DTC Clearance

DTC Clearance

Pending and Confirmed DTC

1) With ignition mode of keyless push start system in "OFF", connect CAN communication OBD-II generic scan tool or SUZUKI scan tool to DLC.
2) Push engine switch to change the ignition mode to "ON".
3) Erase DTC according to instructions displayed on scan tool. Freeze frame data is cleared with the DTC. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for details.
4) After completing the clearance, push engine switch to change the ignition mode to "OFF" and disconnect scan tool from DLC.

NOTE:
Pending and confirmed DTC and freeze frame data stored in ECM memory are also cleared in the following cases. Be careful not to clear them before saving their records.
- When power to ECM is cut off (by disconnecting battery cable, removing fuse or disconnecting ECM (connectors)).
- When the same malfunction (DTC) is not detected again during 40 engine warm-up cycles, refer to Warm-Up Cycle of OBD System Description OBD System Description.
- Even though the pending and confirmed DTCs are cleared, the permanent DTC will not be cleared.

Permanent DTC

Clear permanent DTC as follows after confirming no pending DTC and confirmed DTC are not stored in control module, however permanent DTC clears automatically when control module detects no malfunction in the trouble area of the stored permanent DTC and has determined that the condition is normal.
1) Confirm that ignition mode of keyless push start system is in "OFF".
2) Connect CAN communication OBD-II generic scan tool or SUZUKI scan tool to DLC. DTC Check
3) Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON".
4) Read detected permanent DTC(s) according to instructions displayed on scan tool and print them or write them down. (Refer to scan tool operator's manual for details.)
5) Execute all of the following.
- Perform "DTC Confirmation Procedure" described in each DTC troubleshooting for pending and/or confirmed DTC(s) corresponding to permanent DTC(s) read in Step 4).
- Run engine for 12 minutes or more.
- Drive vehicle at more than 45 km/h (28 mile/h) for more than 6 minutes.
- Run engine at idle for more than 1 minute.
6) Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "OFF".
7) Push engine switch to change ignition mode to "ON".
8) Confirm that permanent DTC is cleared. If permanent DTC is still displayed on scan tool, repeat Step 5) through 6).