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Suzuki

 

SWITCH, HEATER CONTROL

 

Many thanks to you both- its started only working on the maximum setting, since thats the least used I guess.
Going to be job to get at it :-((

 

If operating only on high speed, investigate the resister block on motor..

 

The switches are also noted for "separating" and not making proper contact - several people have use nylon tywraps (aka zip ties) to secure them rather than replace - there are a number of locating balls, try not to drop them.

Getting access to them can be a pain in the butt - the way I've done it is to remove the had unit & clock, remove the face of the switch assembly and then push it back into the dash and down so you can pull it out through the head unit opening.

 

Could be man ! hot air blows from all 4 settings on the switch but the light
on the A/C square button only comes on and A/C only trips in when the slider
switch is on max. I'm going to bed - will pull it apart on the week end.
Thanks

 

From the FAQ's...this will provide the details;

Dash, HVAC and Shifter light bulb info...

Noticed something odd during this morning's commute. The light behind my AC/defroster/fan buttons started dimming, seemingly at random, and clicking when it dimmed. Got almost to work and realized that it was doing this whenever the nose of the 99 GV 2.5 V6 2WD 4 door was not into the sun...

www.suzuki-forums.com

 

"switches are also noted for "separating" and not making proper contact "

Yes - downward pressure on the slider knob causes it to make contact when its at any position.
Yes I'll dismantle it on a white towel.

2 people stopped me today wanting to buy this car. I told them to keep looking in the obituaries
and then call my wife.

 

2 people stopped me today wanting to buy this car. I told them to keep looking in the obituaries
and then call my wife.

There's a guy works in my office that has asked about two of my cars - one of which is a 2.0 GV similar to yours - my answer to him was - you can take the keys out of my cold dead hands.

Although I already have what I suspect will be the eventual replacement for my GV (the Jimny in my signature), I intend to keep the GV running for as long as I can source the parts..

 

Tested the blower resistor and the reading are close to the specs so I am assuming,
along with the sliding switch working off/on when its jiggled, that the resistor is not the problem..

But, I cannot remove the whole switch unit. Two face screws removed but there are tabs on the
sides of the unit so it can only move back ways, ie towards the front of the car.
Nothing is made to be repaired easily nowadays.

 

That's what I said earlier - remove the head unit - push it back into the dash and remove it through the head unit opening.

 

Sorry- just saw Max's recommended reading :-(( I'll take out the radio and
pull it through there. I'll get back.

 

'head unit' ? whats that ?

 

The radio / cassette player / CD changer controls (combo) unit.

 

This is the best pic I have for the fan blower slide switch...

 

Well, there's a plastic flange all around the front that's part of the facia so
it cant be pushed forward through the opening and out through the Audio opening.
See photo. Removed a sticker- no sign of screws /fasteners/tabs.
Tried to force it, hoping it's held with double sided tape but it will bust with any more pressure.
Can feel the cables behind but they are not a problem - yet.
The one in your thumbnail Max, is out but still has the slider knobs
on it so it must have come out with the front panel/facia on it !
I have no idea what to try next.

 

I just forced it through the space with brute force leaving some blood on the upholstery.
Had to get off the switch while it was inside the back space as I could not get off the cables
to pull out the whole unit completely.
Switch is very simple - just needs cleaning. Thanks lots guys.
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