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Its Re:Re:Re:Turning the traction control off (Gen 4)

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17 Aug 2020 02:09 #226814 by GeorgeC

GeorgeC wrote: My nearest, 5litre = $49-$70 depending on brand and in/out of stock: www.repco.com.au/en/oils-fluids/engine-o...51219%3A0W-20&text=#

Picking up 5 Litres of FUCHS SN 0W-20 on the way to the Service tomorrow. :)
www.fuchs.com/gb-en/au/product/product/3...an-syn-sn-sae-0w-20/

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17 Aug 2020 06:27 #226815 by mlines

Jimnyz wrote: Hi Martin. Regarding your post about disabling ESC (ESP?) manually. It sounds like a good idea for gravel roads and beaches where you might be above 30km/h but don't want the Jimny to be losing momentum.
Are you referring to the OBD connector, and is it a momentary connection between pins or does it need to be held shorted?

Cheers, Mike

No NOT the ODB connector, the service connector.

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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17 Aug 2020 12:00 #226840 by Jimnyz
Replied by Jimnyz on topic Turning the traction control off (Gen 4)
Thanks Martin. I'll find the service connector and give it a go.

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02 Sep 2020 13:07 #227643 by saxj

mlines wrote: For the Gen4

ESP OFF/ON: Brief press - disable/enable stability and traction control

ESP LONG PRESS when in 4WD LOW - Turns off Hill Descent control

4WD LOW - ESP is automatically turned off.

SPEED above 30MPH - ESP turns back on automatically even if disabled.


Slight correction... ESP LONG PRESS when in 4WD LOW - Turns off Hill Hold

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15 Sep 2020 03:30 #228197 by GeorgeC

GeorgeC wrote: Picking up 5 Litres of FUCHS SN 0W-20 on the way to the Service tomorrow. :)
www.fuchs.com/gb-en/au/product/product/3...an-syn-sn-sae-0w-20/

Apologies for borrowing the topic, again. :unsure:
My weekly Resting Voltage Readings have been stable since changing the oil and are above the voltage readings taken when using a 5W30 oil.
Conclusion, thinner oil is what the motor needs and it responds accordingly! :)

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15 Sep 2020 07:25 #228203 by lightning
Changing from a 5w/30 oil to a 5w/20 isn't going to improve battery voltage or charge levels.

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15 Sep 2020 07:51 #228205 by CC Baxter
If that's the case George I'm not sure if this is good news or bad. The slightly thicker oil could be putting more physical load on the engine (like running the aircon). As turning the aircon off has been helping you this could be right. If the load margins are that tight and influencing the smart charge system the future doesn't look so bright. Chris

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15 Sep 2020 08:04 #228206 by mlines
Its a 0w/20 oil - thinner.

The charging circuit is turned down to reduce engine load when it detects the engine is working hard, this is a function of the LIM circuit.

GeorgeC travels very short trips, his battery doesn't charge properly for some reason. Looking at the alternator volts, the alternator is rarely turned on. Either there is a fault in the circuit (I think there is a possible load sensor issue) or the car is working normally, it is just sensing the engine is loaded.

By turning off the Aircon this disconnects the compressor clutch and this has improved things. Equally, what GeorgeC is talking about here is changing the oil back to the Suzuki recommended thinner oil 0w/20 which the official manual says "Improves starting". Suzuki Australia seem to replace the oil on initial delivery with thicker oil. Again since changing to thinner oil the charging seems to improve.

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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15 Sep 2020 08:31 #228207 by CC Baxter
I'd never heard of a LIM (I've just looked it up), I dislike it already. Sounds like sinister spyware. Thanks Martin. Chris

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15 Sep 2020 08:38 - 15 Sep 2020 08:39 #228209 by mlines
oops - should have been LIN not LIM

Here is an explanation

www.testmyalternator.com/en/news/technic...for-dummies-tma.html

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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15 Sep 2020 08:46 - 15 Sep 2020 08:50 #228210 by lightning
Changing from 5w/30 to 5w/20 won't affect starting as both oils have the same cold viscosity.

As for starting a hot engine, unless you are in a very cold climate (below about -20c) it won't make any difference then either.
Last edit: 15 Sep 2020 08:50 by lightning.

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15 Sep 2020 09:04 #228213 by mlines
its 0w NOT 5w - George mistyped. I explained that later on

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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