2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA turn light

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8B-4 LIGHTING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
HEADLIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Headlight L or R fuse blown

Socket, wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Headlights do not light
Headlight L and R fuses blown

Lighting and dimmer switch faulty

Defective light relay

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuses to check for short
Replace switches
Replace light relay
Repair
Only one beam (ªHiº or
ªLoº) does not light
Bulb blown

Lighting or dimmer switch faultyReplace bulb
Replace switch
HEADLIGHTS WITH LEVELING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Both headlights do not
move
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Leveling switch faulty

Supply voltage too lowReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Recharge or replace battery
One of headlights (either
Right or Left) does not
move
Socket, wiring or grounding faulty

Actuator faulty

Vehicle body around headlight deformed

Headlight ass'y itself deformedRepair
Replace actuator
Repair body
Replace headlight ass'y
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Flash rate high or one side
only flashes
Incorrect bulb

One of light bulbs burnt out

Turn signal / hazard warning relay faulty

Open circuit or high resistance existing
Replace bulb
Replace
Replace relay
Repair
Oen circuit or high resistance existing
between turn signal / hazard warning
switch and lights on one side

Wiring or grounding faulty
Re air
Repair
No flashing
ªTURN / BACKº and / or ªHAZARDº fuse(s)
blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº and / or ªHAZº fuse(s) blown
(Canvas Top Model)

Open circuit or high resistance existing
between battery and switch

Turn signal / hazard relay faulty

Combination switch or hazard switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse(s) to check for
short
Check bulb and check circuit
Replace relay
Replace switch
Repair
Flash rate low
Supply voltage too low

Turn signal / hazard relay faultyCheck charging system
Replace relay

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LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-5
CLEARANCE, TAIL AND LICENCE PLATE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All lights do not light
ªTAILº fuse blown

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Some lights do not light
up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
BACK-UP LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Back-up lights do not
light
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb blown

 
  
 switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb
Replace switch
Repair
Back-up lights remains
ON
Back-up light switch or shift switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
BRAKE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Brake lights do not light
up
ªSTOP / HORNº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªSTPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb(s) blown

Brake light switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb(s)
Adjust or replace switch
Repair
Brake lights stay on
Brake light switch faultyAdjust or replace switch
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Repair
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Rear fog light does not
come on
ªFOGº fuse blown

Rear fog light switch faulty

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Bulb blownReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fog light switch
Replace switch
Repair
Replace bulb
INTERIOR LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Interior light (s) does (do)
not light up
Bulb(s) blown

ªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Wiring or grounding faulty

Door switch faulty

Interior light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Replace switch
Replace light assy
Front spot lights do not
light up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faulty

Spot light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
Replace light assy

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1. Meter cluster
2. Hazard switch
Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
LH steering vehicle shown
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-9
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
TLTBTR
G/RGG/Y
L
N
R
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 3C COMBINATION SWITCH for vehicle without air
bag system and Section 3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINA-
TION SWITCH ASSEMBLY for vehicle with air bag system.
HAZARD SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Remove meter cluster.
2) Pull hazard switch out of instrument panel.
3) Disconnect coupler from hazard switch.
4) Remove hazard switch.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure.
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace siwtch.

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LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-11
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. Hold the switch button (ON or OFF) pushed in during
checking switch.
NOTE:
Rear fog light lights up only when headlights (low or high
beams) or front fog lights (if equipped) are ON.
Rear fog lights turns OFF automatically when headlights or
front lights are turned OFF.

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8C
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C- 5. . . . . . . Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . .
Ignition Key Remainder Warning
Buzzer (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Socket 8C- 5.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8C- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition (Main) Switch 8C- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Key Remainder (If Equipped) /
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C-12. . . . . .
Door Switch 8C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C-13. . .
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CONTENTS

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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel level meter
4. Water temperature meter
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH)
6. 4WD indicator (if equipped)
7. ABS warning light (if equipped)
8. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
9. CHECK ENGINE light
10. Turn signal pilot light (RH)11. AIR BAG warning light (if equipped)
12. O / D OFF light (A / T vehicle only)
13. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped)
14. High beam light
15. Oil pressure warning light
16. Charge warning light
17. Brake and parking brake warning light
18. POWER indicator light (A / T vehicle only)
19. Shift position indicator (A / T vehicle, if equipped)or
CHECK
ENGINEor
ABS
8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
Refer to Section 8.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8.
WIRING COLOR SYMBOLS
Refer to Section 8.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8.
JOINT CONNECTOR
Refer to Section 8.
FUSE BOX AND RELAY
Refer to Section 8.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM
Refer to Section 8.
COMBINATION METER

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INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-9
1. Exhaust pipe
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
FUEL METER
INSPECTION
1) Remove rear bumper facing.
2) Detach grommet (3) from vehicle.
3) Disconnect coupler (2) of fuel pump and gauge.
4) Turning switch ON, and check that fuel meter indicates E.
5) Turn ignition switch OFF.
6) Ground Bl / W lead through a 3.4 W test bulb (4) as illustrated.
7) Turn ignition switch ON and check that bulb light up and pointer
(5) moves to F side.
8) If fuel meter shows no operation, repair or replace defective
parts.
FUEL SENDER GAUGE
INSPECTION
1) Remove fuel pump assembly (1) referring to FUEL PUMP RE-
MOVAL in Section 6C.
2) Check resistance between terminals (A) and (B) under each
float position.
Float Position
FuelResistance (
)56
model66
modelMeterResistance (
)
ªaº88.3 mm
(3.48 in.)51.7 mm
(2.04 in.)F6 ± 8
ªbº157.2 mm
(6.20 in.)139.6 mm
(5.50 in.)1/229.5 ± 35.5
ªcº254.9 mm
(10.0 in.)254.9 mm
(10.0 in.)E94 ± 96
If measured valve is out of specification, replace fuel sender gauge.

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8C-10 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
G16
J20
H25
1. ECT sensor
1
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND
SENSOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) METER
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect Y/W lead wire going to ECT sensor.
2) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that ECT meter indicates
COOL.
3) Turn ignition switch OFF.
4) Ground Y/W lead wire through a 3.4 W test bulb (1) as illustrated.
5) Turn ignition switch ON, and check that bulb light up and pointer
(2) moves to hot side.
6) If ECT meter shows no operation, repair or replace defective
parts.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ECT SENSOR in ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in Section 6E1
(for G16 and J20) or Section 6E2 (for H25) of this manual for details.