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* Has a mean looking power bulge on the bonnet, which is different and larger than the power bulge on post-2012 petrol Jimnys;
 
* Has a mean looking power bulge on the bonnet, which is different and larger than the power bulge on post-2012 petrol Jimnys;
 
* Engine sounds mean and utilitarian, making the vehicle appear like a larger serious 4WD truck both from inside and from outside.
 
* Engine sounds mean and utilitarian, making the vehicle appear like a larger serious 4WD truck both from inside and from outside.
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The plentiful torque of the 63 kW diesel engine means that it is much less sensitive to additional load in the vehicle than the petrol engine. For example, the engine still pulls solidly even with four adult passengers inside, a roof box full of bags, four bicycles on the towbar and air conditioning on.
  
  
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* Availability limited to certain European countries, and in most of them it is rather rare;
 
* Availability limited to certain European countries, and in most of them it is rather rare;
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* The engine weights cca 80 kg more, so vehicle's already unbalanced front-to-rear weight distribution is further worsened - further increasing vehicle's tendency to oversteer in bends, lose traction on uphill bends, or especially when going uphill in reverse (all this in 2WD mode);
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* The engine weights cca 80 kg more, so vehicle's already unbalanced front-to-rear weight distribution is further worsened - slightly increasing vehicle's tendency to oversteer in bends, lose traction on uphill bends, or especially when going uphill in reverse (all this in 2WD mode);
 
* The engine is noisier and certainly vibrates more than the petrol, decreasing interior comfort;
 
* The engine is noisier and certainly vibrates more than the petrol, decreasing interior comfort;
 
* Higher periodic engine maintenance costs;
 
* Higher periodic engine maintenance costs;
 
* Generally, diesel engines are much more complex than petrol ones, increasing the overall risk of failures, some of which are very hard to diagnose and/or very expensive to repair;
 
* Generally, diesel engines are much more complex than petrol ones, increasing the overall risk of failures, some of which are very hard to diagnose and/or very expensive to repair;
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* The overall reliability of Renault's 1.5 DCI diesel engines is not even close to the excellent reliability of Suzuki's M13 petrol engines.
 
 
* Older 48 kW Renault 1.5 DCI engines are notorious for developing catastrophic engine failures caused by some elements of the fuel supply and distribution/injection system;
 
* Older 48 kW Renault 1.5 DCI engines are notorious for developing catastrophic engine failures caused by some elements of the fuel supply and distribution/injection system;
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* The overall reliability of Renault's 1.5 DCI diesel engines generally is not quite on the same level as the excellent reliability of Suzuki's M13 petrol engines. But "your mileage may wary" as they say!
 
* Vehicle is a half-breed of two completely different vehicle manufacturers. It has Renault's engine and some engine peripherals, with Suzuki's vehicle computer and some engine peripherals. So, if it develops a complicated engine issue, you will be stuck (or stretched) between two sides. Only Suzuki workshops can read and change all genuine failure/diagnostic codes, descriptions and settings, but most of those workshops have no experience and knowledge about Renault's engines. On the other hand, Renault workshops have the best knowledge and experience about servicing Renault engines, but no proper access to vehicle's ECU. You will most probably have to move the vehicle back and forth between those two to completely resolve the issue (if the two sides are that cooperative)!
 
* Vehicle is a half-breed of two completely different vehicle manufacturers. It has Renault's engine and some engine peripherals, with Suzuki's vehicle computer and some engine peripherals. So, if it develops a complicated engine issue, you will be stuck (or stretched) between two sides. Only Suzuki workshops can read and change all genuine failure/diagnostic codes, descriptions and settings, but most of those workshops have no experience and knowledge about Renault's engines. On the other hand, Renault workshops have the best knowledge and experience about servicing Renault engines, but no proper access to vehicle's ECU. You will most probably have to move the vehicle back and forth between those two to completely resolve the issue (if the two sides are that cooperative)!
 
* Not great for hard-core offroading, because turbocharger works only above cca 1500 RPM (standard turbocharger "turbolag" issue);
 
* Not great for hard-core offroading, because turbocharger works only above cca 1500 RPM (standard turbocharger "turbolag" issue);
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= DDiS revisions =
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= DDiS generations =
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== Introduction ==
  
  
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* The 1st DDiS model was produced from 2003 to the first part of 2005.
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* The 1st DDiS model was produced from 2003 until the first part of 2005.
 
* The 1.5th DDiS model was produced for a short while in 2005.
 
* The 1.5th DDiS model was produced for a short while in 2005.
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* The 2nd DDiS model was produced from the end of 2005 to approx 2011. The second model had several minor revisions.
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* The 2nd DDiS model was produced from the end of 2005 until approx 2011. The second model had several minor revisions.
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== Differences among the generations ==
  
  
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The newer intercooled 65 kW DCI engine requires the use of 2nd generation front bumper (to accommodate the intercooler and to feed it with air). That is why the 2nd generation front bumper was invented in the first place, but Suzuki sadly decided to bolt it onto every petrol Jimny as well from 2006 until 2012.
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The newer intercooled 63 kW DCI engine requires the use of 2nd generation front bumper (to accommodate the intercooler and to feed it with air). That is why the 2nd generation front bumper was invented in the first place, but Suzuki sadly decided to bolt it onto every petrol Jimny as well from 2006 until 2012.
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== Additional notes ==
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'''Warning''':<br>
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All DDiS Jimnys with the older 48 kW (non-intercooled) engine '''should be avoided''' like the plague! The reason is a notorious catastrophic engine failure, which commonly develops in those engines. It is a common issue with those Renault engines which are found in many other vehicle models from the era of 2003-2005 (Clio for example). In short, a high pressure fuel pump starts to create metal particles, which then quickly destroy fuel injectors and even engine cylinders. The result is a total engine write-off.
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There have been numerous reports of exactly that problem plaguing DDiS Jimnys with 48 kW 1.5 DCI engine. There have also been several success stories of such Jimnys achieving more than 200 000 kilometers on the odometer without a problem. But why gamble, especially when 48 kW is severely underpowered?
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The only two advantages to have a 1st generation DDiS Jimny instead a 2nd generation DDiS Jimny are:
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# To have a smaller 1st generation front bumper;
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# To have a manually (lever) shifting transfer box;
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Newer 2nd generation DDiS Jimnys with 63 kW 1.5 DCI engines have different fuel injection system components which typically ''do not'' suffer from the above mentioned catastrophic failures. They also have significantly more power and torque than the 1st generation DDiS Jimnys, while retaining the same (or even better) fuel consumption.
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= Technical differences between DDiS and petrol Jimnys =
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== Introduction ==
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Since DDiS Jimnys are relatively rare compared to the presence of petrol Jimnys (depending on a country), a potential buyer is certainly concerned what parts of DDiS Jimnys are specific to them, and how difficult is it to buy them in the aftermarket.
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This chapter gives detailed overview of the status of many vehicle component for which the compatibility has been determined "in the field".
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'''Note on the terms in the tables:'''
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* "Common" means that such a part is commonly shared between DDiS and '''at least''' one of petrol Jimny revisions (usually the same petrol revision which was in production at the time as the corresponding DDiS revision);
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* "Specific" means that a part is unique/specific only to DDiS Jimnys. It won't fit petrol Jimnys and vice versa. Therefore, you have to buy this part specifically for a DDiS Jimny or scavenge it from another DDiS Jimny if not available. Also note that there were two major and several minor DDiS revisions, so a certain part might not even be compatible among all of them!
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== Suspension ==
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<big>
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<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Suspension
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!Component
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!Compatibility
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|-
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|Radius arms, front
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|Common
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|-
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|Radius arms, rear
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|Common
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|-
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|Radius arm bushings (all)
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|Common
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|-
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|Panhard rod, front
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|Common
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|-
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|Panhard rod, rear
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|Common
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|-
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|Panhard rod bushes, front
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|Common
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|-
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|Panhard rod bushes, rear
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|Common
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|-
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|Coil springs, front
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|Specific
 +
|-
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|Shock absorbers, front
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|Specific
 +
|-
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|Coil springs, rear
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|Common
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|-
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|Shock absorbers, rear
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|Common
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|-
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|Stabilizer (anti roll) bar
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|Specific
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|-
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|Stabilizer bar brackets
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|Specific
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|-
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|Stabilizer bar<br>to chassis bushings
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|Specific
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|-
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|Stabilizer bar to<br>axle "drop" link
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|Common
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|-
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|Wheel rims
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|Common
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|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
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<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Drivetrain
 +
!Component
 +
!Compatibility
 +
|-
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|Constant velocity<br>(CV) joint
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|Common
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|-
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|Kingpin
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|Common
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|-
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|Kingpin bearing
 +
|Common
 +
|-
 +
|Front wheel bearing
 +
|Common
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|-
 +
|Rear wheel bearing
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|Common
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|-
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|Vacuum locking hub
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|Common
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|-
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|Seals (steering knuckle,<br>halfshaft, wheel bearing, etc.)
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|Common
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|-
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|Front wheel hub assembly
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|Common
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|-
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|Rear wheel hub assembly
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|Common
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|-
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|Axle differential<br>drain and filler plugs
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|Common
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|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
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<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+Steering
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!Component
 +
!Compatibility
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|-
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|Steering column
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|Common
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|-
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|Steering box
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|Common
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|-
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|Tie rod, in front of the front axle
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||Specific for Santana Jimnys
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|-
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|Tie rod, behind the front axle
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|Specific for Santana Jimnys
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|-
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|Tie rod end,<br>left hand tread
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||Specific for Santana Jimnys
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|-
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|Tie rod end,<br>right hand tread
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||Specific for Santana Jimnys
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|-
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|Power steering pump
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|Specific?
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|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
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<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Engine and engine peripherals
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!Component
 +
!Compatibility
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|-
 +
|Engine itself
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|Specific (obviously!)
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|-
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|Engine mounts
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|Specific
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|-
 +
|Engine cooling system
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|Specific
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|-
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|Fuel injection system
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|Specific
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|-
 +
|Fuel filter
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|Specific
 +
|-
 +
|Air conditioning system
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|Specific
 +
|-
 +
|Electrical generator
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|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Electrical engine starter
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|Specific?
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|-
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|Air filter and oil filter
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|Specific
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|-
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|Sensors (camshaft, crankshaft,<br>oxygen, temperature, etc.)
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|Specific
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|-
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|Catalytic converter
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|Specific?
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|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
 +
<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+Transmission
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!Component
 +
!Compatibility
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|-
 +
|Front differential
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|Specific?
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|-
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|Front halfaxle, left
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|Common?
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|-
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|Front halfaxle, right
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|Common?
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|-
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|Rear differential
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|Specific?
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|-
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|Rear halfaxle, left
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|Common?
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|-
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|Rear halfaxle, right
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|Common?
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|-
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|Propeller shaft<br>from gearbox to transfer case
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|Common?
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|-
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|Propeller shaft<br>from transfer case to front axle
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|Common?
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|-
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|Propeller shaft<br>from transfer case to rear axle
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|Common?
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|-
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|Universal joint for propeller shafts
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|Common
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|-
 +
|Transfer box casing
 +
|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Transfer box gears<br>and components
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|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Gearbox casing
 +
|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Gearbox gears<br>and components
 +
|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Front wheel vacuum locking hubs
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|Common
 +
|-
 +
|Vacuum system for<br>operating front wheel hubs
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|Specific (partially)*
 +
|-
 +
|Transmission lever<br>(for older transfer boxes)
 +
|Common
 +
|-
 +
|Transmission buttons and electrics<br>(for newer transfer boxes)
 +
|Common
 +
|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
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<font face="courier">
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+Bodywork
 +
!Component
 +
!Compatibility
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|-
 +
|Chassis
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|Specific (front rails strengthened)
 +
|-
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|Bonnet
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|Specific (has a bulge)
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|-
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|Engine bay internals
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|Specific (different layout of engine peripherals)
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|-
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|All other body panels
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|Common
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|}
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</font>
 +
</big>
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<big>
 +
<font face="courier">
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+Electrical
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!Component
 +
!Compatibility
 +
|-
 +
|ECU (computer)
 +
|Specific
 +
|-
 +
|Instrument cluster
 +
|Specific
 +
|-
 +
|Fuse and relay box
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|Specific?
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|-
 +
|Overall wiring
 +
|Partly specific
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|-
 +
|Lamps<br>(driving, turn, brake, interior, etc.)
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|Common
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|}
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</font>
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</big>
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<big>
 +
<font face="courier">
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{| class="wikitable"
 +
|+Other
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!Component
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!Compatibility
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|-
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|Fuel tank
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|Specific?
 +
|-
 +
|Fuel tank intake piping
 +
|Specific?
 +
|-
 +
|Fuel tank filler cap
 +
|Specific
 +
|}
 +
</font>
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</big>
  
  
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'''Note:''' Entire brake system is the same as in petrol Jimnys.
  
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'''Note:''' The vacuum system for the front wheel vacuum locking hubs is located in a different portion of the engine bay. It is much more accessible in DDiS Jimnys. The vacuum is supplied directly by engine's vacuum pump which itself is directly connected to the electrical generator, while in petrol Jimnys there is no vacuum pump at all. There is no tank to store the vacuum. However, the valves and switches of the vacuum system, as well as the piping, are the same as in petrol Jimnys, except for some possible length differences in the piping. The piping scheme between the valves and the hubs are the same.
  
  
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''' To be continued soon ! ... '''
 
  
 
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Revision as of 15:46, 17 January 2017

Introduction

This article is in the early process in the making! It should receive significant expansion in the near future.


Suzuki used to produce a factory diesel edition of Jimny, primarily for the market of Western Europe (excluding United Kingdom).

The catalogue model name for diesel Jimny edition is JB53. Its technical model name is SN415.

The marketing name for diesel Jimnys is "DDiS".


DDiS Jimnys were most popular in Portugal, Spain, Italy and France. A rough estimation is that almost every second Jimny in those countries, which was sold in the period 2003-2011, was DDiS.

DDiS Jimnys also had minor to moderate presence in several other European countries. Notable examples are Belgium, Germany and Austria. A rough estimation is that two in every ten sold Jimnys in those countries, in the period 2003-2011, were DDiS.


Note: DDiS Jimnys have never been available in United Kingdom.


Since DDiS Jimnys were produced "only" between 2003 and 2011, while petrol Jimnys have been in production since 1998 and still ongoing in 2017, DDiS Jimnys are relatively rare even in Europe.

Therefore, a potential Jimny buyer would normally be concerned what parts for the relatively rare DDiS Jimnys are specific to them, and how difficult is it to obtain those parts. Also, their typical concern is about servicing the diesel engine and other DDiS specifics.

Existing DDiS Jimny owners are usually struggling to find technical or service information about DDiS Jimnys, because there is hardly anything written about DDiS Jimnys in English language on the Internet.


The purpose of this article is to state all specifics about DDiS Jimnys which are not common with the ubiquitous petrol Jimny editions.


How to spot a DDiS Jimny on the road

DDiS Jimny have only two specific visible traits and one acoustic trait:

  • All DDiS Jimnys have a prominent "power bulge" on its bonnet which looks like it has been glued to the bonnet.
  • All DDiS Jimnys have a "DDiS" badge on both front wheel fenders, near side turning lights.
  • Diesel engine's sound is easy to recognize due to characteristic diesel "knocking" sound.

If 7th and 8th character in vehicle's VIN are "53", than it's a DDiS edition.


Note: Petrol Jimnys made after 2012 also have bonnet bulge, but it is different than a DDiS bonnet bulge. DDiS bulge is narrower and taller. The post-2012 petrol bulge is much wider and lower.

Both bulges are fake. They are blanked with a black plastic blanking plate, so actually no air passes through them.

A DDiS bulge actually has a technical purpose - to provide some additional space for the top of the 1.5 DCI engine to fit under the bonnet when the bonnet is closed. The intercooler in newer 63 kW DDiS Jimnys has no connection nor relation with the bonnet bulge. The intercooler is positioned low right front, just behind the front bumper.

A post-2012 petrol bulge has no technical purpose. It has only a financial purpose - to increase sales.


DDiS bonnet bulge pictures

  • DDiS Jimny bonnet - A01.jpg

    DDiS Jimny bonnet - front view

  • DDiS Jimny bonnet - A02.jpg

    DDiS Jimny bonnet - front side view 1

  • DDiS Jimny bonnet - A03.jpg

    DDiS Jimny bonnet - front side view 2

  • DDiS Jimny bonnet - B01.jpg

    DDiS Jimny in action


Post-2012 petrol bonnet bulge pictures

  • Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - A01.jpg

    Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - picture 1

  • Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - A02.jpg

    Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - picture 2

  • Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - B01.jpg

    Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - picture 3

  • Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - C01.jpg

    Post-2012 Jimny bonnet - picture 4


Advantages and disadvantages of DDiS versus petrol

Advantages

  • Lower fuel consumption, especially in city driving;
  • Overall fuel consumption is probably the lowest among any proper all-terrain vehicle model ever produced.
  • Much higher torque (pulling power), especially newer DDiS with 63 kW engine;
  • Engine's RPM-torque curve is much more biased towards 1500-2000 RPM range, which is excellent for all-terrain driving;
  • Much better suited for towing;
  • Has a mean looking power bulge on the bonnet, which is different and larger than the power bulge on post-2012 petrol Jimnys;
  • Engine sounds mean and utilitarian, making the vehicle appear like a larger serious 4WD truck both from inside and from outside.


The plentiful torque of the 63 kW diesel engine means that it is much less sensitive to additional load in the vehicle than the petrol engine. For example, the engine still pulls solidly even with four adult passengers inside, a roof box full of bags, four bicycles on the towbar and air conditioning on.


Disadvantages

  • Availability limited to certain European countries, and in most of them it is rather rare;
  • The engine weights cca 80 kg more, so vehicle's already unbalanced front-to-rear weight distribution is further worsened - slightly increasing vehicle's tendency to oversteer in bends, lose traction on uphill bends, or especially when going uphill in reverse (all this in 2WD mode);
  • The engine is noisier and certainly vibrates more than the petrol, decreasing interior comfort;
  • Higher periodic engine maintenance costs;
  • Generally, diesel engines are much more complex than petrol ones, increasing the overall risk of failures, some of which are very hard to diagnose and/or very expensive to repair;
  • Older 48 kW Renault 1.5 DCI engines are notorious for developing catastrophic engine failures caused by some elements of the fuel supply and distribution/injection system;
  • The overall reliability of Renault's 1.5 DCI diesel engines generally is not quite on the same level as the excellent reliability of Suzuki's M13 petrol engines. But "your mileage may wary" as they say!
  • Vehicle is a half-breed of two completely different vehicle manufacturers. It has Renault's engine and some engine peripherals, with Suzuki's vehicle computer and some engine peripherals. So, if it develops a complicated engine issue, you will be stuck (or stretched) between two sides. Only Suzuki workshops can read and change all genuine failure/diagnostic codes, descriptions and settings, but most of those workshops have no experience and knowledge about Renault's engines. On the other hand, Renault workshops have the best knowledge and experience about servicing Renault engines, but no proper access to vehicle's ECU. You will most probably have to move the vehicle back and forth between those two to completely resolve the issue (if the two sides are that cooperative)!
  • Not great for hard-core offroading, because turbocharger works only above cca 1500 RPM (standard turbocharger "turbolag" issue);
  • If frequent stopping/pausing while offroading is performed (for example to take pictures etc.), the engine should not be turned off because turbocharger needs cooling down first (standard turbocharger issue);


DDiS generations

Introduction

There have been two major generations of DDiS Jimny editions, and one "intermediary" generation.

  • The 1st generation corresponds to "Type 4" Jimny technical revision;
  • The "1.5th" generation corresponds to "Type 5" Jimny revision in Suzuki's official technical classification;
  • The 2nd generation corresponds to "Type 6" Jimny revision in Suzuki's official technical classification;

Note: For more information about Jimny "types", see wiki chapter Manuals and Owners Guides;


  • The 1st DDiS model was produced from 2003 until the first part of 2005.
  • The 1.5th DDiS model was produced for a short while in 2005.
  • The 2nd DDiS model was produced from the end of 2005 until approx 2011. The second model had several minor revisions.


Differences among the generations

The change from 1st to 2nd DDiS model occurred at the same time period when all Jimnys (both petrol and diesel) changed from manually operated 4WD transfer box to electrically operated (push-button) transfer box and from 1st generation interior trim to 2nd generation interior trim and from 1st generation front bumper to 2nd generation front bumper. This transition occurred during the second half of 2005.

The "1.5th" intermediary generation-model existed in the transitional period during 2005, and it contains a mix of new and old components. For example, a DDiS vehicle with older 48 kW engine and 1st generation front bumper, but with electrically operated transfer box and new interior trim. There might be some other rare combinations as well in that intermediary generation. Suzuki was probably getting rid of some old parts to clear the production line. Vehicles from this intermediary generation are rare since it was not produced for a long time.


The most significant changes between 1st and 2nd DDiS models:

  1. Change of engine from 48 kW (65 HP) to 63 kW (86 HP) by the addition of an intercooler.
  2. Different fuel injection system;
  3. Different fuel filter;
  4. Different electrical generator and alternator;
  5. Different air conditioning system and piping;
  6. Different turbo charger;
  7. Different engine sensors (crankshaft, camshaft, lambda, etc.);
  8. Different engine cooling system and piping;
  9. Different ECU (vehicle computer);
  10. Change from manually (lever) shifted transfer box to electrically (push-button) shifted transfer box;
  11. Possibly a different gearbox?
  12. Change from 1st generation to 2nd generation front bumper (see wiki article "Front bumper issues");
  13. Completely redesigned interior trim (dashboard, instrument panel, steering wheel, switches and dials, seats, etc.);


The summary of the changes in the engine bay is that, while the basic engine block might have remained the same, most of the peripheral engine components have changed, and an intercooler was added. This resulted in significant power and torque increase (from 160 Nm to 200 Nm). Fuel consumption remained the same, which is officially 5,6 l/100km extra-urban, 7,0 l/100km urban and 6,1 l/100km combined.


The change from 1st to 2nd DDiS model also contains many common technical changes which happened with petrol Jimnys during the same transitional period. Examples are different CV joints, front brake discs and front brake pads, handbrake cables, external side mirrors, etc.).


The newer intercooled 63 kW DCI engine requires the use of 2nd generation front bumper (to accommodate the intercooler and to feed it with air). That is why the 2nd generation front bumper was invented in the first place, but Suzuki sadly decided to bolt it onto every petrol Jimny as well from 2006 until 2012.


Additional notes

Warning:
All DDiS Jimnys with the older 48 kW (non-intercooled) engine should be avoided like the plague! The reason is a notorious catastrophic engine failure, which commonly develops in those engines. It is a common issue with those Renault engines which are found in many other vehicle models from the era of 2003-2005 (Clio for example). In short, a high pressure fuel pump starts to create metal particles, which then quickly destroy fuel injectors and even engine cylinders. The result is a total engine write-off.


There have been numerous reports of exactly that problem plaguing DDiS Jimnys with 48 kW 1.5 DCI engine. There have also been several success stories of such Jimnys achieving more than 200 000 kilometers on the odometer without a problem. But why gamble, especially when 48 kW is severely underpowered?


The only two advantages to have a 1st generation DDiS Jimny instead a 2nd generation DDiS Jimny are:

  1. To have a smaller 1st generation front bumper;
  2. To have a manually (lever) shifting transfer box;


Newer 2nd generation DDiS Jimnys with 63 kW 1.5 DCI engines have different fuel injection system components which typically do not suffer from the above mentioned catastrophic failures. They also have significantly more power and torque than the 1st generation DDiS Jimnys, while retaining the same (or even better) fuel consumption.


Technical differences between DDiS and petrol Jimnys

Introduction

Since DDiS Jimnys are relatively rare compared to the presence of petrol Jimnys (depending on a country), a potential buyer is certainly concerned what parts of DDiS Jimnys are specific to them, and how difficult is it to buy them in the aftermarket.

This chapter gives detailed overview of the status of many vehicle component for which the compatibility has been determined "in the field".


Note on the terms in the tables:

  • "Common" means that such a part is commonly shared between DDiS and at least one of petrol Jimny revisions (usually the same petrol revision which was in production at the time as the corresponding DDiS revision);
  • "Specific" means that a part is unique/specific only to DDiS Jimnys. It won't fit petrol Jimnys and vice versa. Therefore, you have to buy this part specifically for a DDiS Jimny or scavenge it from another DDiS Jimny if not available. Also note that there were two major and several minor DDiS revisions, so a certain part might not even be compatible among all of them!


Suspension

Suspension
Component Compatibility
Radius arms, front Common
Radius arms, rear Common
Radius arm bushings (all) Common
Panhard rod, front Common
Panhard rod, rear Common
Panhard rod bushes, front Common
Panhard rod bushes, rear Common
Coil springs, front Specific
Shock absorbers, front Specific
Coil springs, rear Common
Shock absorbers, rear Common
Stabilizer (anti roll) bar Specific
Stabilizer bar brackets Specific
Stabilizer bar
to chassis bushings 		Specific
Stabilizer bar to
axle "drop" link 		Common
Wheel rims Common


Drivetrain
Component Compatibility
Constant velocity
(CV) joint 		Common
Kingpin Common
Kingpin bearing Common
Front wheel bearing Common
Rear wheel bearing Common
Vacuum locking hub Common
Seals (steering knuckle,
halfshaft, wheel bearing, etc.) 		Common
Front wheel hub assembly Common
Rear wheel hub assembly Common
Axle differential
drain and filler plugs 		Common


Steering
Component Compatibility
Steering column Common
Steering box Common
Tie rod, in front of the front axle Specific for Santana Jimnys
Tie rod, behind the front axle Specific for Santana Jimnys
Tie rod end,
left hand tread 		Specific for Santana Jimnys
Tie rod end,
right hand tread 		Specific for Santana Jimnys
Power steering pump Specific?


Engine and engine peripherals
Component Compatibility
Engine itself Specific (obviously!)
Engine mounts Specific
Engine cooling system Specific
Fuel injection system Specific
Fuel filter Specific
Air conditioning system Specific
Electrical generator Specific?
Electrical engine starter Specific?
Air filter and oil filter Specific
Sensors (camshaft, crankshaft,
oxygen, temperature, etc.) 		Specific
Catalytic converter Specific?


Transmission
Component Compatibility
Front differential Specific?
Front halfaxle, left Common?
Front halfaxle, right Common?
Rear differential Specific?
Rear halfaxle, left Common?
Rear halfaxle, right Common?
Propeller shaft
from gearbox to transfer case 		Common?
Propeller shaft
from transfer case to front axle 		Common?
Propeller shaft
from transfer case to rear axle 		Common?
Universal joint for propeller shafts Common
Transfer box casing Specific?
Transfer box gears
and components 		Specific?
Gearbox casing Specific?
Gearbox gears
and components 		Specific?
Front wheel vacuum locking hubs Common
Vacuum system for
operating front wheel hubs 		Specific (partially)*
Transmission lever
(for older transfer boxes) 		Common
Transmission buttons and electrics
(for newer transfer boxes) 		Common


Bodywork
Component Compatibility
Chassis Specific (front rails strengthened)
Bonnet Specific (has a bulge)
Engine bay internals Specific (different layout of engine peripherals)
All other body panels Common


Electrical
Component Compatibility
ECU (computer) Specific
Instrument cluster Specific
Fuse and relay box Specific?
Overall wiring Partly specific
Lamps
(driving, turn, brake, interior, etc.) 		Common


Other
Component Compatibility
Fuel tank Specific?
Fuel tank intake piping Specific?
Fuel tank filler cap Specific


Note: Entire brake system is the same as in petrol Jimnys.

Note: The vacuum system for the front wheel vacuum locking hubs is located in a different portion of the engine bay. It is much more accessible in DDiS Jimnys. The vacuum is supplied directly by engine's vacuum pump which itself is directly connected to the electrical generator, while in petrol Jimnys there is no vacuum pump at all. There is no tank to store the vacuum. However, the valves and switches of the vacuum system, as well as the piping, are the same as in petrol Jimnys, except for some possible length differences in the piping. The piping scheme between the valves and the hubs are the same.


Page last edited on 17/01/2017 by user Bosanek

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