Yep, just fixed a wheel bearing and the damn sx4 starts running poorly within a couple days. Thanks for the video bud!... and thanks for the other video on the wheel bearing replacement.
Thanks for the comment =)........Hopefully your sx4 just needs new plugs or something simple....I'm still chasing the infamous vibration problem.......Planning on some more videos soon
I just realized/found out that the wheel bearing replacement (bearing only, without the entire wheel hub assembly) will usually leave a vibration after the replacement. The vibration was lessened considerably, but the mechanic shop that ultimately did the job said they never replace "only: the bearing because the vibration is never really fixed completely and the wear and tear from the old bearing affects the whole unit- not to mention that the replacement of the whole hub unit is a lot easier to do and only affects the cost in a nominal way in the end. WE live and we learn bro. Thanks for the response also. \m/ \m/ Be safe.
Just saw the comment .....Wish I would have seen it earlier....I agree with your mechanic, It's better and easier to replace the hub =)....Finally found the cause and posted a vid =)....the driveshaft is out of alignment
just in the process of replacing bearing and sensor. Got frustrated I couldn't easily pull the old sensor out. Was hesitant in drilling the old one out, but after watching this, I see it's the only path to take. Thanks for putting this video up for the rest of us carport mechanics.
@@nitebirdscuffle4213 Yes they can be installed either way, but that doesn't make either way correct. The slot should sweep the dirt and water out of the brake not into it. Centrifugal force and the slot sweep should help each other and not be fighting against each other. Watch this video and many others: th-cam.com/video/krLOy90KrvY/w-d-xo.html
Next time, Just drill it out most of the way, then screw a big screw into it and use a prybar to pull the screw along with the rest of the plug. Quick and easy. You can pry against the top of the rotor. You must be the only guy for a 100 miles or more that owns one of these. In VT they are everywhere.
Awesome video, i have to do the one on my 09' sx4 awd as well but it is the rear left sensor. It seems like most of the sensors say for fwd do you think it makes a difference if its the fwd sensor? I cant seem to find any that specify awd model. Thanks your input is much appreciated.
My back wheel sensor rusted and everything around it. What can I do? The shop is a afraid to take it apart thing might break and it would open up more problems. What can I do?
My favorite kind of problem/solution........Just buy a new hub........Less then $60 U.S. ..........Everything you need already assembled and cheaper.......Even easier then replacing the bearing ........Just bolt on =) www.walmart.com/ip/Rear-Wheel-Hub-Assembly-Compatible-with-2008-2010-Suzuki-SX4-2009/1896219265?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101002405
Awesome, thanks for the vids. Replacing mine now. How did you thread the new bolt in after drilling out the hole / old bolt? Weren't the threads destroyed? Thanks...
Thanks for the vid. Local slimeke busted mine doing the wheel bearing. I'm fixing it myself for the same reasons as you. I also need to do rack/pinion, got any advice on that? It looks like a pretty major operation cuz you have to drop the suspension frame!
It's still working....=)....I bought it off ebay ......It was listed as NOS, probably from a closed dealership......If your a suzuki fan ....I'll be attempting to fix the driveshaft again.....
I got these on ebay .....I also got pads and everything else for the brakes($200 total!)....It was the first time I got ebay parts and worked out well =)
When that sensor was bad... Did it make it unable to drive? My wife's car will not move unless the esp light is on.. If that light shuts off while driving,. The car will bog down to no speed. Unless the light comes back on
The car drove fine with the bad sensor.......Sounds like your traction control is applying the brakes and bogging the car down .........Try turning the traction control off and see if that helps.....
i have a problem with my sx4 2008 when i press 2wd buton no problem but if i push auto awd lights come on and i drive 2 min and 4wd lock come on and auto come on can not get it off have to turn of motor and then i push 4wd light come on and 2 sec auto lights come on too so both lights stay on can you help thank you
It sounds like you have a bad switch maybe...stuck rocker.....That might be a quick easy fix /check......if you can find one in a junk yard....or if you can pop it out or try to clean with silicone spray/armor all(just spray the heck out of it from the outside and work the switch =)....good luck........thanks for subscribing........
Help my ESP light is on when it never used to be, and the ESP on/off button doesn’t seem to be working on my 2010 SX4 same color as yours, When I try to drive it the ESP light goes off and the “I’m sliding around symbol” light comes on and takes over my car by slowing me down. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated need to fix it it to sell it...thanks in advance
Wow.....sorry to hear that...Hopefully I have a couple ideas that will help. Chances are you have an intermittently bad wheel sensor. First thing I would try, is unplug both front wheel sensors (in the engine bay) and drive it, see if that helps. You can also test the sensors with a multimeter (AC volts)by jacking the wheel off the ground and spinning the wheel by hand. Could also be a loose or cruddy conection at the connector. I never experienced the traction control coming on and slowing me down when my sensor was bad. Normally you have to hold the ESP button in for a long time, 5-10 seconds, for the light to come on, maybe you can manually turn it back off if the light goes out. Hopefully its just a bad sensor......keep me posted with a comment =)
Ýour welcome.....Nice Prince symbols! Time will tell if the car's junk =) . We have 150,000+ miles(10 years)on ours and is still running strong. Always starts and gets you where you need to go. More videos coming soon.......control arm and shocks....this week. Every subsciber helps....
Ugh. The one video I desperately need to watch and for some reason it will not load? I have premium and have never had a problem with a video loading like this one?
Sorry it wont load.....It's a lot of drilling.....and not a lot of editing.......looks like it was close to 19/64 drill to clean it out.....Hope that helps and hopefully the video should play later....
Yep, just fixed a wheel bearing and the damn sx4 starts running poorly within a couple days. Thanks for the video bud!... and thanks for the other video on the wheel bearing replacement.
Thanks for the comment =)........Hopefully your sx4 just needs new plugs or something simple....I'm still chasing the infamous vibration problem.......Planning on some more videos soon
I just realized/found out that the wheel bearing replacement (bearing only, without the entire wheel hub assembly) will usually leave a vibration after the replacement. The vibration was lessened considerably, but the mechanic shop that ultimately did the job said they never replace "only: the bearing because the vibration is never really fixed completely and the wear and tear from the old bearing affects the whole unit- not to mention that the replacement of the whole hub unit is a lot easier to do and only affects the cost in a nominal way in the end. WE live and we learn bro. Thanks for the response also. \m/ \m/ Be safe.
Just saw the comment .....Wish I would have seen it earlier....I agree with your mechanic, It's better and easier to replace the hub =)....Finally found the cause and posted a vid =)....the driveshaft is out of alignment
Glad to see I'm not the only one that runs into problems when trying to fit it myself:) thumbs up
Thanks for the comment =)
just in the process of replacing bearing and sensor. Got frustrated I couldn't easily pull the old sensor out. Was hesitant in drilling the old one out, but after watching this, I see it's the only path to take. Thanks for putting this video up for the rest of us carport mechanics.
holy crap thank you so much for this video. Same problem with my car
Wow! I have the same exact year model. Exact same symptoms...Thanks
Your welcome......Thanks for the comment......Thank yous in comments always make my day =)
Your rotors are installed backwards. You have them swapped, left one on the right side and rt on the lt.
You can install them either way......race car rotors are set up the same way to dissipate heat better
@@nitebirdscuffle4213 Yes they can be installed either way, but that doesn't make either way correct. The slot should sweep the dirt and water out of the brake not into it. Centrifugal force and the slot sweep should help each other and not be fighting against each other.
Watch this video and many others: th-cam.com/video/krLOy90KrvY/w-d-xo.html
Next time, Just drill it out most of the way, then screw a big screw into it and use a prybar to pull the screw along with the rest of the plug. Quick and easy. You can pry against the top of the rotor. You must be the only guy for a 100 miles or more that owns one of these. In VT they are everywhere.
Awesome video, i have to do the one on my 09' sx4 awd as well but it is the rear left sensor. It seems like most of the sensors say for fwd do you think it makes a difference if its the fwd sensor? I cant seem to find any that specify awd model. Thanks your input is much appreciated.
I wish I knew for sure..........but I think it's all the same part with different length leads.........they should all be interchangeable........
Your rotor is on the wrong side. Slots are supposed to point the other way. That one belongs on the drivers side.
My back wheel sensor rusted and everything around it. What can I do? The shop is a afraid to take it apart thing might break and it would open up more problems. What can I do?
My favorite kind of problem/solution........Just buy a new hub........Less then $60 U.S. ..........Everything you need already assembled and cheaper.......Even easier then replacing the bearing ........Just bolt on =)
www.walmart.com/ip/Rear-Wheel-Hub-Assembly-Compatible-with-2008-2010-Suzuki-SX4-2009/1896219265?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101002405
Awesome, thanks for the vids. Replacing mine now. How did you thread the new bolt in after drilling out the hole / old bolt? Weren't the threads destroyed? Thanks...
There are 2 holes =) the bolt hole and the hole the sensor goes in .....The bolt comes out ez.......the sensor (plastic) will need to be drilled out
Thanks for the vid. Local slimeke busted mine doing the wheel bearing. I'm fixing it myself for the same reasons as you. I also need to do rack/pinion, got any advice on that? It looks like a pretty major operation cuz you have to drop the suspension frame!
What brand is your new speed sensor? Is it still working fine after two years?
Thanks!
It's still working....=)....I bought it off ebay ......It was listed as NOS, probably from a closed dealership......If your a suzuki fan ....I'll be attempting to fix the driveshaft again.....
Awesome thank you, more video plz!
nice brake rotors, where can i buy them?
I got these on ebay .....I also got pads and everything else for the brakes($200 total!)....It was the first time I got ebay parts and worked out well =)
Does the rear wheel have a sensor.
If I remember correctly....yes......but only if you have AWD.......Its been a long time but I think I remember.........
Nice work my friend!
When that sensor was bad...
Did it make it unable to drive?
My wife's car will not move unless the esp light is on..
If that light shuts off while driving,. The car will bog down to no speed.
Unless the light comes back on
The car drove fine with the bad sensor.......Sounds like your traction control is applying the brakes and bogging the car down .........Try turning the traction control off and see if that helps.....
@@nitebirdscuffle4213 thanks
i have a problem with my sx4 2008 when i press 2wd buton no problem but if i push auto awd lights come on and i drive 2 min and 4wd lock come on and auto come on can not get it off have to turn of motor and then i push 4wd light come on and 2 sec auto lights come on too so both lights stay on can you help thank you
It sounds like you have a bad switch maybe...stuck rocker.....That might be a quick easy fix /check......if you can find one in a junk yard....or if you can pop it out or try to clean with silicone spray/armor all(just spray the heck out of it from the outside and work the switch =)....good luck........thanks for subscribing........
Help my ESP light is on when it never used to be, and the ESP on/off button doesn’t seem to be working on my 2010 SX4 same color as yours,
When I try to drive it the ESP light goes off and the “I’m sliding around symbol” light comes on and takes over my car by slowing me down.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated need to fix it it to sell it...thanks in advance
Wow.....sorry to hear that...Hopefully I have a couple ideas that will help. Chances are you have an intermittently bad wheel sensor. First thing I would try, is unplug both front wheel sensors (in the engine bay) and drive it, see if that helps. You can also test the sensors with a multimeter (AC volts)by jacking the wheel off the ground and spinning the wheel by hand. Could also be a loose or cruddy conection at the connector. I never experienced the traction control coming on and slowing me down when my sensor was bad. Normally you have to hold the ESP button in for a long time, 5-10 seconds, for the light to come on, maybe you can manually turn it back off if the light goes out. Hopefully its just a bad sensor......keep me posted with a comment =)
Thank you for answering so quickly, I love my car but getting parts for it now that Suzuki has left the USA!
How do you handle that issue?
@@moondreamerpublishing4036 try rock auto online for shopping parts.
Moon Dreamer update?
Thanks for the video.
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=) Thanks yous make my day
Thank you! I was wondering what was going on with my vehicle. This is perfect. The SX4 is a total junk car. 🤦🏾♂️
Ýour welcome.....Nice Prince symbols! Time will tell if the car's junk =) . We have 150,000+ miles(10 years)on ours and is still running strong. Always starts and gets you where you need to go. More videos coming soon.......control arm and shocks....this week. Every subsciber helps....
I bought mine from a guy that had two, he got over 200k on his other. Said they last forever.
Ugh. The one video I desperately need to watch and for some reason it will not load? I have premium and have never had a problem with a video loading like this one?
Sorry it wont load.....It's a lot of drilling.....and not a lot of editing.......looks like it was close to 19/64 drill to clean it out.....Hope that helps and hopefully the video should play later....
Sedan SX4 looks so much better
Great name.....