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2005 SUZUKI FORENZA Technical Service Bulletins

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• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 3788600

  NHTSA Item Number: 10216558

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 30, 2022

  Bulletin Number: SUZ_016008

  Date Posted: Jul 8, 2022

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.

• STRUCTURE

  RECORD_ID: 3788477

  NHTSA Item Number: 10216558

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 30, 2022

  Bulletin Number: SUZ_016008

  Date Posted: Jul 8, 2022

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: STRUCTURE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 2148257

  NHTSA Item Number: 10152052

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 17, 2018

  Bulletin Number: N-Q-G-045

  Date Posted: Nov 20, 2018

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becomi

• EQUIPMENT

  RECORD_ID: 2148126

  NHTSA Item Number: 10152052

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 17, 2018

  Bulletin Number: N-Q-G-045

  Date Posted: Nov 20, 2018

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: EQUIPMENT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becomi

• AIR BAGS: FRONTAL

  RECORD_ID: 723115

  NHTSA Item Number: 10086741

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 20, 2016

  Bulletin Number: SUZ_013175

  Date Posted: May 18, 2016

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: THIS SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATES A BULLETIN ORIGINALLY ISSUED ON MAY 18, 2016, CONCERNING A SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION (ZH) FOR 2005-2008 SUZUKI FORENZA AND SUZUKI RENO VEHICLES. THE UPDATES ARE: (1) THE EXISTENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1379 IS AD

• SEATS

  RECORD_ID: 723109

  NHTSA Item Number: 10086741

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 20, 2016

  Bulletin Number: SUZ_013175

  Date Posted: May 18, 2016

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: SEATS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: THIS SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATES A BULLETIN ORIGINALLY ISSUED ON MAY 18, 2016, CONCERNING A SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION (ZH) FOR 2005-2008 SUZUKI FORENZA AND SUZUKI RENO VEHICLES. THE UPDATES ARE: (1) THE EXISTENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1379 IS AD

• ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 356687

  NHTSA Item Number: 10052515

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 8, 2013

  Bulletin Number: TS-30-06263

  Date Posted: Aug 8, 2013

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SUZUKI: SUZUKI HAS REPLACEMENT OIL PUMPS THAT HAVE A THREADED PLUG. THE THREADED PROVES TO BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE NEW OIL PUMP. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES WHEN REPLACING THE OLD OIL PUMP. *JS

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  RECORD_ID: 258770

  NHTSA Item Number: 10030107

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 3, 2009

  Bulletin Number: TS-09-03129R

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2009

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SUZUKI VEHICLES: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS LOOSE IN THE SHIFT GATE AND/OR IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT HOLD FIRMLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SHIFT GAGE AS EXPECTED. *PE

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT

  RECORD_ID: 258764

  NHTSA Item Number: 10030107

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 3, 2009

  Bulletin Number: TS-09-03129R

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2009

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE: FLOOR SHIFT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SUZUKI VEHICLES: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS LOOSE IN THE SHIFT GATE AND/OR IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER DOES NOT HOLD FIRMLY TO THE LEFT OF THE SHIFT GAGE AS EXPECTED. *PE

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  RECORD_ID: 234352

  NHTSA Item Number: 10024197

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Mar 21, 2008

  Bulletin Number: TS0601238

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2008

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: REQUIRED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. MY 2004-2008 FORENZ SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420). *NJ

• AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  RECORD_ID: 234339

  NHTSA Item Number: 10024195

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Mar 21, 2008

  Bulletin Number: TS0501158

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2008

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT ON; DTC B1378 (DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH) AND/OR DTC B1382 (PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH). FORENZA, SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420) 2005-2006. VIN(S) -6K425022. *NJ

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

  RECORD_ID: 233491

  NHTSA Item Number: 10023878

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Feb 12, 2008

  Bulletin Number: 0812177

  Date Posted: Dec 1, 2007

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: P0441 OR P0496 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTINUOUS PURGE FLOW). *NJ

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 224529

  NHTSA Item Number: 10021296

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 2, 2007

  Bulletin Number: 1001257

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN WATER PUMP PULLEY INSPECTION. *KB

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 219604

  NHTSA Item Number: 10020472

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 26, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 0808106

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM CONTINUOUS PURGE FLOW. ECM SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE UNNECESSARY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. SUZUKI. *KB

• AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  RECORD_ID: 213486

  NHTSA Item Number: 10019168

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Feb 16, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 0512234

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ON WHEN IF SHOULD BE OFF. *TT

• AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  RECORD_ID: 213482

  NHTSA Item Number: 10019167

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Feb 16, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 0312234

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ON WHEN IF SHOULD BE OFF. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  RECORD_ID: 210800

  NHTSA Item Number: 10018527

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jan 5, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 0311075

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: DTC P0703 EXPLAINED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DTC P0703 IS PRESENT. ALL FORENZA MODELS. SUZUKI. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 206943

  NHTSA Item Number: 10017456

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 9, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0610245

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: OIL LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING

  RECORD_ID: 204459

  NHTSA Item Number: 10017060

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 21, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0808115

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: WIRE HARNESS INSULATION DAMAGE BEHIND THE LEFT FRONT FENDER LINER. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 203775

  NHTSA Item Number: 10016836

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 13, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0306035

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH IDLE (2000+R.P.M.) FOR UP TO TEN SECONDS WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH RELEASED. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  RECORD_ID: 201643

  NHTSA Item Number: 10016423

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 12, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0208055

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: HARSH 4TH TO 3RD AUTOMATIC DOWNSHIFT AND UNWANTED P1884 DTC. 2004 SUZUKI RENO-RQ420 *SC

• STRUCTURE: BODY: DOOR

  RECORD_ID: 200287

  NHTSA Item Number: 10015902

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 16, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0605115R

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: STRUCTURE: BODY: DOOR

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: DRIVER DOOR LOCK TUMBLER FALLS INTO DOOR WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED. 2004-2005 SUZUKI FORENZA SEDAN/WAGON AND RENO-RQ420. *SC

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 200279

  NHTSA Item Number: 10015897

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 0201126R

  Date Added: Aug 16, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0205135

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: NOISE FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS. 2004-2005 SUZUKI/FORENZA SEDAN/WAGON AND RENO. *SC

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH

  RECORD_ID: 197035

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014811

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: May 10, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 0603215

  Date Posted: N/A

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: SUZUKI

  Model: FORENZA

  Year: 2005

  Component Name: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: DRIVER DOOR LOCK TUMBLER FALLS INTO DOOR WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED. *EH