On-Board Diagnostic System Description

2004 Suzuki XL-7 EX, 4WDSECTION On-Board Diagnostic System Description

HVAC control module detects malfunction, which may occur in the following area. When HVAC control module detects any malfunction, the A/C indicator lamp (3) flashes on and off for 15 seconds after turning ignition switch to ON position.

  • A/C evaporator temperature sensor
  • ECT sensor
  • Temperature control actuator
  • Air flow control actuator
  • Temperature selector of HVAC control module
  • Blower speed selector of HVAC control module
  • Air flow selector of HVAC control module

DTC can be checked by either one of the following ways.

  • DTC can be checked by using SUZUKI scan tool (2) connected to DLC (1).
  • Without using SUZUKI scan tool, DTC can be checked by reading the flashing pattern of both the A/C indicator lamp (3) and the REC (recirculation) indicator lamp (4).
Fig 1: Reading Flashing Pattern
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