Having major probelm with my Kizzy

Tue May 17, 2011 3:47 am

not good at all.

I think you are #3 to need a new trany for the kizashi.

I hope you get fixed up.

kumar · Tue May 17, 2011 4:42 pm

@ newworld2004...will let you know the make date....

@ Moto....I just can't believe transmission will go bad so early.....also, I am not a reckless driver......just callled American suzuki and got the case number. Going for inspection tomorrow. See what's next.....

newworld2004 · Tue May 17, 2011 5:02 pm

that is too bad, for such a low millege, I am taking my car for high way test drive as well

Tue May 17, 2011 7:37 pm

I'm not sure what the problem is the same trany is used by several other car manufactures. The kizashi is the only one that sends power to all four wheels though.

The other two case also had nothing to do with driving habits. In all cases so far the car was being used at high speed typically on cruise control.

PlatinumGTS · Tue May 17, 2011 9:59 pm

Anyone notice what these two transmission failures had in common???

The Pennsylvania Turnpike!!! By the way, this road is where I developed some noises from the interior of my car.

Piece of crap road. (I can say this because I live near it)

Blackbelt · Tue May 17, 2011 10:24 pm

Moto wrote:I'm not sure what the problem is the same trany is used by several other car manufactures. The kizashi is the only one that sends power to all four wheels though.

The other two case also had nothing to do with driving habits. In all cases so far the car was being used at high speed typically on cruise control.

My Caliber also uses the JF011E, and it is also AWD. 46K miles without skipping a beat.
Kumar, yours sounds similar to mine. Did you notice a 'whining' noise coming form the front of the car? Increased with rpm's?

kumar · Wed May 18, 2011 11:19 pm

@Blackbelt....

I noticed engine sounding a little louder when I tried to accelerate it. I did not pay attention to RPM. Slowly speed dropped to less than 50mph and at that point I just thought it is safe pull off the highway.

This morning, took it to dealership and explained the problem.......got a call around noon and dealer says everything seems ok with the car....however, a recall for the belt tensioner was due which they completed. hope this runs well now....It drove back fine from dealership which involves a small stretch of highway driving on I 95....

Thanks guys for concern.....

Blackbelt · Sun May 22, 2011 12:21 am

OK, got my Kizzy back today. Seems to be all better so far.
The repair invoice shows a P0721 code. Output speed sensor i believe.
Hopefully this is an isolated case and not a trend. I really love my Kizzy, but now i have to rebuild my trust in it. If a car leaves me stranded on the road, i usually get rid of it, i kinda take that shit personally i guess. But i have had 2 cars do that in the last 6 weeks. My Caliber in april, and now my kizzy. I dont want to get rid of either one.
I will drive it and see what happens i guess.

Blackbelt · Sun May 22, 2011 11:40 pm

Looking at the RO again, i noticed a second code P0716. Input speed sensor.

kumar · Tue May 24, 2011 12:07 am

Its getting even more exciting.....after dealer said nothing wrong with the car I drove it this weekend again to Penn state and back to Philly....~450 miles....car behaved fine...no trouble at all...although I always feel my initial acceleration is bit heavy...it may be characteristic of CVT...but I am not sure because this is the only CVT I have ever driven....however, to my surprise got a call from dealership this morning and they informed me that American Suzuki has recommended a new transmission for my car and they expect it to arrive in a week time....I guess a new transmission so early will certainly affect resale prospects of this car....comments and suggestions are welcome....