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8Check ignition timing
1) Using SUZUKI scan tool, select “Misc Test” mode on 
SUZUKI scan tool and fix ignition timing to initial one.
2) Using timing light (1), check initial ignition timing. Special tool
(A):  09930–76420
Is it 5
°± 3° BTDC at specif ied idle speed? Go to “Engine Symptom 
Diagnosis”.
Check ignition control 
related parts referring to 
“Ignition Timing 
Inspection in Section 
1H”.
9 Check immobilizer system malfunction
1) Check immobilizer indica tor lamp for flashing.
Is it flashing when ignition switch is turned to ON position? Go to “Diagnostic 
Trouble Code (DTC) 
Check in Section 10C”.
Go to Step 10.
10 Check fuel supply
1) Check to make sure that enough fuel is filled in fuel tank.
2) Turn ON ignition switch for 2 seconds and then OFF.
3) Repeat Step 2) a few times.
Is fuel pressure felt from fuel feed hose when ignition switch 
is turned ON? Go to Step 12. Go to Step 11.
Step Action Yes No
I2RH01110006-01
1, (A)
10
0I3RB0A180004-01
I3RM0A110014-01  

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11Check fuel pump for operation
Was fuel pump operating sou nd heard from fuel filler for 
about 2 seconds after ignition switch ON and stop? Go to “Fuel Pressure 
Check”.
Go to “Fuel Pump and 
Its Circuit Check”.
12 Check ignition spark
1) Disconnect injector couplers.
2) Remove spark plugs and connect them to high-tension 
cords or ignition coil assemblies.
3) Ground spark plugs.
4) Crank engine and check if each spark plug sparks.
Is it in good condition? Go to Step 13. Go to “Ignition Spark 
Test in Section 1H”.
13 Check fuel injector for operation
1) Install spark plugs and connect injector connectors.
2) Using sound scope (1), check operating sound of each 
injector (2) when cranking engine.
Was injector operating sound heard from all injectors? Go to “Engine Symptom 
Diagnosis”.
Go to “Fuel Injector 
Circuit Check”.
Step Action Yes No
I3RM0A110015-01  

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Engine Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B1104010
Perform troubleshooting referring to the followings when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been 
found in “Visual Inspection” and “Engine Basic Inspection”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard starting (Engine 
cranks OK) Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Inspection in Section 1H”
Loose connection or disconnection of 
high-tension cord(s) or lead wire(s) “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil “Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor) 
Inspection in Section 1H”
Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe “Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning fuel pump “Fuel Pressure Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold 
gasket or throttle body gasket
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or 
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty ECM
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Poor spark plug tightening or faulty 
gasket “Spark Plug Removal and Installation in 
Section 1H”
Compression leak from valve seat “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Sticky valve stem “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Weak or damaged valve springs “Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Compression leak at cylinder head 
gasket “Cylinder Head Inspection in Section 1D”
Sticking or damaged piston ring “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston, ring or cylinder “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Malfunctioning PCV valve “PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Faulty EGR system “EGR System Inspection in Section 1B”
Low oil pressure Improper oil viscosity “Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
Malfunctioning oil pressure switch “Oil Pressure Switch Inspection in Section 9C”
Clogged oil strainer “Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning in 
Section 1E”
Functional deterioration of oil pump “Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Worn oil pump relief valve “Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Excessive clearance in various sliding 
parts
Engine noise – Valve 
noise
NOTE
Before checking 
mechanical noise, make 
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is  used.
• Specified fuel is used.
 
Improper valve lash “Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Worn valve stem and guide “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Weak or broken valve spring “Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Warped or bent valve “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”  

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Engine noise – Piston, 
ring and cylinder noise
NOTE
Before checking 
mechanical noise, make 
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is used.
• Specified fuel is used.
 
Worn piston, ring and cylinder bore “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Engine noise – 
Connecting rod noise
NOTE
Before checking 
mechanical noise, make 
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is  used.
• Specified fuel is used.
 
Worn piston, ring and cylinder bore “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn rod bearing “Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn crank pin “Crank Pin and Connecting Rod Bearings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Loose connecting rod nuts “Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and 
Cylinders Removal and Installation in Section 
1D”
Low oil pressure Condition “Low oil pressure”
Engine noise – 
Crankshaft noise
NOTE
Before checking 
mechanical noise, make 
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is  used.
• Specified fuel is used.
 
Low oil pressure Condition “Low oil pressure”
Worn bearing “Main Bearings Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn crankshaft journal “Crankshaft Inspection in Section 1D”
Loose bearing cap bolts “Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block 
Removal and Installation in Section 1D”
Excessive crankshaft thrust play “Crankshaft Inspection in Section 1D”
Engine overheating Inoperative thermostat “Thermostat Inspection in Section 1F”
Poor water pump performance “Water Pump Inspection in Section 1F”
Clogged or leaky radiator “Radiator On-Vehicle Inspection and Cleaning 
in Section 1F”
Improper engine oil grade “Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
Clogged oil filter or oil strainer “Oil Pressure Check in Section 1E”
Poor oil pump performance “Oil Pressure Check in Section 1E”
Faulty radiator cooling fan control 
system “Radiator Cooling Fan Low Speed Control 
System Check” or “Rad
iator Cooling Fan High 
Speed Control System Check”
Dragging brakes Condition “Dragging brakes” in “Brakes 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 4A”
Slipping clutch Condition “Slipping clutch” in “Clutch System 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 5C”
Blown cylinder head gasket “Cylinder Head Inspection in Section 1D”
Air mixed in cooling system
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item  

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Poor gasoline mileageLeaks or loose connection of high-
tension cord “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty spark plug (improper gap, heavy 
deposits and burned electrodes, etc.) “Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
High idle speed Condition “Improper engine idling or engine 
fails to idle”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or 
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty fuel injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Poor valve seating “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Dragging brakes Condition “Dragging brakes” in “Brakes 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 4A”
Slipping clutch Condition “Slipping clutch” in “Clutch System 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 5C”
Thermostat out of order “Thermostat Inspection in Section 1F”
Improper tire pressure “Tires Description in Section 2D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Excessive engine oil 
consumption – Oil 
leakage Blown cylinder head gasket
“Cylinder Head Inspection in Section 1D”
Leaky camshaft oil seals “Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Excessive engine oil 
consumption – Oil 
entering combustion 
chamber Sticky piston ring
“Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston and cylinder “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston ring groove and ring “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D”
Improper location of piston ring gap “Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and 
Cylinders Disassembly and Assembly in 
Section 1D”
Worn or damaged valve stem seal “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Worn valve stem “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in 
Section 1D”
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item  

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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.Spark plug faulty
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Inspection in Section 1H”
Fuel pressure out of specification “Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or 
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty fuel injector “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Engine overheating Condition “Engine overheating”
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Surge – Engine power 
variation under steady 
throttle or cruise. Feels 
like vehicle speeds up 
and down with no change 
in accelerator pedal. Leaky or loosely connected high-tension 
cord
“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty spark plug (excess carbon 
deposits, improper gap, burned 
electrodes, etc.) “Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Variable fuel pressure “Fuel Pressure Check”
Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
Faulty fuel pump (clogged fuel filter)
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Poor performance of MAF sensor “MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty fuel injector “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty ECM
Excessive detonation – 
Engine makes 
continuously sharp 
metallic knocks that 
change with throttle 
opening. Sounds like pop 
corn popping. Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Loose connection of high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Engine overheating Condition “Engine overheating”
Clogged fuel filter (faulty fuel pump) or 
fuel lines “Fuel Pressure Check” or “Fuel Pump and Its 
Circuit Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold or 
throttle body gasket
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Poor performance of knock sensor, ECT 
sensor or MAF sensor “DTC P0327 / P0328: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit 
Low / High”, “ECT Sensor Inspection in 
Section 1C” or “MAF and IAT Sensor 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty fuel injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Excessive combustion chamber 
deposits “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings 
Inspection in Section 1D” and/or “Piston Pins 
and Connecting Rods In
spection in Section 
1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item  

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Engine has no powerFaulty spark plug “Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor “Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor) 
Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaks, loose connection or 
disconnection of high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty knock sensor “DTC P0327 / P0328: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit 
Low / High”
Clogged fuel hose or pipe “Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning fuel pump “Fuel Pump and Its Circuit Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold 
gasket or throttle body gasket
Engine overheating Condition “Engine overheating”
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or 
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty fuel injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Dragging brakes Condition “Dragging brakes” in “Brakes 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 4A”
Slipping clutch Condition “Slipping clutch” in “Clutch System 
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 5C”
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Improper engine idling or 
engine fails to idle Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor “Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor) 
Inspection in Section 1H”
Fuel pressure out of specification “Fuel Pressure Check”
Leaky manifold, throttle body, or cylinder 
head gasket
Malfunctioning EGR valve “EGR Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Faulty evaporative emission control 
system “EVAP Canister Purge Inspection in Section 
1B”
Faulty EGR system “EGR System Inspection in Section 1B”
Faulty fuel injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or 
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty ECM
Loose connection or disconnection of 
vacuum hoses
Malfunctioning PCV valve “PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Engine overheating Condition “Engine overheating”
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item  

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Excessive hydrocarbon 
(HC) emission or carbon 
monoxide (CO)Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation 
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor “Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor) 
Inspection in Section 1H”
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Lead contamination of three way 
catalytic converter Check for absence of f
iller neck restrictor.
Faulty evaporative emission control 
system “EVAP Canister Purge Inspection in Section 
1B”
Fuel pressure out of specification “Fuel Pressure Check”
Closed loop system (A/F feedback 
compensation) fails (Faulty TP sensor, 
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor) “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”, “ECT Sensor 
Inspection in Section 1C” or “MAF and IAT 
Sensor Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Engine not at normal operating 
temperature
Clogged air cleaner “Air Cleaner Element Inspection and Cleaning 
in Section 1D”
Vacuum leaks “Engine Vacuum Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Excessive nitrogen 
oxides (NOx) emission Improper ignition timing
“Ignition Timing Inspection in Section 1H”
Lead contamination of catalytic 
converter Check for absence of f
iller neck restrictor.
Faulty EGR system “EGR System Inspection in Section 1B”
Fuel pressure out of specification “Fuel Pressure Check”
Closed loop system (A/F feedback 
compensation) fails (Faulty TP sensor, 
Poor performance of ECT sensor or 
MAF sensor) “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”, “ECT Sensor 
Inspection in Section 1C” or “MAF and IAT 
Sensor Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section 
1C”
Faulty injector(s) “Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Camshaft position control (VVT) system 
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item