you are the MAN! thank you from a woman who has been taken for a ride for the last 15 years maintaining my 1991 geo tracker. i stumble across your video for check engine lights...thank you! Now I can view this, go to my mechanic and speak the same lingo and make him know I'm aware of switches and sensors, etc.
U r the man!! These are the things dealers have been doing to reel in business...but now they can't do that because we have smart people like this guy (obviously know his stuff) will figure it out and share!! Thank you for sharing. It helps when u don't have tons of money to throw away on services u don't need from the dealer. Worse mistake of my life was getting rid of my tracker!!!
In my 95 Geo Tracker, there is a plastic, removable panel right in front of the driver's knees. I snapped out the panel, and found the switch. One click of the switch didn't not do the trick, though. After three or four clicks back and fourth, it worked like a charm. Thanks to Mr. Robinson for his very helpful video. Kudos to Robinson!!
Great video. This helped me out a little over a year ago, when I was denied service for my CEL on my '93 Geo Tracker. It was my EGR (code 51), and after I cleaned it up real good, including the temp sensor), I was good to go, until yesterday, it came back on again. After cleaning it out again, I was getting a code 12. Removing the Tail Dome fuse for about 30 seconds won't clear it. And I can't find that white box, so I'm guessing that a '93 is different. However, when I remove the paper clip, I don't get a CEL anymore, so I think I'm good to go.
HEY Will, I HAVE A 1994 TRACKER, I've TRIED "everything" listed, My "Check Engine Light" Is Stuck On" NO matter what I do, It Just STAYS LITE UP" ON" PERIOD! WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHTS?? THANKS!
What a clear video, with great audio and really good close focus. What video camera are you using? The notion of designing a car to malfunction so that the client will bring the car in for service is very short sighted.
What would a jumper wire be considered I have a old ground wire made with copper I don't want to break anything or fry any wiring will the copper wire I have work
I sure wish I saw your video before taking it to the repair shop when my check engine light came on! It costed about $100, and worst of all, they said that they can't fix it because all the EGR parts are discontinued for my 1993 Geo Tracker. I took your advice, using a paper clip, and also came up with 15. Anyway, they told me that I need an EGR Valve, EGR Transducer, and EGR Coolant Temperature Sensor. I have a very detailed service manual for my Geo, and can't find anything about a EGR Transducer. Is that the same thing as the EGR Modulator? I found a website where I can order the EGR Valve, but not the Transducer and Sensor. Any ideas? Thanks!
So, with that last comment in text, do you mean that the check engine light comes on around 100k, no matter what? And when you flip the switch you leave it flipped to the opposite side forever from then on? And the check engine light will then function normally after 100k miles?
I just bought an 89 geo tracker :-) to go with my 94 geo metro. I get average 55mpg winter 65mpg summer and I can hit 70mpg. I am hoping to get 30-32 in the tracker with some tweaking.
My 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo has a hidden SWITCH under the steering wheel. It looks like a light switch. There is no jumper wire needed! No inserting of fuses. Some watching this may have a similar setup if they have any geo/chevy/suzuki lovechild.
Hello, My SUZUKI vitara jlx canvas 1.6 1990 engine light comes on. I can not turn it off? Have shorted plug in the engine compartment, but the lights are still there. Have had the fuse out for 30 seconds, but no light goes out? There is no switch under the dashboard? How do I switch it? Regards ...
my 95 did the same thing a code 51,,,,but mine turned out to be the stainless steal tubing connected to the bottom of the egr valve and runs up to the intake manifold by the tube that goes to the brake booster..was blocked with carbon, which kept the hot air that should be going into the intake manifold....which means the thermister could not get hot enough to tell the pcm.. it is working...so it would throw the code. again...
on my tracker it would not let me check the codes until i fliped the switch . so in other words if you are checking the code and your light isnt flashing it is more than likely the switch needs to be flipped . after i flipped my switch i got a code 12 .
My 95 tracker has a black switch behind the left front speaker...take the speaker grill off then the speaker out....and right behind, to the right side of the opening was the switch...after fixing my egr problem...I just took the battery cable off for a 2 minutes...
I have tried everything shown in the video. First when I jumper no codes flash; the "check engine" remains on steady. Second, though the switch is slightly different, pushing it does not turn the light off. Third, pulling the fuse does not clear the light. And fourth, disconnecting the battery does not clear the lights. Anybody have any more ideas?\ Herman
que tal amigos! tengo un geo tracker 1996 no e podido eliminar la luz de chek engine alguien me puede explicar paso a paso el video en mi idioma (español)
you are the MAN! thank you from a woman who has been taken for a ride for the last 15 years maintaining my 1991 geo tracker. i stumble across your video for check engine lights...thank you! Now I can view this, go to my mechanic and speak the same lingo and make him know I'm aware of switches and sensors, etc.
U r the man!! These are the things dealers have been doing to reel in business...but now they can't do that because we have smart people like this guy (obviously know his stuff) will figure it out and share!! Thank you for sharing. It helps when u don't have tons of money to throw away on services u don't need from the dealer. Worse mistake of my life was getting rid of my tracker!!!
In my 95 Geo Tracker, there is a plastic, removable panel right in front of the driver's knees. I snapped out the panel, and found the switch. One click of the switch didn't not do the trick, though. After three or four clicks back and fourth, it worked like a charm. Thanks to Mr. Robinson for his very helpful video. Kudos to Robinson!!
Great video. This helped me out a little over a year ago, when I was denied service for my CEL on my '93 Geo Tracker. It was my EGR (code 51), and after I cleaned it up real good, including the temp sensor), I was good to go, until yesterday, it came back on again. After cleaning it out again, I was getting a code 12. Removing the Tail Dome fuse for about 30 seconds won't clear it. And I can't find that white box, so I'm guessing that a '93 is different. However, when I remove the paper clip, I don't get a CEL anymore, so I think I'm good to go.
Awesome video and info man!! Had that stupid code 12 no present for over a year now! Flicked that switch and bye bye check engine light!!!! 👍🏽
Billy Borsella that is great!!!! good feeling knowing this video is still helping others. thanks for leaving feedback. subscribe to see more
If you have a 6 pin connector, you jumper pins b and d. A is the blank slot, and b and d are the two slots 'touching' it, one beside and one below.
You rock!!!! I've had this same issue with mine for years!
Fantastic video, explains perfectly
95 geo convertible here- thank you for the video!
Thanks for this great video! I also have a '94
Did you make the troubleshooting video for the EGR problem? link please ;)
It really works!!! Thanks!!! I removed 3rd fuse and problem solved... My code was 24
Great vid, thanks. Waiting for the troubleshooting video.
HEY Will, I HAVE A 1994 TRACKER, I've TRIED "everything" listed, My "Check Engine Light" Is Stuck On" NO matter what I do, It Just STAYS LITE UP" ON" PERIOD! WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHTS?? THANKS!
What a clear video, with great audio and really good close focus. What video camera are you using?
The notion of designing a car to malfunction so that the client will bring the car in for service is very short sighted.
Best explanation ever ¡¡¡
thanks ,no bullshit, helpful and appreciated .
nice, thanks for sharing. damn those underhanded dealers/manufacturers...
what are those ports next to the fusebox?
Good info!
Thank you, BIG help
*Can't find next video for 1994 GEO tracker EGR valve.*
Can you upload the 2nd video please? The steps on how to replace the faulty part.
Thanks
What would a jumper wire be considered I have a old ground wire made with copper I don't want to break anything or fry any wiring will the copper wire I have work
I sure wish I saw your video before taking it to the repair shop when my check engine light came on! It costed about $100, and worst of all, they said that they can't fix it because all the EGR parts are discontinued for my 1993 Geo Tracker. I took your advice, using a paper clip, and also came up with 15. Anyway, they told me that I need an EGR Valve, EGR Transducer, and EGR Coolant Temperature Sensor. I have a very detailed service manual for my Geo, and can't find anything about a EGR Transducer. Is that the same thing as the EGR Modulator? I found a website where I can order the EGR Valve, but not the Transducer and Sensor. Any ideas? Thanks!
i have a 91 geo and the jumper wire didnt work and a obd1 scanner didnt connect to ecm and i have no white switch can you help?
hey...1991 here!
do you need jumper installed for that
Hi! Thanks for video! My 94 wouldn't even let me read the code until I toggle that switch! I though my connection to B and C was wrong.
Have a saab 95 900 se with same problem check ingene dont go out
don't have scanner.. can you please tell me how to retrieve codes???
I have a 95 geo tracker. To retrieve the codes you said jump 2 and 3? Yours only have 4 slots but mine has 6 so I just wanted to make sure.
I can get the codes but I can't find the switch anywhere, any tips on where to look
great video
Thank you
Good Stufff !!
Is this the same for a 92 geo tracker
LEGEND
So what do I do if it has 5/6 wires in the plug ware I'm suppose to jump it?
So, with that last comment in text, do you mean that the check engine light comes on around 100k, no matter what? And when you flip the switch you leave it flipped to the opposite side forever from then on? And the check engine light will then function normally after 100k miles?
Hi. I just moved mine to the opposite side and it cleared. Has just crossed 290,000 miles.
What's the white plug there called
I just bought an 89 geo tracker :-) to go with my 94 geo metro. I get average 55mpg winter 65mpg summer and I can hit 70mpg. I am hoping to get 30-32 in the tracker with some tweaking.
Do this work on a vitara jlx 1995 model?
nice
same here...1991 and no code showing...no switch...jumpers didnt work either.
My 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo has a hidden SWITCH under the steering wheel. It looks like a light switch. There is no jumper wire needed! No inserting of fuses. Some watching this may have a similar setup if they have any geo/chevy/suzuki lovechild.
I belive my code is 31 what I should do? Thanks .
Hello bro..do u have ecu diagram vitara jlx se416? (1993p
thanks, i never would have known about that switch. mine was reading code 12 only so i think its just fine
thanks
what if I jump the wire and the check engine light does not blink? it just stays on.
Did you ever get an answer? Mine started doing the same thing. Light came on, now it wont clear.
1990 Geo Tracker. Can't find reset switch. It's because it's California model and not federal?
Hello,
My SUZUKI vitara jlx canvas 1.6 1990 engine light comes on. I can not turn it off? Have shorted plug in the engine compartment, but the lights are still there. Have had the fuse out for 30 seconds, but no light goes out? There is no switch under the dashboard?
How do I switch it?
Regards ...
Did you found the solution? I have the code 12 flashing and no switsh on a Suzuki Vitara 1990 1.6L
I found the "problem" on my car, someone had put a fuse in the diagnose hole, so after I removed the fuse the check engine light went away!
my 95 did the same thing a code 51,,,,but mine turned out to be the stainless steal tubing connected to the bottom of the egr valve and runs up to the intake manifold by the tube that goes to the brake booster..was blocked with carbon, which kept the hot air that should be going into the intake manifold....which means the thermister could not get hot enough to tell the pcm.. it is working...so it would throw the code. again...
Why is my car overdrive flashing ?!
On my 1995 tracker the switch was behind the speaker grill...take the grill off and you could see it..
*Your temp needle is way higher than mine I just drove 2 hours the other day and my needle stays on the line next to the C*
on my tracker it would not let me check the codes until i fliped the switch . so in other words if you are checking the code and your light isnt flashing it is more than likely the switch needs to be flipped . after i flipped my switch i got a code 12 .
My 95 tracker has a black switch behind the left front speaker...take the speaker grill off then the speaker out....and right behind, to the right side of the opening was the switch...after fixing my egr problem...I just took the battery cable off for a 2 minutes...
I have tried everything shown in the video. First when I jumper no codes flash; the "check engine" remains on steady. Second, though the switch is slightly different, pushing it does not turn the light off. Third, pulling the fuse does not clear the light. And fourth, disconnecting the battery does not clear the lights. Anybody have any more ideas?\
Herman
Did you ever find out what to do? I have this issue :(
So i did this but CEL wont come on. Never does. But my 92 is def running like shit.
que tal amigos! tengo un geo tracker 1996 no e podido eliminar la luz de chek engine alguien me puede explicar paso a paso el video en mi idioma (español)
My 89 has code 12 and doesn't have that switch.
Wow I'm shocked that a 94 Geo is still on the road.
I see your ten year old comment and thought I'd let you know that my 94 Tracker is running and looking great (original paint, top and interior).
@@jeffhammers5677 Nice, man, post up some videos of the thing. How did you keep it up and running all these years?
I have 1999 tracker (chevy) and the dashboard light is not working can anybody tell me how to fix it. Appreciate thank you
maybe if you change the light bulbs
I hit that switch and it does nothing
Vodo