DTC Clearance

DTC Clearance

Pending and Confirmed DTC
1) Confirm that ignition mode of keyless push start system is in "OFF".
2) Connect CAN communication OBD generic scan tool or SUZUKI scan tool to DLC.
3) Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON".
4) Erase DTC and pending DTC according to instructions displayed on scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further details.
If communication between scan tool and TCM is not possible, go to CAN Communication Check.
5) After completing clearance, push engine switch to change ignition mode to "OFF" and disconnect scan tool from DLC.

NOTE:
Pending and confirmed DTC and freeze frame data stored in TCM memory are also cleared in the following cases. Be careful not to clear them before recording their record.
^ When the same malfunction (DTC) is not detected again during 40 engine warm-up cycles.
^ Even though the pending and confirmed DTCs are cleared, the permanent DTC will not be cleared.

Permanent DTC
1) Confirm that ignition mode of keyless push start system is in "OFF".
2) Connect CAN communication OBD generic scan tool or SUZUKI scan tool to DLC.
3) Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON".
4) Clear pending and confirmed DTCs.
5) Select "Permanent DTC" display mode on scan tool. (Refer to scan tool operator's manual for details.)
6) Execute corresponding DTC confirmation procedure in DTC diagnostic flow and confirm that pending and current DTCs cannot be detected. At this time, if DTC confirmation procedure does not satisfy any of the following conditions, execute DTC confirmation procedure so as to satisfy such condition.
^ Engine operated for more than 12 minutes.
^ Vehicle driven for more than 6 minutes at more than 45 km/h (28 mile/h).
^ Engine idled for more than 1 minute.
7) Display permanent DTC on scan tool and check that permanent DTC is cleared.
If permanent DTC has not been cleared, repeat Step 5) again.