2007 Suzuki Swift+ P0301 Shaking at Idle

[Arrakark]

Also, as for my update, here’s what I’ve done so far:
• Replaced serpentine belt
• “Fixed” the small chip in my windshield
• Fixed passenger door handle
• Removed Suzuki emblem
• Fixed/clear-coated the headlights
• Cleaned PCV valve
• Decided to not replace tensioner (and idler pulley because I don’t have one lol)
• Attempted to inspect rear brake shoes but failed
• Fixed rear left turn signal
• Got the transmission fluid level under control
• Calculated how much I spent on this project




part 1/3:


I started with the belt replacement. It was actually pretty simple since I’ve technically done it before. Just double-wrench the tensioner pulley, pull it back, and replace the belt. The old belt was very worn compared to the new one. Just like the timing belt, I’m surprised that it lasted this long honestly.






I also wanted to replace the belt tensioner at the same time, but I had trouble finding a 14mm socket that fits. Either I had sockets that were too long (impact socket) or too short and with an extender they were too long. Oh well. I know it’s a part I should probably replace soon, but the one that’s on there right now still tensions well, doesn’t make any noise and the tensioner bearing is still pretty good. I’ll get to it at the next fluid change.


Also, I did not have an idler pulley in my car. I think this pulley is either for the manual version or for one without the A/C.


For the windsheild, I used a $3 kit from Rockauto. I noticed while reading the instructions that it was for “bullseyes” only. My chip was more like a small crack, and surprise-surprise, it didn’t do much to fix the crack. It did fill up the top where the initial crater was but the resin did not extend much past that. Oh well; for $3 it wasn’t an investment, more a curiosity.




I got rid of the Suzuki emblem next. I thought I could take a dremel to it; sand down the chrome electroplating, prime and spraypaint it with clearcoat on top. I found it to be way too much work, so I just junked it! Looks much better without it now anyways. For anyone who was wondering how to take off the plastic mounters, you need to use something to hold the outside down. I used snap ring pliers. Also, I was curious about the legality of this. Apparently it’s perfectly legal in BC, Canada. I thought maybe the cops wouldn’t want this happening because then they wouldn’t be able to identify your car.