Visual Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Suzuki XL-7, 2002 Suzuki Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Esteem, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Visually inspect following component condition or operation:
- Electrical wiring, looking for chafed, stretched, cut or pinched wires. Ensure electrical connectors fit tightly and are not corroded.
- Ensure vacuum hoses are properly routed and are not pinched or cut. See appropriate diagram in VACUUM DIAGRAMS article to verify routing and connections (if necessary).
- Inspect air induction system for vacuum leaks.
- Engine oil condition, level and leakage.
- Engine coolant condition, level and leakage.
- Fuel level and leakage.
- Automatic transmission condition, level and leakage.
- Air filter element clogging.
- Battery volage level, corrosion and terminal tightness.
- Drive belt tension and condition.
- Throttle cable play and chaffing.
- Fuses blown.
- Auxiliary engine components for looseness and installation.
- MIL operation.
- Engine oil pressure warning light operation.
- Engine temperature gauge operation.
- Fuel level gauge operation.
- Tachometer operation, if equipped.
- Exhaust system for leaks.