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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 104 (POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM (ELECTRIC))DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSERIAL DATA LINK CIRCUIT CHECK (NO COMMUNICATION TO P/S CONTROL MODULE)TROUBLESHOOTING
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Serial Data Link Circuit Check (No Communication to P/S Control Module): Troubleshooting

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Troubleshooting
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART

Step Action YES NO
1  Was "EPS System Check" performed?  Go to Step 2. Go to EPS SYSTEM CHECK: ELECTRIC TYPE .
2  SUZUKI scan tool condition check 
  1. Make sure that SUZUKI scan tool is free from malfunction and that correct program card (software) for P/S system is used.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  3. Check proper connection of SUZUKI scan tool to DLC.

Is connection in good condition? 		 Go to Step 3. Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC properly.
3  SUZUKI scan tool operation check 
  1. Check if communication is possible by making communication with other controllers (BCM, ABS/ESP® control module or SDM) or other vehicles.

Is it possible to communicate with the other controllers? 		 Go to Step 4. Repair open in common section of serial data circuit used by all controllers or short to ground or power circuit which has occurred somewhere in serial data circuit.
4  P/S control module power supply and ground circuit check 
Check power supply circuit and ground circuit for P/S control module referring to P/S CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK: ELECTRIC TYPE .
Is check result in good condition? 		 Go to Step 5. Repair or replace defective circuit.
5  Serial communication circuit check 
  1. With ignition switch turned OFF, disconnect "E11" connector from P/S control module.
  2. Check proper connection at serial data circuit terminal.
  3. If OK, then check for high resistance, open or short to power circuit or ground in serial data circuit for P/S system.

Is check result in good condition? 		 Substitute a known-good P/S control module and recheck. Repair serial data circuit for P/S system.
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