2000 SUZUKI SWIFT Steering

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-25
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (FOR TROUBLE NOT INDICATED BY ON BOARD DIAG-
NOSTIC SYSTEM)
This section describes trouble diagnosis of P/S system parts whose trouble is not indicated by the on-board
diagnostic system (self-diagnostic function).
When DTC No.12 is indicated by the on-board diagnostic system (self-diagnosis function) and assuredly those
steering basic parts as described in “DIAGNOSIS TABLE” in Section 3 are all in good condition, check the fol-
lowing power steering system parts which may be a possible cause for each symptom of the steering.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Steering wheel feels
heavy (Perform
STEERING FORCE
INSPECTION before
diagnosis.)Steering wheel installed improperly (twisted) Install steering wheel correctly.
Poor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor. Refer to
“TORQUE SENSOR”.
Poor performance of motor and clutch Check motor and clutch. Refer to
“MOTOR AND CLUTCH”.
Faulty steering column Replace.
Poor performance of VSS Check VSS. Refer to Section 6E.
Vehicle pulls to one
side during straight
drivingPoor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor. Refer to
“TORQUE SENSOR”.
Poor recovery from
turnsPoor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor. Refer to
“TORQUE SENSOR”.
Faulty steering column Replace.

3B1-26 ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
INSPECTION OF P/S CONTROL MODULE
AND ITS CIRCUITS
P/S control module (1) and its circuits can be checked at P/S con-
trol module wiring couplers (2) by measuring voltage and resis-
tance.
Voltage Check
1) Remove steering column lower cover with ignition switch
OFF position.
2) Check voltage at each terminal with connectors (2) con-
nected P/S control module. CAUTION:
P/S control module cannot be checked by itself. It is
strictly prohibited to connect voltmeter or ohmmeter to
P/S control module with connector disconnected from it.
NOTE:
As each terminal voltage is affected by the battery volt-
age, confirm that it is 11V or more when ignition switch is
ON.

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-27
TERMINAL
NO.CIRCUIT NORMAL VOLTAGE CONDITION
G24-2 Ground––
G24-1 P/S control module
power supply from battery10 – 14V–
G24-8 P/S control module
power supply from igni-
tion switch10 – 14V Ignition switch ON
G24-7 VSS✱ Indicator
deflection repeated
0 – 1V and 9 – 11VIgnition switch ON
Front left tire turned quickly with right
tire locked
G24-6 Engine speed signal✱ Indicator
deflection repeated
0 – 1V and 10 – 14VEngine idling
G24-5“EPS” light 0V“EPS” warning lamp ON
G24-4 Diagnosis switch terminal 0 – 14V Ignition switch ON
G24-3 Data link connector––
G24-2-2 Motor output 2 5 – 7V Engine idling and steering wheel
held at position for vehicle to run
straight
G24-2-1 Motor output 1 5 – 7V Engine idling and steering wheel
held at position for vehicle to run
straight
G24-2-4 Clutch output 2 0V–
G24-2-3 Clutch output 1 10 – 14V Engine idling
G24-1-5 Torque sensor (Main) About 2.5V Ignition switch ON and steering
wheel held at position for vehicle to
run straight
Check voltage between “G24-1-5”
and “G24-1-3” terminals
G24-1-4 Torque sensor (Sub) About 2.5V Ignition switch ON and steering
wheel held at position for vehicle to
run straight
Check voltage between “G24-1-4”
and “G24-1-3” terminals
G24-1-3 Torque sensor (GND) 0V–
G24-1-2 5V power supply
for torque sensorAbout 5V Ignition switch ON
Check voltage between “G24-1-2”
and “G24-1-3” terminals
G24-1-1 8V power supply
for torque sensorAbout 8V Ignition switch ON
Check voltage between “G24-1-1”
and “G24-1-3” terminals
NOTE:
✱
✱✱ ✱ : The voltage of this circuit may fail to check by voltmeter.
If so, use oscilloscope.

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STEERING WHEEL PLAY INSPECTION
Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by trying to move it in
its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
Check steering wheel play, holding vehicle in straight forward con-
dition on the ground and with engine stopped.
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows
and replace if found defective.
Tie rod end ball stud for wear
Lower ball joint for wear
Steering shaft joint for wear
Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
Each part for looseness
Steering wheel play
“a”: 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.2 in.)
STEERING FORCE INSPECTION
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at
straight-ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to
“TIRE PLACARD” on vehicle.)
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module referring to DRIVER
AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE in Section 3C.
4) Start engine.
5) With engine idling, measure steering force by turning torque
wrench.
Steering force
: Less than 6.4 N·m (0.64 kg·m, 4.6 lb-ft)
6) Install drive air bag (inflator) module referring to DRIVER AIR
BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE in Section 3C.

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-29
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
P/S CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove steering column hole cover.
3) Disconnect connectors (1) from P/S control module.
4) Remove P/S control module (2) from steering column
assembly.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation, noting the following.
Tighten P/S control module screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque
P/S control module screw
(a) : 3 N·m (0.3 kg-m, 2.0 lb-ft)
TORQUE SENSOR
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1) Remove steering column hole cover.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3) Check voltage between terminals of torque sensor connector
with connecting it to P/S control module and not running
engine.
If check result is not satisfactory, replace steering column
assembly.
Torque sensor specification
Steering
wheel
turned fully
leftSteering wheel
held at position
for vehicles
torque straightSteering
wheel
turned fully
right
Main sensor
(“G24-1-4” –
“G24-1-3”)1.5 V below About 2.5 V Above 3.5 V
Sub sensor
(“G24-1-5” –
“G24-1-3”)1.5 V below About 2.5 V Above 3.5 V

3B1-30 ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
MOTOR AND CLUTCH
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1) Remove steering column hole cover.
2) Disconnect motor and clutch connector (1) from P/S control
module with ignition switch OFF.
3) Check resistance between terminals of motor and clutch
connector (1)
If check result is not as specified above, replace steering col-
umn assembly.
Motor and clutch circuit resistance
4) Check continuity between terminal of motor and clutch con-
nector (1) and body ground.
If check result is not as specified above, replace steering col-
umn assembly.
Motor and clutch circuit resistance (to body ground)
5) Connect battery (1) between “G24-2-2” and “G24-2-1”.
Check that motor rotates smoothly, then measure current
between “G24-2-1” and “G24-2-2” using ammeter (2) as
shown in figure.
If check result is not satisfactory, replace steering column
assembly.
Motor and clutch circuit current (reference value)
Standard : About 0.65 A
6) Connect battery (1) between “G24-2-4” and “G24-2-3”, then
check that clutch operation sound is heard.
If check result is not satisfactory, replace steering column
assembly. “G24-2-2” and “G24-2-1”
(For motor)About 1
Ω
ΩΩ Ω
“G24-2-4” and “G24-2-3”
(For clutch)About 12
Ω
ΩΩ Ω
(at 20°C (68°F))
“G24-2-4” and body ground No continuity
“G24-2-2” and body ground No continuity

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-31
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Refer to Section 3C for removal and installation of steering col-
umn assembly but perform the following step beforehand.
Disconnect all connectors from P/S control module.
SPECIAL TOOL
09931-76011 09931-76030
Tech 1A kit
See NOTE below.Mass storage cartridge 16/14 pin DLC cable
NOTE:
This kit includes the following items.
1. Storage case, 2. Operator’s manual, 3. Tech 1A, 4. DLC cable, 5. Test lead/probe,
6. Power source cable, 7. DLC cable adapter, 8. Self-test adapter

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