Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The MIL will turn OFF when the malfunction has not occurred after three-ignition cycles.
- A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
- Using a scan tool can clear history DTCs.DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DTC U0101
Step Action Value(s) Yes No 1 Perform an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System Check.
Is the check completed?- Go to Step 2 Go to "ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD II) SYSTEM CHECK :" 2 - Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the TCM wiring connector and ECM wiring connector.
- Measure the resistance between terminal A8 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K14 of the ECM wiring connector.
- Measure the resistance between terminal A16 of the TCM wiring connector and terminal K15 of the ECM wiring connector.
Is the resistance within the values shown?0 Ω Go to Step 4 Go to Step 3 3 Repair the malfunctioning terminals as necessary.
Is the action complete?- System OK - 4 - Turn the ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage of terminal A8.
- Measure the voltage of terminal A16.
Is the voltage within the values shown?11-14 V Go to Step 5 Go to Step 6 5 Repair the short to power on the terminal(s) as necessary.
Is the action complete?- System OK - 6 - Replace the TCM.
- Turn the ignition OFF and turn the ignition ON.
- Check if U0101 DTC is set.
Is The DTC set?- Go to Step 7 Go to Step 8 7 Replace the ECM.
Is the action complete?- Go to Step 8 - 8 - After the repair, use a scan tool "clear info" function and road test the vehicle.
- Review the "DTC info".
Has the last test failed or is the current DTC displayed?- Begin diagnosis again Repair verified exit DTC chart