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Its Re:Re:Re:Turning the traction control off (Gen 4)
If that's the case George I'm not sure if this is good news or bad. The slightly thicker oil could be putting more physical load on the engine (like running the aircon). As turning the aircon off has been helping you this could be right. If the load margins are that tight and influencing the smart charge system the future doesn't look so bright. Chris
The charging circuit is turned down to reduce engine load when it detects the engine is working hard, this is a function of the LIM circuit.
GeorgeC travels very short trips, his battery doesn't charge properly for some reason. Looking at the alternator volts, the alternator is rarely turned on. Either there is a fault in the circuit (I think there is a possible load sensor issue) or the car is working normally, it is just sensing the engine is loaded.
By turning off the Aircon this disconnects the compressor clutch and this has improved things. Equally, what GeorgeC is talking about here is changing the oil back to the Suzuki recommended thinner oil 0w/20 which the official manual says "Improves starting". Suzuki Australia seem to replace the oil on initial delivery with thicker oil. Again since changing to thinner oil the charging seems to improve.
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
The following user(s) said Thank You: GeorgeC, CC Baxter
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
its 0w NOT 5w - George mistyped. I explained that later on
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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