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

Starting motor not running (No operating sound of magnetic switch)

Precautions: General safety (00)

Possible symptoms of starting system trouble are as follows:
•Starting motor does not run (or runs slowly).
•Starting motor runs but fails to crank engine.
•Abnormal noise is heard.
Proper diagnosis must be made to determine in which of the battery, wiring harness, starting motor (including magnetic switch) and engine the cause of each trouble lies.
Before removing the starting motor, check the following items to identify most possible cause of trouble.
1)Condition of trouble
2)Tightness of battery terminals (including ground cable connection on engine) and starting motor terminals
3)Discharge of battery
4)Mounting of starting motor
Condition Possible Cause Action
Starting motor not running (No operating sound of magnetic switch)
Malfunction of CPP No.1 switch (M/T model)
Check CPP No.1 switch. icon 
Malfunction of transmission range sensor (A/T model)
Check transmission range sensor. icon 
Battery voltage is too low
Check battery. icon 
Impossible charging due to deteriorated battery
Replace battery. icon 
Poor battery terminal connection
Check terminal connection or replace battery. icon 
Poor ground cable connection
Tighten ground cable.
Blown fuse
Replace fuse and check its circuit.
Faulty magnetic switch
•Non-ENG A-STOP model: Check magnetic switch. icon 
•ENG A-STOP model: Replace starting motor. icon 
Poor magnetic switch lead wire connector connection
Check connector connection. icon 
Open circuit in pull-in coil
•Non-ENG A-STOP model: Check pull-in coil circuit. icon  
•ENG A-STOP model: Replace starting motor. icon 
Defective brushes and/or brush springs
•Non-ENG A-STOP model: Check brushes and brush springs. icon 
•ENG A-STOP model: Replace starting motor. icon 
Poor sliding of plunger and/or pinion
•Non-ENG A-STOP model: Check plunger and pinion. icon 
•ENG A-STOP model: Replace starting motor. icon 
Faulty starting motor control relay
Check starting motor control relay. icon 
Faulty ST2 relay (ENG A-STOP model)
Check ST2 relay. icon 
Faulty keyless push start system
Check keyless push start system. icon 
Faulty ENG A-STOP control module (ENG A-STOP model)
Check ENG A-STOP control module. icon