4WD Control System Check: Notes

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Refer to the following items for the details of each step:

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Step Action YES NO
Customer complaint analysis 
  1. Perform CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ANALYSIS .

Was customer complaint analysis performed? 
Go to Step 2. Perform CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ANALYSIS .
DTC check, record and clearance 
  1. Check for DTC.

Are there any DTC(s)? 
Print DTC or write them down and clear them by referring to DTC CLEARANCE . Go to Step 3. Go to Step 4.
Visual inspection 
  1. Perform VISUAL INSPECTION .

Are there any faulty conditions? 
Repair or replace malfunction part. Go to Step 11. Go to Step 5.
Visual inspection 
  1. Perform VISUAL INSPECTION .

Are there any faulty conditions? 
Repair or replace malfunction part. Go to Step 11. Go to Step 8.
Trouble symptom confirmation 
  1. Confirm trouble symptom.

Have any trouble symptoms been identified? 
Go to Step 6. Go to Step 7.
Rechecking and record of DTC 
  1. Recheck for DTC.

Are there any DTC(s)? 
Go to Step 9. Go to Step 8.
Rechecking and record of DTC 
  1. Recheck for DTC.

Are there any DTC(s)? 
Go to Step 9. Go to Step 10.
4WD control symptom diagnosis 
  1. Perform 4WD control symptom diagnosis.

Are check and repair complete? 
Go to Step 10. Check and repair malfunction part(s). Go to Step 11.
Troubleshooting for DTC 
  1. Check and repair according to applicable DTC flow.

Are check and repair complete? 
Go to Step 11. Check and repair malfunction part(s). Go to Step 11.
10  Check for intermittent problems 
  1. Check for intermittent problems.

Are there any faulty conditions? 
Repair or replace malfunction part(s). Go to Step 11. Go to Step 11.
11  Final confirmation test 
  1. Perform FINAL CONFIRMATION TEST .

Are there any problem symptoms, DTC or abnormal conditions? 
Go to Step 6. END.
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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.