1998 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Wiring system

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-5
CLEARANCE, TAIL AND LICENCE PLATE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All lights do not light
ªTAILº fuse blown

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Some lights do not light
up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
BACK-UP LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Back-up lights do not
light
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb blown

 
  
 switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb
Replace switch
Repair
Back-up lights remains
ON
Back-up light switch or shift switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
BRAKE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Brake lights do not light
up
ªSTOP / HORNº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªSTPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb(s) blown

Brake light switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb(s)
Adjust or replace switch
Repair
Brake lights stay on
Brake light switch faultyAdjust or replace switch
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Repair
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Rear fog light does not
come on
ªFOGº fuse blown

Rear fog light switch faulty

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Bulb blownReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fog light switch
Replace switch
Repair
Replace bulb
INTERIOR LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Interior light (s) does (do)
not light up
Bulb(s) blown

ªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Wiring or grounding faulty

Door switch faulty

Interior light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Replace switch
Replace light assy
Front spot lights do not
light up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faulty

Spot light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
Replace light assy

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GRAND
VITARA
8C
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C- 5. . . . . . . Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . .
Ignition Key Remainder Warning
Buzzer (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Socket 8C- 5.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8C- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition (Main) Switch 8C- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Key Remainder (If Equipped) /
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C-12. . . . . .
Door Switch 8C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C-13. . .
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CONTENTS

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VITARA
8D
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8D- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper and Washer 8D- 2. . . . . . . . .
Front Wiper and Washer 8D- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped) 8D- 3.
Power Door Lock and Keyless Entry
(If Equipped) System 8D- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8D- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper and Washer 8D- 5. . . . . . . . .
Front Wiper and Washer 8D- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped) 8D- 5.
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 8D- 5. . .
Power Window Control System 8D- 5. . . . . . . . .
Power Door Lock System (If Keyless
Entry is not Equipped) 8D- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Lock and Keyless Entry
System (If Keyless Entry is Equipped) 8D- 7. .
Power Door Mirror Control System 8D- 8. . . . . .
Door Mirror Heater (If Equipped) 8D- 8. . . . . . . .
Power Sliding Roof (If Equipped) 8D- 8. . . . . . .
Front Seat Heater (If Equipped) 8D- 8. . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8D- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper and Washer 8D- 9. . . . . . . . .
Front Wiper and Washer 8D- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wiper and Washer (If Equipped) 8D-13.
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 8D-16. . .
Power Window Control System 8D-18. . . . . . . . .
Power Door Lock System (If Keyless
Entry is not Equipped) 8D-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door Lock and Keyless Entry
System (If Keyless Entry is Equipped) 8D-23. .
Power Door Mirror Control System 8D-30. . . . . .
Door Mirror Heater (If Equipped) 8D-31. . . . . . . .
Power Sliding Roof (If Equipped) 8D-32. . . . . . .
Front Seat Heater (If Equipped) 8D-33. . . . . . . .
SECTION 8D
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CONTENTS

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GRAND
VITARA
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-5
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
REAR WIPER AND WASHER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Wiper malfunctions
ªWIPER / WASHERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªWIPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Wiper motor faulty

Wiper switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair
Washer malfunctions
Washer hose or nozzle clogged

ªWIPER / WASHERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªWIPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Washer motor faulty

Washer switch faulty

Wiring faultyClean or repair clogged hose or
nozzle
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Defogger does not work
ªREAR DEFGº fuse blown

Defogger switch faulty

Defogger heat wire faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair heat wire
Repair
POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power windows do not
operate
ªPOWER WINDOWº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªP / Wº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Ignition switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Only one power window
does not operate
Power window switch (main or sub) faulty

Power window motor faulty

Window lock switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair

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GRAND
VITARA
8D-6 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS NOT EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by both
driver side door key
switch and power door
lock switch
ªDOOR LOCKº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªD / Lº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Power door controller faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace controller
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
power door lock switch
Power door lock switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
driver side door key
switch
Driver side door key switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
Only one power door is not
locked / unlocked
Wiring or coupler faulty

Actuator (door lock motor) faultyRepair
Replace actuator

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GRAND
VITARA
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-7
POWER DOOR LOCK AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection

All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by
both driver side door key
switch and power door
lock switch. But all
power doors are locked /
unlocked by keyless
entry transmitter

All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by
driver side door key
switch, power door lock
switch and keyless entry
transmitter

When power doors are
locked / unlocked by
keyless entry
transmitter, hazard
warning lights do not
flash
ªDOOR LOCKº fuse blown

Power door lock and keyless entry system
faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Refer to SYSTEM INSPECTION
of POWER DOOR LOCK AND
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED) in this section
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
power door lock switch
Power door lock switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
driver side door key
switch
Driver side door key switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
All power doors are not
locked / unlocked by only
keyless entry transmitter
Code registration error

Transmitter battery dead

Transmitter faulty

Power door lock and keyless entry system
faultyRegister code
Replace battery
Replace transmitter
Refer to SYSTEM INSPECTION
of POWER DOOR LOCK AND
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED) in this section
Although any door is
opened within 30 seconds
after power door(s)
unlocked by keyless entry
transmitter, all power
doors are locked again
automatically
Door switch faulty

Wiring harness connected to door switch
brakesReplace switch
Repair
Only one power door is not
locked / unlocked
Wiring or coupler faulty

Actuator (door lock motor) faultyRepair
Replace actuator
Operation distance of
keyless entry is unstable
Transmitter battery dead

Transmitter faultyReplace battery
Replace transmitter

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GRAND
VITARA
8D-8 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
POWER DOOR MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power mirrors do not
operate
ªCIGARº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªCIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Power door mirror switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
One power mirror does
not operate
Power door mirror switch faulty

Actuator (power door mirror motor) faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Replace actuator
Repair
DOOR MIRROR HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
The surface of mirror is
not defrosted although
door mirror heater
switch is ON
ªREAR DEFGº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDEFº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Door mirror heater switch faulty

Door mirror heater faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace outside mirror
Repair
POWER SLIDING ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Sliding roof does not
operate (sliding roof
motor runs OK)
Foreign object stuck in sliding roof rail

Misinstallation of sliding roof rail

Conflicts of sliding roof parts

Misinstallation of sliding roof drive cableRemove or clean stuck object
Install correctly
Fix conflicts
Install correctly
Sliding roof does not
operate (sliding roof
motor does not run)
ªSUN ROOFº fuse blown

Sliding roof switch faulty

Sliding roof motor ass'y faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace motor
Repair
FRONT SEAT HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Both seat back and
cushion do not become
hot although seat heater
switch is LO / HI position
ªSEAT HTRº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªS / Hº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace heater front back and /
or heater front cushion
Repair
Only seat back does not
become hot although seat
heater switch is HI
position
Seat heater circuit in seat back faulty
(Hard Top Model)

Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty (Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Wiring faultyReplace heater front back
Replace heater front back
and / or heater front cushion
Replace switch
Repair
Only seat cushion does
not become hot although
seat heater switch is HI
position
Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty (Hard Top Model)

Seat heater circuit in seat cushion
(Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Wiring faultyReplace heater front back
and / or heater front cushion
Replace heater front cushion
Replace switch
Repair

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GRAND
VITARA
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-23
POWER DOOR LOCK AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS
EQUIPPED)
SYSTEM INSPECTION
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Check power door lock operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 2.Go to Step 3.
2Check keyless entry operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 4.Go to Step 6.
3Check keyless entry operation referring to its
INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?Go to Step 5.Go to Step 7.
4Check hazard warning lights operation referring to
its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this operation OK?This system is OK.Go to Step 10.
5Check door lock key and power door lock switch
circuit referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.
6Check ignition switch and door switch circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.
7Check power door lock actuator circuit referring to
its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Go to Step 8.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, go to next
Step 8.
8Check power supply and grounding circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Is this circuit OK?Go to Step 9.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, go to next
Step 9.
91) Check door lock key and power door lock
switch circuit referring to its INSPECTION in
this section.
2) Check ignition switch and door switch circuit
referring to its INSPECTION in this section.
Are these circuits OK?Replace controller and
recheck.
And go to Step 4.Repair circuit referring
to WIRING DIAGRAM
MANUAL and recheck.
And go to Step 4.