1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Trans

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-11
STEP 1. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ANALYSIS
Record details of the problem (failure, complaint) and how it occurred as described by the customer.
For this purpose, use of such a inspection form will facilitate collecting information to the point required for
proper analysis and diagnosis.
STEP 2. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)/FREEZE FRAME DATA CHECK, RECORD AND
CLEARANCE
First, referring to DTC check section, check DTC (including pending DTC). If DTC exists, print or write down
DTC and freeze frame data and then clear them by referring to DTC clearance section. DTC indicates malfunc-
tion in the system but it is not possible to know from it whether the malfunction is occurring now or it occurred in
the past and normal condition has been restored. In order to know that, check symptom in question according to
Step 5 and then recheck DTC according to Step 6.
Diagnosing a trouble based on the DTC in this step only or failure to clear the DTC in this step may result in an
faulty diagnosis, trouble diagnosis of a normal circuit or difficulty in troubleshooting which is otherwise unneces-
sary.
STEP 3 and STEP 4. VISUAL INSPECTION
As a preliminary step, be sure to perform visual check of the items that support proper function of the A/T and
engine referring to Visual Inspection section.
STEP 5. TROUBLE SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Check trouble symptoms based on information obtained in Step 1 “CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ANALYSIS” and
Step 2 “DTC/FREEZE FRAME DATA CHECK”.
Also, recheck DTC according to “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” described in each “DTC FLOW
TABLE”.
STEP 6 and STEP 7. RECHECKING AND RECORD OF DTC/FREEZE FRAME DATA
Refer to “DTC CHECK” in this section for checking procedure.
STEP 8. A/T BASIC CHECK AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Perform A/T basic check according to the “A/T Basic Check Flow Table” first. When the end of the flow table has
been reached, check the parts of the system suspected as a possible cause referring to “TROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE” and based on symptoms appearing on the vehicle (symptoms obtained through steps of customer
complaint analysis, trouble symptom confirmation and/or A/T basic check) and repair or replace faulty parts, if
any.
STEP 9. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FLOW TABLE
Based on the DTC indicated in Step 6 and 7 and referring to “DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FLOW TABLE” in
this section, locate the cause of the trouble, namely in a sensor, switch, wire harness, connector, actuator, PCM
or other part and repair or replace faulty parts.11 Final Confirmation Test
1) Clear DTC if any.
2) Perform final confirmation test referring to
the next page.
Is there any problem symptom, DTC or abnor-
mal condition?Go to Step 6. End. Step Action Yes No

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STEP 10. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM
Check parts where an intermittent trouble is easy to occur (e.g., wire harness, connector, etc.), referring to
“INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTION” in Section 0A and related circuit of DTC recorded in Step 2.
STEP 11. FINAL CONFIRMATION TEST
Confirm that the problem symptom has gone and the A/T is free from any abnormal conditions.
If what has been repaired is related to the malfunction DTC, clear the DTC once, set conditions under which
DTC was detected and A/T and/or vehicle was repaired and confirm that no DTC is indicated.
CUSTOMER PROBLEM INSPECTION FORM (EXAMPLE)
NOTE:
The above form is a standard sample. It should be modified according to conditions characteristic of
each market.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1 for checking procedure.
“O/D OFF” Lamp Check
1) Check that O/D off switch button is at OFF position (pushed).
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Check that “O/D OFF” lamp lights for about 2 – 4 sec. and
then goes OFF.
If anything faulty is found, advance “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE B-1 or B-2 “O/D OFF” LAMP CIRCUIT CHECK”.
“POWER” Lamp Check
1) Check that Power/Normal change switch button is at Normal
position.
2) Turn ignition switch ON.
3) Check that “POWER” lamp lights for about 2 – 4 sec. and
then goes OFF.
If anything faulty is found, advance “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE B-3 or B-4 “POWER” LAMP CIRCUIT CHECK”.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1 for checking procedure.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Clearance
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1 for clearance procedure.

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Diagnostic Trouble Code Table
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1.
Fail Safe Table
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1.
Visual Inspection
Visually check following parts and systems.
A/T Basic Check
This inspection is important for troubleshooting when PCM (ECM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality has
been noted in visual inspection. Follow flow table carefully.INSPECTION ITEM REFERRING SECTION
•A/T fluid - - - - - level, leakage, color SECTION 0B
•A/T fluid hoses - - - - - disconnection, looseness, deterioration SECTION 7B1
•Throttle (accelerator) cable - - - - - play, installation SECTION 6E2
•A/T throttle cable - - - - - play, installation SECTION 7B1
•A/T select cable - - - - - installation, operation SECTION 7B1
•Engine oil - - - - - level, leakage SECTION 0B
•Engine coolant - - - - - level, leakage SECTION 0B
•Battery - - - - - fluid level, corrosion of terminal
•Connectors of electric wire harness - - - - - disconnection, friction Section 6-1 or 7B1
•Fuses - - - - - burning SECTION 8
•Parts - - - - - installation, damage
•bolt - - - - - looseness
•Other parts that can be checked visually
•Also check following items at engine start, if possible.
–“O/D OFF” lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 7B1
–“POWER” lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 7B1
–Malfunction indicator lamp (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” lamp) - -
- - - OperationSection 6-1
–Charge warning lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 6H
–Engine oil pressure warning lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 8C (SECTION 6A2 for pres-
sure check)
–Engine coolant temp. meter - - - - - Operation
–Other parts that can be checked visually
Step Action Yes No
1Was “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE”.
2Perform “MANUAL ROAD TEST” in this section.
Is it OK?Go to Step 3. Go to Step 4.
3Proceed to “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1” in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Go to Step 5.

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Trouble Diagnosis Table 1
Trouble Diagnosis Table 2
TRANSMISSION FLUID
RUNNING CONDITION
4 Perform stall test, time rag test, line pressure test,
engine brake test and “P” range test referring to
“STALL TEST”, “LINE PRESSURE TEST”, “ENGINE
BRAKE TEST” and ““P” RANGE TEST” in this section.
Are the test results satisfactory?Go to Step 5. Proceed to “TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3” in
this section.
5 Proceed to “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2” in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Proceed to “TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3” in
this section. Step Action Yes No
Condition Possible Cause Correction
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its circuit
faulty (H25 engine only)Refer to “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE A-1” in this section.
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty (if equipped)
Gear does not change
to 4thO/D off switch or its circuit faulty Refer to “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE A-2” in this section.
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty (if equipped)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer Wash strainer.
Malfunction of pressure regulator valve Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valve Overhaul valve body.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stick Replace.
Clogged oil strainer Wash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gear Repair or replace.
Faulty manual valve Replace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive slip-
page in “D” or “2”Faulty 1–2 shift valve Replace.

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GEAR SHIFT
Trouble Diagnosis Table 3
TRANSMISSION FLUID
RUNNING CONDITION
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Poor 1–2 shift, exces-
sive slippageRegulator valve sticking Replace.
1–2 shift valve sticking Replace.
Shift solenoid valve-B sticking Replace.
Intermediate coast modulator valve sticking Replace.
Poor 2–3 shift, exces-
sive slippage2–3 shift valve sticking Replace.
Shift solenoid valve-A sticking Replace.
Poor start or surging
in “D” rangeRegulator valve sticking Replace.
Poor 3-4 shift, exces-
sive slippage3–4 shift valve sticking Replace.
Shift solenoid valve-B sticking Replace.
Excessive shock on
1–2 shiftRegulator valve sticking Replace.
Faulty accumulator, second brake piston Replace.
Excessive shock on
2–3 shiftRegulator valve sticking Replace.
Faulty accumulator, direct clutch piston Replace.
Excessive shock on
3–4 shiftRegulator valve sticking Replace.
Non operate lock-up
systemTCC (Lock-up) control valve sticking Replace.
Solenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve) stick-
ingReplace.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Low fluid pressureLeakage from oil pressure circuit Overhaul.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Unable to run in all
rangeWear in oil pump Replace.
Seizure in oil pump Replace.
Fluid pressure leakage to over drive clutch due
to wear of oil pump bushingReplace.
Faulty in torque converter Replace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive slip-
page in “D” or “2”Fluid pressure leakage from forward clutch due
to wear or breakage of O/D case seal ringReplace.
Overdrive clutch slipping Replace.
Unable to run or
excessive slippage in
“L” rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch due to
wear or breakage of O/D case seal ringReplace.
Reverse brake disc slipping Replace.
Broken brake piston O-ring Replace.
Unable to run or
excessive slippage in
“R” rangeFluid pressure leakage to direct clutch due to
wear or breakage of center support seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch Replace.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-17
GEAR SHIFT
ABNORMAL NOISE
Scan Tool Data
Refer to Section 6-1.
Inspection of PCM and Its Circuit
Refer to Section 6-1.
Wire Harness and Connectors
Refer to Section 6-1.Condition Possible Cause Correction
Poor 1–2 shift, exces-
sive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch due
to wear or breakage of O/D case seal ringReplace.
Faulty second brake Replace.
Broken O-ring of second brake piston Replace.
Faulty second coast brake (in “2” range) Replace.
Poor 2–3 shift, exces-
sive slippageFluid pressure leakage to overdrive clutch due
to wear or breakage of O/D case seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch bushing Replace.
Direct clutch slipping Replace.
Foreign material caught in direct clutch piston
check ballReplace.
Poor start or surging
in “D” rangeFluid pressure leakage of forward clutch due to
wear or breakage of O/D case seal ringReplace.
Malfunction of forward clutch Replace.
Poor 3–4 shift, exces-
sive slippageFaulty overdrive brake Replace.
Faulty overdrive clutch Replace.
Poor start or juddering
in “R” rangeFluid pressure leakage of direct clutch due to
wear or breakage of oil center support seal ringReplace.
Worn direct clutch Replace.
Excessive shock on
1– 2 shiftFaulty one-way clutch Replace.
Non operate lock-up
systemFaulty torque converter Replace.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Abnormal noise in “P”
or “N” rangeWorn oil pump Replace.

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Table A-1 : No TCC Lock-Up Occurs
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM turns TCC solenoid OFF under any of the following conditions.
•Brake pedal switch : ON
•4WD LOW switch : ON
•Cruise control module : TCC OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
•ECT : ECT < 30 °C (86 °F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic acci-
dent and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE” in
this section.
2 ECT check :
1) Warm up engine to normal operating tem-
perature.
2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30 °C (86 °F)?Go to Step 3. Faulty ECT sensor, its cir-
cuit or engine cooling sys-
tem.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3 Perform running test under the following condi-
tions and check voltage between C51-1-8 termi-
nal of PCM coupler and ground.
•Normal mode in “D” range.
•Transfer “2H” position.
•Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
•Brake pedal released.
•Drive vehicle with TCC ON condition refer-
ring to “TCC LOCK-UP DIAGRAM” in this
section.
Is it battery voltage?Faulty TCC solenoid
valve, its circuit or trans-
mission.Go to Step 4.
4 Brake switch signal inspection :
With ignition switch ON, check voltage between
E61-34 terminal of PCM coupler terminal and
ground.
Brake switch specification
Brake pedal released : 0 V
Brake pedal depressed : Battery voltage
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 5. Faulty brake pedal switch
or its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.