Initialization Procedure

2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, 4WDSECTION Initialization Procedure
  1. Select initialization procedure from table below.
    SERVICE ITEM REFERENCE

    Initialization procedure Service item
    [A] When replace TCM with new one
    [B]
    • When Replacing TCM with used one
    • When Replacing CVT assembly
    • When replacing valve body assembly
  2. Perform selected INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE  as follows.

    Initialization procedure [A]: 

    1. Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON" and shift select lever to "P" range.
    2. Check that the shift position indicated in information display comes on in approx. 2 sec. after engine switch is pressed to change ignition mode to "ON". If the shift position does not come on, check the following items:
      • Check for open or shorted to ground in wiring harness between TCM and ROM in CVT assembly, see INSPECTION OF TCM AND ITS CIRCUITS .
      • Check for proper terminal connection to TCM connector and solenoid connector.

    Initialization procedure [B]: 

    1. Confirm that ignition mode of keyless push start system is "OFF" and connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1).

      Special Tool 

      1. SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT) 
      Fig 1: Connecting SUZUKI Scan Tool To DLC
      G06527857Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    2. Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON".
    3. Select "Learning Value Initialization" function under "Utility" mode on SUZUKI scan tool, and follow the instructions displayed on SUZUKI scan tool.
    4. Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "OFF" and leave ignition mode in "OFF" for 10 sec.
    5. Shift select lever to "P" range.
    6. Check that the shift position indicated in information display comes on in approx. 2 sec. after engine switch is pressed to change ignition mode to "ON". If the shift position does not come on, check the following items:
      • Check wiring harness between TCM and ROM in valve body assembly for open circuit or short circuit to ground, See INSPECTION OF TCM AND ITS CIRCUITS .
      • Check for proper terminal connection to TCM connector and solenoid connector.
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