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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2009EQUATOR SPORT, 4D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 13 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC B257ACIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD
Circuit/System Testing
2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Headlamp switch to OFF, disconnect the BCM connector C2.
- Ignition to ON, connect a test lamp between the headlamp OFF switch circuit and the positive battery terminal.
Verify the test lamp illuminates.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate:
- Test for a short to voltage or an open in the headlamp OFF switch circuit.
- Test for an open in the headlamp ground circuit.
- If the circuit/connections test normal replace the headlamp switch.
- Headlamp switch to PARK, verify the test lamp is not illuminated.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test for a short to ground in the headlamp OFF switch circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the headlamp switch.
- Headlamp switch to PARK, connect a test lamp between the park lamp switch ON circuit and the positive battery terminal. Verify the test lamp illuminates.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test for a short to voltage or an open in the park lamp switch ON circuit.
If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the headlamp switch.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test for a short to voltage or an open in the park lamp switch ON circuit.
- Headlamp switch to OFF, verify the test lamp does not illuminate.
- If the test lamp does illuminate, test for a short to ground in the park lamp switch ON circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the headlamp switch.
- If all circuit/connections test normal, replace the BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.