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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI1998ESTEEM GLX SEDAN PLUS L4-1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - ECU PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION
1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX Sedan Plus L4-1.6L
Engine Controls - ECU programming Verification
1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX Sedan Plus L4-1.6LSECTION Engine Controls - ECU programming Verification
GENERAL
Section Title: General Information
TSB No. TS05 10056
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPROGRAMMING VERIFICATION PROCEDURE USING THE SUZUKI SDS TOOL
MODEL(S):
ALL
YEAR:
1996
CONDITION:
To verify that the latest Pass-Thru calibration information is programmed into the on-board ECU if glove box reprogram label is not complete and affixed to the glove box door.
NOTE:
ECU refers to ECMs, TCMs, or PCMs.
CAUSE:
N/A
CORRECTION:
Follow the verification process outlined below.
Always properly complete the reprogramming label and affix it to the glove box door after verifying or performing pass-thru reprogramming.
Please refer to the Module reprogramming using "SDS" training course on the website for more information.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
PC Software and Database Verification Process
1. To verify the current Pass-Thru Reprogramming software and database are installed in your PC. Open the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool as if to reprogram a vehicle. Then left click the "P" icon on the top left corner of the screen.
2. Select "About Pass-Thru Reprogramming..."
3. Version information is displayed. If you do not have the latest version, you must download the Pass-Thru Reprogramming Software and install it then download the Database and install it.
ECU Calibration Verification
1. Connect the SDS to the vehicle and attempt reprogram.
2. If the "This ECU is suitable for reprogramming" screen appears, continue the reprogram and the vehicle will have the latest update. Write the information from "The reprogramming is successful" screen onto the reprogram label (see step 7) and affix it inside the glove box as indicated in the corresponding TSB.
3. If an error screen appears A028 ECU already has latest version" appears, the ECU already has the most current calibration. If there is no glove box label indicating the current calibration, write in the Pass-Thru version and Database version on the Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224
4. Fill out the Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224 (the part number and version will be displayed at the "The reprogramming is successful screen). Then affix the label to the back of the glove box door as pictured.
Disclaimer
Section Title: General Information
TSB No. TS05 10056
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) REPROGRAMMING VERIFICATION PROCEDURE USING THE SUZUKI SDS TOOL
MODEL(S):
ALL
YEAR:
1996
CONDITION:
To verify that the latest Pass-Thru calibration information is programmed into the on-board ECU if glove box reprogram label is not complete and affixed to the glove box door.
NOTE:
ECU refers to ECMs, TCMs, or PCMs.
CAUSE:
N/A
CORRECTION:
Follow the verification process outlined below.
Always properly complete the reprogramming label and affix it to the glove box door after verifying or performing pass-thru reprogramming.
Please refer to the Module reprogramming using "SDS" training course on the website for more information.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
PC Software and Database Verification Process
1. To verify the current Pass-Thru Reprogramming software and database are installed in your PC. Open the Suzuki Pass-Thru Reprogramming Tool as if to reprogram a vehicle. Then left click the "P" icon on the top left corner of the screen.
2. Select "About Pass-Thru Reprogramming..."
3. Version information is displayed. If you do not have the latest version, you must download the Pass-Thru Reprogramming Software and install it then download the Database and install it.
ECU Calibration Verification
1. Connect the SDS to the vehicle and attempt reprogram.
2. If the "This ECU is suitable for reprogramming" screen appears, continue the reprogram and the vehicle will have the latest update. Write the information from "The reprogramming is successful" screen onto the reprogram label (see step 7) and affix it inside the glove box as indicated in the corresponding TSB.
3. If an error screen appears A028 ECU already has latest version" appears, the ECU already has the most current calibration. If there is no glove box label indicating the current calibration, write in the Pass-Thru version and Database version on the Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224
4. Fill out the Reprogram Label P/N 99963-01501-224 (the part number and version will be displayed at the "The reprogramming is successful screen). Then affix the label to the back of the glove box door as pictured.
Disclaimer
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.