Engine Coolant Temperature sensor SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2001 2.G User Guide

INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
8C
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................8C-2
Combination Meter ........................................8C-2
On-vehicle Service ..........................................8C-4
Fuel Meter/Fuel Gauge Unit ..........................8C-4
Fuel level sensor (sender gauge) ..............8C-4
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Meter
and Sensor ....................................................8C-5Engine coolant temperature sensor .......... 8C-5
Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 8C-5
Oil pressure switch .................................... 8C-5
Brake Warning Light ..................................... 8C-5
Brake fluid level switch .............................. 8C-5

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.

INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-5
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Meter and
Sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to “ECT SENSOR” in Section 6E2.
Oil Pressure Light
Oil pressure switch
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to “OIL PRESSURE CHECK” in Section 6A2.
Brake Warning Light
Brake fluid level switch
INSPECTION
Use an ohmmeter to check switch for continuity.
If found defective, replace switch (reservoir).
Brake fluid level switch specification
OFF position (float up) : No continuity
ON position (float down) : Continuity