2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Gear lever

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-35
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF, if available.
2) Clear DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data in PCM memory by using scan tool.
3) Start engine, warm it up to normal operating temperature and shift transfer lever to “2H” or “4H” range.
4) Shift selector lever in D range and keep it there for 10 seconds.
5) Increase vehicle speed to about 80 km/h (50 mile/h) in 4th gear and in D range.
6) Keep driving at above speed for 20 seconds.
7) Release accelerator pedal, decrease vehicle speed and stop vehicle.
8) Check DTC and/or pending DTC.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic acci-
dent 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, on a level road.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “A/T DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE” in this
section performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “A/T DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW TABLE” in this sec-
tion.
2 Check TCC solenoid circuit for short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect
PCM connectors.
2) Check for proper connection to PCM at ter-
minal C51-1-8.
3) If OK, then turn ignition switch ON and mea-
sure voltage between terminal C51-1-8 of
disconnected PCM connector and ground.
Is it about 0 V?Go to Step 3.“GRN/YEL” circuit shorted
to power circuit.
3 Check TCC solenoid circuit for open or short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Measure resistance between terminal C51-
1-8 of disconnected PCM connector and
ground.
Is it 11 – 15 Ω (at 20 °C (68 °F))?Intermittent trouble or
faulty PCM.
Check for intermittent
referring to “INTERMIT-
TENT AND POOR CON-
NECTION” in Section 0A.“GRN/YEL” circuit open or
shorted to ground.
If wire and connections
are OK, replace TCC
solenoid.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-37
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF, if available.
2) Clear DTC, pending DTC and freeze frame data in PCM memory by using scan tool.
3) Start engine and shift transfer lever to “2H” or “4H” range.
4) Shift selector lever in D range and keep it for 10 seconds.
5) Drive vehicle about 30 km/h (20 mile/h) with 2nd gear in “D” range for 10 seconds.
6) Increase vehicle speed to about 80 km/h (50 mile/h) with 4th gear in D range and keep it for 10 seconds.
7) Release accelerator pedal, decrease vehicle speed and stop vehicle.
8) Check DTC and/or pending DTC.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic acci-
dent 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, on a level road.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “A/T DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE” in this
section performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “A/T DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW TABLE” in this sec-
tion.
2 Check shift solenoid circuit for short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect
PCM connectors.
2) Check for proper connection to PCM at ter-
minals C51-1-2 or C51-1-1.
3) If OK, then turn ignition switch ON and mea-
sure voltage between terminal C51-1-2 or
C51-1-1 of disconnected PCM connector
and ground.
Is it about 0 V?Go to Step 3.“GRN” or “GRN/RED“ cir-
cuit shorted to power cir-
cuit.
3 Check shift solenoid circuit for open or short.
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Measure resistance between terminal C51-
1-2 or C51-1-1 of disconnected PCM con-
nector and ground.
Is it 11 – 15 Ω (at 20 °C (68 °F))?Intermittent trouble or
faulty PCM.
Check for intermittent
referring to “INTERMIT-
TENT AND POOR CON-
NECTION” in Section 0A.“GRN” or “GRN/RED“ cir-
cuit open or shorted to
ground.
If wire and connections
are OK, replace malfunc-
tion shift solenoid.

7B1-40 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Road Test
This test is to check if upshift and downshift take place at specified speed while actually driving vehicle on a
level road.
1) Warm up engine.
2) With engine running at idle, shift select lever “D”.
3) Accelerate vehicle speed by depressing accelerator pedal gradually.
4) While driving in “D” range, check if gear shift occurs properly as shown in “GEAR SHIFT DIAGRAM” in this
section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition Possible cause
Line pressure higher than standard level in each
range•Malfunctioning regulator valve
•Malfunctioning throttle valve
•Maladjusted A/T throttle cable
Line pressure lower than standard level in each
range•Defective O/D clutch
•Defective oil pump
•Malfunctioning throttle valve
•Malfunctioning regulator value
•Maladjusted A/T throttle cable
Line pressure lower than standard level only in
“D” range•Fluid leakage from forward clutch
•Defective O/D clutch
•Leakage from “D” range fluid pressure circuit
Line pressure lower than standard level only in
“R” range•Fluid leakage from direct clutch
•Defective O/D clutch
•Fluid leakage from reverse brake
•Fluid leakage from “R” range fluid circuit
WARNING:
Carry out test in very little traffic area to prevent an accident.
Test requires 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
Condition Possible cause
When 1 → 2 upshift fails to occur 1–2 shift valve stuck
When 2 → 3 upshift fails to occur 2–3 shift valve stuck
When 3 → O/D upshift fails to occur 3–4 shift valve stuck
When gear shift point is incorrect•Maladjusted throttle cable
•Defective shift solenoid valve -A or -B
•1–2, 2–3 or 3–4 shift valve not operating properly

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-41
Manual Road Test
This test check the gear being used in “L”, “2” or “D” range when
driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive vehi-
cle on a level road.
1) Disconnect shift solenoid coupler (1) valves on transmission.
2) With select lever in “P”, start engine and warm it up.
3) With select lever in “L” range, start vehicle and accelerate to
20 km/h (12.5 mile/h). Check in this state that 1st gear is
being used.
4) At 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h), shift select lever to “2” range and
accelerate to 40 km/h (25 mile/h). Check in this state that 3rd
gear is being used.
5) At 40 km/h (25 mile/h), shift select lever to “D” range and
check that O/D gear is used when speed is higher than 40
km/h (25 mile/h).
6) After above checks, stop vehicle then engine, and connect
shift solenoids coupler (1) with ignition switch OFF.
7) Clear DTC with scan tool.
Time Lag Test
This test is to check conditions of clutch, reverse brake and fluid pressure. “Time lag” means time elapsed since
select lever is shifted with engine idling till shock is felt.
1) With chocks placed before and behind front and rear wheels respectively, depress brake pedal.
2) Start engine.
3) With stop watch ready, shift select lever from “N” to “D” range and measure time from that moment till shock
is felt.
4) Similarly measure time lag by shifting select lever from “N“ to “R” range.
Specification for time lag :NOTE:
Before this test, check diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when disconnecting shift solenoid cou-
pler (1).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when connecting shift solenoid coupler
(1).
“N” →
→→ → “D”Less than 1.2 sec.
“N” →
→→ → “R”Less than 1.5 sec.

7B1-42 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Brake Test
1) While driving vehicle in 3rd gear of “D” range, shift select lever down to “2” range and check if engine brake
operates.
2) In the same way as in step 1, check engine brake for operation when select lever is shifted down to “L”
range.
3) If engine brake fails to operate in above tests, possible causes for such failure are as follows. Check each
part which is suspected to be the cause.
TROUBLESHOOTING
“P” Range Test
1) Stop vehicle on a slope, shift select lever to “P” range and at the same time apply parking brake.
2) After stopping engine, depress brake pedal and release paring brake.
3) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle remains stationary.
4) Depress brake pedal and shift select lever to “N” range.
5) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle moves.NOTE:
When repeating this test, be sure to wait at least minute after select lever is shifted back to “N”
range.
Engine should be warmed up fully for this test.
Condition Possible cause
When “N” → “D” time lag exceeds specification•Low line pressure
•Worn forward clutch
When “N” → “R” time lag exceeds specification•Low line pressure
•Worn direct clutch
•Worn reverse brake
WARNING:
Before test, make sure that there is no vehicle behind so as to prevent rear-end collision.
Condition Possible cause
Fails to operate when shifted down to “2” range Second coast brake defective
Fails to operate when shifted down to “L” range Reverse brake defective
WARNING:
Before test, check to make sure no one is around vehicle or down on a slope and keep watchful for
safety during test.

7E-10 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
9) Using 2 large screwdrivers (4) as levers, pull out right side
drive shaft joint (1) from differential (2) and dismount housing
assembly from vehicle.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use the fol-
lowing tightening torque.
Tightening torque
Front drive shaft flange bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Propeller shaft flange bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Front mounting bracket bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket bolts(a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bolt (b) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket No.2 bolts (b) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as speci-
fied and check tightening of plugs with specification.CAUTION:
During above work, use care not to cause damage to
drive shaft boot.
(b) (b)
(a)

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM 8E-7
Note on System Circuit Inspection
Refer to “PRECAUTION FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SERVICE” in Section 0A. “RESUME/ACCEL”
switch fails to resume
preset vehicle speed
after cruise control is
cancelled.Main switch, “COAST/SET”, “RESUME/
ACCEL” and “CANCEL” switch circuits
faultyRefer to “CRUISE MAIN SWITCH,
COAT/SET, RESUME/ACCEL AND
CANCEL SWITCHES CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
brake pedal is
depressed.Stop lamp switch circuit faulty Refer to “STOP LAMP SWITCH (WITH
PEDAL POSITION SWITCH) CIRCUITS
CHECK” in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
clutch pedal is
depressed.Clutch pedal position switch circuit faulty Refer to “CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this Sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
Cruise control is not
cancelled even when
selector lever is
shifted to “N” posi-
tion.Transmission range switch circuit (4 A/T
model only) faultyRefer to “TRANSMISSION RANGE
SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
4 speed A/T gear shift-
ing is frequent
between 3rd and over-
drive when driving on
uphill road (Hunting).Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this Sec-
tion.
Overdrive and TCC off command signal
circuit faultyRefer to “OVERDRIVE AND TCC OFF
COMMAND SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK”
in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly.
4 speed A/T is not
shifted to overdrive
gear even though not
on uphill road.Throttle valve opening signal circuit faulty Refer to “THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK” in this sec-
tion.
Overdrive and TCC off command signal
circuit faultyRefer to “OVERDRIVE AND TCC OFF
COMMAND SIGNAL CIRCUIT CHECK”
in this section.
Actuator assembly faulty Replace actuator assembly. Condition Possible Cause Correction