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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

P/S System Symptom Diagnosis

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION P/S System Symptom Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This section describes trouble diagnosis of the P/S system parts whose trouble is not indicated by the on-board diagnostic system (self-diagnostic function). When no malfunction is indicated by the on-board diagnostic system (self-diagnosis function) and assuredly those steering basic parts as described in STEERING SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS are all in good condition, check the following power steering system parts which may be a possible cause for each symptom of the steering.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION CHART

Condition Possible Cause Action
Steering wheel feels heavy (Perform " STEERING FORCE CHECK  :" before diagnosis.)  Steering wheel installed improperly (twisted) Install steering wheel correctly  .
Poor performance of P/S motor Check P/S motor referring to MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSPECTION: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Poor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor referring to TORQUE SENSOR AND ITS CIRCUIT INSPECTION: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Steering gear case assembly malfunction Replace steering gear case assembly  .
Poor performance of vehicle speed signal from BCM Check vehicle speed signal circuit referring to DTC C1121/C1123/C1124: VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT FAILURE: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Steering wheel feels heavy momentarily when turning it to the left or right  Steering gear case assembly malfunction Replace steering gear case assembly  .
Poor recovery from turns  Poor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor referring to TORQUE SENSOR AND ITS CIRCUIT INSPECTION: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Steering gear case assembly malfunction Replace steering gear case assembly  .
Vehicle pulls to one side during straight driving  Poor performance of torque sensor Check torque sensor referring to TORQUE SENSOR AND ITS CIRCUIT INSPECTION: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Steering gear case assembly malfunction Replace steering gear case assembly  .
Abnormal noise  P/S motor (built in steering gear case assembly) malfunction Replace steering gear case assembly  .
No idle up  P/S control module faulty Check P/S control module referring to INSPECTION OF P/S CONTROL MODULE AND ITS CIRCUITS: ELECTRIC TYPE .
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