6-1-10 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE
Refer to the following pages for the details of each step.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
1Customer Complaint Analysis
1) Perform customer complaint analysis referring to the
next page.
Was customer complaint analysis performed?Go to Step 2.Perform customer
complaint analysis.
2Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and Freeze Frame Data
Check, Record and Clearance
1) Check for DTC (including pending DTC) referring to
the next page.
Is there any DTC(s)?1) Print DTC and
freeze frame data
or write them
down and clear
them by referring
to “DTC
Clearance”
section.
2) Go to Step 3.Go to Step 4.
3Visual Inspection
1) Perform visual inspection referring to the next page.
Is there any faulty condition?1) Repair or replace
malfunction part.
2) Go to Step 11.Go to Step 5.
4Visual Inspection
1) Perform visual inspection referring to the next page.
Is there any faulty condition?Go to Step 8.
5Trouble Symptom Confirmation
1) Confirm trouble symptom referring to the next page.
Is trouble symptom identified?Go to Step 6.Go to Step 7.
6Rechecking and Record of DTC / Freeze Frame Data
1) Recheck for DTC and freeze frame data referring to
“DTC Check” section.
Is there any DTC(s)?Go to Step 9.Go to Step 8.
7Rechecking and Record of DTC / Freeze Frame Data
1) Recheck for DTC and freeze frame data referring to
“DTC Check” section.
Is there any DTC(s)?Go to Step 10.
8Engine Basic Inspection and Symptoms-To-Diagnosis
Matrix Table
1) Check and repair according to “Engine Basic Check”
and “Symptom-To-Diagnosis Matrix Table” section.
Are check and repair complete?Go to Step 11.1) Check and repair
malfunction
part(s).
2) Go to Step 11.
9Trouble shooting for DTC
1) Check and repair according to applicable DTC diag.
flow table.
Are check and repair complete?
10Check for Intermittent Problems
1) Check for intermittent problems referring to the next
page.
Is there any faulty condition?1) Repair or replace
malfunction
part(s).
2) Go to Step 11.Go to Step 11.
11Final Confirmation Test
1) Clear DTC if any.
2) Perform final confirmation test referring to the next
page.
Is there any problem symptom, DTC or abnormal
condition?Go to Step 6.End.
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-11
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 an inspection form will facilitate collecting information to the point required for proper
analysis and diagnosis.
2. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) / FREEZE FRAME DATA CHECK, RECORD AND
CLEARANCE
First, check DTC (including pending DTC), referring to “DTC check” section. If DTC is indicated, print it and
freeze frame data or write them down and then clear them by referring to “DTC clearance” section. DTC indi-
cates malfunction that occurred in the system but does not indicate whether it exists now or it occurred in the
past and the normal condition has been restored now. To check which case applies, check the symptom in
question according to Step 4 and recheck DTC according to Step 5.
Attempt to diagnose a trouble based on DTC in this step only or failure to clear the DTC in this step will lead
to incorrect diagnosis, trouble diagnosis of a normal circuit or difficulty in troubleshooting.
NOTE:
If only Automatic transmission DTCs (P0705-P0758) or Immobilizer DTCs (P1610-P1614) are indicated
in this step, perform trouble diagnosis according to “Diagnosis” in Section 7B or Section 8G.
3. and 4. VISUAL INSPECTION
As a preliminary step, be sure to perform visual check of the items that support proper function of the engine
referring to “Visual Inspection” section.
5. TROUBLE SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Based on information obtained in Step 1 Customer complaint analysis and Step 2 DTC / freeze frame data
check, confirm trouble symptoms. Also, reconfirm DTC according to “DTC Confirmation Procedure” described
in each DTC Diagnosis section.
6. and 7. RECHECKING AND RECORD OF DTC / FREEZE FRAME DATA
Refer to “DTC check” section for checking procedure.
8. ENGINE BASIC INSPECTION AND ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Perform basic engine check according to the “Engine Basic Inspection 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 SYMP-
TOMS-TO-DIAGNOSIS MATRIX TABLE and based on symptoms appearing on the vehicle (symptoms ob-
tained through steps of customer complaint analysis, trouble symptom confirmation and / or basic engine
check) and repair or replace faulty parts, if any.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR DTC (See each DTC Diag. Flow Table)
Based on the DTC indicated in Step 5 and referring to the applicable DTC diag. flow table in this section, locate
the cause of the trouble, namely in a sensor, switch, wire harness, connector, actuator, ECM (PCM) or other
part and repair or replace faulty parts.
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.
11. FINAL CONFIRMATION TEST
Confirm that the problem symptom has gone and the engine is free from any abnormal conditions. If what has
been repaired is related to the DTC, clear the DTC once, perform DTC confirmation procedure and confirm
that no DTC is indicated.
6-1-12 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
CUSTOMER PROBLEM INSPECTION FORM (EXAMPLE)
User name:Model:VIN:
Date of issue:Date of Reg.Date of problem:Mileage:
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
Difficult Starting
No cranking
No initial combustion
No combustion
Poor starting at
(cold warm always)
OtherPoor Driveability
Hesitation on acceleration
Back fire /After fire
Lack of power
Surging
abnormal knocking
Other
Poor Idling
Poor fast idle
Abnormal idling speed
(High Low) ( r / min.)
Unstable
Hunting ( r / min. to r / min.)
OtherEngine Stall when
Immediately after start
Accel. pedal is depressed
Accel. pedal is released
Load is applied
A/C Electric load P/S
Other
Other
OTHERS:
VEHICLE / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS
Environmental Condition
Weather
Temperature
Frequency
RoadFair Cloudy Rain Snow Always Other
Hot Warm Cool Cold (F/C) Always
Always Sometimes ( times/ day, month) Only once Under certain condition
Urban Suburb Highway Mountainous (Uphill Downhill) Tarmacadam Gravel
Other
Vehicle Condition
Engine
conditionCold Warming up phase Warmed up Always Other at starting
Immediately after start Racing without load Engine speed ( r / min)
Vehicle
conditionDuring driving: Constant speed Accelerating Decelerating
Right hand corner Left hand corner When shifting (Lever position ) At stop
Vehicle speed when problem occurs ( km/h, Mile / h) Other
Malfunction indicator
lamp conditionAlways ON Sometimes ON Always OFF Good condition
Diagnostic troubleFirst check:No code Malfunction code ( )g
codeSecond check:No code Malfunction code ( )
NOTE:
The above form is a standard sample. It should be modified according to conditions characteristic of each
market.
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-15
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE
NOTE:
1 driving cycle: MIL lights up when DTC is detected in the first driving cycle.
2 driving cycles: MIL lights up when the same DTC is detected also in the next driving cycle after DTC is
detected and stored temporarily in the first driving cycle.
DTC
NO.
DETECTING ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting:)MIL
P0105Manifold absolute pressure
circuit malfunction
Low pressure-high vacuum-low voltage (or MAP
sensor circuit shorted to ground)
High pressure-low vacuum-high voltage (or MAP
sensor circuit open)
1 driving
cycle
P0110Intake air temp. circuit
malfunctionIntake air temp. circuit low input
Intake air temp. circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0115Engine coolant temp. circuit
malfunctionEngine coolant temp. circuit low input
Engine coolant temp. circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0120Throttle position circuit
malfunctionThrottle position circuit low input
Throttle position circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0121Throttle position circuit
performance problemPoor performance of TP sensor2 driving
cycles
P0130HO2S circuit malfunction
(Sensor-1)
Min. output voltage of HO2S-higher than
specification
Max. output voltage of HO2S-lower than
specification
2 driving
cycles
P0133HO2S circuit slow response
(Sensor-1)Response time of HO2S-1 output voltage between
rich and lean is longer than specification.2 driving
cycles
P0134HO2S circuit no activity detected
(Sensor-1)Output voltage of HO2S-1 fails to go specification.
(or HO2S-1 circuit open or short)2 driving
cycles
P0135HO2S heater circuit malfunction
(Sensor-1)Terminal voltage is lower than specification at heater
OFF or it is higher at heater ON.2 driving
cycles
P0136HO2S circuit malfunction
(Sensor-2)Max. voltage of HO2S-2 is lower than specification
or its min. voltage is higher than specification2 driving
cycles
P0141HO2S heater circuit malfunction
(Sensor-2)Terminal voltage is lower than specification at heater
OFF or it is higher at heater ON. (or heater circuit or
short)2 driving
cycles
P0171Fuel system too lean
Short term fuel trim or total fuel trim (short and long
terms added) is larger than specification for specified
time or longer. (fuel trim toward rich side is large.)2 driving
cycles
P0172Fuel system too rich
Short term fuel trim or total fuel trim (short and long
term added) is smaller than specification for
specified time or longer. (fuel trim toward lean side is
large.)
2 driving
cycles
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303Random misfire detected
Cylinder 1 misfire detected
Cylinder 2 misfire detected
Cylinder 3 misfire detectedMisfire of such level as to cause damage to three
way catalyst
MIL
flashing
during
misfire
detection
P0304
y
Cylinder 4 misfire detectedMisfire of such level as to deteriorate emission but
not to cause damage to three way catalyst2 driving
cycles
6-1-18 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
FAIL-SAFE TABLE
When any of the following DTCs is detected, ECM (PCM) enters fail-safe mode as long as malfunction continues
to exist but that mode is canceled when ECM (PCM) detects normal condition after that.
DTC NO.
DETECTED ITEMFAIL-SAFE OPERATION
P0105Manifold absolute pressure circuit
malfunction
ECM (PCM) uses value determined by throttle
opening and engine speed.
ECM (PCM) stops EGR, EVAP purge and idle air
control.
P0110Intake air temp. circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
intake air temperature is 20C (68F).
P0115Engine coolant temp. circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
engine coolant temperature is 80C (176F).
P0120Throttle position circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
throttle opening is 20.
P0340Camshaft position sensor circuit
malfunctionECM (PCM) controls injection system sequential
injection to synchronous injection.
P0500Vehicle speed sensor malfunctionECM (PCM) stops idle air control.
P1450Barometric pressure sensor low /
high inputECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
barometric pressure is 100 kPa (760 mmHg).
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
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