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

DTC B1161 / B1163

Precautions: Precautions for Diagnosing Trouble · Precautions for Replacing Remote Controller · Precautions for Remote Controller Disposal · Precautions for Replacing Keyless Start Control Module · Precautions for Control Systems · General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
B1161: Steering Lock Unit Information Mismatched
Verification error between keyless start control module and steering lock unit.
•Steering lock unit circuit / connector
•Steering lock unit
•Keyless start control module
B1163: Steering Lock Unit Unregistered
No registration of steering lock unit.
DTC Confirmation Procedure
1)Repeat lock / unlock operation of steering lock unit several times.
•Lock: Change ignition “ON” to “OFF” and open a door.
•Unlock: Set ignition “ON” at steering lock conditions.
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
DTC check
1)Clear DTC. icon 
2)Set ignition “OFF”.
3)Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure and then recheck DTC.
Is DTC B1161 or B1163 still detected?
Go to Step 2.
Check for intermittent trouble. icon 
2
DTC check
1)Replace steering lock unit. icon 
2)Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure and then recheck DTC.
Is DTC B1161 or B1163 still detected?
Replace keyless start control module and recheck DTC. icon 
End. (Steering lock unit was faulty.)