Jimny diagnostics
This page really is about a holding area for sub-level topics as I’m increasingly seeing people needing help diagnosing things like wiring issues or blown fuses/circuits not working.
- Onboard diagnostics info
Everything you need to know about using onboard diagnostics for the Jimny; I will also attempt to catalogue diagnostic error codes although it’s quite a large task so might never be fully complete. - Wiring
Where I’ll collect as much info on wiring and connectors as I can - Fuses and what they protect
Complicated enough wiring that this is a useful thing to consolidate! - 4wd system
Got an issue with the car’s 4wd system? Here’s a place to investigate it. Somewhat under development but trying to consolidate wiring, module, physical and vacuum system diagnostics all in one place. - Death wobble
Is your car wobbling at speed? Here’s an article to go through some of the things to check, and some common issues that might cause this. - Cooling system
Information on the cooling system and info to help diagnose cooling system issues - Case studies
- Autonomous braking service warning: example 1
SERVICE WARNING appeared on dashboard after every key on; entire dashboard orange and unable to be reset - Autonomous braking service warning: example 2
SERVICE WARNING appeared on dashboard when braking; reset every time car was started and did not reoccur until some braking event of sufficient force. - Unstable at speed
Owner described feeling like the car was horrifically unstable at highway speeds after a lift was installed. Caster correction was installed as part of the lift installation.
- Autonomous braking service warning: example 1