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

Cool air does not come out or insufficient cooling (compressor in normal operation)

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

Condition Possible Cause Action
Cool air does not come out or insufficient cooling (compressor in normal operation)
Faulty blower motor
Check blower motor. icon 
Faulty temperature control actuator
Check temperature control actuator. icon 
Air leakage from HVAC unit or air duct
Repair HVAC unit or air duct.
Loose or broken compressor drive belt (petrol model)
Check compressor drive belt. icon 
Loose or broken generator drive belt (diesel model)
Check generator drive belt. icon 
Faulty magnet clutch (petrol model)
Check magnet clutch. icon 
Faulty compressor pulley (diesel model)
Check compressor pulley. icon 
Faulty compressor ON/OFF valve (diesel model)
Check compressor ON/OFF valve. icon 
Faulty compressor
Check compressor.
Faulty expansion valve
Check expansion valve. icon 
Clogged desiccant
Check desiccant and cap.
Faulty heater and ventilation system
Check HVAC unit.
Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant
Check amount of refrigerant and system for leakage.
Excessive compressor oil in A/C system
Drain excessive compressor oil from A/C system circuit and compressor.
Clogged condenser
Check condenser. icon 
Clogged or frosted evaporator
Check evaporator and evaporator temperature sensor.
•Evaporator: icon 
•Evaporator temperature sensor: icon 
Faulty evaporator temperature sensor
Check evaporator temperature sensor. icon 
Air in A/C system
Replace condenser, and then evacuate and charge A/C system with refrigerant. icon