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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 110 (KEYLESS START SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESKEY INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT CHECK (KEY INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION KNOB SWITCH IS PUSHED)TROUBLESHOOTING
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Key Indicator Light Circuit Check (Key Indicator Light Does Not Light when Ignition Knob Switch Is Pushed): 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 CHART

Step Action YES NO
1  Combination meter power and ground circuit check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.

Do warning lights in combination meter other than key indicator light, light up? 		 Go to Step 2. Check main fuse, circuit fuse, combination meter power and ground circuit.
2  Keyless start control module power and ground circuit check 
  1. Check keyless start control module power and ground circuit for condition referring to KEYLESS START CONTROL MODULE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK .

Is it in good condition? 		 Go to Step 3. Repair circuit.
3  Steering lock unit ignition knob switch check 
  1. Check ignition knob switch of steering lock unit for operation referring to STEERING LOCK UNIT INSPECTION .

Is it in good condition? 		 Go to Step 4. Replace steering lock unit.
4  Wire harness check 
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Disconnect connectors from keyless start control module, steering lock unit and combination meter.
  3. Check for open, short and high resistance in following circuits.
    • Ignition knob switch signal circuit
    • Keyless start control module and combination meter CAN communication circuit

Is each circuit in good condition? 		 Go to Step 5. Repair circuit.
5  Keyless start system operation check 
  1. With remote controller of which ID code is registered in keyless start control module carried with you, try to turn ignition knob switch.

Can it be turned to any position other than "LOCK" position? 		 Replace combination meter. Substitute a known-good keyless start control module and recheck.
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