2000 SUZUKI SWIFT engine overheat

For A / TFor M / T
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-9
1) Remove radiator cap when engine is cool.
2) Loosen radiator drain plug (1) to drain coolant.
3) Remove reservoir and drain.
4) Tighten drain plug securely. Also install reservoir.
5) Slowly pour specified amount of coolant to the base of radiator
filler neck, and run engine, with radiator cap removed, until ra-
diator upper hose is hot. This drives out any air which may still
be trapped within cooling system. Add coolant as necessary un-
til coolant level reaches filler throat of radiator. Reinstall radiator
cap.
6) Add coolant to reservoir (1) so that its level aligns with Full mark
(2). Then, reinstall cap to reservoir aligning match marks (3) on
reservoir and cap.
ITEM 1-6
Exhaust System Inspection
WARNING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust sys-
tem when it is still hot.
Any service on exhaust system should be performed when
it is cool.
When carrying out periodic maintenance or vehicle is raised for oth-
er service, check exhaust system as follows:

Check rubber mountings for damage and deterioration.

Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents,
and damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification. Refer to
SECTION 6K for torque specification of bolts and nuts.

Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing or mispositioned
parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other defects
which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into vehicle.

Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clear-
ance from underbody to avoid overheating and possible damage
to floor carpet.

Any defects should be fixed at once.

6-24 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
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 6A
Oil pressure check in Section 6A
Radiator fan control system in
Section 6E1
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
Cylinder head in Section 6A
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

High idle speed

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty fuel injector resistor

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 6F
Spark plugs in Section 6F
Refer to item “Improper engine
idle speed” previously outlined
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1
Previously outlined
Valves inspection in Section 6A
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 6A
Camshaft in Section 6A
Piston cleaning in Section 6A
Pistons and cylinders inspection
in Section 6A
Pistons inspection in Section 6A
Pistons assembly in Section 6A
Valves removal and installation in
Section 6A
Valves inspection in Section 6A

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-25
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

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Engine overheating
Low compression
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E1
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

Poor performance of MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Spark plugs in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
MAP sensor in Section 6E1
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

Poor performance of ECT sensor or MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)

Excessive combustion chamber depositsRefer to “Overheating” section
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1 or B-2
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Piston and cylinder head cleaning
in Section 6A

6-26 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
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

Maladjusted accelerator cable play

Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor

Faulty fuel injector

Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Others

Dragging brakes

Slipping clutch
Spark plugs in Section 6F
Ignition coil in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Refer to “Overheating” section
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3 in
Section 6
Diagnostic Flow Table B-2
Accelerator cable play in Section
6E1
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Previously outlined
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C

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

ECT sensor
To combination
(ECT) meterTo other sensors
6-48 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
DTC P0115 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) CIRCUIT
MALFUNCTION
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC DETECTING CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSE

Low engine coolant temperature (High voltage-High resistance)
or

High engine coolant temperature (Low voltage-Low resistance)
“Gr / W” circuit open or shorted to power

“G” circuit open

ECT sensor malfunction

ECM (PCM) malfunction
NOTE:
Before inspecting, be sure to check that coolant temp. meter in combination meter indicates normal oper-
ating temperature (Engine is not overheating).
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1) Clear DTC, start engine and keep it at idle for 1 min.
2) Select “DTC” mode on scan tool and check DTC.

Ignition coil
Igniter
Ignition switch
Main
fuse
Injector resistor
Fuel injector
Crankshaft
position sensor
Camshaft
position sensor
Ground
at engine “I / G COIL METER”
Main relay
6-68 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
DTC P0300 RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED (Misfire detected at 2 or more
cylinders)
DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED
DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED
DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
ECM (PCM) monitors crankshaft revolution speed and engine speed via the crankshaft position sensor and cylin-
der No. via the camshaft position sensor. Then it calculates the change in the crankshaft revolution speed and from
how many times such change occurred in every 200 or 1000 engine revolutions, it detects occurrence of misfire.
When ECM (PCM) detects a misfire (misfire rate per 200 revolutions) which can cause overheat and damage to
the three way catalytic converter, it makes the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) flash as long as misfire occurs at
that rate.
After that, however, when the misfire rate drops, MIL remains ON until it has been judged as normal 3 times under
the same driving conditions.
Also, when ECM (PCM) detects a misfire (misfire rate per 1000 revolutions) which will not cause damage to three
way catalytic converter but can cause exhaust emission to be deteriorated, it makes MIL light according to the 2
driving cycle detection logic.

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10) 6-69
Below
specified value DTC DETECTING CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE

Engine under other than high revolution condition

Not on rough road

Engine speed changing rate

Manifold absolute
pressure changing rate

Throttle opening changing rate

Misfire rate per 200 or 1000 engine revolutions (how
much and how often crankshaft revolution speed
changes) is higher than specified value
Engine overheating

Vacuum leaks (air inhaling) from air intake system

Ignition system malfunction (spark plug(s), high-
tension cord(s), ignition coil assembly)

Fuel pressure out of specification

Fuel injector malfunction (clogged or leakage)

Engine compression out of specification

Valve lash (clearance) out of specification

Manifold absolute pressure sensor malfunction

Engine coolant temp. sensor malfunction

PCV valve malfunction

EVAP control system malfunction
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
WARNING:

When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.

Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Clear DTC with ignition switch ON.
3) Check vehicle and environmental condition for:
–Altitude (barometric pressure): 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg, 75 kPa or more)
–Ambient temp.: –10C, 14F or higher
–Intake air temp.: 70C, 158F or lower
–Engine coolant temp.: –10 – 11 0C, 14 – 230F
4) Start engine and keep it at idle for 2 min. or more.
5) Check DTC in “DTC” mode and pending DTC in “ON BOARD TEST” or “PENDING DTC” mode.
6) If DTC is not detected at idle, consult usual driving based on information obtained in “Customer complaint analy-
sis” and “Freeze frame data check”.