1998 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Clutc

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GRAND
VITARA
1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air won't come out
(A / C system won't
operative)
No refrigerant

Fuse blown

A / C switch faulty

Blower motor switch faulty

A / C thermistor faulty

Dual pressure switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty

A / C controller and its circuit faultyRecover, evacuation and charging.
Check ªIG METERº fuse, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse, and ªA / C FUSEº and check for
short circuit to ground.
Check A / C switch.
Check blower motor switch.
Check A / C evaporator thermistor.
Check dual pressure switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller and its circuit.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C compressor won't
operative)
Magnet clutch faulty

Compressor relay faulty

Compressor thermal switch faulty
(if equipped)

Drive belt loose or broken

Compressor faulty

A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty

A / C controller faultyCheck magnet clutch.
Check compressor thermal switch.
Check compressor relay.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C condenser cooling
fan motor won't
operative)
Condenser cooling fan relay faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

ªA / C condenser cooling fan relayº
signal in ECM faulty

Condenser cooling fan motor faultyCheck condenser cooling fan relay.
Repair as necessary.
Check A / C condenser cooling fan relay
signal.
Check condenser cooling fan motor.
Cool air won't come out
(Blower motor won't
operative)
Fuse blown

Blower motor relay faulty

Blower motor resistor faulty

Blower motor switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Blower motor faultyCheck ªHEATER FUSEº, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse and check for short circuit to
ground.
Check blower motor relay.
Check blower motor resistor.
Check blower motor switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Cool air won't come out
or insufficient cooling
(A / C system normal
operative)
Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant

Refrigerant leak in system

Condenser clogged

A / C evaporator clogged or frosted

A / C thermistor faulty

A / C controller faulty

Expansion valve faulty

Drive belt slipping

Magnetic clutch faultyCheck charge of refrigerant.
Check system for leaks.
Check condenser.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Check A / C controller.
Check expansion valve.
Check or replace drive belt.
Check magnetic clutch.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-7
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air does not come
out or insufficient
cooling (A / C system
normal operative)
Compressor faulty

Air in A / C system

Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct

Heater and ventilation system faulty

Blower motor faulty

Excessive compressor oil existing in
A / C systemCheck compressor.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower unit.
Check heater control lever assembly.
Check heater assembly.
Check blower motor.
Pull out compressor oil in A / C system
circuit, and replace compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only intermittently
Wiring connection faulty

Expansion valve faulty

Excessive moisture in A / C system

A / C controller faulty

Magnetic clutch faulty

Excessive charge of refrigerantRepair as necessary.
Check expansion valve.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Check A / C controller.
Check magnetic clutch.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only
at high speeds
Condenser clogged

Insufficient charge of refrigerant

Air in A / C system

Drive belt slipping

Compressor faultyCheck condenser.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only at high speeds
Excessive charge of refrigerant

A / C evaporator frostedCheck charge refrigerant.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Insufficient velocity of
cooled air
A / C evaporator clogged or frosted

Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct

Blower motor faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyCheck A / C evaporator.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Repair as necessary.

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1B-8 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS OF ABNORMAL NOISE
There are various types of noise, ranging from those produced in the engine compartment to those from the pas-
senger compartment, also from rumbling noises to whistling noises.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM COMPRESSOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

During compressor operation, a
rumbling noise is heard
proportional to engine
revolutions.
Inadequate clearance in piston
area (piston or swash-plate).
Repair or replace compressor as
necessary.

A loud noise is heard at a certain
rpm, disproportionately to engine
revolution.
Loose or faulty V-belt.

Loose mounting bolts.
Adjust V-belt tension, or
replace belt.

Retighten mounting bolts.

A loud rattle is heard at low
engine rpm.
Loose compressor center bolt.
Retighten center bolt.

Replace compressor if it was
operated in this condition for a
long time.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM MAGNETIC CLUTCH
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

A rumbling noise is heard when
compressor is not operating.
Worn or damaged bearings.
Replace bearings.

A chattering noise is heard when
compressor is engaged.
Faulty clutch gap (excessive).

Worn clutch friction surface.

Compressor oil leaked from shaft
seal, contaminating the friction
surface.
Adjust clutch gap.

Replace clutch.

Replace compressor shaft oil
seal.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TUBING
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

A droning noise is heard inside
vehicle, but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartment.
Faulty tubing clamps.

Resonance caused by pulsation
from variations in refrigerant
pressure.
Reposition clamps or increase
the number of clamps.

Attach a silencer to tubing, or
modify its position and length.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CONDENSER
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

Considerable vibration in
condenser.
Resonance from condenser
mounting stay and body.
Firmly insert a silencer between
condenser mounting stay and
body.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-11
COMPRESSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Compressor troubles are mainly following three types: gas leakage, noise and insufficient pressure.
Compressor gas leakages in most cases develop from the shaft seal. When detecting gas leakage, always use
a leak tester. If a small amount of oil seeps out from the shaft seal, there is no necessity of replacing the seal. The
shaft seal has been designed to allow a small amount of oil to leak out for lubricating purpose. Thus, the shaft seal
should be replaced only when a large amount of compressor oil is leaking out or when gas leakage is discovered
by using gas tester.
In regard to noise and insufficient pressure, repairs should be made only after diagnosing the trouble properly.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTION
Noise from compressor
Defective bearing

Defective cylinder and / or shaftReplace.
Replace.
Noise from magnetic clutch
Defective bearing

Defective clutch faceReplace.
Replace.
Insufficient cooling
Defective gasketReplace.

Defective reed valveReplace.
Not rotating
Locked compressor

Seized magnetic clutch

Rotating parts seized by insufficient oil
amountReplace.
Replace.
Replace.
Oil and / or gas leakage
Defective seal

Defective O-ringReplace.
Replace.

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1B-20 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
A / C CONTROLLER VOLTAGE VALUES TABLE
TerminalWireCircuitMeasurement
groundNormal valueCondition
AC1-1B/WController main
power supplyGround to
engine (Fig. B)10 ± 14 voltsIgnition switch ON with engine
stopped
AC1-2B/YController main
groundGround to body
(Fig. A)± 0.4 ± 0 voltEngine running
AC1 4Or
Refrigerant
p
ressure switchGround to
0 ± 1 volt
Refrigerant pressure within 225 kPa
(2.3 kg / cm
2, 32.7 psi) to 2548 kPa
(26 kg / cm
2, 370 psi) with engine
running
AC1-4Orpressure switch
inputengine (Fig. B)
10 ± 14 volts
Refrigerant pressure below
196 kPa (2.0 kg / cm
2, 28 psi) or
above 3140 kPa (32 kg / cm
2, 455 psi)
with engine running
AC1 7G/B
A / C switch input
and / or defroster
Ground to
8 ± 14 volts
Blower fan motor switch and A / C or
defroster position switch (see NOTE)
ON with engine running
AC1-7G/Bposition switch
input (see NOTE)engine (Fig. B)
0 ± 1.5 volts
Blower fan motor switch or A / C or
defroster position switch (see NOTE)
OFF with engine running
AC1 9Gr/W
Signal input from
ECM (A / C ON
Ground to10 ± 14 voltsApprove of A / C ON
AC1-9Gr/W(
permission
signal)engine (Fig. B)0 ± 1 voltA / C ON forbid
AC1-13Y/B
Signal output to
ECM (A / C ON
request signal)Ground to engine
(Fig. B)0 ± 1.5 volts
Blower fan motor switch and A / C or
defroster position switch (see NOTE)
ON with engine running at evaporator
thermistor temperature input more
than approx. 2.5
C (less than 2.5 V
(5840
)) and refrigerant pressure
switch is ON
10 ± 14 voltsExcept the above-mentioned with
engine running
AC1-16P
Compressor
magnet clutch
relay outputGround to engine
(Fig. B)0 ± 1 volt
Blower fan motor switch and A / C or
defroster position switch ON with
engine running at evaporator
thermistor temperature input more
than approx. 2.5
C (less than 2.5 V
(5840
)), refrigerant pressure
switch ON and signal input from ECM
ON
10 ± 14 voltsExcept the above-mentioned with
engine running

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1. Evaporator thermistorTemperature
Resistance ( )


AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-43
A / C EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
(EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
A thermistor is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of
air discharged from evaporator. The electrical characteristic is
shown in the figure.
When temperature is lower than preset temperature, amplifier
makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.
INSPECTION
Check resistance between A / C evaporator thermistor (1) termi-
nals.
If check results are as not specified, replace thermistor.
Sensor Temperature
Resistance
0
C, 32
F7.0 ± 7.7 k

25
C, 77
F2.1 ± 2.4 k

REMOVAL
Refer to ªCOOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)º in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install thermistor.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº in Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.

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1B-50 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A / C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system using recovery
and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
The amount of compressor oil at removed must be mea-
sured and the same amount must be poured when installing
the compressor.
4) Disconnect thermal protector lead wire.
5) Disconnect suction and discharge hoses from compressor as-
sembly.
NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
6)For G16 engine:
Remove compressor drive belt by loosening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts.
For J20 engine:
Remove generator belt. Refer to Section 6H.
For H25 engine:
Remove compressor drive belt by loosening tension pulley bolt.
7) Remove compressor with magnet clutch assembly from its
mount.
8) If compressor assembly is replaced. Drain oil from compressor
assembly, and measure its amount.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-53
1. Clutch plate bolt
2. Clutch plate
3. Circlip
4. Clutch pulley
5. Shim
6. Clutch coil
7. Compressor 567
MAGNET CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (FOR DENSO)
INSPECTION

Inspect clutch plate and clutch pulley for signs of oil.

Check clutch pulley for noise and grease leakage.

Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance of clutch coil between
clutch lead wire (1) and compressor body (2).
If measured resistance is not within tolerance, replace magnet
clutch assembly.
Standard resistance: 3.5 ± 5.0
at 20C, 68F
REMOVAL
1) Remove compressor assembly from vehicle. Refer to ªCOM-
PRESSOR ASSEMBLYº in this section.
2) Fix clutch plate (1) with special tool (A) and remove clutch plate
bolt.
Special Tool
(A): 09991-06020
NOTE:
Do not reuse clutch plate bolt.
3) Using special tool (B), remove clutch plate (1).
Special Tool
(B): 09991-06030