGAL
Jimny refusing to keep running! was created by SFMANGAL
Hi ANY help appreciated.

My parents have a Jimny and currently the car will start, but after a few seconds shuts down. Several 'mechanics :unsure: ' have looked at the problem and just scratch their heads. They have done some standard checks, fuel, etc. but no clues apart from the plugs being black instead of grey/brown.

Is this a common problem?

By the way, my parents and the car are in St Lucia, where Suzuki engineers are apparently non-existent.


Any ideas? :(

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22 Jun 2009 17:05 #855 by bobcat
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sounds to me like they are missing the chip for the key are they usuing the proper key or is it a spare? .
or if the engine management light is on it could be the mass airflow sensor is knackered.

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22 Jun 2009 20:47 #856 by SFMANGAL
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Many Thanks!

They have tried both the original and spare keys with no joy. However, your tip re. the MAF Sensor looks promising as the EM light does stay on. I'll let you know how they get on.

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23 Jun 2009 17:27 #863 by bobcat
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yeah let me know how they get on, i personally think its one of 2 things, either the maf sensor or the 02(lamda)sensor obviously i think this because i had both problems on my frontera and both can cause that problem

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08 Jul 2009 12:44 #968 by ooky_123
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check also the crank sensor (underneath the Alternator) this too will stop the car dead in its tracks as I have reciently found out

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17 Jul 2009 14:15 #1022 by SFMANGAL
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Thanks.

Despite my salvage supplier providing a MAF sensor taken from a Jimny, apparently, jimnys don't have a MAF sensor (as advised by Suzuki technician)! Now I AM confused/frustrated :angry:

So, can anyone tell me where the MAF sensor on a Jimny DOHC actually fits and/or what it looks like? I think my supplier doesn't know the difference between a Vitara and a Jimny, as the part they sent matches a Vitara perfectly.

Help!

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