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

DTC Clearance

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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 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 TCM 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 TCM power circuit and ground circuit. icon 
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5)After completing DTC clearance, set ignition “OFF” and disconnect SUZUKI scan tool from DLC.
NOTE:
Confirmed DTC and freeze frame data stored in TCM memory are also cleared in the following cases. Be careful not to clear them before recording them.
•When the same malfunction (DTC) is not detected again for 40 engine warm-up cycles.
•Even though the pending and confirmed DTCs are cleared, the permanent DTC will not be cleared.