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Visual InspectionS7RS0B5104002
Visually check the following parts and systems.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) CheckS7RS0B5104003
Refer to the same item in “Malfunction Indicator Lam p (MIL) Check in Section 1A” for checking procedure.
Transmission Warning Light CheckS7RS0B5104004
1) Turn ignition switch ON.
2) Check that transmission warning light lights for about 2 – 4 sec. and then goes OFF.
If anything faulty is found, advance “Transmission Warn ing Light Circuit Check – Light Does Not Come “ON” at
Ignition Switch ON” or “Transmission Warning Light Circu it Check – Light Remains “ON” at Ignition Switch ON”.
Inspection item Referring
• A/T fluid ----- level, leakage, color “Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Inspection in Section 0B”
• A/T fluid hoses ----- disconnection, looseness, deterioration “A/T Fluid Cooler Hoses Replacement”
• A/T select cable ----- installation “S elect Cable Removal and Installation”
• Engine oil ----- level, leakage “Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
• Engine coolant ----- level, leakage “Engine Coolant Change in Section 0B”
• Engine mountings ----- play, looseness, damage “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 1D”
• Suspension ----- play, looseness “Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis in Section 2A”
• Drive shafts ----- damage “Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 3A”
• Battery ----- indicator condition, corrosion of terminal “Battery Inspection in Section 1J”
• Connectors of electric wire harness ----- disconnection, friction “Electronic Shift Control System Components
Location”
• Fuses ----- burning
• Parts ----- installation, damage
• Bolts ----- looseness
• Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check the following items at engine start, if possible.
• Transmission warning light (if equipped) ----- Operation “Transmission Warning Light Check”
• Malfunction indicator lamp ----- Operation “Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check”
• Charge warning lamp ----- Operation “Generator Symptom Diagnosis in Section 1J”
• Engine oil pressure warning lamp ----- Operation “Oil Pressure Warning Ligh t Symptom Diagnosis in
Section 9C”
• Engine coolant temp. meter ----- Operation “Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Meter
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 9C”
• Other parts that can be checked visually
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No Lock-Up OccursS7RS0B5104020
System Description
TCM turns TCC solenoid OFF under any of the following conditions.
• Brake light switch is turned ON (Brake pedal is depressed).
• Transmission fluid temperat ure is less than 60 °C (140 °F).
• Throttle opening is as much as 0%.
• TCM detects the following DTCs. P0705 / P0707 / P0712 / P0713 / P0717 / P0722 / P0787 / P0788 / P0961 / P0962 / P0963 / P0973 / P0974 / P0976
/ P0977 / P1702 / P1703 / P1774 / P1777 / P2762 / P2763 / P2764
Troubleshooting
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, on a level road.
3 1) Perform running test under the following conditions and measure voltage between terminal “C34-16” of TCM
connector and ground, terminal “C34-15” of TCM
connector and ground.
• Engine coolant temperature is in normal operating temperature.
• Select lever is in “D” range.
• Drive vehicle with 4th gear condition referring to “Automatic Gear Shift Table”.
Voltage between TCM connector and ground
Between terminal “C34-16” of TCM connector and
ground: 0 – 1 V
Between terminal “C34-15” of TCM connector and
ground: 8 – 14 V
Do results satisfy the value? Faulty shift solenoid
valve, circuit or
transaxle.
“BRN” circuit shorted to
power circuit or open, or
“BLK/YEL” circuit
shorted to ground. If
wire is OK, go to Step 4.
4 “3” position switch signal inspection
1) With ignition switch turned ON, check voltage between
“L01-8” terminal of BCM coupler and ground.
“3” position switch signal specification
Shift select lever to “3” or “2” range: 8 – 14 V
Shift select lever to other above range: 0 – 1 V
Is result as specified? Substitute a known-
good TCM and recheck.
Faulty “3” position
switch or its circuit.
Step Action Yes No

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Table for Step 4
DTC P0707: Transmission Range Sensor Circuit LowS7RS0B5104024
Wiring Diagram
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area7 1) Check transmission range sensor (switch) referring to
“Transmission Range Sensor (Shift Switch) Inspection
and Adjustment”.
Are check results satisfactory? “RED/BLK”, “PNK/BLK”,
“RED”, “GRN/ORN”,
“GRN”, “GRN/YEL” or
“LT GRN/BLK” circuit
shorted to power circuit
or shorted each other. If
wires and connections
are OK, substitute a
know-good TCM and
recheck.Replace transmission
range sensor.
Step Action Yes No
Terminal
C35-20 C35-1 C35-8 C35-7 C35-19 C35-18
Select lever position P 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
R 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
N 0 V 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
D or 3 0 V 0 V 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 2 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V
L0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V8 – 14 V
1. TCM 3. Backup lamp
2. Transmission range sensor [A]: Terminal arrangem ent of TCM connector (viewed from harness side)
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
Transmission range switch signal (P, R, N, D, 2, or L) is not
inputted for more than 30 seconds when vehicle speed is
faster than 30 km/h (19 mile/h) and engine speed is faster
than 1500 rpm. • Select cable maladjusted
• Transmission range sensor (switch) maladjusted
• Transmission range sensor (switch) or its circuit
malfunction
•TCM
2P
R
N
D 2 L 3
1
PNK/BLK
RED
GRN
GRN/ORN
GRN/YEL
IG11
RED/BLK
LT GRN/BLK
C35-20
C35-1
C35-8
C35-7
C35-19
C35-18
C34
20 19
87
18
1
C35
[A]
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Table for Step 4
DTC P0712: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor “A” Circuit LowS7RS0B5104025
Wiring Diagram
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
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, on a level road.
7 1) Check transmission range sensor (switch) referring to “Transmission Range Sensor (Shift Switch) Inspection
and Adjustment”.
Are check results satisfactory? “RED/BLK”, “PNK/BLK”,
“RED”, “GRN/ORN”,
“GRN”, “GRN/YEL” or
“LT GRN/BLK” circuit
open or short to ground.
If wires and connections
are OK, substitute a
know-good TCM and
recheck.Replace transmission
range sensor.
Step Action Yes No
Terminal
C35-20 C35-1 C35-8 C35-7 C35-19 C35-18
Select lever position P8 – 14 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V
R 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
N 0 V 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 0 V
D or 3 0 V 0 V 0 V 8 – 14 V 0 V 0 V 20 V0 V0 V0 V8 – 14 V0 V
L0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V8 – 14 V
5V
C34-11
C34-12
LT GRN
ORN
2 3
12 11
C34C35
[A]
1
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1. TCM 3. A/T
2. Transmission fluid temperature sensor 4. Terminal arrangement of TCM connector (viewed from harness side)
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
Transmission temperature sensor terminal voltage is less
than specified value for 5 minutes or more after turning
ignition switch ON. • Transmission fluid temperature sensor or its circuit
malfunction
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1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF, if available.
2) Clear DTC in TCM memory and start engine.
3) Shift select lever to “D” range and drive vehicle at 50 km /h (31 mile/h) or more vehicle speed at least for 3 minutes.
4) Stop vehicle and check DTC.
DTC Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 Was “A/T System Check” performed? Go to Step 2. Go to “A/T System
Check”.
2 Check output shaft speed sensor power circuit
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect output shaft speed sensor connector.
3) Turn ignition switch ON.
4) Measure voltage between “BLK/RED” wire terminal of
disconnected output shaft speed sensor harness side
connector and ground.
Is it 10 – 14 V? Go to Step 3. “BLK/RED” wire open or
shorted to ground.
3 Check output shaft speed sensor ground circuit
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Check continuity between “BLK/ORN” wire terminal of
disconnected output shaft speed sensor harness side
connector and ground.
Is continuity indicated? Go to Step 4. “BLK/ORN” wire open.
4 Check output shaft speed sensor signal circuit for short
1) Disconnect TCM connectors.
2) Check continuity between “PPL” wire terminal of
disconnected output shaft speed sensor harness side
connector and ground.
Is continuity indicated? “PPL” wire shorted to
ground.
Go to Step 5.
5 Check output shaft speed sensor signal circuit for open
1) Check continuity between “PPL” wire terminal of
disconnected output shaft speed sensor harness side
connector and terminal “C35-25” of disconnected
harness side TCM connector.
Is continuity indicated? Go to Step 6. “PPL” wire open.
6 Inspect output shaft speed sensor
1) Inspect output shaft speed sensor referring to “Output
Shaft Speed Sensor Inspection”.
Is check result satisfactory? Go to Step 7. Replace output shaft
speed sensor.
7 Check output shaft speed sensor gears visually
1) Check output shaft speed sensor gears for the
followings.
• No damage in drive gear on differential case
• No damage in driven gear in output shaft speed sensor
Is result satisfactory? Intermittent trouble or
faulty TCM.
Check for intermittent
referring to “Intermittent
and Poor Connection
Inspection in Section
00”.
If OK, substitute a
known-good TCM and
recheck.Replace drive gear and/
or driven gear of output
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DTC TroubleshootingStep Action Yes No 1 Was “A/T System Check” performed? Go to Step 2. Go to “A/T System
Check”.
2 Check timing solenoid valve resistance
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect valve body harness connector (1), (2) on
transaxle.
3) Check for proper connection to solenoid valve at “BLU/ BLK” circuit.
4) Check resistance of solenoid valve.
Timing solenoid valve resistance
Between terminal of transaxle side valve body
harness connector and transaxle: 11 – 15 Ω at 20 °C
(68 °F)
Is check result satisfactory? Go to Step 3. Replace timing solenoid
valve or lead wire.
3 Check timing solenoid valve circuit for ground short
1) Connect valve body harness connector.
2) Disconnect TCM connectors.
3) Measure resistance between terminal “C34-14” of
disconnected harness side TCM connector and ground.
Is it 11 – 15
Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)? Intermittent trouble or
faulty TCM.
Check for intermittent
referring to “Intermittent
and Poor Connection
Inspection in Section
00”.
If OK, substitute a
known-good TCM and
recheck.“WHT/GRN” circuit
shorted to ground.
1
6
7
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10 5
43 2
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4Check timing solenoid valve resistance
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect valve body harness connector (1), (2) on
transaxle.
3) Check for proper connection to solenoid valve at “BLU/ BLK” circuit.
4) Check resistance of solenoid valve.
Timing solenoid valve resistance
Between terminal of transaxle side valve body
harness connector and transaxle: 11 – 15 Ω at 20 °C
(68 °F)
Is check result satisfactory? “BLU/BLK” circuit open. Replace timing solenoid
valve or lead wire.
Step Action Yes No
1
6
7
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10 5
43 2
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DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Confirmation Procedure
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch OFF.
2) Clear DTCs in TCM and ECM memories by us ing scan tool and turn ignition switch ON.
3) Shift select lever to each of “L”, “2”, “3”, “D”, “N”, “R” and “P” ranges for 20 seconds each.
4) Check DTC, pending DTC and freeze-frame data.
DTC Troubleshooting DTC detecting condition Trouble area
“3” position switch ON signal is inputted although transmission range
switch signal is inputted P, R, N or L. range. • “3” position switch or its circuit malfunction
•BCM
•TCM
Step
Action YesNo
1 Was “A/T System Check” performed? Go to Step 2.Go to “A/T System
Check”.
2 “3” position switch circuit for operation
1) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC with ignition switch
OFF.
2) Turn ignition switch ON and check “3” position switch signal on scan tool data display when shifting select
lever to each range.
Does indicate “3” position swit ch (O/D OFF switch) condition
OFF when shifting select lever to “P”, “R”, “N” and “L” range? Substitute a known-
good TCM and recheck.
Go to Step 3.
3 “3” position switch signal inspection
With ignition switch ON, check voltage between “L01-8”
terminal of BCM coupler and ground.
“3” position switch specifications
Shift select lever to “3” or “2” range: Battery voltage
Shift select lever to other above range: 0 V
Is the result as specified? Substitute a known-
good BCM and recheck.
Go to Step 4.
4 Check “3” position switch operation
Is it in good condition? “LT GRN” wire shorted
to ground.
Replace “3” position
switch.