Suzuki Vitara U0073: Meaning, Symptoms, + Diagnosis

U0073 Definition: Control Module Communication Bus”A” Off U0073 is a fairly common trouble code.  It is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Suzuki Vitara as it would any other.  This code appears when something has interrupted the communication between two of your Vitara’s control modules. The most common causes of U0073 are … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2276: B2S3 O2 Sensor Stuck Lean

P2276 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that your Suzuki Vitara’s third (from the exhaust manifold) “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   Having this code does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, but … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2274:  B1S3 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2274 in the Suzuki Vitara is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 1” oxygen sensor (third oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold, behind a catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2018:  Meaning + Diagnosis

P2018 is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates an issue with your Suzuki Vitara’s intake manifold runner position sensor/valve (from here on out, we will be referring to this sensor by its common abbreviation of IMRC). P2018 Definition: IMRC – Switch Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1) IMRC The IMRC’s job is to help your Vitara’s … Read more

P0355-Suzuki-Vitara

P0355 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “E”. Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Suzuki Vitara has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0305.  P0355 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, although … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2198: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes + Diagnosis

P2198 is a generic diagnostic trouble code that indicates that your Suzuki Vitara’s B2S1 O2 sensor signal is stuck rich. It does not necessarily mean that the vehicle itself is running rich (although it very well could). DTC P2198 is most likely caused by a bad oxygen sensor, although there are many potential secondary causes. … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2138:  Symptoms, Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P2138 is a generic powertrain code that can affect your Suzuki Vitara’s “drive by wire” throttle system.  It means that your Vitara’s “D” and “E” throttle position sensors do not agree with one another on how much far the throttle has been opened.  They should have a similar voltage output.  In this case, they do … Read more

Suzuki Vitara P2196: Definition, Symptoms, Causes + Diagnosis

P2196 is a generic diagnostic trouble code that indicates that your Suzuki Vitara’s first oxygen sensor on bank one is stuck rich. It does not necessarily mean that the vehicle itself is running too rich.  This code is the opposite of code P2195, which indicates the oxygen sensor is stuck lean. P2196 Definition: Oxygen Sensor … Read more

Suzuki Vitara:  P2135 DTC:  Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P2135 is a generic powertrain code that can affect any make or model of vehicle that has a “drive by wire” throttle system (almost every vehicle made today). P2135 TPS Switch “A/B” Voltage Correlation If your Suzuki Vitara has P2135 it is considered “drive by wire”.  Which means that it uses sensors and actuators to control … Read more