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Current DTC

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  1. Shine an 100 W incandescent light on sunload sensor (1) 100 mm (3.94 in.) high from sunload sensor
    NOTE: Do not use fluorescent light, LED and etc. for this check. HVAC control module detects "Sun Load Sensor Circuit Malfunction" and the DTC is displayed on scan tool because light volume is insufficient.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sunload Sensor
    G06868752Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Turn on ignition switch and perform the following steps to start current DTC check within 15 seconds.
    1. Move temperature selector (1) to set temperature setting to 25 °C (72 °F).
    2. Push A/C switch (2) and defrost switch (3) on auto A/C panel simultaneously.
      NOTE: HVAC control module checks systems for 15 seconds after turning on ignition switch. In the meantime, LCD displays "- - -".
      Fig 2: Identifying A/C Switch And Defrost Switch On Auto A/C Panel
      G06868753Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. LCD displays current DTCs in order of descending priorities at 4 seconds intervals.

    LCD displays "End" after those all-detected DTCs are displayed and return to first DTC.

    LCD repeats displaying until that one of conditions to cancel current DTC check is satisfied.

    NOTE:
    • When no DTC exists, LCD repeats displaying "End" at 4 seconds intervals.
    • Current DTC check is cancelled when one of the following conditions is satisfied.
      • Ignition switch is turned off.
      • A/C switch and defrost switch on auto A/C panel are pushed simultaneously.
      • 3 minutes have elapsed since DTC check has begun.
        Fig 3: Identifying DTC
        G06868754Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. After completing current DTC check, turn off ignition switch.