2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Rear

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GRAND
VITARA
1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air won't come out
(A / C system won't
operative)
No refrigerant

Fuse blown

A / C switch faulty

Blower motor switch faulty

A / C thermistor faulty

Dual pressure switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty

A / C controller and its circuit faultyRecover, evacuation and charging.
Check ªIG METERº fuse, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse, and ªA / C FUSEº and check for
short circuit to ground.
Check A / C switch.
Check blower motor switch.
Check A / C evaporator thermistor.
Check dual pressure switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller and its circuit.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C compressor won't
operative)
Magnet clutch faulty

Compressor relay faulty

Compressor thermal switch faulty
(if equipped)

Drive belt loose or broken

Compressor faulty

A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty

A / C controller faultyCheck magnet clutch.
Check compressor thermal switch.
Check compressor relay.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C condenser cooling
fan motor won't
operative)
Condenser cooling fan relay faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

ªA / C condenser cooling fan relayº
signal in ECM faulty

Condenser cooling fan motor faultyCheck condenser cooling fan relay.
Repair as necessary.
Check A / C condenser cooling fan relay
signal.
Check condenser cooling fan motor.
Cool air won't come out
(Blower motor won't
operative)
Fuse blown

Blower motor relay faulty

Blower motor resistor faulty

Blower motor switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Blower motor faultyCheck ªHEATER FUSEº, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse and check for short circuit to
ground.
Check blower motor relay.
Check blower motor resistor.
Check blower motor switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Cool air won't come out
or insufficient cooling
(A / C system normal
operative)
Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant

Refrigerant leak in system

Condenser clogged

A / C evaporator clogged or frosted

A / C thermistor faulty

A / C controller faulty

Expansion valve faulty

Drive belt slipping

Magnetic clutch faultyCheck charge of refrigerant.
Check system for leaks.
Check condenser.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Check A / C controller.
Check expansion valve.
Check or replace drive belt.
Check magnetic clutch.

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1. Blower motor main relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor resistor
4. Blower motor switch
5. A / C controller
6. ECM
7. Heater mode control switch
8. Evaporator temperature sensor
9. Refrigerant pressure switch10. Compressor relay
11. Compressor
12. Condenser cooling fan relay
13. Condenser cooling fan
14. Fuse box
15. A / C fuse 25 A
16. Ignition switch
17. Main fuse box
18. Battery main fuse 80 A19. Battery
20. Generator
21. Ignition main fuse 60 A
22. Heater/A/C main fuse 60 A
23. Ignition / meter fuse 20 A
24. Rear defogger fuse 15 A
25. Heater fuse 30 A
26. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)
FOR LH VEHICLE
1B-16 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
WIRING CIRCUIT

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-17
1. Blower motor main relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor resistor
4. Blower motor switch
5. A / C controller
6. ECM
7. Heater mode control switch
8. Evaporator temperature sensor
9. Refrigerant pressure switch
FOR RH VEHICLE
10. Compressor relay
11. Compressor
12. Condenser cooling fan relay
13. Condenser cooling fan
14. Fuse box
15. A / C fuse 25 A
16. Ignition switch
17. Main fuse box
18. Battery main fuse 80 A19. Battery
20. Generator
21. Ignition main fuse 60 A
22. Heater/A/C main fuse 60 A
23. Ignition / meter fuse 20 A
24. Rear defogger fuse 15 A
25. Heater fuse 30 A
26. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)

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SYSTEM CIRCUIT
A. To heater fuse
B. To rear defogger fuse
C. To ignition / meter fuse
D. To A / C fuse
E. Only LH vehicle1. Blower motor relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor switch
4. A / C switch
5. Deflloster position switch
6. Deflloster / foot position switch7. Dual pressure (refrigerant
pressure) switch
8. A / C thermistor (evaporator
temperature sensor)
9. Compressor relay
10. Compressor11. Condenser fan motor relay
12. Condenser fan motor
13. A / C controller
14. ECM
15. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF A / C CONTROLLER
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF ECM FOR G16, J20 ENGINE
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF ECM FOR H25 ENGINE
H25 engine
E61-27
G16, J20
engines
E61-8
H25 engine
E61-28
G16, J20
engines
E61-17
1919
19H25 engine
E61-5
G16, J20
engines
E61-22
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-19

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VITARA
3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-1
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIRE DIAGNOSIS3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irregular and / or Premature Wear 3-6. . . . . . .
Wear Indicator 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radial Tire Waddle 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radial Tire Lead 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT END ALIGNMENT3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER STEERING SYSTEM3B1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN3C1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SUSPENSION3D-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION3E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEELS AND TIRES3F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first.
Proceed with the following preliminary inspections and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheel. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loose and / or rough wheel bear-
ings.
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)
Mismatched or uneven tires.

Tires not adequately inflated.

Broken or sagging springs.

Radial tire lateral force.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Disturbed rear axle alignment.

Brake dragging in one road wheel.

Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.Replace tire.
Adjust tire pressure.
Replace spring.
Replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Check rear axle alignment.
Repair front brake.
Tighten or replace suspension part.

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3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Wander or Poor
Steering Stability
Mismatched or uneven tires.

Loose ball joints and tie rod
ends.

Faulty shock absorbers / struts or
mounting.

Loose stabilizer bar.

Broken or sagging springs.

Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering
gear case)

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or
tie rod end.
Replace absorber / strut or repair
mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Replace spring.
Check or adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Erratic Steering when
Braking
Worn wheel bearings.

Broken or sagging springs.

Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.

Warped discs.

Badly worn brake linings.

Drum is out of round in some brakes.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally.

Defective wheel cylinders.

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Check front end alignment.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Right-to-left trim height
(H) difference should be
within 15 mm (0.6 in.)
with curb weight.
*Same with rear side.
Broken or sagging springs.

Overloaded.

Incorrect springs.Replace spring.
Check loading.
Replace spring.
Ride Too Soft
Faulty shock absorber or struts.Replace shock absorber or strut.
Suspension Bottoms
Overloaded.

Faulty shocks or struts.

Incorrect broken or sagging springs.Check loading.
Replace shock absorber or strut.
Replace spring.

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[A]
[B]

Hard Cornering

Under-Inflation

Lack of Rotation
Incorrect Wheel Alignment

Tire Construction Non-Uniformity

Wheel Heavy Acceleration [A] [B]
3-6 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE DIAGNOSIS
IRREGULAR AND / OR PREMATURE WEAR
Irregular and premature wear has many possible causes. Some of
them are: incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire rotation, driving
habits, improper alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, rotation is in order:
1. Front tire wear is different from rear.
2. Uneven wear exists across the tread of any tire.
3. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
4. Left rear and right rear tire wear is unequal.
5. There is cupping, flat spotting, etc.
A wheel alignment check is in order if the following conditions are
noted:
1. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
2. Wear is uneven across the tread of any front tire.
3. Front tire treads have scuffed appearance with ªfeatherº edges
on one side of tread ribs or blocks.
WEAR INDICATOR
The original equipment tires have built-in tread wear indicators to
show when tires need replacement. These indicators will appear as
12 mm (0.47 in.) wide bands when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6
mm (0.063 in.). When the indicators appear in 3 or more grooves
at 6 locations, tire replacement is recommended.
RADIAL TIRE WADDLE
Waddle is side to side movement at the front and / or rear of the ve-
hicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being straight within the tire.
It is most noticeable at low speed, 8 to 48 km / h (5 to 30 mph). It is
possible to road test a vehicle and tell on which end of the vehicle
the faulty tire is located. If the waddle tire is on the rear, the rear end
of the vehicle will shake from side to side or ªwaddleº. From the driv-
er's seat it feels as though someone is pushing on the side of the
vehicle. If the faulty tire is on the front, the waddle is more visual.
The front sheet metal appears to be moving back and forth and the
driver feels as though he is at the pivot point in the vehicle.
Waddle can be quickly diagnosed by using a Tire Problem Detector
(TPD) and following the equipment manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
If a TPD is not available, the more time consuming method of sub-
stituting known good tire / wheel assemblies on the problem vehicle
can be used as follows:

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INFLATE TIRES TO
RECOMMENDED PRESSURE
ROAD TEST VEHICLE ON LEVEL
UNCROWNED ROAD IN
BOTH DIRECTIONS
SWITCH FRONT TIRES
SIDE TO SIDE AND
ROAD TEST AGAIN
LEADS IN SAME
DIRECTIONLEAD CORRECTED
IF ROUGHNESS RESULTS,
REPLACE TIRESLEAD REVERSES
DIRECTION
PUT TIRES BACK IN
ORIGINAL POSITION
AND CHECK ALIGNMENTINSTALL A KNOWN GOOD TIRE ON
ONE FRONT SIDE
LEAD CORRECTED
REPLACE TIRELEAD REMAINS
INSTALL A KNOWN GOOD TIRE IN
PLACE OF OTHER FRONT TIRE
LEAD CORRECTED
REPLACE TIRELEAD REMAINS
KNOWN GOOD TIRES ARE NOT GOOD
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-7
1. Ride vehicle to determine if the waddle is coming from the front
or rear.
2. Install tires and wheels that are known to be good (on similar ve-
hicle) in place of those on the offending end of the vehicle. If the
waddle cannot be isolated to front or rear, substitute the rears.
3. Road test again. If improvement is noted, install originals one at
a time until offender is found. If no improvement is noted, install
known good tires in place of all four. Then install originals one
at a time until offender if found.