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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Electric Cooling Fan, Replace -> Aerio -> Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7 -> Verona
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Aerio

  • Disconnect radiator and condenser cooling fan electrical connectors.
  • Remove fan shroud mounting bolts, then the shroud and fans as an assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7

Refer to for procedure.

Verona

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable con...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Switch, Replace -> Aerio -> Front -> Grand Vitara, Verona, Vitara & XL-7 -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Aerio

Blower switch is an integral part of the HVAC control module, refer to "Control Module, Replace" for procedure.

Grand Vitara, Verona, Vitara & XL-7

Front
  • Remove HVAC control module as outlined in "Control Module, Replace."
  • Remove blower switch to center trim panel retaining clips ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycling station...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace -> Aerio -> Grand Vitara & XL-7 -> Verona -> Vitara
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Aerio

Refer to "Evaporator Core, Replace," for replacement procedure.

Grand Vitara & XL-7

Refer to "Evaporator Core, Replace," for replacement procedure.

Verona

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Remove liquid and suction line retaining nuts, then remove lines from expansion valve.
  • Remove expansion valve to core retaining bolts, then the expansion valve.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Vitara

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Mea...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Performance Test -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aerio, Grand Vitara & XL-7 -> Air Conditioning System Basic Inspection -> Air Flow Control Actuator -> Blower Motor Controller -> Clearing Trouble Codes -> Component Tests -> Diagnostic Aids -> Diagnostic Starting Point -> Diagnostic Test -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Evaporator Outlet Air Temperature Sensor -> Inducing Intermittent Fault conditions -> Less Scan Tool -> Outside Air Temperature Sensor -> Sunload Sensor -> Temperature Control Actuator -> Testing For Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Verona -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

A/C Performance Test

Refer to "Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing" section for performance testing procedure.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool
Aerio, Grand Vitara & XL-7
  • Set temperature selector to MAX COOL position.
  • Set air flow selector to VENT position.
  • Set blower speed selector to OFF position.
  • Turn ignition switch to ON position.
  • Simultaneously press and hold, A/C and AIR INTAKE switches.
  • DTCs are indicated by A/C switch, LED indicator lamp, Fig. .
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Suzuki -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Troubleshooting -> Blower Motor Inoperative -> Compressor Inoperative -> Condenser Fan Motor Inoperative -> Cool Air Discharged Intermittently -> Cool Air Discharged Only At High Speeds -> Insufficient Cooling -> Insufficient Velocity Of Cooled Air -> No Cold Air & Condenser Fan Does Not Operate -> No Cooling Or Warm Air
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

No Cooling Or Warm Air

  • Blown fuse.
  • A/C switch.
  • Evaporator outlet air temperature sensor.
  • Coolant temperature sensor.
  • Loose or corroded wiring or grounding.
  • No refrigerant.
  • HVAC control module or circuit.
  • Loose or broken drive belt.
  • Faulty compressor.
  • Compressor relay.
  • ECM or circuit.
  • Compressor magnetic clutch.

No Cold Air & Condenser Fan Does Not Operate

  • Blown Fuse
  • Loose or corroded wiring or grounding.
  • Condenser fan relay.
  • Inspect wiring for opens, shorts or corroded termin...

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