‘dixie verse gy TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: TBA Applications: 2009 — 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4L 2010 — 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2010 — 2011 Suzuki SX4 2.0L Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of on or more of the following conditions: – Alowor dead battery – A failure to crank or start – Asslipping belt or abnormal noise – Various malfunction indicators such as charge system warnings, over temperature warnings – Power steering failure or hard steering Cause: A potential cause for the above is a manufacturing flaw in the belt tensioner assembly. A manufacturing flaw in the internal spring has been identified by the manufacturer which results in conditions of low or no tension being applied to the alternator drive belt. Correction: The faulty part may be covered by a manufacturer’s recall, depending on the geographic location the vehicle was sold in or is registered in. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended repair procedures which may include replacing the belt tensioner, alternator drive belt and/ or the belt tensioner assembly bolt (depending on the model). REV: 20120123 Added Kizahi Application REV: 20120123 Courtesy of DROPBOX TSB_8046.docx Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.