2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA coolant sensor

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-21
A
ABS : Anti-lock Brake System
ATDC : After Top Dead Center
API : American Petroleum Institute
ATF : Automatic Transmission Fluid
ALR : Automatic Locking Retractor
AC : Alternating Current
A / T : Automatic Transmission
A / C : Air Conditioning
ABDC : After Bottom Dead Center
A / F : Air Fuel Mixture Ratio
A-ELR : Automatic-Emergency
Locking Retractor
B
B+ : Battery Positive Voltage
BTDC : Before Top Dead Center
BBDC : Before Bottom Dead Center
C
CKT : Circuit
CMP Sensor : Camshaft Position Sensor
(Crank Angle Sensor, CAS)
CO : Carbon Monoxide
CPP Switch : Clutch Pedal Position Switch
(Clutch Switch, Clutch Start
Switch)
CPU : Central Processing Unit
CRS : Child Restraint System
D
DC : Direct Current
DLC : Data Link Connector
(Assembly Line Diag. Link,
ALDL, Serial Data Link, SDL)
DOHC : Double Over Head Camshaft
DOJ : Double Offset Joint
DRL : Daytime Running Light
DTC : Diagnostic Trouble Code
(Diagnostic Code)
E
EBCM : Electronic Brake Control
Module, ABS Control
Module
EBD : Electric Brake force Distribution
ECM : Engine Control Module
ECT Sensor : Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor (Water Temp.
Sensor, WTS)
EGR : Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGRT Sensor : EGR Temperature Sensor
(Recirculated Exhaust Gas
Temp. Sensor, REGTS)
EFE Heater : Early Fuel Evaporation
Heater (Positive Temperature
Coefficient, PTC Heater)
ELR : Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS : Electronic Power Steering
EVAP : Evaporative Emission
EVAP Canister : Evaporative Emission
Canister (Charcoal Canister)
F
4WD : 4 Wheel Drive
G
GEN : Generator
GND : Ground
H
HC : Hydrocarbons
HO2S : Heated Oxygen Sensor
I
IAC Valve : Idle Air Control Valve (Idle
Speed Control Solenoid
Valve, ISC Solenoid Valve)
IAT Sensor : Intake Air Temperature
Sensor (Air temperature
Sensor, ATS)
ICM : Immobilizer Control Module
IG : Ignition
ISC Actuator : Idle Speed Control Actuator
(Motor)
ABBREVIATIONS MAY BE USED IN THIS MANUAL

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-21
TerminalWireCircuitMeasurement
groundNormal valueCondition
AC2-1L/YSensor groundGround to body
(Fig. A)± 0.4 ± 0 voltEngine running
1.5 volts
(3150
)Evaporator thermistor temperature at
approx. 15C (59F) with engine
running
AC2-2W/B
Evaporator
thermistor
temperature
(evaporator temp.
sensor) input
Ground to engine
(Fig. B)
2.62 volts
(6.311
)
Evaporator thermistor temperature at
approx. 1C (34F) with engine
running
* If the temperature is less than
approx. 1C, in this case
compressor and condenser fan
should be stop (come back at more
than approx. 2.5C (less than
5840
, 2.5 V))
H25
engine
E61-27 /
G16 J20Gr/W
Signal output to
A / C controller
(A / C ON
Ground to engine
(Fig C)
10 ± 14 volts
Required A / C ON (terminal AC-A13)
at engine running with normal
condition (refer to ªINSPECTION OF
ECM AND ITS CIRCUITº in Section
6E)
G16, J20
engines
E61-8
(
permission
signal)(Fig. C)
0 ± 1 volt
Except the above-mentioned with
engine running
In this case compressor should be
stop
H25
engine
E61-28 /
Y/B
Signal input from
A / C controller
Ground to engine
0 ± 1.5 voltsRequire A / C ON
G16, J20
engines
E61-17Y/B(A / C ON request
signal)
g
(Fig. C)
10 ± 14 voltsTurn off the A / C
H25
engine
E61-5 /
G16, J20
engines
E61-22
Y/L
A / C condenser
cooling fan relay
outputGround to engine
(Fig. C)0 ± 1 volt

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. 2.5C (less
than 2.5 V (5840
)), refrigerant
pressure switch ON and signal
input from ECM ON

Engine coolant temperature sensor
more than 113C (236F) with
engine running
10 ± 14 voltsExcept the above-mentioned with
engine running
NOTE:
Defroster position switch circuit is equipped with LH vehicle only.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-25
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE (A / T RELATED CODE) (cont'd)
DTC NO.MIL
Using
scan toolNot using
scan toolDETECTED ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
Vehicle
without
monitor
connectorVehicle
with
monitor
connector
*1
P0756
Not
applicableShift solenoid B (#2)
performance or stuck
offGear change control from PCM to
A / T does not agree with actual gear
position of A / T.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P075863
64Shift solenoid B (#2)
electricalMonitor signal OFF is detected
when shift solenoid B (#2) is ON or
monitor signal ON is detected when
it is OFF.1 driving
cycleNot
applicable
*1
P1875
Not
applicable4WD low switch circuit
malfunctionDifference between vehicle speed
detected by VSS and vehicle speed
detected by output speed sensor
and compensated by 4WD low
switch is larger than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
NOTE:
*1: Applicable to vehicle without monitor connector only.
FAIL-SAFE TABLE
When any of the following DTC is detected, ECM (PCM) enters fail-safe mode as long as malfunction continues
to exist but that mode is canceled when ECM detects normal condition after that.
DTC NO.
Using
scan toolNot using
scan toolTROUBLE AREAFAIL SAFE OPERATION
P0177
P011814
15ECT SENSOR
Each control except 4-A / T is permitted on the basis of
30.1C engine coolant temp.

4-A / T control is performed assuming 31C (engine warmed
up) or higher after 15 min. from engine start.
P0122
P012321
22TP SENSOR
Each control except 4-A / T is performed on the basis of 124
throttle valve opening.

4-A / T control is performed on the basis of 0 throttle valve
opening.
P070572TR SWITCHA / T control is performed in priority order of L, 2, N, D, R
and P.
P072075OUTPUT SPEED
SENSOR CIRCUIT
MALFUNCTIONA / T control is performed by using signal from VSS.
P075361
62SHIFT SOLENOID
A (#1)
A / T control using 3rd gear is performed when D range, 1st
or 2nd gear is used.

TCC solenoid OFF.
P075863
64SHIFT SOLENOID
B (#2)
A / T control using 4th gear is performed when D range 2nd
or 3rd gear is used.

When both shift solenoid A (#1) and B (#2) failed
simultaneously, A / T control using 4th gear is always
performed in D range.

TCC solenoid OFF.
P074365
66TCC (Lock-up)
SOLENOIDTCC (lock-up) solenoid OFF.

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7B1-28 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
Transmission fluid Running condition Running condition Gear shift
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
TCC does not operate
Brake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its
circuit faulty (H25 engine only)

4WD low switch or its circuit faulty

Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty

Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1
Gear does not change
to 4th
O / D cut switch or its circuit faulty

4WD low switch or its circuit faulty

Engine coolant temp. sensor or its
circuit faulty

Cruise control signal circuit faulty
(if equipped)DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Low fluid pressure
Clogged oil pump strainer

Malfunction of pressure regulator valveWash strainer.
Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressure
Pressure regulator valveOverhaul valve body.
Unable to run in all
range
Regulator valve stickReplace.

Clogged oil strainerWash strainer.

Seized or broken planetary gearRepair or replace.

Faulty manual valveReplace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive
slippage in ªDº or
ª2º
Faulty 1±2 shift valveReplace.
Poor 1±2 shift, ex-
ili

Regulator valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage
1±2 shift valve stickingReplace.

Shift solenoid valve-B stickingReplace.

Intermediate coast modulator valve stick-
ingReplace.
Poor 2±3 shift, ex-
ili

2±3 shift valve stickingReplace.
cessive slippage
Shift solenoid valve-A stickingReplace.
Poor start or surg-
ing in ªDº range
Regulator valve stickingReplace.

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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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8C-4 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
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).
SPEEDOMETER AND VSS
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Speedometer shows no
operation
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

VSS faulty

Printed plate in combination meter
faulty

Speedometer faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace VSS
Replace printed plate
Replace speedometer
Repair
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Fuel meter shows no
operation
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Fuel gauge unit faulty

Printed plate in combination meter
faulty

Fuel meter faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fuel gauge unit
Replace printed plate
Replace fuel meter
Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND SENSOR
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Engine coolant temp.
meter shows no operation
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

ECT meter faulty

Printed plate in combination meter
faulty

ECT sensor faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ECT meter
Replace printed plate
Replace ECT sensor
Repair
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Oil pressure warning light
does not light up
Bulb in combination meter blown

ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Printed plate in combination meter
faulty

Oil pressure switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace oil pressure switch
Repair

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8C-10 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
G16
J20
H25
1. ECT sensor
1
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND
SENSOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) METER
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect Y/W lead wire going to ECT sensor.
2) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that ECT meter indicates
COOL.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Ground Y/W lead wire through a 3.4 W test bulb (1) as illustrated.
5) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that bulb light up and pointer
(2) moves to hot side.
6) If ECT meter shows no operation, repair or replace defective
parts.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ECT SENSOR in ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in Section 6E1
(for G16 and J20) or Section 6E2 (for H25) of this manual for details.