Component Testing: Notes

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The cruise control ON/OFF switch must be ON in order to properly measure the resistance of the - SET, the + RES, and the Cancel switches.

Steering Wheel Controls Switch - Left 

  1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the steering wheel controls switch - left.
  3. Cruise switch ON, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 at the cruise control switch side of the connector. Individually activate and hold each cruise control function switch and compare the resistance reading to the values on the schematic for the ON/OFF, SET -, the RES +, and the Cancel switches.
    • If any of the resistance measurements for the OFF, ON, SET -, RES + and Cancel switches are not within the listed resistance values, replace the steering wheel controls switch - left.
FUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE VALUE

Function Switch Minimum Resistance Value Maximum Resistance Value
OFF O.L. O.L.
ON 6.5 kΩ 7.0 kΩ
- SET 2.2 kΩ 2.4 kΩ
+ RES 3.7 kΩ 3.8 kΩ
Cancel 1.4 kΩ 1.6 kΩ
RENDER: 1.0x

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