Parts for your 2024 Suzuki Splash-Drive belt

2024 Suzuki Splash drive-belt — what it does and when to replace it

Technical sources including the Suzuki Splash/Ritz (RB/RZ) workshop manual, Autodata, and major parts catalogues (Suzuki EPC, Gates, Dayco) confirm that the Splash’s 1.2‑litre K12B petrol and 1.3‑litre D13A diesel engines use a multi‑rib auxiliary “serpentine” drive-belt for the alternator and air‑conditioning. These same sources note the engines use a timing chain (not a cambelt) for valve timing. While there isn’t a current 2024 model-year Splash — the nameplate was discontinued earlier — the drive-belt is absolutely relevant for any Splash that’s still on the road or listed under a 2024 parts catalogue year.

On the Splash, the drive-belt’s job is to spin the alternator to keep the battery charged and power the electrics, and to run the A/C compressor. Depending on engine spec, it may also route past idlers and an automatic tensioner. It’s a simple bit of kit that quietly does a lot, and when it’s worn you’ll usually hear about it first — think cold-start squeals, chirps when wet, or a brief slip when the A/C kicks in.

For servicing, the vibe is “inspect often, replace before it complains.” The factory literature and trade data generally call for inspection at every service and replacement around 80,000–100,000 km or 5–6 years, sooner if there are signs of wear. EPDM belts don’t always crack visibly, so go by rib wear, glazing, chunking, frayed edges, or noise. Any coolant or oil contamination is a fast-track to replacement.

Best practice during a belt swap is to check the tensioner and idler pulleys at the same time. A new belt on a gritty, lazy bearing won’t stay quiet for long. Spin pulleys by hand, feel for roughness, and check the tensioner’s travel. If your Splash has an automatic tensioner, there’s no manual adjustment — the spring does the work, just make sure the indicator sits in the correct window once fitted. If it’s a fixed-adjust setup, set deflection per the workshop spec and recheck after a short run-in.

Handy tips:

• Sketch or snap the belt routing before removal (or follow the under-bonnet diagram if fitted).
• Disconnect the battery when working near the alternator.
• Use quality OE-equivalent belts, modern EPDM rib designs run quieter and last longer.
• If there’s persistent squeal with a good belt, look at pulley alignment and the tensioner, not belt “dressings.”

FAQs

Does a Suzuki Splash have a timing belt?
According to the Suzuki workshop manual and Autodata, the Splash engines use a timing chain, not a cambelt. The drive-belt discussed here is the auxiliary/serpentine belt that runs the alternator and A/C, separate from the engine’s timing system.

How often should the Splash drive-belt be replaced?
Inspect at every service and plan replacement about every 80,000–100,000 km or 5–6 years. Replace sooner if you notice squeals, glazing, rib wear, cracks, or any fluid contamination. Always assess the tensioner and idlers when fitting a new belt.

What are the signs the drive-belt needs attention?
Common red flags are squealing on cold starts, chirping with A/C load, flickering charge light, visible rib damage, or frayed edges. If noise persists after fitting a new belt, check pulley alignment and the condition of the tensioner and bearings.