Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Engine overheats (When radiator cooling fan does not operate)

Precautions: Precautions for Cooling System · General safety (00)

Condition Possible Cause Action
Engine overheats (When radiator cooling fan does not operate)
Blown fuse
Check fuse of relay/fuse box and check for short circuit to ground.
Faulty radiator cooling fan relay
Check and replace radiator cooling fan relay if necessary. icon 
Faulty ECT sensor
Check and replace ECT sensor if necessary.
•Check: icon 
•Replace: icon 
Faulty radiator cooling fan motor
Check and replace radiator cooling fan motor if necessary.
•Check: icon 
•Replace: icon 
Faulty wiring or grounding
Repair wiring.
Faulty additional heater (if equipped)
Check and replace additional heater if necessary.
•Manual A/C model: icon 
•Automatic A/C model: icon 
Faulty ECM
Check ECM and/or its circuit. icon