2011 Suzuki Truck Grand Vitara 4WD L4-2.4L Copyright © 2013, ALLDATA 10.

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A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ): C Code Charts

C1230
DTC C1230: Transfer Actuator Circuit Malfunction

Wiring Diagram

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area

DTC Confirmation Procedure

1) Clear DTC using scan tool.

2) Select transfer switch to "4H" position and keep its position for 10 seconds. Similarly select transfer switch to "4H-lock", "N" and "4L-lock"
position.
3) Check DTC.
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Troubleshooting

1. Was "4WD control system check" performed?

YES
Go to Step 2.
NO
Go to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Transfer Case/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/4WD Control System Check
4WD Control System Check:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator).
2. Wire circuit check
Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
Disconnect shift actuator connector and 4WD control module connector.
Check for proper terminal connection to shift actuator connector and 4WD control module connector.
If terminal connections are OK, check for open, short to ground and high resistance in following wire circuit.
Between "C54-1" terminal of transfer shift actuator connector and "E91-2" terminal of 4WD control module connector
Between "C54-4" terminal of transfer shift actuator connector and "E91-3" terminal of 4WD control module connector
Are they in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 3.
NO
Repair malfunction wire circuit.
3. Transfer shift actuator check
Check transfer shift actuator referring to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Transfer Case/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Transfer Assembly/Inspection
Transfer Assembly Inspection:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator).
Is transfer shift actuator in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 4.
NO
Replace transfer shift actuator.
4. Transfer shift mechanism check
Check shift mechanism of transfer (shift forks, sleeves, gears, etc) referring to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Transfer Case/Service and
Repair/Overhaul/Transfer Assembly/Inspection Transfer Assembly Inspection:Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator).
Is transfer shift mechanism in good condition?
YES
Substitute a known-good 4WD control module and recheck.
NO
Repair malfunction part of transfer.