Body Problems of Suzuki SX4

Constant humming from the rear hatch lock actuator -- and the rear hatch partially unlocks and unlatches itself while the car is in motion. The power locking system is malfunctioning completely. The daytime running lights and automatic indoor dome light also stopped working. I replaced the rear hatch lock actuator with a brand new Suzuki part, but determined this is not the cause of the problem. Per the attached pdfs of online repair forum posts, apparently all of these issues are part of a circuit that normally is activated when one releases the parking brake. According to those who investigated the problem in some depth (see the attached pdfs), a short in this circuit ends up causing one of the terminals in the body control module ("bcm") to burn out. This is a safety issue because (I) it is dangerous to have the rear hatch release and/or fly open while driving, and (ii) the daytime running lights also are disabled by this electrical failure. I made Suzuki aware of this problem in December 2018 and again today. The problem likely entails a repair cost greater than $1,000, but Suzuki is unwilling to take any action.

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The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that the tachometer and speedometer were structurally unsound and moved out of position. The contact was unable to determine the correct information on the instrument panel/cluster. The contact was uncertain if there was an internal short or fracture. Three dealers were contacted: advantage Suzuki (760 central Ave, albany, NY 12206, (518) 482-0500, (which is permanently closed and now goes by destination kia, (518) 478-8036)), Lincoln of wayne (1910 NJ-23, wayne, NJ 07470, (973) 696-9700), and milford Suzuki (500 6th st, milford, PA 18337, (570) 296-2636). All three dealers indicated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed and that they had never heard of this type of failure. In addition, the vehicle was test driven by an independent certified mechanic (mikes auto care, 6 west main street extension, goshen, NY 10924, (845) 294-8284). The contact was uncertain if a failure could occur during inclement weather and while driving at a high rate of speed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,036.

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Front right passenger door will neither unlock nor open due to faulty "door latch", creating a safety hazard as vehicle egress is impossible under emergency conditions. Suzuki dealer or authorized service center states oem replacement part will take three months to replace once it is ordered, as it needs to be shipped form Suzuki japan, with an estimated cost of $250 for parts & labor excluding tax.

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Paint is bad clear coat is gone.

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The paint on this care is of very poor quality and chips down to the bare metal quite easily causing rapid oxidation to the exposed areas.

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