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

DTC B1546

Precautions: Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
B1546: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Malfunction
A/C refrigerant pressure is less than specified value, though outside air temperature is more than specified value.
•A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
•Outside air temperature sensor
•Insufficient of refrigerant
•HVAC control module
DTC Confirmation Procedure
1)Start engine and operate A/C system.
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
A/C refrigerant pressure check
1)Turn on A/C switch and operate compressor.
2)Check “Refrigerant Pressure” using “Data list” mode on SUZUKI scan tool. icon 
Is pressure over 0.34 MPa?
Go to Step 2.
Charge refrigerant and recheck DTC. icon 
2
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor check
1)Check A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. icon 
Is sensor in good condition?
Go to Step 3.
Replace A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. icon 
3
Outside air temperature sensor check
1)Check outside air temperature sensor. icon 
Is sensor in good condition?
Go to Step 4.
Replace outside air temperature sensor. icon 
4
A/C system check
1)Check A/C system. icon 
Is system in good condition?
Replace HVAC control module and recheck DTC. icon