Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual K14C · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC Check

Precautions: General safety (00)

NOTE:
•There are five types of OBD system on ECM depending on the vehicle specification. For identification, refer to OBD System Description:K14C.
•There are two types of OBD system on TCM depending on the vehicle specification. For identification, refer to OBD System Description.
•In case that MIL turns on, the malfunction(s) is detected in either ECM or TCM (type A-A/T model in Section 5A) and it stores the trouble information (DTC, freeze frame data, etc.) in its memory.
1)Set ignition “OFF”.
2)Connect SUZUKI scan tool or CAN communication OBD-II generic scan tool (type A, C, D and E) to DLC (1).
3)Set ignition “ON”.
4)Read DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data according to instructions displayed on SUZUKI scan tool and print them or write them down. Refer to Operator's Manual of SUZUKI scan tool for further details.
NOTE:
If communication between SUZUKI scan tool and ECM is not possible, perform the following checks:
•Check communication condition between PC and VCI (2) using SUZUKI scan tool function.
•Check DLC power circuit and ground circuit.
•Check DLC cable. If necessary, check DLC cable by substituting a known-good DLC cable.
•Check CAN communication system. (“Control Module Communication Bus Off” is detected in any control module.) icon 
•Check ECM power circuit and ground circuit. icon 
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5)After completing the check, set ignition “OFF” and disconnect SUZUKI scan tool from DLC.