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

DTC B1970

Precautions: Precautions for Headlight Auto Leveling System Service · Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
B1970: Wheel Speed Sensor and/or Its Circuit Malfunction
Vehicle speed signal is not inputted by CAN communication.
•Wheel speed sensor and/or its circuit
•Wheel speed sensor encoder
•ESP® control module
•Headlight auto leveling control module
DTC Confirmation Procedure
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.
NOTE:
Troubleshoot first unexpected DTCs previously detected in “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
1)Drive vehicle at 40 km/h (25 mile/h) constantly for 10 sec. or more.
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
DTC check
1)Clear DTC. icon 
2)Set ignition “OFF”.
3)Perform “DTC Confirmation Procedure” and recheck DTC. icon 
Is DTC B1970 still detected?
Go to Step 2.
Intermittent trouble.
2
DTC check
1)Check DTC in ESP® control module. icon 
Is there any DTC(s) detected?
Go to troubleshooting for applicable DTC.
Replace headlight auto leveling control module and recheck DTC. icon