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2012 Suzuki Equator BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 11 (Charging System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Precautions
- General Description
- Battery Description and Operation
- Charging System Description and Operation
- Electrical Power Management (EPM) Overview
- Charging System Components
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Battery Current Sensor
- Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
- Charging System Operation
- Battery Sulfation Mode
- Charge Mode
- Fuel Economy Mode
- Headlamp Mode
- Start Up Mode
- Voltage Reduction Mode
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Operation
- Battery Voltage
- Service Battery Charging System
- Electrical Power Management Description and Operation
- Schematic and Routing Diagram
- Component Location
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Electrical
- Scan Tool Output Controls - Engine Electrical
- Scan Tool Data List - Engine Electrical
- Scan Tool Data Definitions - Engine Electrical
- DTC Table
- DTC B1325
- DTC B1405
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B1424
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B1516
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B1517
- DTC B1527
- DTC P0621
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC P0622
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Verification
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC P0625
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Verification
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC P0626
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Verification
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC C0899
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Circuit / System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC C0900
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Circuit / System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Connector End View Reference
- Description and Operation
- Diagnostic Aids
- Circuit / System Verification
- Repair Instructions
- Symptoms - Engine Electrical
- Charging System Test
- Battery Charging
- Battery Common Causes of Failure
- Jump Starting in Case of Emergency
- Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative
- Generator Noise Diagnosis
- Engine Cranks Slowly
- Battery Inspection / Test
- Battery Electrical Drain / Parasitic Load Test
- Repair Instructions
- Specifications
- Special Tools and Equipment
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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.
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