Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc Clearance - Suzuki 2000 Grand Vitara SQ625 Service Manual

6-16 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (G16 / J20 ENGINES)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CLEARANCE
[Using scan tool]
1) Connect generic scan tool or SUZUKI scan tool (Tech-1) to data
link connector in the same manner as when making this connec-
tion for DTC check.
2) Turn ignition switch OFF and then ON.
3) Erase DTC and pending DTC according to instructions dis-
played on scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for fur-
ther details.
4) After completing the clearance, turn ignition switch OFF and dis-
connect scan tool from data link connector.
NOTE:
DTC and freeze frame data stored in ECM (PCM) memory
are also cleared in following cases. Be careful not to clear
them before keeping their record.
D When power to ECM (PCM) is cut off (by disconnecting
battery cable, removing fuse or disconnecting ECM con-
nectors).
D When the same malfunction (DTC) is not detected again
during 40 engine warm-up cycles (see P.6–7) (vehicle
without monitor connector).
[Not using scan tool]
1) Turn the ignition switch OFF position.
2) Disconnect battery negative cable for specified time below to
erase diagnostic trouble code stored in ECM memory and re-
connect it.
Time required to erase DTC:
Ambient
temperature
Over 0_C (32_F)
Under 0_C (32_F)
Time to cut power to ECM
30 sec. or longer
Not specifiable.
Select a place with higher
than 0_C (32_F) temperature.