Suzuki SX4:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Suzuki SX4’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your SX4.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Suzuki SX4 Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Suzuki SX4 is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your SX4 would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Suzuki SX4:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Suzuki SX4 has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Suzuki SX4: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Suzuki SX4, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with a … Read more

Suzuki SX4 Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Suzuki SX4 is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your SX4’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Suzuki SX4: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Suzuki SX4 if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more

Suzuki SX4: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Suzuki SX4 is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more

Suzuki SX4:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Suzuki SX4 is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more

Suzuki SX4: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis

P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Suzuki SX4.  By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes.   When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more

Suzuki SX4:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Suzuki SX4’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more