2000 SUZUKI SWIFT spark plugs

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-27
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Improper engine
idling or engine
fails to idleIgnition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord

Faulty ignition coil with ignitor
Fuel system out of order

Fuel pressure out of specification

Leaky manifold, throttle body, or cylinder head
gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Faulty idle control system

Faulty evaporative emission control system

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty fuel injector resistor

Poor performance of ECT sensor, TP sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Engine overheating
Low compression
Others

Loose connection or disconnection of vacuum
hoses

Malfunctioning PCV valve
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Ignition coil in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3 in
Section 6
Diagnostic Flow Table P0505
EVAP control system in Section
6E
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1
ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E1
Refer to “Overheating” section
Previously outlined
PCV system in Section 6E1

6-28 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Excessive
hydrocarbon (HC)
emission or carbon
monoxide (CO)Ignition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord

Faulty ignition coil with ignitor
Low compression
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Lead contamination of three way catalytic
converter

Faulty evaporative emission control system

Fuel pressure out of specification

Closed loop system (A / F feed back
compensation) fails
–Faulty TP sensor
–Poor performance of ECT sensor or MAP
sensor

Faulty injector

Faulty fuel injector resistor

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Others

Engine not at normal operating temperature

Clogged air cleaner

Vacuum leaks
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Ignition coil assembly in Section
6F
Refer to “Low compression”
section
Check for absence of filler neck
restrictor
EVAP control system in Section
6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
TP sensor in Section 6E1
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1
Excessive nitrogen
oxides (NOx)
emissionIgnition system out of order

Improper ignition timing
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Lead contamination of catalytic converter

Fuel pressure out of specification

Closed loop system (A / F feed back
compensation) fails
–Faulty TP sensor
–Poor performance of ECT sensor or MAP
sensor

Faulty injector

Faulty fuel injector resistor

Faulty ECM (PCM)
See section 6F1
Check for absence of filler neck
restrictor.
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
TP sensor in Section 6E1
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1

6-70 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
INSPECTION
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was “ENGINE DIAG. FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2.Go to “ENGINE
DIAG. FLOW
TABLE“.
2Is there DTC other than Fuel system (DTC P0171 / P0172)
and misfire (DTC P0300-P0303)?Go to applicable
DTC Diag.
Flow Table.Go to Step 3.
3Check Ignition System.
1) Remove spark plugs and check them for;

Air gap: 1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.040 – 0.043 in.) See Fig. 1.

Carbon deposits

Insulator damage

Plug type
If abnormality is found, adjust, clean or replace.
2) Disconnect injector connector. See Fig. 2.
3) Connect spark plugs to high tension cords and then
ground spark plugs.
4) Crank engine and check that each spark plug sparks.
Are above check results satisfactory?Go to Step 4.Check ignition
system parts
(Refer to Section
6F).
4Check Fuel Pressure (Refer to Section 6E1 for details).
1) Release fuel pressure from fuel feed line.
2) Install fuel pressure gauge. See Fig. 3.
3) Check fuel pressure.
With fuel pump operating
and engine at stop : 160 – 210 kPa, 1.6 – 2.1 kg / cm
2,
22.7 – 29.9 psi.
At specified idle speed : 90 – 140 kPa, 0.9 – 1.4 kg / cm
2,
12.8 – 20.0 psi.
Is measured value as specified?
Go to Step 5.Go to Diag. Flow
Table B-3 fuel
pressure check.
5Check Fuel Injector and Circuit.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect fuel injector
connector.
2) Check for proper connection to fuel injector at each terminal.
3) If OK, then check injector resistance. See Fig. 4.
Injector resistance: 0.5 – 1.5 Ω at 20C (68F).
4) Connect injector connector.
5) Check that fuel is injected out in conical shape from fuel
injector when running engine.
6) Check injector for fuel leakage after engine stop.
Fuel leakage: Less than 1 drop / min.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 6.Check injector
circuit or replace
fuel injector.

6-1-20 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ENGINE BASIC INSPECTION
This check is very important for troubleshooting when ECM (PCM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality has
been found in visual inspection.
Follow the flow table carefully.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
1Was “ENGINE DIAG. FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2.Go to “ENGINE DIAG.
FLOW TABLE”.
2Check battery voltage.
Is it 11 V or more?Go to Step 3.Charge or replace
battery.
3Is engine cranked?Go to Step 4.Go to “DIAGNOSIS”
in Section 6G.
4Does engine start?Go to Step 5.Go to Step 7.
5Check idle speed as follows:
1) Warm up engine to normal operating temp.
2) Shift transmission to neutral position for M / T
(“P” position for A / T).
3) All of electrical loads are switched off.
4) Check engine idle speed with scan tool.
See Fig. 1.
Is it 700 – 800 r / min?Go to Step 6.“ENGINE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE” in this
section.
6Check ignition timing as follows:
1) Using SUZUKI scan tool, select “MISC” mode on
SUZUKI scan tool and fix ignition timing to initial
one. See Fig. 2.
2) Remove air cleaner bolt and shift air cleaner
position to observe ignition timing.
3) Using timing light (1), check initial ignition timing.
See Fig. 3.
Is it 5 ± 3 BTDC at specified idle speed?“ENGINE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE” in this
section.Check ignition control
related parts referring
to Section 6F1.
7Check fuel supply as follows:
1) Check to make sure that enough fuel is filled in fuel
tank.
2) Turn ON ignition switch for 2 seconds and then
OFF. See Fig. 4.
Is fuel return pressure (returning sounds) felt from fuel
feed hose (1) when ignition switch is turned ON?Go to Step 9.Go to Step 8.
8Check fuel pump for operating.
1) Was fuel pump operating sound heard from fuel
filler for about 2 seconds after ignition switch ON
and stop?Go to “DIAG. FLOW
TABLE B-3”.Go to “DIAG. FLOW
TABLE B-2”.
9Check ignition spark as follows:
1) Disconnect injector couplers.
2) Remove spark plugs and connect them to high
tension cords.
3) Ground spark plugs.
4) Crank engine and check if each spark plug sparks.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 10.Go to “DIAGNOSIS”
in Section 6F1.
10Check fuel injector for operation as follows:
1) Install spark plugs and connect injector
connectors.
2) Using sound scope (1), check operating sound of
each injector (2) when cranking engine. See Fig. 5.
Was injector operating sound heard from all
injectors?“ENGINE DIAGNO-
SIS TABLE” in this
section.Go to “DIAG. FLOW
TABLE B-1”.

6-1-22 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Perform troubleshooting referring to following table when ECM (PCM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality
has been found in visual inspection and engine basic inspection previously.
Condition
Possible CauseReferring Item
Hard Starting
(Engine cranks OK)Ignition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Leaky high-tension cord

Loose connection or disconnection of high-
tension cords or lead wires

Faulty ignition coil
Fuel system out of order

Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe

Malfunctioning fuel pump

Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Faulty idle air control system

Faulty ECT sensor or MAP sensor

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression

Poor spark plug tightening or faulty gasket

Compression leak from valve seat

Sticky valve stem

Weak or damaged valve springs

Compression leak at cylinder head gasket

Sticking or damaged piston ring

Worn piston, ring or cylinder
Others

Malfunctioning PCV valve
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Ignition coil in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E2
Compression check in Section
6A1
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Valves inspection in Section 6A1
Valves inspection in Section 6A1
Valve springs inspection in
Section 6A1
Cylinder head inspection in
Section 6A1
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A1
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A1
PCV system in Section 6E2

6-1-24 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Overheating
Inoperative thermostat

Poor water pump performance

Clogged or leaky radiator

Improper engine oil grade

Clogged oil filter or oil strainer

Poor oil pump performance

Faulty radiator fan control system

Dragging brakes

Slipping clutch

Blown cylinder head gasketThermostat in Section 6B
Water pump in Section 6B
Radiator in Section 6B
Engine oil and oil filter change in
Section 0B
Oil pressure check in Section 6A1
Oil pressure check in Section 6A1
Radiator fan control system in
Section 6E2
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
Cylinder head in Section 6A1
Poor gasoline
mileageIgnition system out of order

Leaks or loose connection of high-tension cord

Faulty spark plug (improper gap, heavy deposits
and burned electrodes, etc.)
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Malfunctioning EGR valve

High idle speed

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty EGR valve

Faulty fuel injector(s)

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Others

Poor valve seating

Dragging brakes

Slipping clutch

Thermostat out of order

Improper tire pressure
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
EGR system in Section 6E2
Refer to item “Improper engine
idle speed” previously outlined
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
EGR system in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Previously outlined
Valves inspection in Section 6A1
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
Thermostat in Section 6B
Refer to Section 3F
Excessive engine
oil consumptionOil leakage

Blown cylinder head gasket

Leaky camshaft oil seals
Oil entering combustion chamber

Sticky piston ring

Worn piston and cylinder

Worn piston ring groove and ring

Improper location of piston ring gap

Worn or damaged valve stem seal

Worn valve stem
Cylinder head in Section 6A1
Camshaft in Section 6A1
Piston cleaning in Section 6A1
Pistons and cylinders inspection
in Section 6A1
Pistons inspection in Section 6A1
Pistons assembly in Section 6A1
Valves removal and installation in
Section 6A1
Valves inspection in Section 6A1

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-25
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as
accelerator is
depressed.
Can occur at all
vehicle speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make vehicle move,
as from a stop sign.)Ignition system out of order

Spark plug faulty or plug gap out of adjustment

Leaky high-tension cord
Fuel system out of order

Fuel pressure out of specification
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Malfunctioning EGR valve

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Engine overheating
Low compression
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
EGR system in section 6E2
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Refer to “Overheating” section
Previously outlined
Surge
(Engine power
variation under
steady throttle or
cruise.
Feels like vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in
accelerator pedal.)Ignition system out of order

Leaky or loosely connected high-tension cord

Faulty spark plug (excess carbon deposits,
improper gap, and burned electrodes, etc.)
Fuel system out of order

Variable fuel pressure
–Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
–Faulty fuel pump (clogged fuel filter)
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Malfunctioning EGR valve

Poor performance of MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
EGR system in Section 6E2
MAP sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Excessive
detonation
(Engine makes
continuously
sharp metallic
knocks that change
with throttle opening.
Sounds like pop corn
popping.)Engine overheating
Ignition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Loose connection of high-tension cord
Fuel system out of order

Clogged fuel filter (faulty fuel pump) or fuel lines

Air inhaling from intake manifold or throttle body
gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Malfunctioning EGR valve

Poor performance of ECT sensor or MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector(s).

Faulty ECM (PCM)

Excessive combustion chamber depositsRefer to “Overheating” section
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1 or B-2
EGR system in Section 6E2
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Piston and cylinder head cleaning
in Section 6A1

6-1-26 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Engine has no
powerIgnition system out of order

Faulty spark plug

Faulty ignition coil with ignitor

Leaks, loose connection or disconnection of
high-tension cord
Engine overheating
Fuel system out of order

Clogged fuel hose or pipe

Malfunctioning fuel pump

Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order

Malfunctioning EGR valve

Maladjusted accelerator cable play

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector(s)

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Others

Dragging brakes

Slipping clutch
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Ignition coil in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Refer to “Overheating” section
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-2
EGR system inspection in Section
6E2
Accelerator cable play in Section
6E2
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Previously outlined
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C