Light SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Workshop Manual
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Side Ventilation Louver Removal and 
Installation
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Driver side ventilation louver
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air  Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove steering column hol e cover from instrument 
panel.
4) Remove combination meter cluster panel from  instrument panel, and then disconnect connectors 
from front fog lamp switch, illumination cancel switch 
and headlight leveling switch (if equipped) of 
combination meter cluster panel.
5) Separate driver side ventilation louver (1) and  combination meter cluster (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following 
instruction.
• Driver side ventilation louver is fitted to combination  meter cluster panel with four clips (1). When installing 
driver side ventilation louv er to combination meter 
cluster panel, position the  smallest clip to the top. Passenger side ventilation louver
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air  Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove glove box from instrument panel.
4) Remove passenger air bag module from instrument  panel referring to “Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) 
Module Removal and Installation in Section 8B”.
5) Separate passenger side ventilation louver (1) and  passenger air bag module (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following 
instruction.
• Passenger side ventilation louver is fitted to  passenger air bag module with four clips (1). When 
installing passenger side ventilation louver to 
passenger air bag module, position the smallest clip 
to the top.
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A/C System Wiring DiagramS7RS0B7212002
BLK/REDBLK/RED
BLK/YELBLK/YEL
BLK/YEL
BRN/WHT
12V5V
5V 5V
5V11 
E23-1  
E23-60  
BLK/REDBLK/REDE23-16  
E23-57WHT/BLK
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13
E23-55C37-14GRY/REDRED
BLK
ORN
E23-47  GRY
WHTBLU/YEL
RED/BLK
14 3
1
15
5
7
BLK
2
M
12VBLU/WHTE23-19
C37-24
C37-55ORN
5V
LT GRN16
G18-3
G18-4
G18-7
G18-8
G18-10
G18-13
G18-5
G18-6
G19-5
G19-2
G19-3
G19-7
G19-6
G19-1
G18-9
G18-14
BLK/WHT
YEL
BLU/WHT
RED
BRN/WHT
GRN/WHT
RED/BLK
RED
GRN
BRN
BLK/RED
RED/YEL
BLK
BLK/YEL
BLK/ORN
4
6
12
10
M
E23-54
REDWHTE23-3E23-18
17 18
LT GRNE23-46  
L+
L–
H–
H
+
BLU/RED
BLK
BLU/WHTBLK
BLU/BLK
20
GRN
GRY
E23-48  
19
21
22
BLU/REDC37-58  
C37-15  C37-30  
BLK/ORN
BLKBLKE23-31  BLK
BLU
YEL
GRN
WHT
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24
26 25
28
27
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1. Ignition switch
9. A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 17. I ndividual circuit fuse box (No.1) 25. Air intake selector
2. Blower motor 10. ECM 18. Main fuse box 26. Rear defogger switch
3. HVAC control unit 11. Main relay 19. Radiator cooling fan relay No.1 27. Rear defogger
4. Lighting switch 12. Air intake control actuator 20. Radiator cooling fan relay No.2 28. Rear defogger relay
5. Blower motor relay 13. Compressor relay 21. Radiator cooling fan relay No.3 29. ABS / ESP ® control module
6. Blower motor resistor 14. Compressor 22. Radiator cooling fan motor
7. Junction block assembly 15. Evaporator thermistor  (evaporator temperature sensor)23. Blower speed selector
8. BCM 16. ECT sensor 24. A/C switch  
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Abnormal Noise from Tension Pulley
Abnormal Noise from A/C Evaporator
Abnormal Noise from Blower Motor
A/C System Performance InspectionS7RS0B7214003
1) Confirm that vehicle and environmental conditions are as follows.
• Vehicle is put indoors.
• Ambient temperature is within 25 – 35  °C (77 – 95 
° F).
• Relative humidity is within 30 – 70%.
• There is no wind indoors.
• HVAC unit is normal.
• Blower motor is normal.
• There is no air leakage from air ducts.
• Condenser fins are clean.
• Air filter in HVAC unit is  not clogged with dirt and 
dust.
• Battery voltage is about 12 V.
• Radiator cooling fan operates normally.
2) Make sure that high pressure valve (1) and low  pressure valve (2) of manifold gauge are firmly 
closed.
3) Connect high pressure charging hose (3) to high  pressure service valve (5) on vehicle and low 
pressure charging hose (4) to low pressure service 
valve (6).
4) Bleed the air in charging hoses (3) and (4) by  loosening their nuts respectively utilizing the 
refrigerant pressure. When a hissing sound is heard, 
immediately tighten nut.
CAUTION! 
Do not connect high and low pressure 
charging hoses in reverse.
 
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Clattering noise is heard 
from pulley Worn or damaged bearing
Replace tension pulley.
Pulley cranks upon 
contact Cracked or loose bracket
Replace or retighten bracket.
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Whistling sound is heard 
from A/C evaporator Depending on the combination of the 
interior / exterior temperatures, engine 
rpm and refrigerant pressure, the 
refrigerant flowing out of the expansion 
valve may, under certain conditions, 
make a whistling sound At times, slightly decrea
sing refrigerant volume 
may stop this noise.
Inspect expansion valve and replace if faulty.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Blower motor emits a 
chirping sound in 
proportion to its speed of 
rotation Worn or damaged motor brushes or 
commutator
Replace blower motor.
Fluttering noise or large 
droning noise is heard 
from blower motor Leaves or other debris introduced from 
fresh air inlet to blower motor
Remove debris and make sure that the screen 
at fresh air inlet is intact.
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ConditionPossible cause Correction
Manifold gauge MPa (kg/cm2) (psi)
Detail
Lo Hi
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61) 1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
Normal condition — —
Negative pressure 0.5 – 0.6
(5 – 6)
(71.2 – 85.3) The low pressure side 
reads a negative 
pressure, and the high 
pressure side reads an 
extremely low pressure.
Presence of frost around 
tubing to and from 
receiver/dryer and 
expansion valve. Dust particles or water 
droplets are either 
stuck or frozen inside 
expansion valve, 
preventing the 
refrigerant from 
flowing.Clean expansion 
valve.
Replace it if it cannot 
be cleaned.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate the A/C 
system and recharge 
with fresh refrigerant.
Normal:
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61)
↑  ↓
Abnormal:
Negative pressure Normal:
1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
↑
 ↓
Abnormal:
0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) During A/C operation, the 
low pressure side 
sometimes indicates 
negative pressure, and 
sometimes normal 
pressure. Also high 
pressure side reading 
fluctuates between the 
abnormal and normal 
pressure.
Expansion valve is 
frozen due to 
moisture in the 
system, and 
temporarily shuts off 
the refrigeration cycle.
Replace expansion 
valve.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate A/C system 
and recharge with 
fresh refrigerant.
0.05 – 0.15
(0.5 – 1.5)
(4.2 – 21.3) 0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) Both low and high 
pressure sides indicate 
low readings.
Output air is slightly cold.
Insufficient refrigerant 
in system
(Refrigerant leaking).Using leak detector, 
check for leaks and 
repair as necessary.
Recharge refrigerant 
to a specified amount.
If the pressure reading 
is almost 0 when the 
manifold gauges are 
attached, check for 
any leaks, repair 
them, and evacuate 
the system.
0.4 – 0.6
(4 – 6)
(56.9 – 85.3) Pressure on low pressure 
side is high.
Pressure on high 
pressure side is low.
Both pressure becoming 
equal right after A/C is 
turned OFF.
Internal leak in 
compressor.
Inspect compressor 
and repair or replace 
as necessary.  
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Repair Instructions
Operation Procedure for Refrigerant ChargeS7RS0B7216001
WARNING! 
• Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).Any liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approximately –
6 °C (21.2 ° F) below freezing point. Should liquid HFC-134a  (R-134a) is exposed to your eyes, it may 
cause a serious injury. To protect your eyes from such accident, it is necessary to always wear 
goggles. Should it occur that HFC-134a (R-134a)  is exposed to your eyes, consult a doctor 
immediately.
– Do not use your hand to rub the affected eye(s). Instead, use fresh cold water to splash it over the  affected area to gradually raise temperature of such area above freezing point.
– Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
• Should the liquid refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) is exposed to your skin, the affected area should be  treated in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
• Do not handle refrigerant near any place where welding or steam cleaning is performed.
• Refrigerant should be kept in a cold and dark pl ace. It should never be stored in any place where 
temperature is high, e.g. where exposed to direct su n light, close to fire or inside vehicle (including 
trunk room).
• Avoid breathing fume produced when HFC-134a (R-134a) is burned. Such fume may be hazardous to  your health.
 
Recovery
When discharging refrigerant out of A/C system, always  recover it by using refrigerant recovery and recycling 
equipment because discharging refrigerant HFC-134a (R-1 34a) into atmosphere would cause adverse effect to 
environments.
Start evacuation.Start evacuation.
Stop evacuation.Stop evacuation.
Wait 10 minutesWait 10 minutes
Check A/C system forCheck A/C system for
pressure tighteness.pressure tighteness.
Recharge A/C system withRecharge A/C system withrefrigerant.refrigerant.
Check A/C system for refrigerantCheck A/C system for refrigerantleaks and amount of refrigerantleaks and amount of refrigerantcharged.charged.
Performance testPerformance test
Inspect and repair connections.Inspect and repair connections.
If gauge showsIf gauge showsabnormal conditionsabnormal conditions
Recharge 370    20 g ofRecharge 370    20 g ofrefrigerant.refrigerant.
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7) When refrigerant container (1) is emptied, use the following procedure to replace it with a new 
refrigerant container.
a) Close low pressure valve.
b) Replace empty container with a refrigerant  container which has been charged with 
refrigerant. When using refrigerant container tap 
valve (2), use the following procedure for 
replacement.
i) Retract needle (3) and remove refrigerant container tap valve by loosening its plate nut 
(4).
ii) Install the refrigerant container tap valve to a  new refrigerant container.
c) Purge any air existing in center charging hose. When using refrigerant container tap valve, use 
the following procedure to purge air.
i) Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap valve (1), and then loosen (open) plate nut 
(2) slightly.
ii) Open low pressure side  valve (3) of manifold 
gauge set (4) a little.
iii) As soon as refrigerant comes out with a  “hiss” through a clearance between 
refrigerant container and tap valve, tighten 
plate nut as well as low pressure side valve.
iv) Turn handle of tap valve clockwise so that its  needle is screwed into the new container to 
make a hole for refrigerant flow. 8) After the system has been charged with specified 
amount (370 ±  20 g) of refrigerant or when low 
pressure gauge (1) and high pressure gauge (2) 
have indicated the following specified value, close 
low pressure side valve (3) on manifold gauge set 
(4).
Low side and high side pressure example
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Gauges should read as  follows when ambient 
temperature is 30  °C (86  °F).
Pressure
on high pressure gauge 1590 – 1940 kPa
15.9 – 19.4 kg/cm
2
226 – 276 psi
Pressure
on low pressure gauge 270 – 430 kPa
2.7 – 4.3 kg/cm
2
38 – 61 psi
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Automatic Type
Precautions
A/C System CautionS7RS0B7220001
Refer to “A/C System Caution”.
Precautions in Diagnosing TroubleS7RS0B7220002
• Do not disconnect couplers from HVAC control module, battery cable from battery, HVAC control module ground 
wire harness from body or main fuse before confirming diagnostic information (diagnostic trouble code) stored in 
HVAC control module memory.
• Diagnostic information (diagnostic trouble code) stored in  HVAC control module can be checked by display of HVAC 
control module. Also, it can be checked by using SU ZUKI scan tool. Before checking diagnostic information 
(diagnostic trouble code), read this manual and operator's manual for SUZUKI scan tool to know how to read 
diagnostic information (diagnostic trouble code).
• When trouble is diagnosed using diagnostic information  (diagnostic trouble code) on display of HVAC control 
module, keep in your mind that each diagnostic inform ation (diagnostic trouble code) has priority, and only 
diagnostic information (diagnostic troub le code) which has the highest priority is indicated. Therefore, after 
troubleshooting the malfunction, make  sure if there exists any other diagnostic information (diagnostic trouble 
code).
• Be sure to read “Precautions for Electrical Circuit Service in Section 00” before inspection.
Precautions on Servicing A/C SystemS7RS0B7220003
Refer to “Precautions on  Servicing A/C System”.
General Description
Auto A/C System DescriptionS7RS0B7221001
The automatic type air conditioning system (auto A/C) is pr ovided with the function to automatically control the inside 
air temperature, fan speed, air flow outl et direction and air intake position by HVAC control module in addition to 
functions of the manual type air conditioning system (manua l A/C). Once the inside air temperature is set using the 
temperature selector, HVAC control module automatically controls  the inside air temperature at the constant level at all 
times based on the inside air temperature, outside ai r temperature, amount of sunlight and engine coolant 
temperature detected respectively by the inside air te mperature sensor, outside air temperature sensor, sunload 
sensor and ECT sensor. At this time, “FULL AUTO A/ C” appears on the display of HVAC control module.
With the air intake selector pushed in the above state, it is possible to select any position of the air intake actuator.
Then, “FULL AUTO A/C” on the display changes to “AUTO A/C”.  
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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
A/C System Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B7224001
4. Rear defogger relay 15. Evaporator temperature sensor 26. Radiator cooling fan relay No.1 37. Rear defogger switch
5. Rear defogger 16. Sunload sensor 27. Radiator cooling fan relay No.2 38. To BCM
6. Blower motor relay 17. Junction block assembly 28. Radiator cooling fan relay No.3 39. To ECM
7. Blower motor 18. ECM 29. Information display 40. To main relay
8. Blower motor controller 19. ECT sensor 30. Lighting switch 41. To main fuse
9. DLC 20. Radiator cooling fan motor 31. A/C switch 42. Back-light
10. Air intake actuator 21. Compressor relay 32. MODE (air flow) selector 43. Defroster indicator 11. Air flow control actuator 22. Compressor 33. Air intake selector 44. Rear defogger indicator
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
No cool air comes out (A/
C system does not 
operate) No refrigerant
Perform recovery, evacuation and charge 
referring to “Operation Procedure for 
Refrigerant Charge”.
Fuse blown Check related fuses, and then check for short 
circuit to ground.
A/C switch faulty Check A/C switch referring to “Inspection of 
HVAC Control Module and Its Circuit”.
Evaporator temperature sensor faulty Check evaporator temperature sensor 
referring to “Evaporator Thermistor 
(Evaporator Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor faulty Check A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 
referring to “A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 
and Its Circuit Inspection”.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
ECT sensor faulty Check ECT sensor referring to “ECT Sensor 
Inspection in Section 1C”.
ECM faulty Check ECM referring to “A/C System 
Inspection at ECM”.
HVAC control module faulty Check HVAC control module referring to 
“Inspection of HVAC Control Module and Its 
Circuit”.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch. Referring to “Magnet 
Clutch Inspection”.
Compressor drive belt loosened or 
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Compressor relay faulty Check compressor relay referring to 
“Compressor Relay Inspection”.
Temperature selector, blower speed 
selector, and/or air flow selector faulty Check HVAC control module referring to 
“Inspection of HVAC Control Module and Its 
Circuit”.
BCM faulty Check BCM referring to “Inspection of BCM 
and its Circuits in Section 10B”.  
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Abnormal Noise Symptom Diagnosis of A/C 
System
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Refer to “Abnormal Noise Symptom Diagnosis of A/C 
System”.
DTC CheckS7RS0B7224003
Using SUZUKI Scan Tool1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector  (DLC) (1) located on underside of instrument panel 
at driver’s seat side.
Special tool
(A):  SUZUKI scan tool 3) Light over sunload sensor vertically with an 
incandescent lamp of approximately 100 W apart 
from about 100 mm (3.94 in.).
NOTE
If sunload sensor is not lighted over with an 
incandescent lamp, DTC B1504 is detected 
even though there is not any malfunction.
 
4) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
5) Read DTC displayed on SUZUKI scan tool.
NOTE
To know how to use SUZUKI scan tool, refer 
to operator’s manual for SUZUKI scan tool.
 
6) After completing the check,  turn ignition switch to 
OFF position and disconnect  SUZUKI scan tool from 
data link connector (DLC).
Cool air does not come 
out only at high speed
Excessive amount of refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant.
A/C evaporator frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator 
temperature sensor referring to “Evaporator 
Inspection” and “Evaporator Thermistor 
(Evaporator Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Insufficient air flow of 
cooled air A/C evaporator clogged or frosted
Check A/C evaporator and evaporator 
temperature sensor referring to “Evaporator 
Inspection” and “Evaporator Thermistor 
(Evaporator Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air duct Repair as necessary.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor referring to “Blower Motor 
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair as necessary.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Not Using SUZUKI Scan Tool
Current DTC mode1) Light over sunload sensor vertically with an  incandescent lamp of approximately 100 W apart 
from about 100 mm (3.94 in.).
NOTE
If sunload sensor is not lighted over with an 
incandescent lamp, DTC  B1504 is detected 
as current DTC even though there is not any 
malfunction.
 
2) Start engine.
3) Wait for 20 seconds or more after engine started and  set temperature selector to 25  °C (77  °F).
4) Push AUTO switch (1) and defroster switch (2) at the  same time.
5) Check DTC (3).
NOTE
• DTC flashes for 15 seconds. After that, the  normal display is rest ored. To have DTC 
displayed again, repeat the procedure from 
Step 4.
• When more than two DTCs are detected,  only DTC having the highest priority is 
indicated. Therefore,  after troubleshooting 
the malfunction, DTC check has to be 
performed again to see if any other DTC(s) 
is detected.
 
History DTC mode
1) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
2) Set temperature selector to 25  °C (77  °F).
3) Push AUTO switch (1) and  MODE (air flow) selector 
(2) at the same time.
4) Check DTC (4).
NOTE
Each DTC item is displayed (lights up) for 4 
seconds.
When HVAC control module detects 2 or 
more DTC items, each one is displayed once 
starting from the one of higher priority order.
After all DTC items being detected have been 
displayed, “Ed” (3) appears on display of 
HVAC control module  and normal display is 
restored. “Ed” means that all DTC items have 
been displayed.
 
DTC ClearanceS7RS0B7224004
NOTE
Only history DTC(s) can be cleared. Current 
DTC(s) can not be cleared unless the 
problem(s) is fixed.
 
Using SUZUKI Scan tool
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector  (DLC) (1) located on underside of instrument panel 
at driver’s seat side.
Special tool
(A):  SUZUKI scan tool1
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