Re:Re:Jimny Gen 4 - Report your issue/s page.

This thread is intended for the reporting of issues you are experiencing with your generation 4 Jimny. Lets hope it remains a fairly empty thread

1st reported issue (reported by at least 6 people to my knowledge) seems to be a mini grinding noise. Location of this noise or what is causing it seems unknown at this time. Has been described as a short ziip noise.

Andy.

I'm surprised that so many people have had this issue. I've accumulated 2.5k miles on my Gen.4 now and cannot fault it. Could it possibly be down to people driving ultra modern 'refined' road cars, which has made them a little sensitive to normal mechanical noise? My second car is an old BMW Z3 and the mechanical noise from the drivetrain is more obtrusive than the J-Wagon. At the end of the day It's a rugged little 4X4 with a Rugged drive train and a chain driven TB, a little mechanical noise is to be expected. I certainly wont be fretting over mine! :whistle: :whistle: :laugh:

2nd issue - oversensitive auto headlights on/off. Drive under the shadow of a tree (or a "fat pigeon" as someone else said) and your lights turn on and off appearing like you're flashing your lights. I have dashcam footage of a minibus pulling out in front of me because off this issue. Suzuki GB informed but said that it's the only report they had (at that time) and so wouldn't investigate further.

Bill Portland wrote: 2nd issue - oversensitive auto headlights on/off. Drive under the shadow of a tree (or a "fat pigeon" as someone else said) and your lights turn on and off appearing like you're flashing your lights. I have dashcam footage of a minibus pulling out in front of me because off this issue. Suzuki GB informed but said that it's the only report they had (at that time) and so wouldn't investigate further.

Now this is an issue that I totally agree with! The auto light sensitivity is a little annoying.

Bill Portland wrote: 2nd issue - oversensitive auto headlights on/off. Drive under the shadow of a tree (or a "fat pigeon" as someone else said) and your lights turn on and off appearing like you're flashing your lights. I have dashcam footage of a minibus pulling out in front of me because off this issue. Suzuki GB informed but said that it's the only report they had (at that time) and so wouldn't investigate further.

I did ask the question of Suzuki GB, and received this reply:

"Thank you for your recent Email to Suzuki Customer Services.

I have spoken with the Suzuki Technical Department, they have explained that unfortunately, there is no way to adjust the sensitivity, there is only the option to turn off the automatic setting. I would advise, if you feel that there is an issue with the vehicle that you allow your nearest Authorised Suzuki Dealership to investigate. They would then be able to report any findings to our Technical Support Team for further review.

I would like to thank you for taking the time to contact us and reassure you that your concerns have been logged on our database; which will be inputted on to our factory report.

I am sorry we are unable to provide you with a more favourable response. In the meantime please do not hesitate to contact us again should you require anything further in the future on 08085 011959, option 3.

Kind regards

Marc
Customer Service Executive 

Suzuki GB PLC"



Steve.

Yes, I got much the same response. So I contacted the dvsa who asked me to get it checked over by the dealer to see if it's a fault with my car. Dealer says it works "as expected" . am now waiting for dvsa to get back to me. mark.hudson@dvsa.gov.uk is working on it