Suzuki Sidekick Electrical problems by year

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 suzuki sidekick. The contact noticed that the check engine light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. On two occasions, he took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $100 to have the light turned off. There is a switch in the circuit that he cannot locate, but needs to remove it in order to prevent the check engine light from illuminating again. The suzuki dealer will not remove the switch because it is a federally mandated malfunction, according to the paperwork the...

Consumer states that her vehicle caught fire. She states that she got into her vehicle and inserted the key. She said that when she turned the key, it sounded as if the battery was dead. She states she turned the ignition off, waited and then turned the ignition on again, then she smelled and saw smoke, then there was fire. She said her husband and the neighbor put the fire out. She had the vehicle towed to a private mechanic, who stated that the she had an electrical fire . She said she had to purchase a new/used motor. She said she called the manufacturer and they did not seem concerned. *Jb

At approx. 90,000 Mi., Turn signal stem began making loud buzzing noise intermittently when moved upward (right blink). Problem increased so that by 138,000 mi. Buzzing happened whenever stem was moved upward or downward (right or left blink). By 140,000 mi. Buzzing was constant, whether turn signal stem was engaged or not. This problem was brought to attention of dealer from 1997 - 1999. Dealer was non-responsive, saying they could not duplicate problem. Wiring was repaired by independent auto shop, costing...

While driving and without prior warning vehicle will stall which causes loss of all power. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer in which the computer was replaced. Problem still occurs; the failed component has not been identified. *Ak

Vehicle started to catch on fire while consumer was driving, fire began on the left side of vehicle. Contacted dealer.*Ak

STARTER FAILED. NLM

In regards to security, had it checked by dealer who stated battery, worked for a week and failed again. Have not had it checked since. What should I do? *Ak

Problem with engine stalling out while pulling into a parking space. Dealer notified and replaced fuel pump fuse, although dealer wasn't sure what caused the incident. Vehicle appeared to be running normal at this time. *Ak *ml

The fuse controlling the fuel injection system and another fuse conrolling dome liht blew out. Yh

Power passenger window will not roll up due to regulator going out. Possible shorting out and window rolling down by itself. Vehicle was secured when left, and when returned passenger window was down. Estimated cost of repairs: 350.00 Because suzuki does not make regulator's without a whole new motor.

ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Electrical system failure, starter had to be replaced. Tt

After a long trip or after using (4) wheel drive the engine quits unless you keep the accelerator pressed. This has happened twice since purchasing in october of 1996 at 1500 miles and 4400. *Ak

The alternator over powered the system, fried the battery *ak