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

DTC Clearance

Precautions: Precautions for ESP® · Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · Test with Speedometer Tester or Other Equipment · Precautions for Brakes · General safety (00)

WARNING:
If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
•Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
•Perform the test extremely carefully.
•Perform the road test with 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
1)Set ignition “OFF”.
2)Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1).
3)Set ignition “ON”.
4)Clear DTC according to instructions displayed on SUZUKI scan tool and print it or write it down. Refer to Operator’s Manual of SUZUKI scan tool for further details.
NOTE:
•If communication between SUZUKI scan tool and ESP® control module 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.)
—M16A model: icon 
—K14C model: icon 
—D16AA model: icon 
—Check ESP® control module power circuit and ground circuit. icon 
•Current DTCs cannot be cleared as long as current trouble is present. Solve the trouble and check that the system is in normal condition referring to “Fail-safe condition” under Fail-Safe Table. Clear DTCs after changing current DTCs to history DTCs.
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5)After completing DTC clearance, set ignition “OFF” and disconnect SUZUKI scan tool from DLC.