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DTC Troubleshooting

NOTE: Before this trouble shooting is performed, read the precautions for DTC troubleshooting referring to PRECAUTIONS FOR DTC TROUBLESHOOTING .
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Step Action YES NO
Was "Engine and Emission Control System Check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK .
Do you have SUZUKI scan tool?  Go to Step 3. Go to Step 5.
EGR valve operation check 
  1. With ignition switch OFF, install SUZUKI scan tool.
  2. Check EGR system referring to EGR SYSTEM INSPECTION (USING SUZUKI SCAN TOOL) .

Is it in good condition? 
Go to Step 4. Go to Step 5.
MAP sensor check 
  1. Check MAP sensor for performance referring to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 
Intermittent trouble or faulty ECM.
Check for intermittent referring to INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTION INSPECTION .
Replace MAP sensor.
EGR valve control circuit check 
  1. Check that EGR valve control circuits are in good condition referring to Step 3 of DTC P0403: EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION CONTROL CIRCUIT .

Are circuits in good condition? 
Go to Step 6. Repair or replace EGR valve control circuit(s).
EGR valve check 
  1. Check EGR valve referring to PCV VALVE INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 
Go to Step 7. Faulty EGR valve.
MAP sensor check 
  1. Check MAP sensor for performance referring to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR INSPECTION .

Is check result satisfactory? 
EGR passage clogged. If OK, substitute a known-good ECM and recheck. Replace MAP sensor.