My 96 suzuki esteem GL will not start.

DVIC · 03-12-2008, 06:01 PM

My 96 Suzuki esteem will not start the engine rotates but it will not start.
I don't know how to test the relays can anyone help me out?

jim_naisium · 03-12-2008, 09:16 PM

What do you mean by "acts like it's about to start but won't." ?

Does the engine spin at all when you turn the key?

DVIC · 03-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Hi again, can anyone tell me where I can find the horn on my 96 Suzuki Esteem? When I hit the horn button all I hear is a click from the relay.

jim_naisium · 03-15-2008, 02:51 AM

As far as you engine not starting goes...

Is the "Check Engine" light on?

Is there gas in the gas tank?

Look over the ENTIRE engine for loose connectors or something that has just come completely unplugged.

Relays do not typically go bad (although it does happen), check ALL of your fuses, there is a fuse block on the driver's side of the engine compartment and there is also a fuse block under the dash on the driver's side above the steering column, it is hard to find you will need a flash light.

The horn...

It is bolted to the radiator support near the front of the car, easiest way to test it is to run a wire from the battery to the horn and see if it goes off or not. If it does you have a wiring problem, if it doesn't the horn is dead.

DVIC · 03-15-2008, 09:57 AM

There is no check engine light on . There is gas in the tank however it is about two years old. I just recently purchased it and got a good deal for the car I'm just trying to get it to start. Thanks for helping me locate the horn.

DCDAD · 03-15-2008, 12:34 PM

seems to be two threads to the subject, check my reply on other thread, Hope this helps, Good luck.

Ron

jim_naisium · 03-15-2008, 04:08 PM

Please see your other posting, I will be commenting in there from now on.

DVIC · 03-28-2008, 10:47 AM

removed tank drained all old fuel. new fuel filter and air filter, timing adjusted and it runs great. the horn was easy to fix.

now i need to know how to get the dash to light up at night the dash panel is dark. also the tail lights dont work.

thank you for all the help

jim_naisium · 03-28-2008, 05:57 PM

Please see your other posting, I will be commenting in there from now on.